Comments on: Schiano Says Media “Not Good For The Players”

By: Miguel El Magnifico

Miguel El Magnifico — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:47:23 +0000

The Little General is a control freak and his NFL is the No Fun League.

By: McBuc

McBuc — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:00:21 +0000

Pete, we get plenty of that with the radio talent around here…they are negative win or lose.

By: Pete Dutcher

Pete Dutcher — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:51:05 +0000

Honestly, I didn’t expect Joe to agree as he would be part of the group Schiano was addressing.

Schiano is right, of course. He was addressing media as it pertains to the player distractions. Yes, media coverage can help the team sell tickets…but it is a two-edge sword. It can also hinder ticket sales.

Ironically, negative press on sports teams can damage a local economy.

By: ClayBURN94

ClayBURN94 — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:35:56 +0000

Buccanay, I guess you’d rather have Rah Rah Morris?

By: buccanay

buccanay — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:29:29 +0000

Control FREAK! Maybe this is why Sully is checkin his options at this time.

By: Fish

Fish — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:23:51 +0000

Schiano is absolutely right. The media is a major (potential) distraction for players and can indirectly affect a players confidence level.

We’re still talking about people here and these particular people have been coddled and fed compliments their whole lives. I bet criticism plays a much larger role than people think. Being a professional athlete has to be quite the emotional roller coaster.

By: Mr. Patrick

Mr. Patrick — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:14:45 +0000

I agree with the coach 100%. Young players will believe everything the media says or prints and will buy into the hype or cringe on the criticism.

By: 1976Buc

1976Buc — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:57:46 +0000

Players interacting with the media also sells tickets. We develop a love/hate relationship with individual players and will pay to see them in person.

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:33:09 +0000

Thanks Joe. That video is such a freaking classic.