Daily Dialogue — June 27, 2014

“There’s a tradition in tournament play to not talk about the next step until you’ve climbed the one in front of you. I’m sure going to the state finals is beyond your wildest dreams, so let’s just keep it right there. Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got you here. Focus on the fundamentals that we’ve gone over time and time again. And most important, don’t get caught up thinking about winning or losing this game. If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to being the best that you can be, I don’t care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game. In my book, we’re gonna be winners. Okay? [Players start a slow clap that builds in speed..] Okay? All right! All right! Go, go, go!!!”

— Hoosiers (1986), written by Angelo Pizzo

The Daily Dialogue theme for the week: Sports Speech, suggested by Kalen. Today’s suggestion by John Arends.

Trivia: Ranked #4 on the American Film Institute’s list of the 10 greatest films in the genre “Sports” in June 2008.

Dialogue On Dialogue: Angelo Pizzo has made a career out of sports movies: Hoosiers, Rudy, Game of Their Lives. In each movie… an inspirational speech.

Note: Could use your suggestions for this week’s theme. Thanks!

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