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Detroit Lions Coach Rod Marinelli: 0-16 Record Speaks for Itself
Detroit Lions Coach Rod Marinelli: 0-16 Record Speaks for Itself
by Michael David Smith After his team lost to the Green Bay Packers to become the first 0-16 team in NFL history, Lions coach Rod Marinelli addressed the media: "The record speaks for itself," Marinelli said. "I felt I gave it my best, but sometimes your best is not good enough." Asked ...
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nogutsglory.blogspot.com — What's the "Marinelli" you ask? It's a sickness that forces a coach to look for any ounce... of optimism that he can grab on to about his team. This in turn makes the coach sound like a bumbling idiot any time he does an interview. (more) Has Mike D'Antoni Caught The "Marinelli"?
A PHOTO ESSAY OF THE LIONS SEASON
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theworldofisaac.com — After a 4-0 preseason start, some Lions were thinking playoffs... But it was apparent from the beginning... of the season that the Lions weren't interested in winning games. In fact, you could say that they really had their heads up their butts Then ... (more) A PHOTO ESSAY OF THE LIONS SEASON
Lovie mum on coaching staff moves
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Would Smith consider adding friend Rod Marinelli to his staff after Marinelli was fired as the Lions... head coach Monday? The two coached together in Tampa Bay, when Smith was the linebackers coach and Marinelli was the defensive line coach. "Rod Marinelli is an excellent football coach. I've ... (more) Lovie mum on coaching staff moves
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LIONS-PACKERS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... .” Lions coach Rod Marinelli said of being 0-16, “The record speaks for itself. I felt I gave it my best, but sometimes your best is not good enough .” Asked to talk about his 0-16 opponent, Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said, “ ...

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