Steve Spurrier

[tn_8tiv]

No way will he whip them into shape! Marty did, that's why they won at the end, especially when he let it be known he'd fire mal-contents.

Spurrier has already been quoted using the analogy, you don't have soldiers shoot at each other every day, or some similar ilk.

No, next years 'skins will be soft until Spurrier learns the hardest lesson. Soldiers need discipline, millionaire footballs players need discipline, and children need discipline. Once he realizes that his players, for the most part, are no more mature than his college players, he'll crack down.

Good answer. I believe Spurrier will have a rough way to go too. And you're right, discipline is essential in all sports...especially the NFL. In the college ranks you might have one or two prima donnas but in the NFL you have a locker room full.

 

[P. B. Walker]

Well personally, I think the Foreskins already have a very solid defense and their offense was their weak spot this year. I really think Spurrier knows all about discipline. Whatever he might have said in the media is one thing. He's enough of an ass to discipline pro players. I think he'll be tougher than Marty ever was. Plus, Spurrier knows he has to produce results or he'll be kicked to the curb. Snider wants a winning team and from the looks of it, he's gonna get a new coach every year until he gets a winning team.

- PBW

 

[Skibum]

Spurrier, like a lot of college coaches who have made the jump to the NFL may have problems dealing with professional players. It is a very different relationship than the one a college coach has with his players.

 

[iamray]

Let's don't forget. Spurrier sat down Rex Grossman in the Orange Bowl. That could certainly be contrued as discipline in my book. Personally, I wish he would have kept the sumbitch on the bench. Kicked hell out of my Terps!

 

[SINthysist]

If the head coach's position is a revolving door, then the coach never has, to borrow a phrase from Seinfeld, hand. If you're a millionaire player, a private, or a step-child (or better yet one with an "uncle,") and you know that your coach, sergeant, or step-dad is vulnerable to being shown the door, then you have him between a rock and a hard place. He either caters to you, or loses his job. I do not see how Spurrier gets any respect the first year.

If he now goes and has tough camps, then the players know he lied to them. He has to lay off (back to conundrum one, he has to keep them happy to keep his job).

 

[SINthysist]

Would he have set down Grossman if he were playing for the BCS championship verses a meaningless bowl and an upcomming career change? Was he sending a message to his team-to-be?

 

[Chuckus]

I think the Buc's treatment of Dungy was disgraceful. But, if they hire Parcels they will be getting a coach who is as big an asshole as the owners are.

Did anyone hear that Troy Aikman could be the new QB in Miami? Fiedler is a free agent next year and Aikman's name as come up as his possible replacement.

I agree with your assessment of Dungy's treatment by the Bucs. Dungy was a solid coach.........the only thing he lacked was an offense or offensive coordinator to play some non conservative bs offense and they might have had a shot at the pot of gold.

Troy Aikman will NOT come back and play for the Dolphins. IMHO. If he does, he is risking his life. The Miami offensive line will be able to protect him as well as a china shop owner can protect all his china when a bull runs thru it. Aikman is one hit away from being a vegetable for life. I am/was an Aikman fan but he needs to stay retired. I, honestly don't think it will happen. Fiedler is a solid QB, maybe not the best but not the worst either.

What a mistake it would be for Aikman and the Dolphins. I have heard this rumor but that is what it is, a rumor (IMHO) without any validity. Why would Aikman come out of retirement? He sure doesn't need to come back to win a Super Bowl? Prove he can still do it.........look at his track record, speaks for itself.

 

[Ragingbull]

Dan Snyder is an asshole. i don't know if anyone can make the deadskins sing. But I'm pulling for Steve. Thought Marty was an asshole too. I know, I'm big on the asshole word.

 

[Chuckus]

Steve Spurrier - volatile coach

Dan Snyder - volatile owner

Spurrier + Snyder = Volatile relationship that could blow up in both of their faces.

I agree with Lavy's earlier post about Snyder being the Jerry Jones prototype (only worse, IMHO) Snyder is an impatient bastard. You cannot just go and "buy" a Super Bowl, rather you have to at least attempt to build a team that works well together on some level and has some cohesion of some sort.

Marty ball wasn't pretty but I think he was on the track in DC. And for the record, I am NOT a Marty fan and thought NFL Coaching was beyond him anymore, but Marty showed class and character and worked thru the issues.........the end result 8-8 with a team that is flawed. NO QB to speak of (Tony Banks is NOT anywhere close to an ideal QB IMHO) and a bunch of prima donna's for WR's. The only thing Marty had was Stephen Davis and a reasonable offensive line and a decent defense......

as far as Spurrier, I have a sneaking suspicion that he will fare no better than did Marty this past year. Maybe I am wrong......but that is my opinion and we will see next season.

(For the record I am a Cowboys fan, and not a Spurrier hater ~ though he was my NCAA Football Teams (Miami) arch rival and nemesis/rival, etc.......)