I agree that there is a lot to be positive about this offseason. However, there are a ton of questions I have about our team mentality and toughness. Honestly, this is about as objective as I have ever been during any offseason. I see both sides pretty well, and can understand you both. It is about time we were shown something, not just told, you know?
Last offseason pretty much smashed my orange and green glasses.
The only question is Manny.
If he shows mental toughness and strong leadership body language when the inevitable adversity hits, we will be fine.
It’s easy to appear savage and ride yachts and catch phrases in the offseason. The look in your eyes when adversity rears it’s head what shows who you really are.
When Manny got punched in the mouth, he lost his composure. That picture of the Butch handshake was our season in a nut shell. The team played soft because that’s what Manny brought when the going got tough. Problem is, the going always gets tough. Strong coaches overcome.
I like Manny. I think he has potential to be really good, but he has to develop more confidence, poise, and ferocity. If he does, he will win a lot of games. If he doesn’t, the nightmare will continue.
I don’t care if he has to meditate, practice PsychoCybernetics, get a Navy Seal consultant or whatever else. Manny has to sack up. No more looking like a lost little kid on the sideline when things are not going well.
That is the only thing between him and a stellar career at Miami. The problem is it is the most important and hardest to develop aspect of being a championship coach.