2007-12-13 07:30:22 · 11 answers · asked by DAWG94 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE OVER THEIR HELM AS HEAD COACH AND I WOULD DO IT FOR FREE JUST TO TURN THEM BACK AROUND
2007-12-13 08:17:01 · answer #1 · answered by poppa bear 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, as far as Petrino - I think he moved at the best time for him. His players aren't playing for him and the city of Atlanta was criticizing him every chance they got...considering their record that was A LOT. So he moved to a place where he knew 1) he would get a chance to actually turn a program around and start fresh and 2) he was actually appreciated and not threatened to be fired if next year goes bad. I'm not sure he did it in the best manner and really should have explained himself more, but that's on him.
However, I think this coaching issue brings up a huge issue in college football.
As the Viking Guy already said, this is the 3rd time he's left a contract early. However, if a student athlete signs to a school, has a problem with the coach, doesn't like the environment, knows he would be used better at another school, they can't just leave and play at the new school the following year. No, they have to first leave the school, lose a year of eligibility, and then they can play at their new school. This jeopardizes their entire future academically and athletically which further can jeopardize their career in their sport or a "regular job."
What am I saying? Well, if it is ok for a coach to just jump ship everytime they don't feel like being at a school or think they can get more money/opportunity at another school even BEFORE their contract is up. The same should go for the student athlete. It's wrong to expect one thing for players and another thing for the coaches.
2007-12-13 15:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by The TDB 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that the people here are trying to divert bloggers attention away from Michael Vick to the detriment of Bobby Petrino. Vick is a convicted felon while Petrino corrected his mistake of taking the Falcons job. Both made poor choices. Only one is in prison.
2007-12-13 20:45:53 · answer #3 · answered by TLee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He could have handled it differently - 1) he should have been honest with Blank when he asked the coach about Arkansas. Honesty is always the best way. 2) He should have spoken face to face with his players, rather than leaving them a xeroxed letter. That was tacky. 3) He should have told Arkansas that he would take the job but the announcement would have to come at seasons' end.
He was tacky all the way around.
2007-12-13 15:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by YAH IS GOD 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When he signed to be the coach, on paper he had a playoff team. Vick goes to jail, team gave up. Coach could not motivate his players. College through alot of money at him, he does not have to deal with prima donnas.
I feel he did not try hard enough.
2007-12-13 15:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A) They should have never forced Dan Reeves out in 2003.
B) They should hire Mike Singletary
C) They will be much better off without Petrino in time
2007-12-13 15:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by halfwaytoeverywhere 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He is the smartest man on the Falcons i would have left in June
2007-12-13 16:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
He has now left early on his last 3 contracts. Doesn't really command a lot of respect when he starts challenging his players commitment
2007-12-13 15:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by Vikingsron2 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I knew Petrino wouldn't last as soon as they announced him as being the head coach.
The investigation on Vick started right before Petrino became the coach.
The guy should have followed through on his contract.
2007-12-13 16:19:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Falcons suck.. I don't blame him for leaving
2007-12-13 15:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by bootcuted 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