It just dawned on me... Manny's audience is not the fans, not his players. If you listen to his spin and his description its clear his audience is simply to the administration. He's beloved by most so when he spins it, they buy it because they don't know football. They'd be happy with 7 - 8 wins a year, no trouble and a good bowl.
When you listen to his radio show or watch his press conference, its obviously not geared or tailored to anyone that knows anything about football. Football fans see what's happening and its clear to all. He knows he has no chance of winning fans over at this point... just represent Miami well and tell the administration how 'close' we are. One breath were plays away from an undefeated season, the other we're in a rebuild. That's administration talk.
When you listen to his radio show or watch his press conference, its obviously not geared or tailored to anyone that knows anything about football. Football fans see what's happening and its clear to all. He knows he has no chance of winning fans over at this point... just represent Miami well and tell the administration how 'close' we are. One breath were plays away from an undefeated season, the other we're in a rebuild. That's administration talk.