Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 5, 2003 You've all seen teams say they where motivated by a comment given by an opponent or someone else. This can even include things the teams might say themselves. Why does this work?, and what does it say about some athletes that it takes this to get real motivation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Tino Standard Report post Posted June 5, 2003 It's a matter of respect. When a guy drops a quote that becomes "bulletin board material" it is something that is showing up the opposition in an unsportsmanlike manner. Its not like the team NEEDS the motivation... They'll play hard either way. It's just that when somebody gives out a quote like that, you get a little extra incentive to not only defeat them, but kick their ass and make it not even close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kingpk Report post Posted June 5, 2003 Yeah, take the Patriots before the Superbowl. You don't think they had that little piece in USA Today that had like 60 writers picking the Rams in a blowout stuck on the locker room wall? It's the ultimate motivational tool: proving someone wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted June 5, 2003 It works because sports is partly built on machismo so when someone challenges a man he repsponds. It is ridiculous, though, that it is needed for some teams. I don't mind when the bulletin board is a little extra oopmh. But if an athlete needs bulletin board material to get up for any game, especially a big one where this stuff usually happens, then I don't want them on my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted June 5, 2003 Tony Parker made some Bulletin Board Material comments about Jason Kidd "Marbury gave me more trouble" yet the Nets lost game 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted June 5, 2003 The Ducks have had some problems with their GM calling out Jeff Friesen for "wanting to leave Anaheim", but Friesen is saying that he didn't want to leave Anaheim, but he wanted to go somewhere where he could play hockey. Of course, Friesen shoved it up their asses in Jersey, but had a quiet few games in Anaheim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 5, 2003 They'll play hard either way. I'll have to disagree with you. If a team like the Clippers where praised to high heaven they'd get big heads, and play like the Clippers. Someone says something negative about them, they show up and play well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Polish_Rifle Report post Posted June 5, 2003 I think its just hype. If playing in the biggest game of the year is not motivation enough, then all these millionaire athletes are just as bad as how the media portrays a majority of them to be. The media just adds that bulletin board crap to add fuel to the fire and the interest between the particular game or series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ripper Report post Posted June 6, 2003 They'll play hard either way. I'll have to disagree with you. If a team like the Clippers where praised to high heaven they'd get big heads, and play like the Clippers. Someone says something negative about them, they show up and play well. Really? Cause all that negative talk they got this pass year...well they all played(except Brand) like they agreed with it. The thing is, when in sports it is best team wins, we are both playing to win blah blah blah, but if a player says something to make it personal, it will give a little bit more wanting to not only win but to shove it down their throats and make them apologize and have to give the interview after the game when the reporter says "Well, you said they sucked...how do you explain this shit kicking your team just took." I don't think they NEED the extra motovation, but it doesn't hurt either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 6, 2003 Ripper, I meant going into the season. Many had the Clippers making or at least contending for a playoff spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted June 6, 2003 I'm not sold on it working. At least not in a sport like baseball. Hell...if I were to try harder to hit the ball it would probably be more difficult to do. I can see it work in football since it would put the team on the same page and give them a group focus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted June 6, 2003 Another one is a player, stepping up and playing well against their former team(s). Putting up much better numbers than they usually do. Joe Smith puts up his best numbers against Golden St., Philadelphia and to a lesser extent Detroit. He can score 20+ and get 10+ rebounds against those teams, why not against other teams. That frustrates me because Smith is capable of so much more than 12 pts 6 rebounds per game.He shows that with 25-12 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted June 6, 2003 I hear that one. Antoine Smith is a shitty shitty running back...but he'll run for 150 every time he plays the Bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ripper Report post Posted June 6, 2003 Well that doesn't prove anything. I'm a BIlls fan and know they had one of the most shitastic defenses in the league when it came to giving up the run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted June 6, 2003 That's true. But not anymore damnit! WE finally have two fat people to play DT and Takeo Spikes to run sideline to sideline. No free yards for Smith this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
