However, Tony Dungy made an interesting comment about how most of the players don’t see it as a big deal and don’t see color when looking at their coach, but that’s because they weren’t alive during/aware of the time when it WAS a huge deal if there was a black coach.
It’s never been a huge issue in my lifetime, thus I don’t notice if a head coach is a minority or not. However, have me born 20 years earlier, and I bet it would stand out.[/quote]
Had the media not mentioned it I wouldn’t have noticed it. I would have just seen 2 coaches. The only thing that would have popped into my head is how far Dungy has come since losing his son December '05.
[quote]Mufasa wrote:
Tony and Lovie are pretty private guys…
But unofficial reports are that they talked for HOURS last night!
(Most people don’t know that these guys have been friends for YEARS!)
Mufasa[/quote]
Lovie was on Dungy’s Tampa Bay staff for a number of years.
As far as the game itself, I wasn’t rooting for either team to make it, but I’m happy for them both. Maybe we can have the first overtime Superbowl this year, too.
The only thing that bothers me about this is the fact that we will probably hear more about the color of the teams coaches than the teams themselves. They are both good coaches and should be recognized more for their skills in coaching.
I feel they should be more of the faces of the Colts and Bears than being the faces for the african-american community. History is being written and there’s no denying how great of an accomplishment this is but there are going to be too many people shoving this down our throats and taking away some of the importance of the game itself.
Deion started it all off last night saying something like “seeing what these 2 guys can do, more teams should hire african-american coaches”. This was made only hours after saying that Mike Vick is one of the best Qb’s in the league… does he even hear what he is saying?
[quote]muscleheadz wrote:
Deion started it all off last night saying something like “seeing what these 2 guys can do, more teams should hire african-american coaches”. This was made only hours after saying that Mike Vick is one of the best Qb’s in the league… does he even hear what he is saying?
Just my 2 cents.[/quote]
Deion’s an idiot and makes no sense half the time. Some of the shit that comes out of his mouth is pure, unintelligible bullshit.
This is a fantastic time for both coaches, and something unprecedented in football history.
With that said, I still won’t be surprised if this Superbowl turns into the Peyton Manning show. He’s pretty widely seen as the best quarterback today, but witout that ring there’s a huge argument against him. Lovie must have been a little disappointed when Brady threw that interception.
On another note, this is the only time in my life that I will ever cheer for the Bears. If Manning gets that ring, at the rate he’s going he’ll crush every other QB record along the way, and there goes Favre’s chance at being the best ever. Cause at least now he’s got that ring over Manning.
[quote]muscleheadz wrote:
The only thing that bothers me about this is the fact that we will probably hear more about the color of the teams coaches than the teams themselves. They are both good coaches and should be recognized more for their skills in coaching.
I feel they should be more of the faces of the Colts and Bears than being the faces for the african-american community. History is being written and there’s no denying how great of an accomplishment this is but there are going to be too many people shoving this down our throats and taking away some of the importance of the game itself.
Deion started it all off last night saying something like “seeing what these 2 guys can do, more teams should hire african-american coaches”. This was made only hours after saying that Mike Vick is one of the best Qb’s in the league… does he even hear what he is saying?
Just my 2 cents.[/quote]
By Deion’s logic, the fact that they are black is what got them to the superbowl, as if they would not be there if they were any other race. Race has no bearing on their accomplishments, they are both great coaches, with great character, that is why they are there period. It is a historic event, and I do tip my hat to two great and classy coaches.
[quote]Chris Adams wrote:
I’m just waiting for the first black QB to win a super bowl. Since you know they are the ones that have to execute almost half of the plays.[/quote]
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I want him to finally get that “…BUT…” monkey off his back that he’s carried since his days at Tennessee.
Mufasa[/quote]
As much as i appreciate the fact that this is a historic game, between two coaches that show exactly what a coach in the NFL should be, i feel the need to point out that Mufasa stated above that Peyton needed to get that but monkey off his back.
I want him to finally get that “…BUT…” monkey off his back that he’s carried since his days at Tennessee.
Mufasa
As much as i appreciate the fact that this is a historic game, between two coaches that show exactly what a coach in the NFL should be, i feel the need to point out that Mufasa stated above that Peyton needed to get that but monkey off his back.
coaches are coaches but this super bowl isnt all about the coaches. i dont like the media attention coaches have been getting lately (IM NOT SAYING SMITH AND DUNGY DONT DESERVE PROPS!) and the recent “coach swap” going on the NFL is ridiculous, just because a coach cant produce a winning season even after being a coach for a short period of time doesnt mean the team has to get rid of him (such as with tom coughlin in new york) the players are who we should be focusing on and this superbowl will feature the most dynamic, statistically awesome quarterback since dan marino and an elite defense led by brian urclacher…its been a long time coming for urlacher. this should be a great super bowl
Peyton really “needs” to win this; and Marino is an excellent comparison.
Marino got into the Superbowl at a relatively young age; lost it; and though he went on to have a STELLAR Hall of Fame Career, still wishes he had that ring.
Marino got into the Superbowl at a relatively young age; lost it; and though he went on to have a STELLAR Hall of Fame Career, still wishes he had that ring.
