[RollTideFan] Spurrier will work for food
Doesn't mention National Championship as goal. http://www.wesh.com/news/3943502/detail.html Slef E. ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
[RollTideFan] Spurrier To South Carolina....
http://tinyurl.com/5lm8e "You have to take it one day at a time. You know, like the drunks do" -- Hank Hill on marriage ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in?
Oh...well, maybe he is too busy chasing bikinis on South Beach to worry about football. Joe "In war there is no substitute for victory." - Douglas MacArthur - Original Message - From: "Jeff Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? He's already quit a front-office job with the Dolphins. Slef E. - Original Message - From: "Joe Goodson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? I would not mind seeing Dan Marino step in as a QB coach. ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in?
He's already quit a front-office job with the Dolphins. Slef E. - Original Message - From: "Joe Goodson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? > I would not mind seeing Dan Marino step in as a QB > coach. ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in?
That would not be a bad place for him to wind up. I would not mind seeing Dan Marino step in as a QB coach. Joe "In war there is no substitute for victory." - Douglas MacArthur - Original Message - From: "Tim Boozer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan-The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 12:03 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? Dolphins' Wannstedt resigns after 1-8 start By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer November 9, 2004 AP - Nov 9, 12:28 pm EST More Photos DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt called it quits Tuesday midway through a dismal season that began with the retirement of running back Ricky Williams and has left the team with the NFL's worst record at 1-8. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates was promoted to interim coach. ``As you might imagine, this was not a very easy decision from a personal standpoint, but I believe it is a proper decision at this time for being a professional,'' Wannstedt said. ``Somebody has to accept the responsibility. I am the head coach and that falls on me.'' Wannstedt's resignation came after he met Monday night at the team complex with owner Wayne Huizenga. The timing of the coaching change wasn't surprising, with the Dolphins beginning their bye week. Dolphins president Eddie Jones said he and Huizenga tried to talk Wannstedt out of quitting, but the coach made the case that his departure would be best for the team. Bates' first game as interim coach will be Nov. 21 at Seattle. He was head coach of the USFL's San Antonio Gunslingers in 1985 and joined the Dolphins as defensive coordinator when Wannstedt became head coach in 2000. Bates said that while some starters might be benched, major changes are impossible at this point of a season. ADVERTISEMENT ``We can't change the offense, we can't change the defense,'' Bates said. Wannstedt's final defeat came Sunday, when Miami blew two leads and lost 24-23 to the Arizona Cardinals, who ended a 17-game road losing streak. The Dolphins endured their most lopsided defeat of the season last Monday, 41-14 against the archrival New York Jets. Dolphins players were aware of Wannstedt's tenuous situation and rising discontent among fans. ``I feel sorry for the guy because he's a first-class guy,'' cornerback Patrick Surtain said after Sunday's defeat. ``It's not like guys aren't going out there giving 110 percent and laying it on the line for him. We're doing it all -- getting holding penalties, offsides, we're doing crazy stuff. How can he control that when he's on the sidelines?'' Wannstedt barely avoided being fired after last season, when Miami failed to reach the playoffs for the second year in a row. Huizenga decided to keep Wannstedt, but stripped him of authority over personnel decisions. Little has gone right for Miami since. Wannstedt was twice forced to change offensive coordinators during the offseason, and Williams abruptly retired just before training camp. Receiver David Boston, the top offseason acquisition, suffered a season-ending knee injury before the first exhibition game. That was the start of an injury wave, and the Dolphins have had the worst start in their 39-year history. They're one defeat from their first losing season since 1988. AP - Nov 9, 12:17 pm EST More Photos Wannstedt, who succeeded Jimmy Johnson in 2000, has a record of 43-33 in Miami. His career NFL record, including six seasons with the Chicago Bears, is 84-90. Wannstedt was fired in 1997 by the Bears. His final two teams there went 4-12. The Dolphins won only one playoff game under Wannstedt, and that was four years ago. Even with seven Pro Bowl players in 2002, including NFL rushing champion Williams and sacks leader Jason Taylor, the Dolphins missed the playoffs. One of Wannstedt's first moves when he became coach was to nudge a 38-year-old Dan Marino into retirement. As a replacement Wannstedt acquired Jay Fiedler, who has never been popular with Dolphins fans. Wannstedt was just the fourth coach in Dolphins history, and only Don Shula coached the team longer. While the Dolphins have been a perennial playoff contender -- until this year, at least -- they haven't reached the AFC championship game since 1992. Their last Super Bowl berth was in 1984, and they haven't won an NFL title since 1973. Huizenga, who became sole owner of the Dolphins in 1994, has been through three coaches in pursuit of a championship. He nudged Shula into retirement following the 1995 season, and Johnson called it quits four years later. Speculation regarding the next coach began weeks ago, with LSU's Nick Saban, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress and New England Patriots offe
RE: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in?
Maybe Tub-of-Ears will hear the call -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Todd Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 1:01 PM To: RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List Subject:Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? Reckon Shula's going to hear 'momma callin'? :) Slef E. - Original Message - From: "Tim Boozer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan-The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 12:03 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? > Dolphins' Wannstedt resigns after 1-8 start ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in?
