FIFY Not sure, but did anyone notice Mad Dog standing next to Mack during the exchange? Just in case Mangino tried to swallow Mack whole.
Seriously: I know Mangino said something about TExas being impressive and said the words "National Championship". Then Mack whispered in his ear about "We know you have been having a rough week." I though Mack was about to kiss him which would have been
I watched the game on television and Mangino handled himself with class in the interviews. For some reason I had pictured him as taller. Is Mangino like 5'9"? I've known some otherwise pretty fine folks who had a bad temper. Not sure I know enough about Mangino to judge him. As far as the weight, for some of us it's a bigger issue than a little self discipline. I don't know the whole story there either.
At the game, I assumed he apologized for running up the score on him and leaving Colt in for so long, telling him it wasn't personal, due to some of the history our teams have had. After reading some of you lip readers on here though, I was probably wrong, but I *was* surprised at how cordial it was. During the game, I really thought Mack was trying to get some sort of revenge on him again with the way we were playing, and figured Mangino would be pissed. I was also surprised to see Mangino talk with Colt for so long, and Mack to talk to #80 for so long as well.
I have a crappy visual tv, but apparently there is nothing wrong with the audio. Mangino said, "Go win it all. I hope you take the whole thing" - something like that. Mack whispers. "we'll all be praying/been praying for you." Something like that. I was surprised i could hear it so well.
What I heard Mangino say was "Now go win the National Championship, it's good for the conference and great for you." I thought Mack said, "I'll be thinking of you" but it could have been "praying for".
This is a sad ending for Mangino. The sideline conversation he had just before the game sounded like a last gasp plea to keep his job. His future probably will be as an OC where he sit in the coaches' booth, call the plays, and stay out of the limelight.
Is it true that Leach, Briles, and Mangino all ranked OU first and Texas fifth on their final ballots last year? Or this that just internet rumor? Are the ballots public in the coaches' poll?
I haven't read the stories about Mangino and his players, and I've never been one to join in on the Mangino fat jokes, but I have to admit that a couple have made me chuckle here and there...but the after game shots of him grabbing Colt at midfield with his arm around him and obviously having good things to say to him put him in a different light for me. The guy obviously struggles with his obesity and demons I hope I never know. He is bigger than ever....but he knows his football and his guys got prepared this week. To Mangino's credit, his team played hard last night and had their **** together for the most part given the circumstances of a very rough week. Mack noted this after the game as well.
You know, I've always kinda laughed at Mangino, what with that picture of him at the orange bowl. But, after hearing what he said to Mack in post game (do it for us and the conference) I really respect the guy. Very classy guy, and I won't make fun of him for his weight anymore. Stoops sure as hell wouldn't have said something like that, so, it's nice to see some people still have class.
I have to say when I saw him talking with what appeared to be obvious sincerity to Colt after the game I certainly increased my respect for him. The conversation was clearly positive recognition of what Colt has done and what he represents. Nice move Mangino. Hookem and BTHOOTA
It was very moving to see Mack's interaction with Mangino after the game and also Mangino's words to Colt. I felt remorse about the joking around I had done last week about Mangino's weight. It wasn't worthy of the classiness that Mack demonstrates for us and his players.
I think Mangino played for the cameras a bit. When his receiver didn't go out for the pass - no butt chewing. I've never seen him take time to talk to Colt b4 like that. I hope I'm wrong - but I was thinking BS every now and then...
"Coach... I have a Halloween costume suggestion for you: go naked and get Carrie Fisher to wear a metal bikini and lead her around on a chain..."
"Something something - that's part of coaching. We're praying for you." I heard; "MacKarma trumps coaching mofo and praying won't help you."
Mangino: You have a great team, and they played an outstanding game, now go and win a national championship. It will be good for you, and good for the conference. Mack: Thank you, I know you have had a tough week, you are a fine football coach and you and your family are in my prayers....then something private... To be honest, I thought that Mangino was solid in his post game interviews. I also think that some of the comments about his weight are over the top. Obviously, he did not look good at the game. I was watching from my home in Tennessee, and could see that his face was blue, almost purple. I thought it might just be cold, but that was not the case. I was concerned that he might not make it through the game. Mangino obviously has some personality issues, and given some of his life experiences, he is probably spring loaded to be overly defensive right off the bat. That does not mean that he isn't human, and can't change. I would hope that he talks to some of his former players, and they let him know how he impacted them in a negative manner. A good coach, a coach that wants to improve, will take those things on board and adjust the way he goes about business. I have played a little bit of ball, and I was lucky enough to have outstanding coaches from the time I first put on pads in 7th grade all the way through college. One thing that I remember about myself, is that I always wanted the approval of my coach. I wanted to be told that I was doing well, and guided to do better in areas that I needed to improve. I wanted that kind of relationship with my coaches, and I had a good family life. I am certain that kids who don't have strong father figures at home look for even more guidance from their coach. Hopefully Mangino will come to understand (like Mack does) that building a player emotionally is just as important as the work they do in the weight room, the class room, and the practice field. It is the emotional support that will help the players become good husbands, fathers, and coaches themselves. I am lucky enough to coach football at private school here in Tennessee, and am getting to see the relationship from the other side now. Kids as young as 11 and 12 years old are looking to me for guidance, leadership, and are learning how to handle stressful physical situations under my guidance. It is a big responsibility. That does not mean that I don't raise my voice when they cut under a block when they need to keep their outside should free, or reach for a tackle instead of running through the guy. I'll pull them out of the game and reinforce the coaching in a heartbeat. Then I tell them "I believe in you, you are better than that, now go make a play." The feeling you get as a coach when you build a player up after making a mistake, and then he goes out and knocks someone sideways and brings you the football....man, that is great stuff. I hope Mangino can re-wire some of his standard responses and learn a new way to lead. He really is a good coach, brilliant actually, and it would be a shame to lose him from the Big XII ranks. However, it would be a bigger shame if KU let him go unchanged, unsupervised, and continue to have a negative impact on the young people who elect to go to school there.
I thought Mack also showed a lot of class in his conversation and hugging of Reesing. I bet Reesing will not forget the warmth that Mack showed him.
