Marinelli tweaks Jason Hatcher with locker note

[WoodysGirl]

IRVING, Texas -- Tiny foam footballs hang on the lockers of the Dallas Cowboys' starting defensive linemen along with a personalized note from their position coach.

“Big Daddy,” the note in Jason Hatcher's locker begins, addressing the defensive tackle by his new nickname, “THIS IS A BALL! -- Sack-Fumble + Score. We're due!!!”

That's classic Marinelli, the most overqualified position coach in the NFL. He's constantly pushing his “Rush Men,” as the label outside the defensive line's meeting room calls them. Marinelli's methods include the occasional high-decibel four-letter word, a ton of attention to detail and a type of relentless, personable enthusiasm that brings a smile to the faces of the Cowboys' newfound Fearsome Foursome.

More: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowb...inelli-works-magic-with-injury-ravaged-d-line

 

[Jerryrage]

Looks like some of the "Marinelli Sauce" has rubbed off on Hatcher this year. Matter of fact, the entire defense.

 

[brymatt94]

Looks like some of the "Marinelli Sauce" has rubbed off on Hatcher this year. Matter of fact, the entire defense.

So THAT'S what Stephen was talking about.

 

[Afigueroa22]

J.Henderson needs to do this with Claiborne.

 

[Bay10]

My word I love Marinelli. This man knows how to motivate and get the best out of his players.

 

[Wheeltax]

I hope Marinelli sticks around here for a good long time. Frankly, if the wheels were to come off or Garrett leave for some other reason, I'd rather see him as HC than Callahan. He never had the tools in Detroit.

 

[tico]

as a fan I love this new attitude on the defense, kind of gives off that ''Jimmy Johnson'' swag.. Very exciting to see the D come out onto the field.. I'm like ''I wonder who gets the sack, int, or strip now.'' It's fun!!!!

 

[cwbyfan72]

Thank you Marinelli. Thank you.

 

[Fredd]

He is motivating me (as a fan) and I have never even been to Dallas

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

You can count me among those who hope Marinelli is the team's next defensive coordinator after Kiffin leaves. He's had a HUGE effect on the D-Line and is getting so much out of them.

 

[dmq]

I am fearful that Lovie Smith will get another HC opportunity and take Marinelli with him.

 

[Broges74]

Good coach. Like the emphasis on TOers.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The moral of the story: Don't underestimate Marinelli magic.

No one around here does.

 

[Texan_Eph89]

I am fearful that Lovie Smith will get another HC opportunity and take Marinelli with him.

He knows the DC job is his once Kiffin retires. The front office could simply offer him the assistant head coach gig at that point.
Definitely underrated as a coach.

 

[CowboysLegend365]

I love this guy.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I really love the addition of this guy. He's a really good coach.

 

[Doomsday101]

I can easily see why players love playing for Marinelli and play hard for him.

 

[pugilist]

love it..

 

[JackWagon]

Lookin great so far ... but so did Wade the first year.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

Lookin great so far ... but so did Wade the first year.

Wade is great...as a DC. Not sure why people have trouble with this distinction.