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Here’s a new one - the Redskins are close to hiring former Giants coach Jim Fassel (career record: a Coslet-like 58-53-1, 2-3 in the playoffs) but have yet to pull the trigger. That hasn’t stopped fans from scooping up anti-Fassel domain names such as FireSnyderandFassel and FireJimFassel . Repeat: He’s not even the coach yet.
While all signs point to the Skins getting ...
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SHULA, GAILEY FRONT-RUNNERS FOR CHIEFS’ GIG?
beta.profootballtalk.com 1/16/2008 — Though former Giants coach Jim Fassel has been getting most of the press, Scout.com’s Warpaint Illustrated reports that the front-runners for the job are Jags quarterbacks coach and former Alabama head coach Mike Shula and former Georgia Tech ...
beta.profootballtalk.com 1/16/2008 — Though former Giants coach Jim Fassel has been getting most of the press, Scout.com’s Warpaint Illustrated reports that the front-runners for the job are Jags quarterbacks coach and former Alabama head coach Mike Shula and former Georgia Tech ...
Chan Gailey: What a Nightmare That Would Be
arrowheadaddict.com 1/16/2008 — Yikes, I just read that the Chiefs interviewed recently fired Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey for the second time. Argh. Out of the four current offensive coordinator candidates we keep hearing about — Eric Price, Gailey, Jim Fassel and Mike ...
arrowheadaddict.com 1/16/2008 — Yikes, I just read that the Chiefs interviewed recently fired Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey for the second time. Argh. Out of the four current offensive coordinator candidates we keep hearing about — Eric Price, Gailey, Jim Fassel and Mike ...
Washington Redskins Interview Jim Fassel, But for What Job?
sports.aol.com 1/22/2008 — With the Redskins still looking for a coach , another candidate has come to be interviewed. Enter former Giants head coach Jim Fassel . Fassel could emerge as a serious candidate for the Redskins' head coaching vacancy or as a potential offensive ...
sports.aol.com 1/22/2008 — With the Redskins still looking for a coach , another candidate has come to be interviewed. Enter former Giants head coach Jim Fassel . Fassel could emerge as a serious candidate for the Redskins' head coaching vacancy or as a potential offensive ...
"Mystery Candidate" is Jim Fassel, whatever that means
hogshaven.com 1/22/2008 — Redskins Insider says a WaPo story is pending naming Jim Fassel as the mystery candidate that received interviews on January 11th and yesterday. So far as hidden prizes go, I would've just kept this one in the box and taken the coach in hand. Waiting ...
hogshaven.com 1/22/2008 — Redskins Insider says a WaPo story is pending naming Jim Fassel as the mystery candidate that received interviews on January 11th and yesterday. So far as hidden prizes go, I would've just kept this one in the box and taken the coach in hand. Waiting ...
Jim Fassel or Gregg Williams
riggosrag.com 1/23/2008 — With a hat tip to Hog’s Haven, Jason La Confora is announcing that Dan Snyder has narrowed down his choices to two– Jim Fassel or Gregg Williams. No freaking way! Seriously? I can’t think of anything worse. Why would we hire the ...
riggosrag.com 1/23/2008 — With a hat tip to Hog’s Haven, Jason La Confora is announcing that Dan Snyder has narrowed down his choices to two– Jim Fassel or Gregg Williams. No freaking way! Seriously? I can’t think of anything worse. Why would we hire the ...
FASSEL TO BE HIRED AS SOON AS WEDNESDAY?
beta.profootballtalk.com 1/23/2008 — Though some league insiders believe that Jim Fassel will never be an NFL head coach again, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Fassel could be the head coach of the Washington Redskins as soon as Wednesday. And Fassel could be paired with former ...
beta.profootballtalk.com 1/23/2008 — Though some league insiders believe that Jim Fassel will never be an NFL head coach again, Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Fassel could be the head coach of the Washington Redskins as soon as Wednesday. And Fassel could be paired with former ...
My Executive Vice-President Vinny
svpstyle.blogspot.com 1/23/2008 — Gibbs is gone, the man who should be coach isn't, and Jim Fassel is in town for interviews. And Vinny Cerrato is the new fall guy for it all. Yesterday, he was promoted to Executive Vice-President of Football Operations for the Washington Redskins.
svpstyle.blogspot.com 1/23/2008 — Gibbs is gone, the man who should be coach isn't, and Jim Fassel is in town for interviews. And Vinny Cerrato is the new fall guy for it all. Yesterday, he was promoted to Executive Vice-President of Football Operations for the Washington Redskins.
A Preview of the "Finalists"
hogshaven.com 1/23/2008 — According to numerous sources (namely here and here ) the finalists for the Head Coaching position are Jim Fassel and Gregg Williams. There is a nice post over at Riggo's Rag about the news of Fassel being the now infamous "mystery candidate" ...
hogshaven.com 1/23/2008 — According to numerous sources (namely here and here ) the finalists for the Head Coaching position are Jim Fassel and Gregg Williams. There is a nice post over at Riggo's Rag about the news of Fassel being the now infamous "mystery candidate" ...
George Michael: Jim Fassel to be named Redskins head coach
mvn.com 1/23/2008 — Redskin insider George Michael thinks Jim Fassel will be named Redskin head coach this week. Why, Danny, why?
mvn.com 1/23/2008 — Redskin insider George Michael thinks Jim Fassel will be named Redskin head coach this week. Why, Danny, why?
