Why does Spags deprecate his intelligence? In one interview

I think he knows his place as interim HC and wants the media to go easy on him.

so it's not totally surprising. If you're a harsh critic of yourself, getting knocked around in the media won't bother you.

He's technically correct. The brain is small enough to fit in a decent sized glove box, and he's certainly not the world's smartest person.

In comment 13736669 santacruzom said:

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He's technically correct. The brain is small enough to fit in a decent sized glove box, and he's certainly not the world's smartest person.

I mean, the only guy who's say he's got the biggest brain and is the smartest is our current President.

most can't tell you the recipe for making ice much less life skills, they just quote Gen. Patton or coach Lombardi. That's all that fits. By the way if you've got 30 minutes to spare, read the "Art of War" by Sun Tzu a coaches bible.

I believe a defense trying to protect a vast empty desert that our offense resembles is mentally, physically and spiritually demoralizing. Give this defense a small oasis to defend say like having OBJ being bac (a threat to score every time he touches the ball) and they'll play better. Every opponent has to feel a guaranteed victory if they score over 20 points and can choose to pass or run on almost any give opportunity since they're basically not behind and time is on their side.

In comment 13736671 santacruzom said:

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In comment 13736669 santacruzom said: Quote: He's technically correct. The brain is small enough to fit in a decent sized glove box, and he's certainly not the world's smartest person. I mean, the only guy who's say he's got the biggest brain and is the smartest is our current President.

You deserve what you get for that post.

As Jim Fassel (and others before him) said:

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There are no geniuses in our business. We're all P.E. majors coaching P.E. majors.

Santacruz: I think the widely-misquoted boast was "I have a very good brain", not the "biggest" or "smartest". If you're going to derail a thread with a political post, you might as well get it right.

Chopper: Chill, my friend. It's Christmastime. We should not wish ill upon our fellow Giant fans.

Reese's counter to McAdoo's smartest man in the room statements. Takes some of the pressure off himself.

Trying to be the anti macadoo

Humble, honest and showing weakness.

It's a bit ham fisted

that comment marked the imminent end of his employment with the Giants. Small engram mapping . He knows only the one way. Self deprecation might be an asset for a stand-up comedian, but in the marketplace of goods and services, it serves as a disqualifier . Since he rose to the position of DC, then HC, and return to DC, most of his defenses have been terrible , with perhaps two being the worst of all-time. Bye !

bright and has a "small brain"?

In comment 13736801 Victor in CT said:

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bright and has a "small brain"?

He's got a super bowl winning defensive gameplan in Canton, and in five years with the Giants he fielded three oustanding defenses. Let's not make the guy out to be some barely functioning retard.

it's not a personality trait that's attractive to me as the next full-time, non-interim head coach for this team of ours. Hell, I'm not crazy about it for our DC.

In comment 13736671 santacruzom said:

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In comment 13736669 santacruzom said: Quote: He's technically correct. The brain is small enough to fit in a decent sized glove box, and he's certainly not the world's smartest person. I mean, the only guy who's say he's got the biggest brain and is the smartest is our current President.

Awww, everything OK snowflake?

Most of the examples I read seem to be saying, look man, I'm not pretending to have all the answers here. I'm gonna do the best I can in this role from here out, but, honestly, I'm adjusting too, and the situation is not ideal.

I dont know about the rest of you, but after 2 years of press conference transcripts from that smarmy fuck, Spags' remarks are a breath of fresh air.

like him and play hard for him. Which wasn’t the case during his failed head coaching stint.

I’ve always been a fan myself, but I agree with those who say it’s time for a full housecleaning and fresh start. Spags will find work quickly, I’m sure

There are a lot of people who enjoy self-deprecating humor.

I had to beat this mentality out of myself in my own career. I had a habit of frequently taking shots at myself and eventually realized it was costing me credibility with my coworkers.

unlike the guy he took over for. I much prefer his style.

he is not the JPP of HC's?

And it doesn't hurt to be the anti-Mc at this point.

stick to their way. But that's different than saying you're not smart. While I tend to agree with Fassel's PE comment, head coaches at top professional levels need to be imaginative, creative, knowledgeable, and good people persons. Those are very good. Any less than that you will rise to mediocrity but not beyond.

I fear Spags "smart" comments apply to his creativity.

he's not that bright.

Just got his ass run out of town

his interviews are always open and honest with a lot of humility in them.

I think he's trying to get the press to back off him for immediate answers right now - it's not really to be anti-McAdoo as much as it is to say "give me time".

Anyway - that's my take on it.