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

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Shutdown Corner in 2008: Socking you in the throat with joy
sports.yahoo.com - 12/31/2008
Shutdown Corner in 2008: Socking you in the throat with joy
— sports.yahoo.com — As 2008 comes to a close, we also approach the first birthday of Shutdown Corner, which was... known at the time of birth as "The NFL Experts Blog."  But shortly after I took over here, it became clear that the term ... (more) Shutdown Corner in 2008: Socking you in the throat with joy

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Rod Marinelli's ouster follows Detroit Lions' 0-16 season
sports.espn.go.com - 12/29/2008
Rod Marinelli's ouster follows Detroit Lions' 0-16 season
— sports.espn.go.com — The Detroit Lions' pursuit of at least one victory in 2009 will have to come without Rod... Marinelli, who has been fired as coach, a source told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. The Lions lost to the Green Bay Packers 31-21 on Sunday, making them the first team to go winless through a ... (more) Rod Marinelli's ouster follows Detroit Lions' 0-16 season

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