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I don’t think you’re a “tough guy” if you chew out players in game. Argument could be made to the opposite honestlyGood points. First, tough guy that he is, can’t recall Mario chewing anyone out in-game - coaches, players, official. Second, can’t believe Mario wasn’t sitting in on defensive staff meetings. Probably even offered suggestions, but nothing noticeably changed. Would also imagine he let his feelings known to Guidry away from the bright lights and probably would have fired his *** mid-season if he had a handy replacement.
That said, Mario is not Nick Saban or Kirby Smart - two of the sharpest defensive minds, especiallly as relates to secondary play.
You’re supposed to be tough in practice and preparation and our penalties and mental mistakes prove that it’s just not what goes on