Bengals1 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Just heard on espn. Petrino resigns as Falcon HC and takes job at Arkansas. I wonder if we can get Jackson back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Just heard on espn. Petrino resigns as Falcon HC and takes job at Arkansas. I wonder if we can get Jackson back?Anyone want to bet that the Marvin Lewis rumors start? (because of the McKay connection) Remember he wanted Lewis in Tampa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Just heard on espn. Petrino resigns as Falcon HC and takes job at Arkansas. I wonder if we can get Jackson back?Anyone want to bet that the Marvin Lewis rumors start? (because of the McKay connection) Remember he wanted Lewis in Tampa?Rumors don't start until Mike Brown wants them to, since Marvin's signed through 2008. So the question becomes, *if* the Falcons wanted permission to talk to Lewis, what would it take? 2nd round in 2008? Maybe a 1st in 2009 instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3150783I just saw that a minute ago! Wow. Atlanta has really hit the rocks this season, eh? Wow, wow, wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3150783I just saw that a minute ago! Wow. Atlanta has really hit the rocks this season, eh? Wow, wow, wow...Fans who still support someone who brutally killed animals? Yeah... ...that's the definition of Rock Bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I didn't see this coming at all. Petrino didn't even make it a full year. I've read comments from coaches saying that there is no comparison between coaching in the NFL and coaching in college. The NFL is just much harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1 Posted December 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I didn't see this coming at all. Petrino didn't even make it a full year. I've read comments from coaches saying that there is no comparison between coaching in the NFL and coaching in college. The NFL is just much harder.Yep, just ask Pete Carroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregCook Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Just heard on espn. Petrino resigns as Falcon HC and takes job at Arkansas. I wonder if we can get Jackson back?Anyone want to bet that the Marvin Lewis rumors start? (because of the McKay connection) Remember he wanted Lewis in Tampa?Rumors don't start until Mike Brown wants them to, since Marvin's signed through 2008. So the question becomes, *if* the Falcons wanted permission to talk to Lewis, what would it take? 2nd round in 2008? Maybe a 1st in 2009 instead?Why would Lewis want to commit professional suicide by taking the Atlanta gig? Sure the money would have to be huge. But all he'd do is lose, hear the boos, lousy talk radio. He can have all of that in Cincy, but at least he has a QB there which always give him a chance to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Why would Lewis want to commit professional suicide by taking the Atlanta gig?He heard the same speach before he took the gig he's got now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Maybe he can becomes the coach that gets teams to average from horrible and moves on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Why would Lewis want to commit professional suicide by taking the Atlanta gig? Sure the money would have to be huge. But all he'd do is lose, hear the boos, lousy talk radio. He can have all of that in Cincy, but at least he has a QB there which always give him a chance to win.Obviously it's a moot point if Marvin doesn't actually want the job. I think the question assumes that Marvin would be interested. If he's not, then he's not.Why might he want out? Well, actually having the resources expected of an NFL team would be one. Possibly a few less prima donnas. Actual talent on defense. A chance to start from scratch with few immediate expectations, pretty much.Of course there are reasons not to do it. That team's completely chaotic right now. They have an actual GM, and it seems that Marvin likes the power vacuum that he has in Cincinnati.To me, the biggest surprise is that Petrino left the NFL for...Arkansas?!?! Surely there would have been a better job available had he waited out the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I feel bad for Falcons fans. As bad as we've had it this season, our plight has been mainly bad field performances. We've been far under the radar for this entire season off-the-field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I feel bad for Falcons fans. As bad as we've had it this season, our plight has been mainly bad field performances. We've been far under the radar for this entire season off-the-field.Well seeing how Cincinnati was all over the radar screen for almost two years prior, we're yet to reach even ground. I just hope it remains this way. The jokes got really old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Falcons name guy Marvin was after as interim HC (via PFT):POSTED 11:11 a.m. EST, December 12, 2007FALCONS PROMOTE THOMASAdam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons have elevated defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas to the position of interim head coach, in the wake of Bobby Petrino's resignation.Thomas, 64, has been with the team since 2002. A 