Butch Davis' comments on video

[Chief]

Awhile back, someone posted a video of Butch Davis talking to a scout about one of his Tar Heel players and said something to the effect that the guy had motivation issues.

Was it ever revealed who he was talking about?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

nope

my guess though is WR Brooks Foster, the coaching staff waited for him to breakout, as he was a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school, and he never did, he's a great athlete that has never put it together

 

[Chief]

nope

my guess though is WR Brooks Foster, the coaching staff waited for him to breakout, as he was a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school, and he never did, he's a great athlete that has never put it together

Plus he's an alcoholic.

Every time I see that guy's name, I remember the old comedian.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Plus he's an alcoholic.

Every time I see that guy's name, I remember the old comedian.

:laugh1: I thought he was some white guy too

 

[Idgit]

Plus he's an alcoholic.

Every time I see that guy's name, I remember the old comedian.

Holy crap.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Plus he's an alcoholic.

Every time I see that guy's name, I remember the old comedian.

Loved him on the dean martin celebrity roast. He and Rickles were always my favorites.

Here he is roasting Rickles...

[youtube]DYusPRre07k[/youtube]

Mrs Pickles :laugh1:

 

[cowboyjoe]

Holy crap.

well my guess is Nicks the wr, remember he gained 14 extra pounds, butch said the player was a beast on the field etc, but you had to be on him all the time,

 

[Chief]

well my guess is Nicks the wr, remember he gained 14 extra pounds, butch said the player was a beast on the field etc, but you had to be on him all the time,

That's what I'm talking about.

That's a huge red flag, IMO. Huge.

Especially coming from Butch. Jimmy Johnson once said that when listening to his assistant coaches, he always had to keep in mind how they evaluate players. He said Butch thought everybody was great. Tony Wise thought everybody sucked.

For Butch to say that about a player ... I wouldn't touch 'em.

 

[jobberone]

That's what I'm talking about.

That's a huge red flag, IMO. Huge.

Especially coming from Butch. Jimmy Johnson once said that when listening to his assistant coaches, he always had to keep in mind how they evaluate players. He said Butch thought everybody was great. Tony Wise thought everybody sucked.

For Butch to say that about a player ... I wouldn't touch 'em.

We surely don't need players that need motivation. Interesting reflections as well. I'd forgotten that.

 

[irvin4evs]

I haven't seen such issues brought up regarding Nicks. I've seen contradictions of those claims, however.

 

[Chief]

[youtube]DYusPRre07k[/youtube]

Mrs Pickles :laugh1:

Dean Martin was losing it.

 

[speedkilz88]

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well my guess is Nicks the wr, remember he gained 14 extra pounds, butch said the player was a beast on the field etc, but you had to be on him all the time,

Nicks is known as a self starter. He doesn't fit the profile.

 

[Mansta54]

Loved him on the dean martin celebrity roast. He and Rickles were always my favorites.

Here he is roasting Rickles...

[youtube]DYusPRre07k[/youtube]

Mrs Pickles :laugh1:

Now that was some funny stuff, I LMAO.. Thanks for posting!!!!!!

 

[cowboyjoe]

Now that was some funny stuff, I LMAO.. Thanks for posting!!!!!!

awesome comments chief, thanks

 

[dcfanatic]

well my guess is Nicks the wr, remember he gained 14 extra pounds, butch said the player was a beast on the field etc, but you had to be on him all the time,

I don't think it was Nicks...

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1117392


Scouting Report


GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 7.2

Body Structure: Nicks has a well-built frame with good arm length, tight abdomen, thick thighs and well-developed calves. He shows good upper body muscle definition, especially in his chest and shoulders. He has toned arms, long torso and good flexibility, balance and knee bend.

Athletic Ability: Nicks lacks blazing speed, but it is rare to see him struggle vs. the jam as he has more than enough power and good hand usage to get a clean release off the snap. He shows excellent balance and crisp cutting ability, demonstrating the agility and flexibility to make adjustments in his route without having to throttle down. He has very good body control, doing a nice job of settling in the soft areas and displays the vision and burst to come back when the pocket is pressured. He is effective when used on the reverse, keeping his pads down to drive hard with his legs in attempts to break arm tackles. He is a bit of a long strider, but shows above average foot quickness in his patterns. He is fluid in his movements and has sharp stop-and-go action. GRADE: 7.7

Football Sense: Nicks only needs normal reps to learn and retain plays. He shows good awareness and instincts and understands the game and coverages. He adjusts well on the move and has no problems dealing with classroom work. When he gets open, he knows what his job is - to move the chains. GRADE: 7.3

Character: Nicks is highly respected, considered a good guy and is highly recommended by his coaches. There are no off-field issues or skeletons hidden in his closet. He has a quiet, yet friendly personality and is a self-starter with confidence in his ability to get the job done. He's the type of player coaches know will need no structure and is actually used as a mentor for the younger players due to his advanced maturity. Talk to coach Bruce Davis and you will hear the enthusiasm in his voice talking about what Nicks meant to the team. GRADE: 7.8

Competitiveness: Nicks is a good competitor with a strong desire to come out victorious. After never losing a game during his prep days, he knows what it takes to play with swagger. He is the type who thrives getting the ball in his hand in pressure situations. He has enough competitiveness for the position and plays with toughness, competing on every down. He plays at an even tempo and rarely gets rattled on the field. He will not hesitate to extend and sacrifice his body to make the play. Yet, he does lose points for his lack of desire and marginal aggressiveness as a blocker. GRADE: 6.3

Work Habits: Nicks applies himself in practices and games. He is a self-starter in the training room and an adequate student. He is a team leader and takes pride in that role, but is not the rah-rah type who needs to shout to get his point across. "We thought all along that Nicks was among the very special players," Davis said. "He's a fluid, talented player, and that, combined with the progress he's showing, is encouraging. He's a guy who can develop even further." GRADE: 6.9
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And about that 14 pounds.

I hope it's enough to allow him to drop to us at #51.

Because when he gets to the NFL there are 'people' watching you for the first few seasons to make sure you don't gain 14 pounds.

 

[BAT]

That's what I'm talking about.

That's a huge red flag, IMO. Huge.

Especially coming from Butch. Jimmy Johnson once said that when listening to his assistant coaches, he always had to keep in mind how they evaluate players. He said Butch thought everybody was great. Tony Wise thought everybody sucked.

For Butch to say that about a player ... I wouldn't touch 'em.

I wonder if Jerry realizes this and acts accordingly?

 

[PullMyFinger]

Brooks Foster transferred from South Carolina, I wonder if that had anything to do with it?

 

[tyke1doe]

Now that was some funny stuff, I LMAO.. Thanks for posting!!!!!!

Ditto. My family would sit around the television watching those Dean Martin Roasts and literally lol! They don't make comedy like that anymore.

 

[Tobal]

Casserly, Lombard and Davis from the NFL channel all said he had motivational issues and Casserly said you don't touch WR's that get overweight and out of shape.

They dogged him good then saud late 1 possibly slipping deep into round 2.....

Poor guy

 

[Hostile]

What a great thread hijack.

My candidate is Brandon Tate who just tested positive for hippie lettuce.