Neath a Western Sky
12/30/2011, 05:49 PM
Made me proud. And I've been picking on Bob since Bedlam. An excerpt:
The advice that resonated with (Meyer) most came from Oklahoma Coach Bob Stoops, who has been able to balance a fierce intensity while coaching with a strong family life in a way that Meyer admired.
Meyer said Stoops had a simple philosophy: “I’m going to coach and coach real hard. But I’m going home. I’m going to take my kids to school in the morning, and no one on this planet can stop me from doing that.”
Meyer said: “I’m looking at him, and he’s serious. I say that, but I have to talk to this recruit. I got. ...” His voice trailed off. Then he added, “I learned a lot that day.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/30/sports/ncaafootball/ohio-state-coach-urban-meyer-emphasizes-balance-pleasing-family.html?_r=4&pagewanted=all
The advice that resonated with (Meyer) most came from Oklahoma Coach Bob Stoops, who has been able to balance a fierce intensity while coaching with a strong family life in a way that Meyer admired.
Meyer said Stoops had a simple philosophy: “I’m going to coach and coach real hard. But I’m going home. I’m going to take my kids to school in the morning, and no one on this planet can stop me from doing that.”
Meyer said: “I’m looking at him, and he’s serious. I say that, but I have to talk to this recruit. I got. ...” His voice trailed off. Then he added, “I learned a lot that day.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/30/sports/ncaafootball/ohio-state-coach-urban-meyer-emphasizes-balance-pleasing-family.html?_r=4&pagewanted=all