Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:59 pm
When I saw the title of the thread, my thoughts filled with the memories of the best years ever for Redskin fans, and for a much beloved coach deserving of every ounce of adulation he received ... praise for which his humbleness never took for granted, nor did he ever fail to express his gratitude to us, as if we were responsible for his great success. And he never failed to make us proud.
Coach Joe was not just a great football coach, but a great example for which everyone could learn a thing or two about being a better person, which is significantly more important than winning football games. That he was able to maintain his unquestionable character and disarming humbleness even in the spotlight of sports highest achievements, is testimony to the fact that this world could never have too many Joe Gibbs in it. In fact, we are sorely in need of many more.
Always ready to accept responsibility for every failure regardless of the nature, while never failing to insist on giving credit to others for the many successes and achievements, coach Joe was, and still is an impeccable example of decency, humility, and all of the best qualities a man should aspire to.
As for winning a Super Bowl in a strike shortened season, far from detracting from the value of his accomplishments, that might be the center piece ... the quintessential example of his genius and wisdom. Whether it be how coach Joe implored his regular players to stick together and not cross the picket line, knowing that such lack of unity could fracture the camaraderie he'd worked so hard to instill ... he continued on to work diligently to organize an effective team of replacement players in their absence, even able to defeat the Cowboys with a substantial number of regular players who had broken the strike ... Joe did what he always was able to do ... win in spite of the odds, while not compromising his bullet proof integrity.
Was it a shock to the lifelong stalwart veterans of the race car circuit, when this retired football coach and newcomer captured their crown jewel ...the Daytona 500 ? Maybe they were surprised ... but for those who knew Joe Jackson Gibbs ..... it was no surprise at all. It was something we all expected, because that's all we ever saw Joe Gibbs do.
Although if I had to bet, I'd be willing to wager that Joe Gibbs would be the first person to agree with "The Poster" .... Joe always tended to downplay his role in those great achievements. He'd be wrong of course, but for all of the right reasons ... as Joe's most endearing quality would no allow him to disagree. His humbleness wouldn't permit it.
Joe Gibbs always was a winner, in the very best ways a man can be measured. And it's always nice to have a reason to recall such fond memories, even if that was not the intent of the thread.
Thanks anyway.
Coach Joe was not just a great football coach, but a great example for which everyone could learn a thing or two about being a better person, which is significantly more important than winning football games. That he was able to maintain his unquestionable character and disarming humbleness even in the spotlight of sports highest achievements, is testimony to the fact that this world could never have too many Joe Gibbs in it. In fact, we are sorely in need of many more.
Always ready to accept responsibility for every failure regardless of the nature, while never failing to insist on giving credit to others for the many successes and achievements, coach Joe was, and still is an impeccable example of decency, humility, and all of the best qualities a man should aspire to.
As for winning a Super Bowl in a strike shortened season, far from detracting from the value of his accomplishments, that might be the center piece ... the quintessential example of his genius and wisdom. Whether it be how coach Joe implored his regular players to stick together and not cross the picket line, knowing that such lack of unity could fracture the camaraderie he'd worked so hard to instill ... he continued on to work diligently to organize an effective team of replacement players in their absence, even able to defeat the Cowboys with a substantial number of regular players who had broken the strike ... Joe did what he always was able to do ... win in spite of the odds, while not compromising his bullet proof integrity.
Was it a shock to the lifelong stalwart veterans of the race car circuit, when this retired football coach and newcomer captured their crown jewel ...the Daytona 500 ? Maybe they were surprised ... but for those who knew Joe Jackson Gibbs ..... it was no surprise at all. It was something we all expected, because that's all we ever saw Joe Gibbs do.
Although if I had to bet, I'd be willing to wager that Joe Gibbs would be the first person to agree with "The Poster" .... Joe always tended to downplay his role in those great achievements. He'd be wrong of course, but for all of the right reasons ... as Joe's most endearing quality would no allow him to disagree. His humbleness wouldn't permit it.
Joe Gibbs always was a winner, in the very best ways a man can be measured. And it's always nice to have a reason to recall such fond memories, even if that was not the intent of the thread.
Thanks anyway.
it will undoubtedly be because of horrible competition...