Your pregame speech to the players.

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If you could give a pregame speech, what would it say?
Here's mine:

Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was a giant of a man, measuring over nine feet tall!

Goliath stood and shouted across to the Israelites, "Do you need a whole army to settle this? Choose someone to fight for you, and I will represent the Philistines. We will settle this dispute in single combat!"
As he was talking with them, he saw Goliath, the champion from Gath, come out from the Philistine ranks, shouting his challenge to the army of Israel.

He picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them in his shepherd's bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd's staff and sling, he started across to fight Goliath

Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, "Come over here, and I'll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!" Goliath yelled.

As Goliath moved closer to attack, David quickly ran out to meet him. Reaching into his shepherd's bag and taking out a stone...

You know... Screw that! Today you are not David. You are Goliath. And whatever gets in Golaith's way gets run over. If there is any player that has any doubt over his mission today, do not walk out this locker room. Anyone walks out of this locker room onto the field needs to understand one thing. There is death and destruction that lies ahead. Today, there will be only one team that remains standing. Which one are you?
 
Classic!!!

Here's mine:

"Men, this is Georgia Tech's day of reckoning. This is OUR day!!! Those boys on the other side, this is their stadium and their fans, but this is OUR day. Own this field, own those hedges, own this stadium. They better know that the Wreck is coming and it's bringing the fire of Hell with it.

Remember those young men that wore the Georgia hats to our campus? Today is the day that you change that. Respect is something you earn and you boys have been earning it all season. Today is the day we SEAL it!!!

To HELL with Georgia!!!"
 
Men, Georgie's a fine football team, a very fine football team. Georgie's bigger and faster than we are. Probably a little tougher, too.

That's okay, because we're smarter than they are.

Now, let me tell you what's going to happen. That Georgie team's going to come running out of the tunnel screaming and foaming at the mouth and smashing one another upside the head just to get warmed up.

We won't do any of that. While they waste their energy, we'll conserve ours. I've told you that they're bigger, faster, and tougher than you. That's true. But we do have that one big advantage.

We … are … smarter.

Think about what I teach you. Play field position. Play great defense. Make no mistakes on offense. Be great in the kicking game. Do that and we'll keep it close.

As the game goes on, they'll start to get tired because they wasted so much energy in the beginning. Because we're smart, we'll have plenty of energy left, and at some point in the fourth quarter they'll make a mistake.

When they do make that mistake, we'll get the football. And when that happens, I'll think of something and we'll win!
 
Hmm,

You said, "You are Goliath" which is not good, he gets owned by David.

Not sure how you could spin it.

The last part is nice though.

Grade: B-
 
GTKyle said:
Men, Georgie's a fine football team, a very fine football team. Georgie's bigger and faster than we are. Probably a little tougher, too.

That's okay, because we're smarter than they are.

Now, let me tell you what's going to happen. That Georgie team's going to come running out of the tunnel screaming and foaming at the mouth and smashing one another upside the head just to get warmed up.

We won't do any of that. While they waste their energy, we'll conserve ours. I've told you that they're bigger, faster, and tougher than you. That's true. But we do have that one big advantage.

We … are … smarter.

Think about what I teach you. Play field position. Play great defense. Make no mistakes on offense. Be great in the kicking game. Do that and we'll keep it close.

As the game goes on, they'll start to get tired because they wasted so much energy in the beginning. Because we're smart, we'll have plenty of energy left, and at some point in the fourth quarter they'll make a mistake.

When they do make that mistake, we'll get the football. And when that happens, I'll think of something and we'll win!
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That works if after your speech you can wake them back up. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Grade: D
 
I would say.


The entire student body and fans hate those guys in red. DO NOT LET THEM DOWN! I (the coach) will show no mercy, neither will they, so neither should you.
The entire nation is pulling for us to destroy the overhyped, overrated, over confident mutts, you were born and destined to play college football to humble, run over, and dominate them!

The fans sing our fight song dozens of times per game and the part they are most passionate about is TO HELL WITH GEORGIA! They must, they shall, and they will be HUMILIATED BY EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!

KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!
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BarrelORum said:
GTKyle I wouldn't let you give that speech to a chess club.
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Apparently you hate this guy
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My point is, Dodd gave that speech when we used to dominate UGA. We are their bitch now and if you give that speech you may as well just tell your players we will probably lose.
 
It was not just the words that Coach Dodd used, It was his ability to look at you, his presence, his attitude that made one believe in themselves and allow you to rise to levels that you would not have considered possible.

Our young men are in good stead with Coach Johnson. They will do well. All will be well on Saturday afternoon because they will NOT quit.
 
You Will Suffer Humiliation When The Sports Team From My College Defeats The Sports Team From Your College

As you can see from the calendar, THE game is coming up again. I'm sure you are as excited for it as I am, as our teams are rivals and have been for quite some time. Your confidence in your team is high, but rest assured, you will suffer humiliation when the sports team from my college defeats the sports team from your college.

