Every year we think "this" will be the year. We have better recruits, or a better QB, or a new Coach, or a new OC etc. etc. But this program is a loser and has been for so many years that it will be nearly impossible to make it a winner. When you get down to it, every recruit knows - deep down in his psyche - that he is in a losing program. And he's O.K. with that because he knew when he came to the program it was a loser and he most likely would lose nearly every game he played in. But he's getting a scholie, he's in a cool town and NOBODY really expects him to win. Least of all himself. But like I said, deep down that's O.K. Yeah, he'll say all the right things, he'll get all fired up, he'll show up to workouts and do all that's expected. But he'll just keep on losing. A new practice facility won't help, a new stadium won't help. IMO, it will take a player (almost has to be a QB) who takes the team on his shoulders and wins. The only way around this losing culture is to win and win a lot.
Quote form a full article on losing below.
"But when a team is used to losing, the mentality is just as powerful. The players may be compliant, and willing to do what they are told, but they aren’t willing to invest and take the emotional risks as easily."
Quote form a full article on losing below.
"But when a team is used to losing, the mentality is just as powerful. The players may be compliant, and willing to do what they are told, but they aren’t willing to invest and take the emotional risks as easily."
Fighting A Losing Mentality | COACH BOB WALSH
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