Pitt post game press conference

[Fbolt]

Really enjoyed Kelly going after that reporter for the Nix comment. Pumped!

12 min mark on vid below

 

[gkautz10]

Really enjoyed Kelly going after that reporter for the Nix comment. Pumped!

I agree. I almost felt bad for the guy, but what a stupid way to pose the question, poor word choice. I sense a little frustration is what brought that out. Maybe it is just me.

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

BK looked like he wanted to rip that reports face off.

 

[gkautz10]

BK looked like he wanted to rip that reports face off.

Reminds me of that Van Gundy clip when he ripped that chick reporter a new *******!

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Reminds me of that Van Gundy clip when he ripped that chick reporter a new *******!

IM A MAN>>>>>>> yes i remember that. Classic!

 

[DomeLover3]

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[We_Are_ND]

WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!jfbksjfbskjfsjkfnsd

I was just about to make a thread about this. I came home from the game, watched the replay, then watched the press conference.

This is Brian Kelly FIRED up, and the first time I have seen him actually question these douche bags. Awesome, and Coach answered it PERFECT!

 

[JughedJones]

I DON'T LIKE THE TONE OF THE QUESTION... AND YOUR CHICKEN SOUP COMMENT.......

"SUPPOSED TO BE SICK???"

I don't understand the question......


Did you guys here that???

Brian Kelly LOVES Louis Nix..... I cried a little.






I Love Brian Kelly.

 

[JughedJones]

BRIAN KELLY IS FIRED UP

 

[phork]

I have no sympathy for reporters asking stupid questions. I always enjoyed seeing Lloyd Carr give them the business at halftimes. He was probably the best at it.

 

[NDinMich]

Any idea who asked the question? Was it a certain reporter from that rag in Chicago, the Tribune?

 

[We_Are_ND]

"Coach, the punt return game seemed a little skiddish, any thought of bringing John Goodman back into that roll?"

".................NO."

End interview. WTF. It seems like the more we win we all of a sudden get more douche bag questions.

 

[BGIF]

Apparently Kelly isn't the only one not knowing ND Lore ...

Apparently Kelly isn't the only one not knowing ND Lore ...

the Chicken Soup comment was in reference to one of ND's greatest games and one of the greatest exhibitions of personal intestinal fortitude in college football ever, the '79 Cotton Bowl. Known forever as "The Chicken Soup Bowl".

Google, The Chicken Soup Bowl, and learn about Irish Lore.

1979 Cotton Bowl Classic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Last night I responded to another ND Fan who like Kelly and like many in this thread, "Don't get it" and coil in anger to attack.

Dan Devine would have understood the question. So would Parshegian. Holtz taught it to his players to inspire them! Charlie Weis would have responded to that chicken soup question with something like, "Joe was incredible in that game, wasn't he? 96 degree body temperature, racked with the flu. Most people would have been in bed crying out for a merciful death. Despite the pain and weakness, Joe led his team to victory. The guys in the trenches don't get the glory quarterbacks do. Thanks for recognizing Louis's dedication and determination in rising to the moment, battling and beating both illness and a determined opponent. By the way, Nix wasn't the only one that battled the flu this week we had several guys who toughed it out."

Here's my post from last night:
Quote:
Originally Posted by NDFan4Life
"Just watched the post game press conference on Sports Center. Some jackass reporter asked Kelly about Nix supposedly being sick and something else about chicken soup. Kelly slapped the MF down. LOL! Who the hell was that idiot?"

Kelly did get P.O.d and smacked the reporter down. BUT ... I think the reporter was alluding to Irish Lore, Joe Montana's Chicken Soup Game where he played with the flu and the trainers fed him Chicken Soup throughout the game to combat dehydration.

"Health food" also played a part in the '66 Game of the Century against MSU. The ND QB was injured early in the game and backup QB Coley O'Brien played 3 quarters in his stead. The problem was O'Brien had been diagnosed that week with diabetes and the medical staff was trying to work out his insulin balance. It was a lot more voodoo than science back then. Now glucose meters, no insulin pens. The medical staff fed him candy bars trying to balance the sugar he was burning up in the game.

The question was cryptic. The reporter commented on Nix being kept out but then went in to play anyway. He asked "was it chicken soup?" Kelly not familiar with Irish Lore thought the reporter was sniping at Nix for dogging it and defended his player.

Kelly responded with a glare, "What do you want me to say? I don't understand your question. I don't care for your tone."

Kelly then tersely noted that Nix was sick. He had spent two nights in the hospital and despite the lingering effects, he suited up and played hard.

The presser only last for another question or two, one of which was answered with a one word response, "NO"

.

 

[ThePiombino]

Any idea who asked the question? Was it a certain reporter from that rag in Chicago, the Tribune?

Bleacher Report.

 

[NDFan4Life]

In my defense, I bristled at the phrase "supposed to be sick". To me, the word "supposed" intones a perspective of an untruth. It should have been "reported to be sick". Which I wouldn't have a problem with.

Anyway, it's obvious Kelly loves the players. I'm glad to see him get fired up over questions that show his players in a bad light.

 

[wakeuptheechoes]

the Chicken Soup comment was in reference to one of ND's greatest games and one of the greatest exhibitions of personal intestinal fortitude in college football ever, the '79 Cotton Bowl. Known forever as "The Chicken Soup Bowl".

I had the privilege of watching that on my 13" B&W TV in my room. (Step Dad was an Ohio State Fan and they were on the color tv) After blowing out Texas the year before in the Cotton Bowl and winning a NC, we were losing badly 34-12 I was heart broken. Then perhaps the greatest comeback in Irish history, with less than 8 minutes left in the game we were down by 22 points. We had to make 2 two point conversions to make it to 20 then 28. I actually thought Montana had thrown the ball out of bounds the view was blocked if you recall. CBS had missed the game tying play with no time on the clock. We had to re-kick the extra point to win. 35-34. Yes indeed a game for the ages.

 

[ThePiombino]

I had the privilege of watching that on my 13" B&W TV in my room. (Step Dad was an Ohio State Fan and they were on the color tv) After blowing out Texas the year before in the Cotton Bowl and winning a NC, we were losing badly 34-12 I was heart broken. Then perhaps the greatest comeback in Irish history, with less than 8 minutes left in the game we were down by 22 points. We had to make 2 two point conversions to make it to 20 then 28. I actually thought Montana had thrown the ball out of bounds the view was blocked if you recall. CBS had missed the game tying play with no time on the clock. We had to re-kick the extra point to win. 35-34. Yes indeed a game for the ages.

I regret not being around for a game like this. It sounds like it would have been a memory for the ages and everything that the ND lore is made up of!

 

[BGIF]

In my defense, I bristled at the phrase "supposed to be sick". To me, the word "supposed" intones a perspective of an untruth. It should have been "reported to be sick". Which I wouldn't have a problem with.

Anyway, it's obvious Kelly loves the players. I'm glad to see him get fired up over questions that show his players in a bad light.

Sorry I should have deleted your name from my repost. You an I both agreed in that thread last night that the reporter could have chosen a better word to frame his comment or been less cryptic in alluding to The Chicken Soup Bowl.

A veteran reporter should recognize by now that Kelly isn't in to the past. He made that clear during the OU pregame interviews that ND ending OU's 47 game winning streak wasn't relevant to the 2012 game. None of those players would be one the field this time around.. He'll have a similar comment regarding BC '93 and BC 2012.

You and I also agreed in the other thread that Kelly's mama bear instinct quickly erupted, "don't mess with my cubs."

The chicken soup moment was a miscommunication by both parties, nothing more.

 

[NDFan4Life]

Sorry I should have deleted your name from my repost. You an I both agreed in that thread last night that the reporter could have chosen a better word to frame his comment or been less cryptic in alluding to The Chicken Soup Bowl.

A veteran reporter should recognize by now that Kelly isn't in to the past. He made that clear during the OU pregame interviews that ND ending OU's 47 game winning streak wasn't relevant to the 2012 game. None of those players would be one the field this time around.. He'll have a similar comment regarding BC '93 and BC 2012.

You and I also agreed in the other thread that Kelly's mama bear instinct quickly erupted, "don't mess with my cubs."

The chicken soup moment was a miscommunication by both parties, nothing more.

It's all good, brah!

We may have had a different interpretation of the question, but we agreed on the gist of it.

 

[phgreek]

...I got the chicken soup reference immediately...but I was growling before Kelly ever answered....mostly because of the content of the previous part of the question, and the wiseass tone...

To me it came off like...Oh please your guy was supposedly sick...not another chicken soup legend...

I honestly think Kelly showed som restraint there...

 

[Riddickulous]

I'm surprised the reporter didn't burst into flames.

 

[JadeBrecks]

When you are watching the game you can always nit pick Kelly's calls and decisions. But dang, after the game and after watching him talk it is all gone. You walk away with nothing but good things to say about him. Kelly Is The Man!