Carry over from the Parcells Era

[jrumann59]

Is anyone else happy to see the rooks without stars on their helmets. I am glad that carried over from Parcells.

 

[The Natural]

dont see it as a big deal personally.

 

[Tabascocat]

Don't care either way.......

A rookie is part of the team as much as a veteran, I would want my star!

 

[Wolf2k5]

dont see it as a big deal personally.

Well good thread guys. See y'all back in the "AP to Dallas" thread. #roadto1000pages

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yeah I really don't care either. Not sure what it accomplishes. But at the same time, I really don't care.

 

[AzorAhai]

I think that went away when Wade took over and Garrett brought it back. At least I think thats how it went. Either way, make them earn it. It's a privilege to be a Dallas Cowboy.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

dont see it as a big deal personally.

Rites of passage have a psychological effect on people. It provides a sense of belonging and identity. For a bubble guy fighting for a roster spot without a star to earn one provides a symbol for the experience. The effect can be profound.

 

[Idgit]

I like it. Makes it clear to the rookies that they have a lot to work for still. All of them.

 

[AzorAhai]

I like it. Makes it clear to the rookies that they have a lot to work for still. All of them.

Exactly. You haven't made it yet, there's still a lot for you to prove, regardless of how highly or lowly you were regarded before you got here.

 

[Idgit]

Exactly. You haven't made it yet, there's still a lot for you to prove, regardless of how highly or lowly you were regarded before you got here.

Plus, anything that emphasizes a little bit of reverence for the star is in order is inherently a good thing in my book.

 

[The Natural]

Rites of passage have a psychological effect on people. It provides a sense of belonging and identity. For a bubble guy fighting for a roster spot without a star to earn one provides a symbol for the experience. The effect can be profound.

yea thats cool but I like I said I dont care either way whether they get the star now or later.

 

[viman96]

I think it is a great idea. It is another part of earning your way onto the team.

 

[sureletsrace]

I like it.

The mental aspect of it is big, having to "earn" your star.

The mental game is just as important as the physical game.

 

[links18]

I think they should take Randle the underwear bandit's star away and make him earn it back.....

 

[Galian Beast]

I remember when I was in the army. First you're a civilian coming to basic training on a bus. You see people in PTs and ACUs. You get your PTs, it's not great though. Later on you go though you finally get your ACUs, but now you're comparing yourself with other soldiers who have finished basic training and have their berets. Then you're excited to get your beret.

At the end of the day these things aren't special and sometimes you dread them, but at the time they do feel like you've graduated from one stage to another, and it is a good feeling. It also serves as a reminder for when you see others going through the same thing. Reminds you of the work you did.

 

[Redball Express]

Is anyone else happy to see the rooks without stars on their helmets. I am glad that carried over from Parcells.

Its about hazing.

It's like in college.

It's a rite of passage.

There is a lot of other stuff that goes on.

Like back in the Landry days..

the rooks had to stand up in the lunch room and sing their college school song.

Don't know if they still do that.

And Parcells would always designate a rookie to be his personal water boy.

I always liked these stories about our team and appreciated the glimpses of the inner-working of it all.

Perhaps some others remember more than I.

I seem to remember Don Perkins singing his college fight song..

and this guy had a wonderful Baritone voice.

Good Times those were.

 

[CATCH17]

Yeah I really don't care either. Not sure what it accomplishes. But at the same time, I really don't care.

Cuts costs.

 

[Doomsday101]

Is anyone else happy to see the rooks without stars on their helmets. I am glad that carried over from Parcells.

I agree, it sends the message that to get the star you have to earn it. I think the big picture it is not a big deal but sometimes it is these little things that spark players.

 

[Doomsday101]

Don't care either way.......

A rookie is part of the team as much as a veteran, I would want my star!

I would disagree until you make the team your just a prospect. Vet players earned their keep now it is time for these young guys hoping to make a career in the NFL to earn theirs

 

[tyke1doe]

Don't care either way.......

A rookie is part of the team as much as a veteran, I would want my star!

I'm with you. Some of these guys aren't going to make it beyond this point. Wouldn't it be nice to have a picture of you with a star on your helmet?

At least give them that.