Originally posted by bugboy:
Good question. The answer is a little of both. Coaching matters and so does talent. In the case of Godsey though, I'd give more credit to the Fridge.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">Interesting, bugboy. You're thinking that Joe was the more gifted, natural, athlete?
I remember Godsey once, tired of people talking about his lack of "athleticism", remarking on how many different sports he had played, and wondering just what people meant when they suggested he wasn't a very good athlete.
My guess is that Joe had to be taught to rely on his head, not just on his feet and quick arm. I doubt godsey had to be taught much at all. They showed him the playbook and he did it, would be my guess. That's the way the best students are, as a general rule, and 1-A football players are pretty good football learners to start with.
Howevr, ahso, I do not think we can get by with monkeys on the coaching staff. Great apes, at least.