Quote:I'm not really sure I see the connection between this and building a culture of toughness.


Separate issues in my eyes, I think some reaches are being made here.

 

I'm going to jump back a little bit, and not talk about this specific issue Per se.  I think there is a difference between a well disciplined team, and a chain gang.  My concern is that formerly mentioned dress code, and the current issue does not make a player not jump offside.  Too many hard core rules start to blend together IMO.  Show up 5 min before the meeting time?  Good. Keep a pair of completely non-needed dress pants?  Not Good.  There is a perfect blend between 'player's coach' and 'dictator,' and either way using a strict rule on grown men, should be carefully evaluated.

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