On numerous occasions, you have expressed the conviction that your college's sports team will be victorious. I must admit that every time I hear you make this proclamation, I react with both laughter and disbelief. "Ha!" I say to myself with laughter. "What?!" I say to myself in disbelief. How could you believe that your sports team could beat my sports team? It is clear that yours is inferior in every way.

When the sporting contest begins, the players on your team will be treated as though they are inconsequential. It will be remarkably easy for my team to accumulate more points than yours. There are many reasons for this, starting with the inferior physical attributes of the players representing your college. Strength, speed, agility, conviction and intellect are just five of the qualities that the players on the team from your college lack. The players representing my college, on the other hand, have these traits in abundance.

I would not be a bit surprised if the individuals on the team from your college were sexually attracted to members of their own gender. That is how ineffective they are on the field of battle.

Underscoring your team's inferiority is its choice of colors. It is ludicrous to believe that your team's colors inspire either respect or fear. Instead, they appear to have been chosen by someone who is colorblind or, perhaps, bereft of sight altogether. The colors for my team, on the other hand, are aesthetically pleasing when placed in proximity to one another. They are a superior color combination in every way.

While we are on the subject of aesthetics, let us compare the respective facilities in which our teams play. While my team's edifice is blessed with architectural splendor and the history of past legends – players and coaches - that conquered your past teams in the legendary location with two names, yours is a thoroughly unpleasant place in which to watch a sporting contest named after a man that pretends to own a garbage dump on television. I know of what I speak, for I once attended a game between our respective teams in your facility. Let's just say the experience left me wishing that my car had been inoperable on that day due to mechanical problems, rendering it impossible for me to get to your college’s area to attend the game.

If you need another reason why the sporting team representing my college is superior, look no further than the supporters for the two sides. Not only are the supporters of the team from my region more spirited, but they are also more intelligent and of finer breeding than you and the rest of your ilk. In addition, most of the followers of the team from my college in fact matriculated and graduated from college, unlike the boisterous, inebriated, henpecked, tobacco-masticating followers that support the sports team from your college. Also, the female supporters of the team from my area possess more attractive countenances and figures than yours. Some of the women from my side that I have observed could make a living by posing for pictures for major men's magazines. The women who cheer for your team, I'm afraid, are far too unattractive to do so. In any case, they have surely had intercourse with most everyone on the team that represents your college, and many have likely been infected by or transmitted venereal diseases. Also, the tobacco in their guffaws makes for an unpleasant odor and unless these females are facing the other direction touching their ankles they present no reason for further interaction.

One of the more pathetic aspects of the team from your area is the fact that only people in your immediate area possess an affinity for it. By means of contrast, the team from my area inspires loyalty and affection in individuals who live in many other geographic locations.

To illustrate this point, let me tell a brief story: Recently, I was on vacation in an area of the country far away from my own, and I saw many individuals wearing items of clothing that bore the insignia of my team. I approached one such individual and asked him if he originated from my area. He said no, explaining that he simply liked the team from my area and had for many years. Interestingly enough, during this trip, I saw no clothing or other paraphernalia bearing the insignia of your team.

Do you still doubt that the team from your area is inferior to the one from mine? Just look at our teams' respective histories. In the past, we have defeated you on any number of occasions. Granted, there were times when your team beat my team, but those were lucky flukes.

The day of the game will soon be at hand. And no matter how hard you pray to a higher power or how many foam accoutrements you wear in support of the team from your college, your team will be defeated. We will win and you will lose. This is your fate.

Prepare for humiliation. It shall be upon you at the designated hour
 
Hold on to the football!
Remember your assignments!
Keep your head in the game, but play with the intensity that this game demands.
You'll have 9 months to lick your wounds, so Man-up!
If you do this, you will enjoy a sense of satisfaction that no Tech player has felt for 7 years. A pride that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Someday, when your football career is long over, the events of this afternoon will bring a smile to your face and a satisfaction to your heart. The spirit of a thousand former Tech players will be with you today, cheering you on. Make them proud. Don't give up. Seize the day!
 
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With apologies to Oliver Stone (screenwriter):

What is best in life?

To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women!
 
If I'm Paul Johnson,
"Let's go win."

And that's it.
I do like the line from "The Rock" where Nicholas Cage talks about trying his best, to which Sean Connery replies, "Your best? Losers always cry about trying their best. Winners go home and f*** the prom queen!"
 
MatatoGT said:
If I'm Paul Johnson,
"Let's go win."

And that's it.
I do like the line from "The Rock" where Nicholas Cage talks about trying his best, to which Sean Connery replies, "Your best? Losers always cry about trying their best. Winners go home and f*** the prom queen!"
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Here, Here!!!
 
kevinw33 said:
That works if after your speech you can wake them back up. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Grade: D
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Plus, it's Dodd's speech from Curry's book.

I think Paul Johnson says something like,..." look I wasn't here for the past umpteen years, and I'm really not a Tech grad or former player or anything. But, c'mon guys, aren't ya'll just a little tired of this losing? I've gotten to know most of you really well this year and, honest to Pete, you just don't seem like the kind of men that will let this continue. If you are....then...well, I've misjudged you. Let's go out and play football like we know how to play football."
 
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