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zoogs said:
OK, I remember this as right after a pretty big play and the players and coaches getting amped up on the sideline. Good energy. Appropriate for the moment. Also hell of a lot of fun to see.
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It was after a kickoff coverage tackle immediately after Nebraska just took the lead.  Not a play of note in my mind....

edit: the more I watch it, the more frustrated I get with Phillip.  I'm trying to find video of the "let me clear my throat", but I'm pretty sure he was a central figure in that too.  

 
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Really? :(

Let me clear my throat has always been awesome. You want players loose and pumped up, not tight wound. Of course, that doesn't mean they won't still lose a game. Philipp is an intense dude. I love that he's so active on the sidelines and that the players can feed off his energy, and vice versa.

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And I think the defense taking the field after Nebraska just takes the lead is a pretty good time to get amped.

 
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funhusker said:
I may just be getting old and turning into a "fuddy duddy" but that "display" was uncalled for.  They were very much still in danger of losing the game.

Remember the awesome "Let Me Clear My Throat" against Wisconsin.  It was an awesome celebration.  The players were into it, the coaches were into it, and the crowd was into it.  While everyone was patting each other on the back, Wisconsin marched down the field and kicked a game winner.  This is very much a focus issue and a sign of why players want to play for Riley: for possibly the wrong reasons.

edit: after thinking about it, I could be okay with players being excited in this situation and dancing to stadium music.  But, a coach should not be involved.  Especially a coach that is in charge of "preparing their bodies to play".  
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Yeah, but I think we're stretching to call this not focused.

There isn't a direct connection between positive displays of energy and not giving a s#!t about the game,  either, which is what you seem to be thinking. I guess it's an optics thing, and taste varies...we're unhappy with the team's performance overall and, win or lose, we want the team to look like it, too. 

You could question ability or coaching, but I think spirit (from the team and the fanbase) is something that's been commendably displayed all year.

 
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Before this turns into a long discussion; I have zero problems with players having fun.  I really don't have a problem with coaches celebrating.  I've followed runs down the sideline with fist in the air before and have been a huge cheerleader.

My problem with this is that it is 2 plays after the go ahead touchdown.  Let the fans and teammates be happy and pump up the defense.  I just don't see why a staff member needs to be acting like he's at a party in that situation.  In my mind: he should be reminding those guys that there is still 17 minutes left and to be ready to finish it off.

Again, just my "unfun"husker opinion.

 
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