28-year coaching veteran, Thomas served as defensive coordinator with the Vikings, Packers, and Eagles. He played for the Chiefs for 13 years. The Falcons blocked him from becoming the Bengals' defensive coordinator after Marvin Lewis was hired.Owner Arthur Blank and G.M. Rich McKay will address the media on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST regarding the departure of Petrino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Falcons name guy Marvin was after as interim HC (via PFT):POSTED 11:11 a.m. EST, December 12, 2007FALCONS PROMOTE THOMASAdam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons have elevated defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas to the position of interim head coach, in the wake of Bobby Petrino's resignation.Thomas, 64, has been with the team since 2002. A 28-year coaching veteran, Thomas served as defensive coordinator with the Vikings, Packers, and Eagles. He played for the Chiefs for 13 years. The Falcons blocked him from becoming the Bengals' defensive coordinator after Marvin Lewis was hired.Owner Arthur Blank and G.M. Rich McKay will address the media on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST regarding the departure of Petrino.That actually makes a whole lot of sense. I was kind of hoping Hue would get it, but then they'd have to get somebody else to call the plays (presumably) while Hue took over coaching duties. This way they leave the coordinators where they and use somebody with a lot of coaching experience as the HC.Hope Hue lands on his feet next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3150783I just saw that a minute ago! Wow. Atlanta has really hit the rocks this season, eh? Wow, wow, wow...Fans who still support someone who brutally killed animals? Yeah... ...that's the definition of Rock Bottom.Black People love Vick as much as they love R kelly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azg5x1m9uZI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoPMD5iaXOc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals44 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Petrino is an ass, I'm so glad that much of the media is slamming him today - I wouldnt want my kid to play for a man of his character (and I dont mean only this latest incident)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 It could be Blank gave him the option because he wanted bobby gone to get who he really wanted.Because his contract was supposed have a clause that he could just bolt back to the ncaa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I'm just pissed Ky has to play him again now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 The more I hear about the events, the more I see that Petrino is classless. At first, I thought I'd give him a fair shake. I don't walk in the guy's shoes so perhaps there's good reasoning. But it seems like from the media -- but most importantly, the players -- are going after this guy like they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Louisville loved the guy and he left them for a job he didnt even stay 1 season at.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hey, semiotter, given your new avatar & message, you'll like this:http://www.bangcartoon.com/2007/doormatt.htm"duuuuh...protect the quarterback...?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hey, semiotter, given your new avatar & message, you'll like this:http://www.bangcartoon.com/2007/doormatt.htm"duuuuh...protect the quarterback...?" OMG sad but true!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I didn't see this coming at all. Petrino didn't even make it a full year. I've read comments from coaches saying that there is no comparison between coaching in the NFL and coaching in college. The NFL is just much harder.Yep, just ask Pete Carroll. cool.gifAnd Nick Saban.Falcons name guy Marvin was after as interim HC (via PFT):POSTED 11:11 a.m. EST, December 12, 2007FALCONS PROMOTE THOMASAdam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Atlanta Falcons have elevated defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas to the position of interim head coach, in the wake of Bobby Petrino's resignation.Thomas, 64, has been with the team since 2002. A 28-year coaching veteran, Thomas served as defensive coordinator with the Vikings, Packers, and Eagles. He played for the Chiefs for 13 years. The Falcons blocked him from becoming the Bengals' defensive coordinator after Marvin Lewis was hired.Owner Arthur Blank and G.M. Rich McKay will address the media on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST regarding the departure of Petrino.That actually makes a whole lot of sense. I was kind of hoping Hue would get it, but then they'd have to get somebody else to call the plays (presumably) while Hue took over coaching duties. This way they leave the coordinators where they and use somebody with a lot of coaching experience as the HC.Hope Hue lands on his feet next season.I hope Hugh ends up here as well as Emmitt Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 That circus tent in Atlanta folded up very nicely today against the Bucs 37-3. As bad as it is around here guys, just remember it could be worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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