Carry over from the Parcells Era

[conner01]

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.

I agree
I love it. Shows you are here to earn something not just be given something
Those little mind games I think do help build a "team" atmosphere

 

[DallasDomination]

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

He'll steal that star back

 

[Gameover]

Who cares.

 

[jrumann59]

Call it "tradition" call it hazing. I think that JG does it with a psychological intent, if you fight to get the star you fight to keep and fight for it. I think it is more team pride thing. Similar to pep rallies, spirit sticks and other pride things. To some guys it doesn't mean anything but to others it might I think it is one of the avenues coaches use to motivate people realizing motivation can be something different to each person.

 

[AbeBeta]

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

Garrett is the ultimate carryover from that era. Jerry wanted JG here under Parcels to learn and take the job in a few years. Jerry sensed some clear matches there.

I recall one if the reporters wrote about how Jerry would pursue Garrett for the staff well before BP retired