Garrett's Locker Room Tears: Is it good or bad?

[Boyzmamacita]

First of all, this is not a bash Garrett thread. Let's have intelligent discussion. To those of you who have played sports or ever had a coach of any kind, is it good or bad that Garrett cries in front of the team after practically every win? I ask because men tend to perceive crying as weakness. I can tell that they all love Garrett. I also heard about Landry and Parcells crying on rare occasions. I know they were both highly respected. The situation with Gallup is understandable, but Garrett cries over everything. As a woman, I think it"s awesome, but what do you men (and women) think? Can a leader of men cry a lot and be successful?

 

[blueblood70]

this was primarily because of the Gallup Deal and its not a sign of weakness at all, holidays, pressure games, and a tragedy where his player could have satyed in ATL and missed the game but stepped up and played..Garett got choked up, not to be looked at poorly..

 

[foofighters]

I threw up in my mouth. Yes it was a good moment. It was a good talk by JG. I JUST CAN'T STAND HIM AND I STILL WANT HIM GONE. Other than that, I am fine.

 

[Teague31]

Great leader of men
Terrible with adjustments and game management

 

[AsthmaField]

Do it too often and it will be perceived as a show. If it happens every now and then... I don’t think it’s a problem.

He wears his heart on his sleeve a little bit, but he doesn’t want to do it to much , IMO, or he’ll come off as fake to the players.

I don’t think anyone sees it as weakness.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Didn’t JG’s father pass away earlier this year? Maybe it’s the holidays, and JG understands what Gallup is going thru. Nothing wrong with getting choked up after an emotionally game.

 

[Ranching]

First of all, this is not a bash Garrett thread. Let's have intelligent discussion. To those of you who have played sports or ever had a coach of any kind, is it good or bad that Garrett cries in front of the team after practically every win? I ask because men tend to perceive crying as weakness. I can tell that they all love Garrett. I also heard about Landry and Parcells crying on rare occasions. I know they were both highly respected. The situation with Gallup is understandable, but Garrett cries over everything. As a woman, I think it"s awesome, but what do you men (and women) think? Can a leader of men cry a lot and be successful?

A well timed show of emotion is good from time to time. If it happens to often, it loses its effect. Some men don't respect a man that is emotional, it's not the way they were raised. You have to know your team. I only got emotional once during a post game speech. I knew it was my last game at that school after 7 years. No one else new, but I knew it was time to move on. No tears, just a bit emotional.

 

[viman96]

I do not think Garrett cries often but maybe I missed some post game speeches? Also yesterday I think he got choked up talking about Gallup and Jason thinking of the loss of his dad when talking about enjoying being with loved one's, families and friends.

 

[nobody]

Real men aren't afraid to cry when it's called for. During a family holiday when a parent passed that year is acceptable. Emotions get really high during these games and it's like a pressure valve when it's over. That being said, don't do it too much or you're a creampuff.

If his dog died, that's acceptable too. Nah, I'm kidding. Crying is okay around guys you trust if they know it's something you feel strongly about....like loss or exceptional happiness.

 

[Mobinvans]

I live in Montana around a bunch of ranchers.....not somewhere you want to be crying all the time as a man...lol

I guess it depends how youre raised..

Cant stand Garrett whether he cries or not though

 

[Batman1980]

He cried for Gallup, that's fine with me but I think he's a terrible coach.

 

[AsthmaField]

A well timed show of emotion is good from time to time. If it happens to often, it loses its effect. Some men don't respect a man that is emotional, it's not the way they were raised. You have to know your team. I only got emotional once during a post game speech. I knew it was my last game at that school after 7 years. No one else new, but I knew it was time to move on. No tears, just a bit emotional.

Crybaby

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Different generation out here mama.

 

[Montanalo]

Good, thought provoking thread. I think any strongly displayed emotion - whether crying, an angry rant, etc - can be powerful and successful means of motivating an individual or team... PROVIDED it is genuine and from the heart. When it is a routinely displayed emotion, it tends to lose the impact.

At the beginning of my senior year in high school our head coach had a mini-stroke just before the start of the season. He was an old school kind of guy - didn't rant or rave or, for that matter, show a lot of emotion, but you knew when he wasn't pleased with us. Anyway, shortly before the first game, his wife wheeled him into the field gym (he was in a wheel chair). The team didn't know this was going to happen; apparently, it was his wife's idea. You could have heard a pin drop. He didn't say anything - I think his speech was still affected by the stroke. He smiled. I had never seen him smile. His wife finally said. "Coach wants you to know he is proud of you". Powerful moment that I remember to this day.

 

[TheHerd]

Is it good or bad for what? Garrett is a fine man, and genuinely cares about the people around him. Emotion is fine if truthful. I think that emotion was truthful for him. I like him as a person and leader of men.

Does it change my perception of him as a poor game day coach? Not at all. Do I think it will make this team better or play harder? Not at all.

 

[DallasEast]

In my opinion, today's generation could not care less if they see anyone cry--including coaches--as long as they do not feel they are faking it. New coaches could deceive their players but an old coach would not.

Garrett is an old coach for this team now. The players know him, far better than anyone looking from the outside in. So, take the reaction from the players that you see in videos into account trying to discern what level of respect Garrett gets from his overall roster. Not every player of course but from most.

 

[Alexander]

Didn’t JG’s father pass away earlier this year? Maybe it’s the holidays, and JG understands what Gallup is going thru. Nothing wrong with getting choked up after an emotionally game.

I think there was a little pent up grief that Garrett let out after losing his father.

 

[Jipper]

Emotion is great, be comfortable and confident enough to show it in the form or tears in front of men in the most machismo environment possible is commendable...

Still not a good hc

 

[JayFord]

he can take his shirt off and rub kfc chicken grease on his chest i want wins

 

[jazzcat22]

Not a sign of weakness at all, not after an emotional short week, and a good win.

There is actually a lot of crying and whining on here. So do not judge.