And I thought I had a bad Monday.
Between the mini-mutiny on the comment boards for that Budweiser post (It was a joke, people. A half-baked one, but still a joke.) and the crappy day I had with my customer, I couldn't see things getting any worse.
Then again, I could always be Washington Wizards coach Eddie Jordan.
Make that ex-coach.
After a cringe inducing 1-10 start the coach was "relieved of his duties" barely a month into the season. Perhaps the coldest part is that the team allowed Jordan, his wife, and kids to unknowingly attend the team's annual charity Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and then gave him the axe the moment event ended. Happy Holidays.
I feel bad because I've always liked Jordan. One of the few coaches in all of sports who had the dream job of coaching his hometown team, Jordan's always been a class act whose offensive genius is underrated. He could never get the team to even pretend to play defense, but all things considered, 4 straight playoff appearances are nothing to sneeze at. Injuries to various key players finally caught up with him, and losing badly to a Knicks team that had just traded it's two top scorers and only dressed 7 players Saturday night didn't help.
Still, his 6 year run in DC was memorable. Despite how he was dispatched, he'll certainly get another gig soon enough.
Happy trails Eddie.
Question: Which coach (any sport, not just the NBA) is next to get canned? My money says Charlie Weiss.
Wizards will miss Eddie Jordan ... if they're ever healthy [SportingNews]
Monday, November 24, 2008
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Brad Childress for the Minnesota Vikings was on really thin ice for a minute there. I don't think he's off the hook yet.
S***, I want Childress back...Marty Morningwheg needs to b dismissed ASAP...
Oh AB, honestly as the resident Wizards Hater, I was upset by this. Eddie is a decent coach but somebody had to take the fall for the bad start and he was it.
As for who could be fired...
1) As mentioned, Charlie Weiss
2) Herm Edwards
3) I know Romeo Crennel signed a contract extension last year but don't be surprised if he's gone
4) Reggie Theus (Sac Kings)
Charlie Weiss should have been fired 2 weeks ago. I'm not going to get into the Tyrone Willingham/ND treatment on here.
I'm just sayin', after three seasons, Willingham and Weiss have virtually the SAME record.
Ty was canned in three years, and justifiably so should Charlie. Notre Dame better have this guy out of the door by Jan 1st.
But don't think I'm one sided on this. Willinham's Washington Huskies are winless this year. They couldn't even beat rival Washington State this past weekend's "Apple Cup."
Washinton State (2 wins) won in Double overtime. Ugh.
EG
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Arghh!
The Ty Willingham wound has been reopened. In some ways I want Weiss to stay on at ND. (1) I love to see ND fans suffer and (2) The mere mention of his name shuts down all conversations with ND lovers.
Andy Reid can't get fired as Eagles coach soon enough for me. McNabb's quarterbacking days in Philly are numbered, but Reid's at least as responsible for the Eagles' woes.
Andy Reid can't get fired as Eagles coach soon enough for me. McNabb's quarterbacking days in Philly are numbered, but Reid's at least as responsible for the Eagles' woes.
Andy Reid can't get fired as Eagles coach soon enough for me. McNabb's quarterbacking days in Philly are numbered, but Reid's at least as responsible for the Eagles' woes.
AB,
I feel you on the Eddie tip, and the Wiz will have no luck for the rest of the season because of it.
Man, his last name slips my mind right now, and I dont feel like Googlin it (color me cyber-lazy), but my man Marvin ____, coach of the abysmal Cincy Bengals is set to be on the chopping block in t-minus 3 weeks now. Mark my word. With all the player/thug/ criminal drama, he's bound to be the scapegoat. (not to mention the 2-10 record.
*Yeh, I know this is late and an older post, but Im still catchin up from my 5-day holiday ;)*
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