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Old 12-12-2007, 10:11 AM   #73
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Old 12-12-2007, 10:13 AM   #74
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Amen. Petrino is a straight up coward. Most of the Falcons players probably saw that in him too before he bolted that team.

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yeah, hall said that petrino talked to them like children and expected respect. He was a flameout because he knew nothing about the nfl culture.
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Old 12-12-2007, 10:17 AM   #75
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how? Arthur Blank seems like a great enough owner to give a dedicated coach what they need. Mora got fired for not doing more with vick and a team that made the NFC Championship. This team is now forced to rebuild, which would seem like a great opportunity for a coach to bring in his guys over a few years, while having a safe job because of it.
Safe job? This is the man that fired Dan Reeves in 2003 after a 3-10 start, despite the fact that the Falcs lost Vick for the year in the preseason. If Reeves' (the only coach in franchise history to get the team to a Super Bowl) didn't get a pass, why would anyone assume Petrino would?

Fact: the average tenure of a Falcons coach prior to this year (not counting interim coaches) has been 3 years. Reeves' 6 1/2 seasons makes him the longest tenured coach in team history.

I understand why some people are upset about this. I submit that given this team's history it is not unreasonable for Petrino to assume that he would eventually get axed, more than likely sooner than later. Why wait for the axe to fall when a better situation has presented itself?
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Safe job? This is the man that fired Dan Reeves in 2003 after a 3-10 start, despite the fact that the Falcs lost Vick for the year in the preseason. If Reeves' (the only coach in franchise history to get the team to a Super Bowl) didn't get a pass, why would anyone assume Petrino would?

Fact: the average tenure of a Falcons coach prior to this year (not counting interim coaches) has been 3 years. Reeves' 6 1/2 seasons makes him the longest tenured coach in team history.

I understand why some people are upset about this. I submit that given this team's history it is not unreasonable for Petrino to assume that he would eventually get axed, more than likely sooner than later. Why wait for the axe to fall when a better situation has presented itself?
I can understand doing what you feel is best for you and your family in the long run but if I was a AD or GM, I would have felt better about my choice of Petrino had he chose to finish what he started. From what I gather about Petrino, he'll jump ship the first chance he gets. He sees a better job at a better school, he'll jump. Of course, something to consider is that he apparently works better with the college game than the pro game, in regards to working with the younger group.
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At least he hasn't ever quit on his team.
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Safe job? This is the man that fired Dan Reeves in 2003 after a 3-10 start, despite the fact that the Falcs lost Vick for the year in the preseason. If Reeves' (the only coach in franchise history to get the team to a Super Bowl) didn't get a pass, why would anyone assume Petrino would?

Fact: the average tenure of a Falcons coach prior to this year (not counting interim coaches) has been 3 years. Reeves' 6 1/2 seasons makes him the longest tenured coach in team history.

I understand why some people are upset about this. I submit that given this team's history it is not unreasonable for Petrino to assume that he would eventually get axed, more than likely sooner than later. Why wait for the axe to fall when a better situation has presented itself?

he left Louisville right after signing a 10 year deal. His quote right after the Louisville season.


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I understand my name is being mentioned in connection with job openings in the National Football League, but I want to reiterate my commitment to the University of Louisville, our players and all of our Cardinal fans. The University of Louisville has been great for me and (my) family, and I'm committed to fulfilling our goal of taking the program to the next level.

He is a coward if you ask me. At least have the balls to tell the truth.
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Old 12-12-2007, 10:59 AM   #80
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In 2003, his first year as a head coach at the University of Louisville, Petrino went behind the back of his employer and his onetime boss, Tuberville, to negotiate a deal replacing him at Auburn.

In 2004, Petrino interviewed for the Notre Dame job and had discussions with Florida and Mississippi about their jobs. Then, on Dec. 7, he pledged his loyalty to Louisville.

In 2005, Petrino interviewed with the Oakland Raiders. That's after telling people for years that he had no interest in coaching the pros -- college was where he wanted to be. He ultimately turned down the job and professed his commitment to the Cardinals again.

On July 13, 2006, Petrino signed a 10-year contract worth up to $25 million -- a staggering deal for a school of Louisville's modest football heritage and fan base. The day he signed it, Petrino vowed again that Louisville was home. He made a point of insisting that a $1 million buyout provision be put into the contract, putting his money where his dissembling mouth is.
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