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As an NFL player he was great,but as man,a man without feeling.
Bradshaw no show at Noll funeral
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TERRY BRADSHAW
It’s certainly sad for Marianne and Chris to lose a husband and a father. In Marianne’s case, Chuck was her best friend. There is nothing sadder. And you start thinking about Chuck and when all of the wonderful things that come to mind, you realize he’s in heaven and spending eternity in peace. That’s very refreshing. I’m proud to have played for him. It was a great honor. My relationship wasn’t good, as you well know, but he made me understand my job responsibilities, because I had to grow up. I came out of an environment with nothing but pats on the back and love. With him it was nowhere near that. I had to go through all the developments emotionally of how to deal with it. He was a tough coach to me, and I spent more time with him than anybody, so I know. I learned how to be mentally tough with him, and for that I can never say thank you enough, because that got me through divorces, Super Bowls, and those times when I had bad moments in big games. He made me mentally strong, which I wasn’t. And he instilled in me a great work ethic. I had a good work ethic, but preparation was paramount with him, so we spent a lot of time going through preparations for the games. He was an amazing guy. I watched him more than he watched me (laughs). I had a great amount of fear for him. He’s kind of like a father from whom you want approval and you don’t quite get it, and in the advent of that journey you work harder and harder, you try to get better and better, and then when it’s all said and done he says, “Thank you. You were a great quarterback.” And you say, “Wow!” He was different than anybody I had ever been around and played for. He was smart, really smart. His game plans were spot on. He figured out the 3-4 blitzing schemes. He figured out the flex. He was just an amazing football mind. I would say I know I more about defenses than I do offenses because that’s what he taught me. He taught me defenses. If you know defenses you can run offenses.
from here http://www.steelers.com/news/articl...uck-Noll/ff163ef7-ba78-474c-80ed-19a23c8b7fb5
It’s certainly sad for Marianne and Chris to lose a husband and a father. In Marianne’s case, Chuck was her best friend. There is nothing sadder. And you start thinking about Chuck and when all of the wonderful things that come to mind, you realize he’s in heaven and spending eternity in peace. That’s very refreshing. I’m proud to have played for him. It was a great honor. My relationship wasn’t good, as you well know, but he made me understand my job responsibilities, because I had to grow up. I came out of an environment with nothing but pats on the back and love. With him it was nowhere near that. I had to go through all the developments emotionally of how to deal with it. He was a tough coach to me, and I spent more time with him than anybody, so I know. I learned how to be mentally tough with him, and for that I can never say thank you enough, because that got me through divorces, Super Bowls, and those times when I had bad moments in big games. He made me mentally strong, which I wasn’t. And he instilled in me a great work ethic. I had a good work ethic, but preparation was paramount with him, so we spent a lot of time going through preparations for the games. He was an amazing guy. I watched him more than he watched me (laughs). I had a great amount of fear for him. He’s kind of like a father from whom you want approval and you don’t quite get it, and in the advent of that journey you work harder and harder, you try to get better and better, and then when it’s all said and done he says, “Thank you. You were a great quarterback.” And you say, “Wow!” He was different than anybody I had ever been around and played for. He was smart, really smart. His game plans were spot on. He figured out the 3-4 blitzing schemes. He figured out the flex. He was just an amazing football mind. I would say I know I more about defenses than I do offenses because that’s what he taught me. He taught me defenses. If you know defenses you can run offenses.
from here http://www.steelers.com/news/articl...uck-Noll/ff163ef7-ba78-474c-80ed-19a23c8b7fb5
The world knows that he and Noll didn't get on. They were successful together but really didn't like each other. It would have been hypocritical to turn up at the funeral just to be seen to say the right things.
I think that Chuck Noll was a great coach but he must have been a helluva a difficult guy to be around if you weren't wired the same way as he was.
Bradshaw was my favorite player when I was a kid. I loved the guy not only for the good things he did, but I could relate to when he screwed up. For example, when he just fired one down the field and it got picked off hit seemed like he did it because it felt good. It just felt good to cut one loose. I didn't play QB in football, but in baseball they put me at 3rd because I had a good arm. At least once a game I would cut one loose over to first and fire it about 8 feet over the first baseman's head, because it felt good. I ended up in the outfield.
