Tomlinism Tournament Quarterfinals Match 1

by maryrose on Jun 8, 2009 7:34 AM EDT Comment 11 comments

The 12-Seed is hot after its big upset, while the 1-Seed is well rested and sitting at home awaiting all comers:

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Which Tomlinism do you like more?

#12 Seed: "We've got a big windshield and a small rear-view mirror." (After being asked to reflect on his Super Bowl XLIII victory)

497 votes

#1 Seed: "The more I understand Steeler Nation, the more it drives me. From the outside looking in you respect it. Being a part of it is different." (Explaining what drives him to deliver for Steeler Nation)

490 votes

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I just cant vote against Number One

The man is not treating it like a job he has to do. He treats it like an honour that he wants to do, and do well

Bleeding Black and Gold since 1989 baby, Blitzburgh is back, time for a repeat!

by Steeler_ on Jun 8, 2009 7:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. It also is the same type of quote as #12. As long as Tomlin continues to be driven by steeler nation (and he is an excellent coach passenger), we will continue to hear quotes like the number 12 seed, not the other way around.

Don't worry about the haters. Haters only hate.

by steelguy99 on Jun 8, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

#12

I love #1, it’s a great quote, but it’s not the same caliber of “Tomlinism.”

Coach T’s best quotes are pithy metaphors that not only convey a ton of meaning but also demonstrate the unique outlook that makes him a great coach. #12 does that much better here.

by syrsteelerfan on Jun 8, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah in my opinion

is the best of them all. #1 is great, and it makes you proud to be a part of Steeler Nation. However, #12 is just so original and well thought out.

by Johnny_S on Jun 8, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

# 12

Gotta love #12, It’s the perfect way to look at last season. Glancing at past, looking forward to the future.

Stanley Turner

by SteelerStan on Jun 8, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

#12

Apologies to its fans, but #1 lacks poetry. It’s a great thought, but it’s not executed as well as #12.

by Varmint on Jun 8, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The #2 seed is taking this tourney.

And it’s not even close.

by JHolmes on Jun 9, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Love our Coach

Every time I read or hear a Tomlinism it make me love our coach that much more. He is a man of passion and will. His answers to the press and to us all are always strong, profound and best of all, to the point!! His knowledge and wisdom as a coach are still growing. He has made some mistake, but this a man, of whom I am certain, will only learn from every step of the process. Tomlinisms make great reading but to him he is only speaking from the heart.

by 12packbud on Jun 9, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This is stunning to me

was pulled out of a can, something every other coach in any sport has told their team. Yes, it ws timely, but still a canned cliche. #1 was original, deep, and a profound compliment to all of us in Steeler Nation. I guess I feel the need to justify the opposite seeds, of which I was obviously wrong. That #1 saying makes me proud to be a Steelers’ fan, above and boyond all others combined.

Thoughtful discussion with a sense of history

by maryrose on Jun 10, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs