Monday Morning Quarterback
Everyone’s a critic & when your team loses, those critics become Monday Morning Quarterbacks. We should have passed more. We should have done this, done that, & surely we would have won. My husband works 85 hours a week. He sacrifices time with his family and works his tail off to win games, to keep a roof over our heads, to teach & encourage athletes. Can you imagine working 85 hours a week to get ready for 60 minutes of play?
I don’t mean to be a poor sport, but losing in college football means something much different to a coach’s family. There are two kinds of college coaches. Those who have BEEN fired & those who WILL BE fired. It’s more than just being in a bad mood on Sunday. You know what? They don’t even have time to be in any mood because they spend all day Sunday watching film until their eyeballs fall out. Then they spend all day Monday making plans for the next game. Another 85 hour work week.
Monday Morning Quarterbacks Beware: this wife is taking a stand. Please keep your game plans to yourself. Save it for your fantasy football leagues. My coach can handle it without your criticism. If anything, show your support. Offer an encouraging word. Thank him for the hours he puts in.
Lastly, to all those MMQB’s out there — if you really want to help, there’s a bit of grass that needs tending. Okay. That’s it. I’m done. No more talk about football. Seriously, wish me luck — I’m about to mow the lawn.
“You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.” |
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- Jim Stovall |
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September 14th, 2009 at 10:50 am
It’s no secret that I read a lot of different sources about my favorite team and this is one of my biggest pet peeves. I’m not a coach or even a coach’s wife, but it annoys the crap out of me when people who maybe played a few minutes of football back in high school act like they are smarter than an NFL QB or Coach.
This is probably why I enjoyed watching when a player or coach puts a member of the media in their place.
Sorry you guys lost (I’m assuming) Hope you get a W next week.
September 14th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
You go girl! Stand by your man! Coach take heart! With this “Football Wife” in your corner you could never be anything but a winner!
September 15th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Well stated : ) I agree wholeheartedly…
Hang in there!
September 15th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Amen, Sister!!! Way to stand up for your man. No one understands what coaches deal with and sacrifice, unless they are married to one. Thank you for this post. I’m thinking about printing it, and passing copies around at our next game! (wink, wink!)
September 18th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Ah, just found your blog and read this post. My hubby is a high school football coach in a very small town. I found myself screaming AMEN to almost every word. Thanks for sharing….you are certainly not alone. Loved your blog!
January 27th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
I don’t even know how I found your blog, but as the wife of a high school coach I applaud you. Granted, we don’t have the been fired or would be fired pressure as much, but the MMQB’s or parents that sit in the stand and whine about the coaching drive me insane. I find myself gritting my teeth and thinking many of the things you just wrote. Nice post.