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Bill Cowher no longer a candidate for New York Jets' coaching job
Notifies team Tuesday night that's out of the running
Quick Hits: Charles Barkley DUI Arrest - Bill Cowher Did Not Want to Coach Brett Favre
Quick Hits: Charles Barkley DUI Arrest - Bill Cowher Did Not Want to Coach Brett Favre
midwestsportsfans.com — A few quick hits: Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of DUI last night in Arizona and Bill Cowher reportedly turned down the Jets offer to become head coach in part because he did not want to coach Brett Favre. (more) Quick Hits: Charles Barkley DUI Arrest - Bill Cowher Did ...
N.F.L. Roundup: With Cowher Out of Mix, Jets Restructure Search
N.F.L. Roundup: With Cowher Out of Mix, Jets Restructure Search
nytimes.com — A day after Bill Cowher abruptly withdrew as a candidate to replace the fired Eric Mangini, the Jets considered other potential coaches. > (more) N.F.L. Roundup: With Cowher Out of Mix, Jets Restructure ...
Cowher rules out return to sideline for '09 season
msn.foxsports.com — Bill Cowher doesn't plan to coach in the NFL next year, and will stay with CBS Sports as a studio analyst. (more) Cowher rules out return to sideline for '09 season
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Psyche! Cowher Comically Pulls Rug From Under Jets [Nfl]
Deadspin — ... the Buccaneers lost their last four games and missed the playoffs, including a stinker to the Raiders. So why would Cowher rush into anything right now? Before the season is over the Chargers job may even be up for grabs. I'm telling you though, Bill; you keep screwing around, and this is going to be your future. Newsday: Bill Cowher Gives Jets Flip Flops For Christmas [Bob's Blitz] Cowher Out Of Running For Jets Job [Yahoo Sports] Bill Cowher No Longer A Candidate For New York Jets Coaching Job [New Jersey Star Ledger] ...

Goings On in Jets Land
Green Pinstripes — ... Anyway, it's been almost a week since the Jets were eliminated from the postseason and already two coaches have taken themselves off the team's wish list.  Bill Cowher and recently fired Mike Shanahan are no longer on the radar.  Cowher took himself out of the running on Tuesday. ...

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Psyche! Cowher Comically Pulls Rug From Under Jets [Nfl]
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