Anyway, for I guy I loved growing up, I think he is a jackass now. You get to that funeral. Like you get to The Chief's funeral. There are things in life that are just have to's. You have to go to that. Quit being a big baby. You wouldn't have been the player you were if Noll babied your ***. You are 66 years old. Grow up.
Terry is now 65 years old and has had in the past various mental difficulties that would be treated if they were diagnosed now. He has also been the recipient of several concussions over the years I am sure. He played in the era when the quarter backs did not wear dresses according to Jack Lambert. We do not know what is presently going on in his life that could have prevented him from showing up at the funeral or even if he was asked to attend. Some folks just have a horrible dislike for funerals and generally avoid attendance at all costs if possible. I would never think ill of someone for not attending a funeral particularly when many folks show up only to be noticed by others.
Chuck Noll is not going to be concerned with who shows up at his funeral. Those of us that remember him and his achievements are saddened by his departure. Everyone deals with grief in their own way. To think poorly of someone because of the lack of an appearance at a funeral is I think short sighted. Your opinion may differ, after all it is your opinion.
Chuck Noll is not going to be concerned with who shows up at his funeral. Those of us that remember him and his achievements are saddened by his departure. Everyone deals with grief in their own way. To think poorly of someone because of the lack of an appearance at a funeral is I think short sighted. Your opinion may differ, after all it is your opinion.
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Over the years, I've missed a few funerals, weather it was because of lack of knowing, or my choice. It is a personal choice as we don't know the gist off what makes that decision. I've NOT walked a mile in terry's shoes. I can't rightfully so make the judgement on weather he should go, or not. My self, I'd have went. Its a chance to show your last respects, regardless of good or not. Closure either way, but this is me saying this, not Terry. Sometimes an appearance is for the living, respect for them. My condolences to the Emperor, to his family, to his friends.
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I fully understand what you guys are saying. I just respectfully disagree with it. Sometimes in life you have to put away your selfish needs. Sometimes it just isn't about you. I just think it is a classless act by someone I once really admired.
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Chuck probably doesn't care but you know what Terry should have. He talks a good story but not showing some respect doesn't lay for well for terry and his character.
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Chuck Noll said listen to everything and disregard most of it. Guess where he would have put most of these post's.
I wouldn't put much stock in it. Terry is on concert tour, maybe he had somewhere else to be. I don't see anyone complaining that Weegie Thompson wasn't there.
I don't want a damn funeral myself. Cremate my fat *** and throw the ashes in one of them sorry sand traps I've spent my life in.
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Bradshaw would have been there if he could have made some money signing books.
According to Fittapaldo, Bradshaw was at the Meadows Race Track and Casino in Washington, PA for his show on Sat. Night. Who knows? Maybe he paid his respects then. Perhaps I should not have jumped to conclusions.
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As someone who has anxiety(above normal) issues, I can say first hand that unless it is a close relative or friend I can't go not without being medicated. Seriously. Terry was my favorite player growing up and his relationship as he stated in a post above was awful when it came to Noll. I don't have a problem with him not going. I think the words above speak for themselves. Chuck divorced himself from football when he left. That's what he wanted. I am forever grateful for Chuck and Terry having been in Pittsburgh together. Does anybody really think if you remove one from the other we win four Super Bowls? RIP Coach Noll.
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Who knows...maybe Bradshaw stayed away out of respect for the family. It's well known they didn't like each other, to show up at the funeral just to make himself look better seems like the more selfish thing to me. Let the family have this day without making it into a media circus.
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People seem to have missed the fact that he paid tribute to Coach during his show on Saturday night. I can't post the article because it was published in the "paper that shall not be named " but if you want to read it was written on 6/14 and the title was "Bradshaw on Noll: 'We'll never forget' our coach "
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If he didn't go,he should have. He will regret it,but it's his choice for whatever reason. I grew up watching those guys so i have the highest regard for that entire team. I count myself lucky to have seen them play.
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Wear this on their sleeves for every game
I for one did not know Terry was on a concert tour which would be very difficult to get out of for a funeral, unless it was his. I thought due to his age he might be having health issues of his own after all the nfl was hard on players back then. Nice to have posted that info thanks.
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