-=BTB=-RogueCharlie Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I joined this board just to educate the masses as to the origin of Burn The Boats! In battle, the ancient Greeks developed a well-deserved reputation for bravery and determination. They were successful because they were well trained, well lead and most of all, well motivated. The Greek commanders were master motivators and knew how to instill commitment and prepare their soldiers for victory. For you see, once they landed on enemy shores, the Greek generals would give the order to Burn The Boats. Once their boats were burned, they realized that the only way they were going home was by conquering their enemy; there was no turning back. -=BTB=-RogueCharlie Burn The Boats Clan, America's Army Webmaster for http://btbclan.us Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I joined this board just to educate the masses as to the origin of Burn The Boats! In battle, the ancient Greeks developed a well-deserved reputation for bravery and determination. They were successful because they were well trained, well lead and most of all, well motivated. The Greek commanders were master motivators and knew how to instill commitment and prepare their soldiers for victory. For you see, once they landed on enemy shores, the Greek generals would give the order to Burn The Boats. Once their boats were burned, they realized that the only way they were going home was by conquering their enemy; there was no turning back. -=BTB=-RogueCharlie Burn The Boats Clan, America's Army Webmaster for http://btbclan.us And you wonder why the t-shirts couldn't sell! Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Just as long as the Husker nation don't go storming Lake Manawa and burn all the boats out there! Quote Link to comment
cubhusker23 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Just as long as the Husker nation don't go storming Lake Manawa and burn all the boats out there! That's OK, it's in Iowa. Quote Link to comment
huskerdavo Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 if we could burn some trojan horses in the fall that would work for me Quote Link to comment
hack Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I joined this board just to educate the masses as to the origin of Burn The Boats! In battle, the ancient Greeks developed a well-deserved reputation for bravery and determination. They were successful because they were well trained, well lead and most of all, well motivated. The Greek commanders were master motivators and knew how to instill commitment and prepare their soldiers for victory. For you see, once they landed on enemy shores, the Greek generals would give the order to Burn The Boats. Once their boats were burned, they realized that the only way they were going home was by conquering their enemy; there was no turning back. -=BTB=-RogueCharlie Burn The Boats Clan, America's Army Webmaster for http://btbclan.us Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Am I drunk, or does this thread make absolutely no sense I'll take both Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 thats why i haven't touched it. i'm lost, and i'm not drunk...yet Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Yeah it's kinda off on a history lesson and I was to busy undressing girls with my eyes in history class to even pay attention!!! Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Well, glad I'm not completely alone...that whole zombie thing made me run my anti-virus. Bigrediowan...History was the only class at UNL i failed my first time around...not sure if there is a connection, though, but I'll go with it. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Can't come up with a better excuse so if it involves girls sounds good to me!!! Quote Link to comment
huskerhaze Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 When I still lived in Nebraska, I wanted to "burn the boats" many times after coming home from Council Bluffs down several hundred dollars. Quote Link to comment
sohabo Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 BURN THE BOATS In 1519 Hernando Cortez sailed his fleet of eleven ships into the harbor of Vera Cruz. He and six hundred men had come to defeat Montezuma and claim the riches of the Aztecs. Common practice was to leave guards with the ships, as they might be needed to later return to the old world for supplies--or to retreat from the enemy. But Cortez came for victory so he gave the order to "burn the boats." And so the boats were burned--all eleven. When the going gets tough, those who keep one eye on the way out, usually lose. They lose because the struggle no longer has their full attention. They lack the focus and the commitment needed to win. You see it happen every day: in sports, in marriage, and in business. If you want to win, don't allow losing to be an option. Victory comes with the commitment that is willing to "burn the boats." No one after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62 Burn the Boats Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 When I still live in Nebraska, I wanted to "burn the boats" many times after coming home from Council Bluffs down several hundred dollars. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Wow, there are 3 stories for this one slogan that was for LAST SEASON. Who cares? Quote Link to comment
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