99% of people outside of Texas give that term another meaning not associated with oil & gas. 75% of the people inside of Texas, same story. He is out of touch with the younger generation but insists on being GM/Mentor to urban youths who he signs to our team. Frustrating.
His coach knew exactly what the other reference meant, sure his players did also, and so did the audience. Bet there was only 1 or 2 others in the room who though of it in an oil field context when he said it.