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Browns Want Bill Cowher And/Or Scott Pioli; Savage, Crennel Asked to Step Down
According to numerous reports on Sunday morning, the Cleveland Browns are targeting Scott Pioli, Bill Cowher, or both. Romeo Crennel and Phil Savage are expected to be asked to step down from their current positions on Sunday.
Browns Want Bill Cowher And/Or Scott Pioli; Savage, Crennel Asked ...
Crennel fired after Cleveland Browns finish 4-12
Crennel fired after Cleveland Browns finish 4-12
sports.espn.go.com — The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Romeo Crennel following a 4-12 season. The firing came one day... after general manager Phil Savage was dismissed. Owner Randy Lerner met with Crennel on Monday morning and the team announced the coach's firing moments before a news conference was to begin. (more) Crennel fired after Cleveland Browns finish 4-12
 Cowher tells Browns he's not interested; Pioli to be interviewed for GM position - Cleveland Browns football NFL News
Cowher tells Browns he's not interested; Pioli to be interviewed for GM position - Cleveland ...
cleveland.com — Cowher tells Browns no; Pioli to be interviewed for GM by Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer Reporter Updated... 11:26 a.m. BEREA - Browns owner Randy Lerner said today that former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher told him he was not interested in joining ... (more) Cowher tells Browns he's not interested; Pioli to be ...
Who is Scott Pioli?  Can He Succeed Without Belichick -- and Vice Versa?
Who is Scott Pioli? Can He Succeed Without Belichick -- and Vice Versa?
midwestsportsfans.com — Scott Pioli will interview with Browns owner Randy Lerner for the executive position left vacant by the... firing of Phil Savage. Pioli has been successful in New England, and Browns fans are hoping he can bring new hope to the city of Cleveland. (more) Who is Scott Pioli? Can He Succeed Without Belichick -- ...
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  • dawg99pound dawg99pound
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    Romeo's expected firing, 12 noon Eastern time. Unless he takes a demotion...
    Posted 12/29/2008 respond (flag)
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Damn You, Jack Frost! Damn You to Hell! [Afternoon Blogdome]
Deadspin — ... • The Browns want Bill Cowher, Scott Pioli, Vince Lombardi, and that pony from the Lexus commercial. Also, they may or may not fire Romeo Crennel, may or may not demote him to defensive coordinator, and may or may not do anything at all. Glad that's settled. [Midwest Sports Fans] ...

The Morning After: December 29, 2008
Sparty and Friends — ... Romo collapsed after the game in the shower….embarassing? Yes…but not as embarassing as slapping your wife in the face on National TV. 0-16 is complete…The Lions now assume the title of worst team ever after losing their final game to Green Bay. Where do they go from here? Some people seem to think that Bill Parcells would be interested in taking over….Seriously?  You gotta figure that heads start to roll today. Is Romeo Crennell out? Phil Savage Is… Who else will probably follow him? Tom Cable, Rod ...

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