Strahan and Coughlin reunite on “LIVE”
Posted by on March 6, 2013 – 1:49 pmWhether or not you think three minutes early is two minutes late, under Coughlin Time, the coach is always right. And it’s going to cost you.
Michael Strahan learned that the hard way with Tom Coughlin, and while the former Giants defensive end and current head coach’s relationship overcame its rocky start, there was still a matter of that 500-dollar fine. Coughlin rectified that Wednesday morning.
Appearing on “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” — which Strahan has co-hosted since September – to promote his new book, Coughlin reunited with the Giants great, and at the end of the segment handed him a crisp 500 dollar bill – in Monopoly money.
“One of the greatest things this guy has said to me was,” Coughlin recalled, pointing at Strahan, “‘Coach, out of respect for you, I set my watch 10 minutes ahead.’”
Strahan, who wrote the foreword to Coughlin’s new book, confirmed it is still true and laughed: “I’m 500 dollars richer, yeah.”
Strahan introduced his former coach to begin the clip before co-host Kelly Ripa asked how two such likable people could not initially get along.
The answer: they are two very strong-willed people, Coughlin explained.
“I’ll never forget the first time he came in my office. Here he sits in front of me and he’s doing all the talking. I’m the head coach. I just got hired as the head coach, and here comes a guy into my office to tell me exactly what he thought and how we’re going to do things. He was representing his teammates, which he does very, very well. [He’s] a natural-born leader, all of the above, has a magnetic personality, but we didn’t hit it off too good at first. He didn’t like the rules, he didn’t like the rules.”
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Strahan eventually understood the method to his rules, which underscored Coughlin’s themes in “Earn the Right to Win.”
“What was important to me was I wanted everybody to come to work with passion,” Coughlin continued. “With eagerness, with a desire to learn, anxious to come into the building and be prepared to compete and have a great day and help the New York Giants win.”
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Posted in Daily Blitz | 12 Comments »
By Derek smythe on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
Tom is a hell of a man. A very humble man and a great coach for the New York football Giants!!! We love you Tom!!!
By Marcus T on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
That was a great watch, and I love that he gave Strahan $500 lol
By Dan Barnes on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
Indeed a great spot. I will for sure be reading Tom Coughlin’s new book. How bout a repeat “ALL IN 2013-14!”
By elizabeth lopez on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
i love you tom and i love our new york giants this i9s our year we are all in
By Cathy on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
Wholeheartedy agree!!I am such a fan of Tom’s. Hard work & perseverance can get you a long way. I urge everyone to become acquainted with Tom’s Jay Fund – the work they do is so important!!http://tcjayfund.org/
By Tom F. on Mar 6, 2013 | Reply
God Bless you Coach,, we will never forget the letter you sent to us when my wife was battling breast cancer,, May you have many more years of continued success.
Tom & Marion F.
Orlando, FL
By wave222 on Mar 7, 2013 | Reply
Tom is great!!
By Rd Spaulding on Mar 7, 2013 | Reply
This a great coach and a great player! (a 50+year Giantfan!)
By fredsfocus on Mar 8, 2013 | Reply
There are a lot of good coaches, head coaches, positon ocasches, but not a lot of good men. Tom appears to be both. The Giant fan should be grateful he is still with us, working for the team, providing leadership, experience, motivation and intelligence.
By Betty Oler on Mar 11, 2013 | Reply
Tom is the perfect flag bearer who epitomizes the culture of the NY Giants. From the owners to everyone in the front office, this franchise has always stod for what is the best in the NFL family. Have been a Giant fan since 1960 and Tom is the best of the best.
By Toyge(Lives in Eagles country) on Mar 12, 2013 | Reply
Tom,
You’re the best!…After seeing the slugs we had after Parcells left , the breath of fresh air you brought was great not to mention 2 glorious rings!!
Thanks!!
By sal on Mar 13, 2013 | Reply
Wellington Mara certainly made a fine choice for his last head coach….we are blessed to have such a great man and coach!