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Do Coaches Ever Find The Greener Grass?
2008-01-12 03:11:00 Here I am in Upstate New York finding myself thinking of greener grass. Maybe it?s the recent ?heat wave? of sorts ? back-to-back 60 degree days in January (hard to argue with Al Gore?s ?Inconvenient Truth?) - that?s got me considering the yard work. Of course it?s not the literal grass I ponder, rather the ...
Bobby Petrino’s Scarlet Letter
2007-12-13 05:46:00 Bobby “My Contract Was In Dog Years” Petrino didn’t exactly leave the Falcons without telling his players. He was kind enough to write them a letter concerning the situation—a letter the Atlanta Journal Constitution had no problems getting their hands on. I’ve done even better. I have Petrino’s original draft of the letter, complete with corrections. Atlanta Falcons suckers players; Out of my personal assistant’s my respect for you, I am letting you know, with no testicles a heavy heart, I resigned today as the [insert title of job they’re paying you $25 million to do] Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons. This decision was extremely easy not easy but was made in the best interest of the Arkansas Razorbacks me and my LinkedIn profile family. While my desire would have been to leave immediately after Michael Vick was arrested finish out what has been a difficult season for us all, your unabashed hatred of me circumstances did not allow ...
By: ShakedownSports
Falcons Press Conference On Bobby Petrino's Departure - NFL Network Today
2007-12-12 20:28:00 I'm watching the Atlanta Falcons Press Conference right now on The NFL Network. It features two speakers, Falcons GM Rich McKay and Falcons Owner Arthur Blank, and the mood is at best somber. What's stood out is that the Falcons were misled not just by Bobby Petrino but by Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long. It's also very obvious from the discussion that Petrino could not communicate well with the players, and -- I'll say this -- may have had a hard time adjusting to the modern pro Black athlete.Whereas in college a coach has a lot of power and is dealing with kids, in the NFL a coach is called by his first name, and can't throw a man off the team for misbehavior. But what's most obvious is that many in the Falcons organization were lied to and thrown into a huge organizational tailspin.The people most negative impacted are the assistant coaches, one of which who's already left. They are in the position of having to worry about their futures anew.Nice job Bobby.
F This, It's Too Hard!: Bobby Petrino Quits Falcons
2007-12-12 08:31:00 The Falcons have confirmed Head Coach Bobby Petrino has quit the team. He's expected to take the head coaching job at The University of Arkansas. Being an NFL coach is hard work, isn't it Bobby?
By: The RotoFeed
DEANGLEO HALL SAYS GOOD RIDDANCE TO BOBBY PETRINO
2007-12-12 08:24:00 We already knew that DeAngelo Hall and Bobby Petrino wouldn’t be exchanging gifts for Christmas. The two men disliked each other equally, and Hall more than Petrino, had no problem letting it be known. Forget the bitterness between the two men, DeAngelo Hall is right for ripping Bobby Petrino. Not ...
By: You Been Blinded
A Letter To The Atlanta Falcons From Coach Bobby Petrino
2007-12-12 06:01:00 Dear Falcons, I was told I’d be joining a playoff caliber team that just needed the assistance of a offensive mastermind such as myself. You told me my talents were just the ingredient you needed to to push the Falcons over the top. After i signed the contract and joined the ranks, nothing was as it ...
By: Sportaphile
More On Petrino's Sudden Departure From The Atlanta Falcons
2007-12-12 03:30:00 Well, for some reason, I'm not surprised at this. Petrino quits Falcons to take Arkansas jobBy STEVE WYCHEThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPublished on: 12/11/07Falcons coach Bobby Petrino, in a move that was said to have blindsided team officials, resigned Tuesday evening to take the head-coaching job at the University of Arkansas, the team confirmed.Team owner Arthur Blank and the Falcons brass were caught so off guard that they are still trying to figure out who will coach the 3-10 team over the final three games.Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer are likely candidates to coach the Falcons on an interim basis.Each could be under consideration for the permanent job.Before the Falcons' 34-14 loss to New Orleans Monday, Blank said that he had heard rumors that Arkansas had targeted Petrino to replace Houston Nutt as head coach. So he said he asked Petrino if he was considering that job.Petrino, who was signed from the University of Louisville...
Bobby Petrino Leaves Falcons to Coach Arkansas Razorbacks
2007-12-12 02:28:00 Bobby Petrino got a free ‘get-out-of-jail’ card when the Arkansas Razorbacks came and offered the first year Atlanta Falcons coach their head coaching job. Petrino and Arkansas do not have a deal, the sources told ESPN, but once one is in place, Petrino is expected to be paid around $3 million a year to succeed Houston Nutt, who resigned after a tumultuous season and hours later took the Mississippi job. Petrino had a five-year, $24 million contract with the Falcons — NFL sources said there is no buyout in the deal — so he will be taking a pay cut to coach the Razorbacks. Petrino has gone 3-10 in his first thirteen games as an NFL coach. He was very successful in college as the coach of the Louisville Cardinals before leaving for the riches and failure of the NFL. I don’t think anyone can blame him for leaving the Falcons. Atlanta is a team in vast disarray that will start rebuilding in the offseason after the incarceration of star quarterback Mich...
Breaking News: Falcons Coach Bobby Petrino Resigns, to Join Arkansas
2007-12-11 21:27:00 ESPN is reporting that Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino has resigned, and will replace Houston Nutt as coach at Arkansas, heading back to the college ranks as did Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier. The extent of if last night's 34-14 loss to the Saints was his last game, or if he will coach all
By: A Wikia Wiki
New Coach Preview - Bobby Petrino
2007-06-13 00:00:00 Bobby Petrino - Atlanta Falcons Résumé Highlights: 1994 - QB Coach/Off Coord, Nevada 1995 - Off Coord, Utah State 1998 - Off Coord, Louisville 1999 - QB Coach/Off Coord, Jacksonville Jaguars 2002 - Off Coord, Auburn 2003 - Head Coach, Louisville 2007 - Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons Impact: The first thing to know about Petrino is that he moves around a LOT. If the Falcons go 5-11 their first two seasons, I think he'll leave town the first moment a major college team whistles his way. Putting that aside, Petrino has spent his entire career focused on offense -- and especially on quarterbacks -- which bodes very well for the fantasy mystery that is Michael Vick. Ever since Vick arrived in NFL people have been trying to turn him into "something": a better passer, a smarter passer, a drop-back passer, etc, etc. Petrino seems to be a coach that will let Vick be himself for a change. That's very promising for fantasy players. &nb...
By: The RotoFeed
The Atlanta Falcons have appointed Bobby Petrino (ex Louisvi
2007-01-15 20:51:01 The Atlanta Falcons have appointed Bobby Petrino (ex Louisville) as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, replacing Jim Mora who left the post last week. The deal announced by Arthur Blank (Falcons owner) is reported to be with in the region of US$24m over five years. The Falcons finished 7-9 for the season so no doubt Falcons fans will be hoping for a turnaround next season. I’m hoping he’ll be able to do something with Michael Vick. Maybe put a lid on his aggression and really turn him into a diamond quarterback. |
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