Doe or Die
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what does it matter? As long as Ross' money talks, that's enough for me
Miss Teen South Carolina from a few years back is a better speaker.
Words fail me between these to stammering stuttering John's...
Holy He11
I thought that was hilarious. Classic to call your boss the wrong name.
Philben fired me up... very well spoken and the I loved the quote about "being an attacking team in all three phases".
First coach to mention "bringing the Lombardi back to South Florida" since Jimmy
It's a big deal to me. This is an entertainment business and we're considerable underdogs to win a championship, during Philbin's tenure or anyone else who replaces him in the next 10-15 years. The Dolphin organization I grew up with was marvelously entertaining all year. Robbie was an excellent speaker with a blunt delivery and determination to take little digs at the city commissioners, or whoever he was feuding with at the time. Joe Thomas could not have been more egotistical and loved the spotlight at draft time, or whenever a personnel decision was made. Shula had the half hour show on Channel 10 prior to every Monday Night game, along with a long segment with Dave Willingham on the Friday 6 pm news.
These days it's like the boring soul free ineptitude of our stadium transfers to owners, general managers and virtually everyone else involved, while the public speaking during the first two decades mirrored the rocking wondrous Orange Bowl.
Philbin is an impressive speaker but needs to loosen up a bit, Sandy baby, to quote John Riggins. Prepared text is an unnecessary crutch for someone with that much ability and confidence in front of the camera. He was at his best when he free wheeled it to detail his son's emphasis that the Miami job had to be pursued. Likewise, Jason Taylor's farewell address was far superior once he veered from the printed version.
Granted, public speaking ability doesn't correlate to intelligence, and sometimes it can be a shocking weakness. I was on Las Vegas sports radio for many years as guest analyst and often the host would ask me to invite some of my buddies for an appearance, after I mentioned their unique betting systems and overall sharp approach. I always jumped at the suggestion but sometimes my buddies either declined, or were strangely weak on the radio as opposed to in person.
Ross has never been a good public speaker. It has been reported that he hates to have to speak in front of people. He is just nervous and uncomfortable. Which in turn is painful to watch.