Leading by Example: Jack Del Rio versus Seattle Seahawks Punter Jon Ryan

by River City Rage on Oct 16, 2009 9:29 AM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

I mentioned this on the BCC Radio Show last night, but Jack Del Rio decided to "fire up the troops" by cursing at Seattle's punter Jon Ryan.

Read for yourself:

"It was just kind of crazy, man. Jon Ryan was out there punting, and I guess he may have been in Jacksonville's area. And he (Del Rio) just grabbed the ball and threw it and was like, 'Get the [expletive] on your side of the field.' "

Now, this didn't make for a grudge match or anything like that. Houshmandzadeh was clear about that.

"I think he was just trying to get his guys pumped up. It didn't work," Houshmandzadeh said. "I like Jack Del Rio, though. He's a former player. I like him as a coach. Those are the type of guys that wish they were still playing and wish his guys had the intensity that he played with. He was just trying to get them fired up. It's not a big deal. I thought it was kind of funny, disrespectful, but a lot of coaches do a lot of different things to get their guys pumped up. "

Really? Acosting the Punter is considered "getting their guys pumped up?" It sounds like the actions of a desperate bully. Not to mention that this sort of behavior looks really insecure after a 41-0 beatdown. Seattle didn't really need much in the way of punting anyhow, if Jack had wanted to make a statement, how about going and punching Matt Hasselbeck in the ribs, that might have at least done something. (Please note, I'm not actually advocating punching any injured player).

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It was a stupid thing from Jack

I don’t know if something else happened that lead to that move, but if not it was just a stupid move. He sometimes does stupid things; but I have the same opinion like how TJ “Whosyourmama” started his thing. I still lie and trust him. I would trust and like him even more if the jags crush the Rams. But if we lose; then my trust and like will be shaked big time….

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 16, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

Hmmm

Of all the things that JDR has done, this is the least egregious. I much more concerned about how he handles situations with the players and bonehead play-calling then him losing his cool because he is frustrated. This at least makes him human, and although it is not the right thing to do, I understand how that could happen.

Tony Ducks.

by Tony Ducks on Oct 16, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions

What a non-issue

I’d be willing to be things like this happen between coaches and players and players and and players all the time.

by pksiv on Oct 16, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

i like the idea

of punching hassleback in the ribbs :)

Brown Kid

by esierra44 on Oct 16, 2009 11:23 AM EDT reply actions

Imagine how funny it would be to see a head coach out on the field chasing after the opposing QB.

by Kingfysh on Oct 16, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Honestly,

I cant beleive this was even posted.

by indianajagfan on Oct 16, 2009 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

Indeed

by alwaysforgiven821 on Oct 16, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Way to go

hmm why is this even being posted. Cursing out a punter is really really pointless. and this post fits into the same category.

by jesusjagfan2009 on Oct 16, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

Indeed,

by alwaysforgiven821 on Oct 16, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I discovered a 4th Manning brother.

You are banned from Music City Miracles.
Happy Now Tits?
You are banned from Blogging The Boys.

by CFHTim on Oct 16, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

JDR

Was just yelling at punter. Who cares? Football remember? Hushmanzadeh is just drama. He is Ochocinco’s finest protege. He learned from a master.

Jack was likely blowing steam from the MSW incident. It happens. Whoop.

Vae Victis!

by viator on Oct 16, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

It is a rule

When both teams are on the field practicing pregame they must practice on the left side of their bench and players are not to cross the 50 yard line. Remember I beleive last year when a player got ejected before a game for a pre-game incident. Officials are to watch for player infractions.

by jagswinbig on Oct 16, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions