While most of New York focuses on the amazing Yankees climb to the ALCS, I’m thinking a bit about what happens after the Bombers’ run is over, whether it be in the Houston Series or all the way to the World Series. Yanks-Dodgers? That would be cool.
But what about November? NFL football. Sadly, we are looking at the temporary unraveling of a great franchise. At 0-5 going into Denver, the Giants have lost their two best receivers and there seems to be a rebellion developing against the coach. Losing will do that, especially when there were such high expectations going into the season.
Coach McAdoo comes off as a tight lipped, stubborn man. When folks like this (see Belichick) succeed, we put up with their behavior and prickly personalities. But when they lose, batten down the hatches.
Part of being a head coach in NY is dealing with the press and the public. If they like you, it can buy you some time when things go south. Witness the accolades for Terry Collins.
It is impossible to get 53 players to like you, but it is possible to get them to publicly embrace a common goal. When adversity strikes, (like the Yanks being down 0-2), a good manager or coach pulls the team together. Joe Girardi has done this. So far, Ben McAdoo hasn’t.
