What Are They Saying: Reactions around the web about Hard Knocks

by Kirkendall on Aug 13, 2009 10:05 AM EDT in Analysis Comment 3 comments

John Thornton reflects on the first episode of Hard Knocks. He liked it. But thought the way the team released J.D. Runnels, telling the former Bengals fullback he has no ability, was cold. I agreed.

Joe Reedy wondered who really released J.D. Runnels, Marvin Lewis or Mike Brown -- you saw how much interaction and obvious influence Brown has with the coaches.

Nate at Stripe Hype got annoyed through 40 minutes of Hard Knocks because of Brown.

The players approved of the show, and watched it in groups last night.

Lance loved it. He did make this note that we all took note of:

Scary scene: Mike Brown running the staff meeting going over the roster. He asked coaches if DE Chris Harrington can be moved to TE to help. Hayes says it would be tough (Did Hayes roll his eyes or was he simply stunned?). Mike lays out the plan to carry two FB's and 3 TE's.

John Popovich noted that HBO didn't dwell on the team's recent history; record and character issues. They also didn't show the banners over Georgetown College.

Jeff Gentil thought HBO did an awesome job.

Chris Littman lists "five takeaways from Hard Knocks' Premiere."

One Seattle Times blogger really worked enthusiastically at his "running diary" of the show. He didn't translate Child Please because, obviously, cursing is a way to cause H1N1 to mutate and wipe out every living species on Earth. Thank god.

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mike brown looked like a moron

i wonder if he ever changes his shirt during training camp. i picture him bringing 5 sets of the same exact outfit.

by nadfflictar on Aug 13, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree about Mike

but the most embarrassing moment was either showing Jim Lippincott on camera, or the way he handled cutting Runnels. They honestly don’t have anyone with any better communication skills to handle this? Here’s a thought: instead of saying “it’s because of ability, we always cut based on ability” say something like “it’s because of performance, we always cut based on performance”

One word makes all the difference in the world, still gets your point across but you don’t look like an ass doing it.

by Joe27 on Aug 13, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike Brown, Moron, Zombie, or Non-motivational speaker?

This idots speech to the team and coaches, I’ve heard more enthusiasm from a telemarketer reading a script. How in the world can the owner of a team motivate the team if he speaks to them sounding like Eyore from winnie th pooh. " Are we sure he’s actually Paul Browns son" As for Jim Lippincott, this guy has no relation skills at all. The guy looks and walks like baby Huey, He just does what he’s told. Which this all falls back on Mike Browns manegerial skills or lack of. I’ll stop now with two pondering question. How many players in the past have been waived in the past like this have come back to haunt us? And how would Mike Brown feel if Cincy and Hamilton County waived him for his inabillity and performance he has shown running or ruining our Who Dey heritage?

by BengalWayne68 on Aug 13, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs