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Oculus Spirit [79269]
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In the Marty Smith interview w/ Dabo . . .
Dec 21, 2019, 6:28 PM
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did anyone catch the "new" Daboism?
At least it was new to me . . . While talking about his upbringing, going to college, being a walk-on . . . Marty asked if it still played a part in his thinking . . . Somewhere in Dabo's reply this quote caught my attention . . .
"You have to have the will to be greater than the skill . . . "
Explaining he has always been a "high risk" child . . . a "high risk" coach . . . an under skilled player and coach with a drive and desire to be better than his ability . . .
Thank God for his Will to Succeed!!!
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Re: In the Marty Smith interview w/ Dabo . . .
Dec 21, 2019, 6:32 PM
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Yes I did catch that. Wasn't he speaking of himself, his will was greater than his skill. I thought that was a great line. That was an excellent interview.
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Yes . . . He was talking about himself . . .
Dec 21, 2019, 6:38 PM
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Marty better be careful . . . He may turn into a Tiger one day!!!
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Will will succeed just like his dad***
Dec 21, 2019, 6:40 PM
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It's like K'Von Wallace said
Dec 21, 2019, 6:52 PM
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"Supposed to" was not what he wanted. Like K'Von, Dabo was "at-risk" and wanted better - was willing to work for it and needed to prove to himself and others that he was better than what he was "supposed to" become.
Once someone has that recognition of his/her choice, it doesn't ever go away - even with success. There's always the drive to succeed at a higher level and prove even more what can be done.
Mostly, it's an exercise in proving it to one's self, but there's a satisfaction that comes from the recognition of that proof through the acknowledgement of others.
We're lucky to have him and should allow him the canvas and paints to create whatever he thinks he can dream. He's proved that what he dreams is worthwhile.
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Re: It's like K'Von Wallace said
Dec 22, 2019, 8:24 AM
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Amen - 66 !! And .... I’ll be glad to provide the paints !! Lol. -
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Re: In the Marty Smith interview w/ Dabo . . .
Dec 21, 2019, 7:02 PM
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It was similar to his speech at Pelham High School earlier this year when they retired his jersey number
https://youtu.be/Ok60ZNm5Jcc
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It was funny when he told Marty “When he no longer wanted to
Dec 21, 2019, 11:11 PM
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be great - and lacked the motivation and inner drive (sic) he now has; it would be time to ‘be in Marty’s chair asking questions’.”
So, basically, Marty’s job doesn’t require you to be motivated and goal oriented, right?
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Marty took it well...but not
Dec 21, 2019, 11:16 PM
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Everyone Marty interviews is like Dabo, so he does have to work. With Dabo, just listen...well...very, very well. He did!
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Re: Marty took it well...but not
Dec 21, 2019, 11:35 PM
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Agreed. And I don’t think Dabo meant it to be condescending or a slight, either. I just have a somewhat warped POV and perspective at times. . .
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Re: In the Marty Smith interview w/ Dabo . . .
Dec 22, 2019, 8:02 AM
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I noted that as well. Fantastic quote.
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i guess since Bammer got knocked out, Marty has turned from
Dec 22, 2019, 8:34 AM
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the Dark Side (briefly).
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Re: i guess since Bammer got knocked out, Marty has turned from
Dec 22, 2019, 9:22 AM
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I met Marty at the NC in California.
Very humble and nice guy. Told me he loves covering Clemson and is a big fan of Dabo.
I am currently reading his new book and I recommend it to all sports fans.
He is one of my favorite sports personalities by far!!
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Any Coot that calls Dabo a "phony"
Dec 22, 2019, 9:25 AM
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and says he's not genuine, is either:
a) stupid
b) a poor judge of character, or
c) insanely jealous
I'm going with c).
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