News: ESPN: Marinelli to Ware: 'Close but no cigar'

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IRVING, Texas – Dallas Cowboys defensive-line coach Rod Marinelli has earned a reputation as a hard-driving, no-nonsense kind of coach. However, Marinelli has a sense of humor. In fact, it’s on display in defensive end DeMarcus Ware’s Valley Ranch locker. A cigar is taped to a piece of paper that was hung in Ware’s locker this week. Marinelli wrote a message that reads, “Close but no cigar,” and is signed, “Your loving coach.

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[WoodysGirl]

Ha! I like Marinelli tweaking Ware like this.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Love it,,, sometimes superstars need a little extra motivatin' too.

 

[Staubacher]

Here's to Demarcus lighting up a few Alex Smith brand stogies this weekend

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Ha. That's great. I'd love to see Ware respond to it by getting a few sacks on Sunday.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

So will the motion of smoking a cigar now replace the Hulk slam after a sack?

 

[pugilist]

So will the motion of smoking a cigar now replace the Hulk slam after a sack?

doubt it. that gesture can easily be misconstrued as the act of smoking something else, if you get my drift

 

[kruddy]

This is exactly what this team has been missing...........Yeah

 

[Dhragon]

Reminds me of the stuff Parcells would always do.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Clarence Hill ‏@clarencehilljr 1m
DeMarcus Ware is using defensive line coach Rod Marinelli' close but no cigar line re: his lack of sacks as fuel for KC. He wants his cigar

 

[Corso]

This is exactly what this team has been missing...........Yeah

What is it missing, Kruddy?
I truly would like to know what you think.

 

[birdwells1]

What is it missing, Kruddy?
I truly would like to know what you think.

Someone that doesn't see our stars as untouchables, they're great players but not beyond a little prodding.

 

[Corso]

Someone that doesn't see our stars as untouchables, they're great players but not beyond a little prodding.

I agree with you. I believe Marinelli is such a great addition...
But my wonder is if he meant that comment, or is there more to what he was saying.

Thank you for your interjection though.

 

[sbark]

Hey Ware or Marinelli might make the next cover of my Cigar Afficianado mag...........

 

[fanfromvirginia]

Great motivation tactic, it seems to me. Ware strikes me as the kind of player to take this the right way.

 

[AsthmaField]

What is it missing, Kruddy?
I truly would like to know what you think.

I'm not kruddy... but it has been missing an attitude. An attitude that nobody is above coaching, or needing to be motivated.

What I'm talking about is a subtle thing, but like kruddy, I think we have been missing it for a while.

 

[Fredd]

I'm not kruddy... but it has been missing an attitude. An attitude that nobody is above coaching, or needing to be motivated.

What I'm talking about is a subtle thing, but like kruddy, I think we have been missing it for a while.

Agreed. the talent is there, a little extra prodding isn't going to hurt...this team needs motivation to realize the God-given talent that they have

 

[CyberB0b]

I like this guy

 

[big dog cowboy]

Sure beats Ryan telling us how great his defense each week.

 

[kevm3]

That is the kind of stuff you need from your coaching staff, which is why Marinelli has had the success he has had. You can't be afraid to get on the 'greats' of the team and even have them step it up to the next level. I love the attitude of challenging your players and doing so in a fashion that is not overly abrasive.