vmax Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 I remember sitting in the stands at Ravens camp in Westminster in 2000. I had my first look at Shannon Sharpe sprinting down the middle of the field. There were all the great players from that 2000 roster.And there was Trent Dilfer in front of us tossing passes to a player. He looked over at us, smiled and said, "You better stand back. I never know where this ball is going to go." Then he laughed as did everyone.Trent was not an accurate thrower and he knew it, but he could make those 2-3 big plays a game that changed field position and produced points. That was a big part of the 2000 winning formula. The big play, pounding Jamal, Stover and the suffocating defense. Trent is genuine and "for real". It was an incredible season, Trent was tough as nails and took a lot of blows, with the biggest one being when he was let go after winning the Super Bowl. He was a real blue collar guy and this was a blue collar team. He could be working in the media now....or college....or the Pros.Instead he's coaching a High School football team. Trying to make a difference in young peoples lives. Because he cares and is genuine. I read this and it revealed a lot.What I picked up is that you don't have to be the most talented person or have the highest IQ to transcend circumstances and be a difference maker. NASHVILLE — He can be talking about winning the Super Bowl in 2001 as quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, or getting dumped a few weeks later by that team, or the improbable circumstances that led him to this new job as Lipscomb Academy’s football coach, or the darkest moments of his life, and it is all the same.Trent Dilfer looks at you as if he’s peering into your soul. The intensity of his blue eyes is matched by a voice that says each sentence as if he can’t wait to get to the next one. This is how it was as Dilfer dissected the game of football for nine years on ESPN. This is how it will be every time he addresses his team – gobs of confidence, conviction and passion, with no wavering.Dilfer, 46, sat recently in the pristine Lipscomb Academy weight room, which is part of $8 million in recent upgrades to the high school’s athletic facilities, and talked this way about his career. About a game he has loved since breaking down 16-millimeter film – projected onto a washing machine – as a kid with his father and coach in Aptos, Calif. About his wife, Cassandra, and trio of volleyball-star daughters. About his Christian faith.He even talked this way about Trevin, the 5-year-old son he and Cassandra lost in 2003.....https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/02/23/trent-dilfer-matt-tim-hasselbeck-lipscomb-academy/2956792002/ Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 You need to lead better. The way you started I thought he died. Quote
oldno82 Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 I don't think Trent got a fair shake. They could have at least given the pre-season to see how bad or good he was. If I remember right, we were having a big quarterback drought anyway. Quote
vmax Posted February 24, 2019 Author Posted February 24, 2019 You need to lead better. The way you started I thought he died. That's because you have a tendency to look for the bad.The good news is that it's correctable and non-fatal 1 Quote
varaven45 Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 Trent was one of my favorites from 2000 team. The team and Billick should have never released him (yes, hindsight is 20/20). Still, Trent remained professional through it all.It was our loss and you could argue till the cows come home that by not releasing him we would have returned to the SB. Either way, Trent was a class act and was a big part of the character and chemistry that defined that SB winning team. We were extremely fortunate to have had Trent. Quote
Spen Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Trent was one of my favorites from 2000 team. The team and Billick should have never released him (yes, hindsight is 20/20). Still, Trent remained professional through it all.It was our loss and you could argue till the cows come home that by not releasing him we would have returned to the SB. Either way, Trent was a class act and was a big part of the character and chemistry that defined that SB winning team. We were extremely fortunate to have had Trent.No matter who the QB was, I just don't see them returning to the SB after Jamal went down. Trent was a really good guy, but not a very good NFL QB. Seems like he is a fantastic person though. Edited February 24, 2019 by Spen Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) That's because you have a tendency to look for the bad.The good news is that it's correctable and non-fatalI am not the one who using was and could left and right. Your statement was very past tense. It was obituary like. BTW if I search for the bad then why and I so happy with Eric? I was questioning his elevation to GM from when it was announced. Since it has begun not a bad word from me about his moves. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Vmax here...sorry...I thought I was responding to your post but accidentally got into your post. The good news is that I restrained myself.I have noticed your approval of Eric.it's no secret that I am little more than a Hack at writing.Sorry again. Edited February 25, 2019 by vmax Quote
GrubberRaven Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Papa, I finally figured out who you remind me of, especially after this current dialog...Teepee Tidwell, Rod Tidwell's 'militant' brother from Jerry Maguire...your opinion is not always welcome, but you're going to share it anyway, because it's in the name of 'Keeping it real'...I also picture most of the other members here slapping the shit out of you, much like Regina King's character did in this scene...https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/e68cc4f6-41d3-437f-a421-c871014f3cfb Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Ppl could try. Wouldn't be the first fight I've been in. On Regina King. Congrats on winning the oscar last night. Much deserved. Quote
GrubberRaven Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 So you don't dismiss the correlation? I think I'll call you Teepee from now on then...I saw that she won, but I have no idea what she won for. Before I take this any more off topic, I would recommend you watch the Umbrella Academy on Netflix. Quote
papasmurfbell Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 I remember the character. I have not found others opinions welcome but I am capable of wearing the big boy pants and just get over it. She won for If Beal Street Could Talk. She plays the mother of the young lady who gets pregnant. It was originally written by James Baldwin. Umbrella accademy looks interesting. Quote
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