Tonight is the start of the 2008 NFL season. The season begins with the Washington Redskins playing the defending Super Bowl champs, the New York Giants.
Although I love the NFL, there is one thing I don't like. I don't enjoy press conferences.
I don't watch NFL press conferences because they resemble political speeches. They never tell us anything we don't already know and if a reporter does ask a legitimate question, it won’t get answered.
For example, coaches never address injury questions or a player's personal problems such as drug abuse, domestic battery or a DUI.
Reporters should simply email their mindless questions to the team. The team could then respond to all questions on their website.
If you have never seen a sports press conference, I will give you an idea of what you aren't missing.
Reporter: Why didn’t you win the game?
Coach/Player: Because we didn’t score enough points.
Reporter: What was your strategy?
Coach/Player: To outscore the opponent
Reporter: What do you think about your upcoming opponent?
Coach/Player: They are a hardworking team and we have to insure we don’t look past them.
Reporter: What's your game plan for next week?
Coach/Player: To prepare our players.
Reporter: Can you tell us about Joe Blow’s off the field troubles?
Coach/Player: At this time, the situation is being handled internally within the organization.
What happens if you don’t win a championship?
We don’t think negatively, we are totally focused on the prize. All coaches must say this even if they haven’t a chance in hell of winning anything. Please refer to the LA Clippers, Washington Nationals, Detroit Lions or Arizona Cardinals.
And finally!
Reporter: How does it feel to win?
Coach/Player: Great!
Or the opposite
Reporter: How does it feel to lose?
Coach/Player: Terrible!
If you have never seen an NFL press conference, watch one and you will see what I mean. Politicians and coaches are one in the same—professional motivators.
The end result is always the same. If you do get any significant information, it’s limited to what they believe you are entitled to know.
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