We certainly do NOT know this from our own experience (HLS is the greatest blog of all TIME!!!! All the rest of you suckahs can just quit now, we are the ALL TIME GREATEEEEEEST!!!!!), but man, Bryant Young exhibits all the things you want in an alum/new coach/person as he takes on his new role as a Grad Assistant. And one of the big things is a sense of humility, and a willingness to put in the work. This is especially true when you compare him to many of his peers in the NFL.
Bryant recently talked about how things are going, and you just get a feeling about the guy from the interview. Here's a guy that was big time in the NFL. Rich. Respected. Pretty much could've just rode off into the sunset, investing in restaurants that fail, or buying bigger and phatter cars and MTV-cribs-worthy homes. And he may still do that stuff. But he's also buckling down, being humble, and doing the duties that any Graduate Assitant (aka 'the team's biyotch') has to do.
"I had an idea, but I didn't realize how much work went into it," Young said after Monday's practice. "You do have to put in the time and do the behind-the-scenes work."
Young, 37, is out on the field for every practice, helping Randy Hart coach the Irish defensive line, but he also breaks down film, types up those schedules and prepares notes for team meetings -- all for a lot less money than he was making while playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
That's right. Bryant Young, ND legend, NFL All-Star and Pimp de la Pimp, is doing the grunt work.
And happily.
That may not seem all that amazing at first glance. But really, think about that mental shift. From the NFL where everyone kisses your @$$, to an ND GA, where the only people NOT above you are the players. To take that on is the sign of a pretty cool guy. To take it on and enjoy it? That's the sign of a pretty good future coach.
"This is an opportunity to get a real feel for and an understanding of my future and how far I want to take it. I like it, and we'll see how far it goes," Young said, adding, "This is a fresh start, and you have to earn your keep around here."
By TBoneND March 31, 2009 - 8:02 pm
BY is the epitome of someone you want to lead your son through school or date your daughter. Integrity begats integrity,character-character.
Young I predict will be very effective as a coach.
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By Ted April 1, 2009 - 9:19 am
Is it possible that Young may be the real difference maker in transforming the Irish defense into the best in college football?
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By domer.mq April 1, 2009 - 12:40 pm
I’m still trying to sort out how to yell out “GREATEEEEEEST!!!!!”
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By The Biscuit April 1, 2009 - 1:55 pm
you have to yell ALL TIME too. it’s in caps, duh.
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By Neal Deesit April 1, 2009 - 5:57 pm
“Pretty much could’ve just rode off into the sunset”
When it comes to grammar, The Biscuit is pretty much half-baked.
Base Form: ride; Past Simple: rode; Past Participle: ridden
Past Modal: She can’t have ridden her bike!
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By The Biscuit April 1, 2009 - 6:09 pm
When it comes to nit-picking on someone that creates content (for free), Neal Deesit might as well be a skunkbear.
Deesit, I could lob over to you my test scores including GMAT and GRE marks, along with my absurd grades at ND and in grad school, achieved without really trying, and blahblahblah to prove to you that I can write as well anyone and also to puff up my chest and show off as you just did (because if I say smart things like this people will think I’m smart really yes) but instead I’ll take the high road not the low road (and get to scotland be4 ye) and write a run-on because this is my blog and I dont G.A.S. bc it’s all just fuh fun yo.
past modal my irish ass brother.
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By The Biscuit April 1, 2009 - 6:11 pm
PS Deesit – please note that this same post included the verbiage “Pimp de la Pimp”. i mean, c’mon man, this isn’t me trying to channel Shakethespear. Now THAT guy could wri-zite!
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By Bad Kermit April 2, 2009 - 1:06 pm
You COULD do that, Biscuit, but that would be extraordinarily douchey, wouldn’t it?
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By The Biscuit April 2, 2009 - 2:38 pm
exactly.
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