Reckon Shula's going to hear 'momma callin'? :) Slef E. - Original Message - From: "Tim Boozer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan-The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 12:03 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in? > Dolphins' Wannstedt resigns after 1-8 start ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
[RollTideFan] Spurrier steps in?
Dolphins' Wannstedt resigns after 1-8 start By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer November 9, 2004 AP - Nov 9, 12:28 pm EST More Photos DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt called it quits Tuesday midway through a dismal season that began with the retirement of running back Ricky Williams and has left the team with the NFL's worst record at 1-8. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates was promoted to interim coach. ``As you might imagine, this was not a very easy decision from a personal standpoint, but I believe it is a proper decision at this time for being a professional,'' Wannstedt said. ``Somebody has to accept the responsibility. I am the head coach and that falls on me.'' Wannstedt's resignation came after he met Monday night at the team complex with owner Wayne Huizenga. The timing of the coaching change wasn't surprising, with the Dolphins beginning their bye week. Dolphins president Eddie Jones said he and Huizenga tried to talk Wannstedt out of quitting, but the coach made the case that his departure would be best for the team. Bates' first game as interim coach will be Nov. 21 at Seattle. He was head coach of the USFL's San Antonio Gunslingers in 1985 and joined the Dolphins as defensive coordinator when Wannstedt became head coach in 2000. Bates said that while some starters might be benched, major changes are impossible at this point of a season. ADVERTISEMENT ``We can't change the offense, we can't change the defense,'' Bates said. Wannstedt's final defeat came Sunday, when Miami blew two leads and lost 24-23 to the Arizona Cardinals, who ended a 17-game road losing streak. The Dolphins endured their most lopsided defeat of the season last Monday, 41-14 against the archrival New York Jets. Dolphins players were aware of Wannstedt's tenuous situation and rising discontent among fans. ``I feel sorry for the guy because he's a first-class guy,'' cornerback Patrick Surtain said after Sunday's defeat. ``It's not like guys aren't going out there giving 110 percent and laying it on the line for him. We're doing it all -- getting holding penalties, offsides, we're doing crazy stuff. How can he control that when he's on the sidelines?'' Wannstedt barely avoided being fired after last season, when Miami failed to reach the playoffs for the second year in a row. Huizenga decided to keep Wannstedt, but stripped him of authority over personnel decisions. Little has gone right for Miami since. Wannstedt was twice forced to change offensive coordinators during the offseason, and Williams abruptly retired just before training camp. Receiver David Boston, the top offseason acquisition, suffered a season-ending knee injury before the first exhibition game. That was the start of an injury wave, and the Dolphins have had the worst start in their 39-year history. They're one defeat from their first losing season since 1988. AP - Nov 9, 12:17 pm EST More Photos Wannstedt, who succeeded Jimmy Johnson in 2000, has a record of 43-33 in Miami. His career NFL record, including six seasons with the Chicago Bears, is 84-90. Wannstedt was fired in 1997 by the Bears. His final two teams there went 4-12. The Dolphins won only one playoff game under Wannstedt, and that was four years ago. Even with seven Pro Bowl players in 2002, including NFL rushing champion Williams and sacks leader Jason Taylor, the Dolphins missed the playoffs. One of Wannstedt's first moves when he became coach was to nudge a 38-year-old Dan Marino into retirement. As a replacement Wannstedt acquired Jay Fiedler, who has never been popular with Dolphins fans. Wannstedt was just the fourth coach in Dolphins history, and only Don Shula coached the team longer. While the Dolphins have been a perennial playoff contender -- until this year, at least -- they haven't reached the AFC championship game since 1992. Their last Super Bowl berth was in 1984, and they haven't won an NFL title since 1973. Huizenga, who became sole owner of the Dolphins in 1994, has been through three coaches in pursuit of a championship. He nudged Shula into retirement following the 1995 season, and Johnson called it quits four years later. Speculation regarding the next coach began weeks ago, with LSU's Nick Saban, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress and New England Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis mentioned as possibilities. ___ RTF mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
[RollTideFan] Spurrier withdraws name from gator search
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Re: [RollTideFan] Spurrier resigns
Wonder if Spurrier will be a bit more humble now or will he continue to be the arrogant SOB that we all love to hate... Welcome back to college ball Stevie...also wonder how many AD's have contacted Steve's agent today? ROLL TIDE! Rick ~ The NFL doesn't determine its champion by a computer, and coaches don't get to select their schedule or the easiest teams to play against. Heck, in the NFL, there are no easy teams. Spurrier never learned how to prepare in this league. He didn't even have a playbook, which is the staple of any organization. Spurrier never established a direction, and therefore his players never knew where they were going. You can mask the fact that Spurrier quit by using the word "resign," but it just goes to show that if you're not a real man, the NFL will chew you up and spit you out. It doesn't matter how much money you're making, it's not worth it. You'll want to quit, and that's exactly what Spurrier did. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=hoge_merrill&id=1696857 ~~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/index kurt __ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net
[RollTideFan] Spurrier...
He's an Option coach. ($1) to rsfc. kurt __ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List "Welcome to RollTideFan! Wear a cup!" To join or leave the list or to make changes to your subscription visit http://listinfo.rolltidefan.net
[RollTideFan] Spurrier resigns
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