Crusty
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Old but interesting article that seems to be appropriate this week.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Coach Mac sayings
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The link didn’t work for me but I think this is the article Crusty wanted to show…
'Coach Mac' memories: Ex-Syracuse football players share stories, favorite sayings
Former Syracuse University football players share their favorite memories of coach Dick MacPherson, who died at the age of 86 on Tuesday
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Great read, but I‘m a little teary reading the quotes from Geds and Tim Green.
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My favorite coach Mac quote came when he was doing color commentary on the radio. One game, fullback Kyle Johnson took a long run to the house right after they were discussing how he was a great student and public speaker.
As soon as he rumbles in for the touchdown, Coach Mac excitedly yells, "I don't give a good goddamn if the guy can give a speech, but he sure can carry the football!"
As soon as he rumbles in for the touchdown, Coach Mac excitedly yells, "I don't give a good goddamn if the guy can give a speech, but he sure can carry the football!"
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Such a gem. I was literally teary watching Sean McDonugh give his eulogy
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"Learn to Do What You Do"
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Mac was the best. As a Patriots fan before becoming an Orangeman, his first year with the Patriots is somewhat lost in the history of Parcells/Belichick (rightfully so in alot of ways). But Dick brought an energy back to the Patriots sorely missing after years of insomnia coaching from the likes of Raymond Berry and Rod Rust.
I remember Dick beating the high flying Oilers at Foxboro in 91 with a td reception from Brockton's own Greg McMurtry. I thought the Patriots were back. Mac was running around like the field like Valvano. As a high school kid that season was the best 6 win team i can remember (i enjoyed it more than some of the sullen Brady seasons at the end when it was unenjoyable to accept a 11 win season).
I loved Mac, loved giving a sad sack Patriots fan some hopium in 1991. It didn't end well but Mac was always well received in New England.
A fitting tribute to the ball coach. God love ya
I remember Dick beating the high flying Oilers at Foxboro in 91 with a td reception from Brockton's own Greg McMurtry. I thought the Patriots were back. Mac was running around like the field like Valvano. As a high school kid that season was the best 6 win team i can remember (i enjoyed it more than some of the sullen Brady seasons at the end when it was unenjoyable to accept a 11 win season).
I loved Mac, loved giving a sad sack Patriots fan some hopium in 1991. It didn't end well but Mac was always well received in New England.
A fitting tribute to the ball coach. God love ya
