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Former Lions coach Marinelli meets with Bears
sports.espn.go.com - 1/3/2009
Former Lions coach Marinelli meets with Bears
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Former Detroit coach Rod Marinelli interviewed today for a job on the Chicago Bears staff. The interview comes less than a week after the Lions fired Marinelli following an 0-16 season.

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Windy City Gridiron:  ESPN Marinelli Interviewed by Bears less than a week after being fired

Has Mike D'Antoni Caught The "Marinelli"?
nogutsglory.blogspot.com - 12/30/2008
Has Mike D'Antoni Caught The "Marinelli"?
— 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"?

Comments vote down swnole swnole posted 12/30/2008posted this
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 12/29/2008
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

Comments vote down kcudah kcudah posted 12/29/2008posted this
profootballtalk.com - 1/7/2009
JOE BARRY WOULD “CHERISH” ANY CHANCE TO BECOME EMPLOYED AGAIN
— profootballtalk.com — So with the Bears sniffing around Rod Marinelli, possibly to become the new defensive line coach (and likely with the title of “assistant head coach”), is it a coincidence that the Bears have also fired their linebackers coach, Lloyd Lee? We think not. Dumping Lee creates a spot for ... (more) JOE BARRY WOULD “CHERISH” ANY CHANCE TO BECOME EMPLOYED ...

Comments vote down kcudah kcudah posted 1/7/2009posted this
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ESPN Marinelli Interviewed by Bears less than a week after being fired
Windy City Gridiron — ESPN Marinelli Interviewed by Bears less than a week after being fired Rod Marinelli interviewed by the Bears. Marinelli is an old friend of JA and Lovie. Promoted Fan Shot: From what I have read, Marinelli would be brought in as an assistant head ...

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