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Tuesday, August 6 Zook's 'Coachspeak' requires careful translation By Bill Curry Special to ESPN.com |
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My friend, sportswriter Bob Gilbert, says that Florida coach Ron Zook speaks in rapid-fire bursts, like a Gatling gun. When Zook fired away at the recent SEC Media Days, his ammunition of choice was a language very few understand. I call it "Coachspeak" -- and I understand it only because I spent so many years listening to it, spouting it and translating it for viewers and readers.
For serious students of the "Coachspeak" lexicon, I add a word of caution: Do not attempt to do your own translation, lest serious errors in interpretation occur. The language evolves from "New Coach" to "Old Coach" derivations. The transition occurs in remarkably short order and requires expert interpretation at every step. Stay logged on to this Web site for further instruction! ESPN college football analyst Bill Curry was the head coach at Georgia Tech (1980-86), Alabama (1987-89) and Kentucky (1990-96). |
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