Originally posted by John Schaefferkoetter
When the rookie walks on to the floor, they don't want to upset anybody because they want to continue to be hired, probably going to take a lot of undeserved crap. As you mature the skin grows thicker.
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This is true to an extent. (I'm not so sure it is "undeserved" though)
Consider this...a Rookie is probably going to hear more from the Coaches and Fans because he/she more than likely is actually missing the calls. They are more likely to be out of position, they are more likely to lack confidence, they are more likely to have less rules knowledge, they are more likely to have black sweat pants and unpolished shoes...
Not to worry...most of the time they get better!
In the meantime, Suck it Up!
IMHO, a rookie should have thick skin. Remember, the Howler might actually be right...you're kicking the calls!
Now...as we get more experienced...we KNOW what's going on, and we won't take as much from a Howler...maybe that's thiner skinned, maybe that's just having a better command of the game.
...just some thoughts.
Dude