Tomlin-isms

[stillers4me]

so...it didn't take up long to notice that our HC has rather unique way of spinning...errr, I mean speaking. List your favorite "tomlinisms"....and please , no references to "unleashing hell", please.


1. "at this juncture"

next....

[vasteeler]

2 " it is what it is"

[steelerrob]

3- "Thus far"......

[steeldevil]

The "om" he does every time he takes a beak from speaking.

[SteelMember]

5. "Splash plays"

[stillers4me]

6. "violent"

[VTsteel]

7. The expectation level is very high

[CanadianSteel]

8. "Put it on film"

[Lambert_Loonie]

"Hacked off"

[BlastFurnace]

"Go Back to the Lab"

[cold-hard-steel]

"Big men on blades of grass... the most violent team is going to win."
Comments before the first 2009 regular season game vs the Titans

[BlastFurnace]

"We accept that "

[7willBheaven]

"Hostile Territory"

[cold-hard-steel]

"The sun wasn't up, but it technically wasn't the middle of the night"
Describing Big Ben's phone call regarding the Georgia incident

[Vis]

Good practice puts you in position to take advantage of opportunities

We’re excited about the opportunity we have this weekend

[SteelerSal]

Here are some Tomlin qoutes I found with a link to alot more from Coach T.

"You've got to say Charlie's in the pole position"
When asked which QB would start against Tampa Bay
"We're going to be thoughtfully non-rhythmic here"
Referring to his planned rotation of running backs this season

"Everybody with a helmet on is in the mix."
Answering a question at the close of the 2010 Steelers training camp about which players would be playing

"We'll always have open arms for the Commissioner when he chooses to come to training camp."
Regarding the Latrobe training camp visit by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on August 5, 2010

http://www.donnan.com/Mike-Tomlin.htm

[Devilsdancefloor]

it's a war of attrition

[Devilsdancefloor]

Classic AFC North warfare

[cold-hard-steel]

Here are some Tomlin qoutes I found with a link to alot more from Coach T.

"You've got to say Charlie's in the pole position"
When asked which QB would start against Tampa Bay
"We're going to be thoughtfully non-rhythmic here"
Referring to his planned rotation of running backs this season

"Everybody with a helmet on is in the mix."
Answering a question at the close of the 2010 Steelers training camp about which players would be playing

"We'll always have open arms for the Commissioner when he chooses to come to training camp."
Regarding the Latrobe training camp visit by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on August 5, 2010

http://www.donnan.com/Mike-Tomlin.htm

I think thats where i found mine. I could not find the one i liked about Willie Parker...."Every morning when i go to work,i pass by 6 Lombardys ,not six rushing titles" or something to that effect. I loved that one.

[HollywoodSteel]

The standard is the standard

[HollywoodSteel]

I also notice he says "by any stretch of the imagination" a lot.

[TheRuneMeister]

"...and things of that nature"

and

"Such is life in the National Football League"

Those two seem to pop up every other sentence.

[SteelerSal]

"...and things of that nature"

and

"Such is life in the National Football League"

Those two seem to pop up every other sentence.

Yes they do. Welcome to the Universe, TheRuneMeister!!

[TheRuneMeister]

Thanks Sal, used to write a bit on the old fever forum, but we all know how that worked out

[SteelerSal]

Thanks Sal, used to write a bit on the old fever forum, but we all know how that worked out

Well like I said, Welcome!! Hope to see you around and look forward to reading whats on your mind.

[cold-hard-steel]

"Those players know who they are"

[Chidi29]

"if you will"

[Chidi29]

And one he probably has to say a lot when out in public.

"No, I'm not Omar Epps"

[JonM229]

"It's Lupus"

[JayC]

"a capable group of guys"