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Jerry Angelo wants Rod Marinelli?
Promoted Fan Post: Rod Marinelli would be a huge upgrade over Bob Babich and early signs  are pointing towards this likely becoming reality. Marinelli is free now, fired Monday after his Detroit Lions became the first team in NFL history to go belly up at 0-16. Smith declined to ...
Has Mike D'Antoni Caught The "Marinelli"?
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"?
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
Rod Marinelli's ouster follows Detroit Lions' 0-16 season
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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Not Qualified To Comment — ... Ron Turner press conference following the Bears game. Worst columnist predications of 2008. Hilarious. The Denver Broncos fired Mike Shanahan. It appears no NFL coach is safe these days. Looks like the Cubs are about to deal Marquis to the Rockies for Luis Vizcaino, but mostly they'll be getting $5 million dollars in salary relief. Babich and Orton don't have much job security either. Apparently Angelo is interested in Marinelli too. So Hinrich will be coming back sooner than we ...

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