NFL coaches share a legacy of burning the midnight oil -- South Florida Sun

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"I've worn that badge," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "I've slept at the office, I've done all those things. I think it's counterproductive. I don't think it works." Tony Sparano may learn the same lesson, in his first season as the Dolphins ' head coach. Sparano's work ethic as an assistant was among the attributes that earned the appreciation of his mentor, Bill Parcells. At the NFL ... [link]

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MONDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 4/14/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... in Rams coach Scott Linehan. Says Packers coach Mike McCarthy of the long hours coaches work, “I’ve slept at the office, I’ve done all those things. I think it’s counterproductive. I don’t think it works .” Might the Steelers look for ...

Monday's Obstructed Views
Published 4/14/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... Sun-Sentinel columnist Ethan Skolnick writes about the ridiculous schedules that NFL head coaches keep. Former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs famously slept on a cot in his office. Other coaches try to get three or four hours of sleep each night. I recall Bill Parcells bragging about the fact he arrived at 4 a.m. when he was in Dallas. Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and linebackers coach Gary Gibbs would usually beat him by a few minutes. ...