Little b*tch? They both used the same excuse for leaving, "My heart was somewhere else." Is that code lingo for "Gee, coaching in the NFL is harder than I thought."? Maybe in his case it was code for, "Screw this, I thought I was going to get to coach a college offense with a college qb in the pros. Vick is gone, and so am I."
2007-12-12 02:32:52 · 14 answers · asked by carna69 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It's tough to say anything good about Petrino, but he's not as bad as Nick (at least in this case). Nick created many of the the Dolphins problems, while Bobby inherited many of the falcons problems.
On the bright side, I think the Falcons are better off without him in the long run. they need to find a decent coach.
And by the way, what made you think he'd stay long? take a look at his coaching record 15 jobs in 24 years. He's not a coach, he's a temp!
2007-12-12 02:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by rob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to understand that an NFL franchise can not be turned around in under 4 years, whereas a college team can be turned around almost immediately with junior college players. Do you think Petrino wanted to do that when he could make an easier living in college? No. He was sold on coaching Vick, not ressurecting a NFL program.
Saban's loyalty to Wayne Huizenga kept him saying stupid things until the season ended last year. If Petrino had the same respect for Blank as Saban did for Huizenga, then he would have stayed to the end of the season, but Blank's comments on MNF sealed Petrino's fate.
By the way, with Rich Brooks, Steve Spurrier, Saban and now Petrino in the SEC, I think the coaches in the SEC are heads and shoulders above most coaches in the NFL.
2007-12-12 03:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Tusker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it may have been code for, "I only know how to coach in a certain system. With my QB gone, I have no idea how to adapt." Petrino did a good job at Louisville because he could run things the way he wanted, but that's not an option right now in Atlanta.
Sadly, as with Saban, he's likely to land on his feet with a big-time college program. Some of these colleges never learn, and will seize the chance to get a "proven winner" like Petrino.
2007-12-12 02:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While resigning with three games left keeps Petrino's "quitter" tag going and his excuse is one of the lamest cop-outs there is, I figured he would be gone after this season. I know that coaching in the pros is a completely different thing than coaching in college, but he also got a pretty crap hand dealt to him with the Vick situation; I mean, how was he to know that his starting quarterback was going to be indicted and sent to prison. I think it would have been a bit better if Petrino had waited for the season to end, if anything, look at Cam Cameron, he's still with Miami (as of this writing) and they haven't won any games, I don't know if he'll still be there next September, but so far it looks like he's sticking out the rest of this season.
That's my 2 for 2.
2007-12-12 07:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by Steel Empress 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with some of you that thinks he's a quitter. I don't think he anticipated coaching in the NFL was actually that hard. He should at least have stuck it out for 1 off season to see if he could get that team in order. I really feel sorry for the falcons, Vick totally screwed them up. Not because he was that great of a quarterback, but because the timing that everything happened at gave the Falcons very little time to prepare for an alternative. Mike Vick had become too much of a selfish person. I hope he can see that and contribute something to society once he gets out. By the looks of it I just am not really sure.
2007-12-12 02:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dah veed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont blame Bobby Petrino. The Nick Saban situation was different because he swore over and over again that he would not leave. Petrino did not sign up for what the Falcons had to offer this year
2007-12-12 02:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by KP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or lingo for "Gee, everyone that said I was over-rated was right." Just look at any replay of a Louisville game with Petrino as coach. He had great talent but made quite a few stupid decisions especially with clock management. He, like Saban, bit off more than he could chew.
2007-12-12 02:40:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Petrino=>wuss
2007-12-12 02:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Notorious DPT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bobby Quitrino is simply a quitter. He left Lou a year after signing a 10 yr contract then not even a year into a 5yr contract with ATL. Why would you want him??? Hes worse than Saban in my opinion.
2007-12-12 02:51:18 · answer #9 · answered by Peter Griffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that "My heart was somewhere else." BS is a lame excuse. these coaches are sorry for leaving their teams, who are already bad as is. but to desert them during their struggling times is even worse. look at cam cameron and jason taylor of the dolphins; their winless, but yet, they still come in, approaching each game, ready to play their hearts out. they still lose but they haven't quit on anyone. the same can be said for rick petino, who coached the celtics during their losing streak. 1st of all, he had a plan when he came to boston and that plan involved tim duncan. when duncan was out of the question, he didn't have a back up. he traded great players, got average guys, no playoffs. the guy didn't know what he was doing. and after a loss to miami and orlando, petino stayed in Florida, while the celtics went back to boston w/o a coach. the media tried to sugar coat it, but boston fans knew the guy quit on his team. its one thing for a player to quit on a team, but a coach? and in the middle of the season? no class at all.
2007-12-12 03:07:09 · answer #10 · answered by wizeguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