The Mystery Candidate Is Jim Fassel? Really?
curlyr.blogspot.com 1/23/2008 — No wonder it was a secret Prior to today there were four candidates confirmed as having interviewed for the Redskins head coaching job. Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator and Gregg Williams protege Jim Schwartz on 10 January , Gregg Williams ...
curlyr.blogspot.com 1/23/2008 — No wonder it was a secret Prior to today there were four candidates confirmed as having interviewed for the Redskins head coaching job. Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator and Gregg Williams protege Jim Schwartz on 10 January , Gregg Williams ...
Fassel to Skins Update: Seriously, Kill Me
misterirrelevant.com 1/23/2008 — The news just keeps getting worse. Not only does Jim Fassel appear to be the leading candidate for the head coaching position, but if he does get the job, it seems likely that Rex Ryan will replace Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator: I keep ...
misterirrelevant.com 1/23/2008 — The news just keeps getting worse. Not only does Jim Fassel appear to be the leading candidate for the head coaching position, but if he does get the job, it seems likely that Rex Ryan will replace Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator: I keep ...
‘SKINS INTERVIEW ZORN
beta.profootballtalk.com 1/23/2008 — Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post reports that the Redskins have interviewed Jim Zorn for the position of offensive coordinator. That’s presumably bad news for the team’s current offensive coordinator, Don Breaux. And for the team’s associate head coach-offense, Al Saunders. The flirtation with Zorn is an apparent precursor to the hiring of Jim Fassel to [...]
beta.profootballtalk.com 1/23/2008 — Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post reports that the Redskins have interviewed Jim Zorn for the position of offensive coordinator. That’s presumably bad news for the team’s current offensive coordinator, Don Breaux. And for the team’s associate head coach-offense, Al Saunders. The flirtation with Zorn is an apparent precursor to the hiring of Jim Fassel to [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Redskins Hire Jim Fassel
east-coast-bias.blogspot.com 1/24/2008 — Buh-bye Gregg Williams. ESPN Radio is reporting that the Redskins have hired Jim Fassel. Triple X ESPN Radio, the official mouthpiece of the Redskins, is trying to obtain confirmation. John Riggins made a phone call, and said he couldn't say anything, ...
east-coast-bias.blogspot.com 1/24/2008 — Buh-bye Gregg Williams. ESPN Radio is reporting that the Redskins have hired Jim Fassel. Triple X ESPN Radio, the official mouthpiece of the Redskins, is trying to obtain confirmation. John Riggins made a phone call, and said he couldn't say anything, ...
Jim Fassel the Next Skins Coach? Kill Me
misterirrelevant.com 1/23/2008 — La Canfora is all over this over at The Insider : Apparently Jim Fassel has been interviewed TWICE by the Redskins for their head coaching vacancy. You learn more: According to numerous sources Fassel was the guy who interviewed Friday Jan. 11 ...
misterirrelevant.com 1/23/2008 — La Canfora is all over this over at The Insider : Apparently Jim Fassel has been interviewed TWICE by the Redskins for their head coaching vacancy. You learn more: According to numerous sources Fassel was the guy who interviewed Friday Jan. 11 ...
ESPN News says Jim Fassel was not offered the Washington job
hogshaven.com 1/24/2008 — Update [2008-1-23 21:52:14 by Skin Patrol]: Our own SinceTheBeginning says : Ok so now im sitting here watching the lakers game an ESPN breaks in and says the REDSKINS are denying that Fassell will be named HC. Also they took down the posting at ...
hogshaven.com 1/24/2008 — Update [2008-1-23 21:52:14 by Skin Patrol]: Our own SinceTheBeginning says : Ok so now im sitting here watching the lakers game an ESPN breaks in and says the REDSKINS are denying that Fassell will be named HC. Also they took down the posting at ...
Redskins' source denying Fassel has the job
hogshaven.com 1/24/2008 — Although we've heard a lot to the contrary this week, finally there is print denying reports that Jim Fassel has all but secured the head coaching job of the Redskins. Per ESPN : Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel remains under strong ...
hogshaven.com 1/24/2008 — Although we've heard a lot to the contrary this week, finally there is print denying reports that Jim Fassel has all but secured the head coaching job of the Redskins. Per ESPN : Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel remains under strong ...
Al Saunders in "hot water"
hogshaven.com 1/24/2008 — The real story is here , where, as SinceTheBeginning pointed out , Jason La Canfora is effectively calling the game: Head Coach Fassel, Offensive Coordinator Jim Zorn, Defensive Coordinator Rex Ryan. Since Rex Ryan is already a defensive coordinator, ...
hogshaven.com 1/24/2008 — The real story is here , where, as SinceTheBeginning pointed out , Jason La Canfora is effectively calling the game: Head Coach Fassel, Offensive Coordinator Jim Zorn, Defensive Coordinator Rex Ryan. Since Rex Ryan is already a defensive coordinator, ...
No Adult Supervision
curlyr.blogspot.com 1/24/2008 — Make a fucking decision or I'll do it So Jim Fassel is the mystery guy and the fan reaction is so negative it makes it into the Washington Post sports page . Looks like the Redskins were set to offer Jim the job. That Wash ington Post piece just ...
curlyr.blogspot.com 1/24/2008 — Make a fucking decision or I'll do it So Jim Fassel is the mystery guy and the fan reaction is so negative it makes it into the Washington Post sports page . Looks like the Redskins were set to offer Jim the job. That Wash ington Post piece just ...
Twisting in the wind in Washington
mvn.com 1/25/2008 — Redskins writer Anthony Brown looks at the latest in the Redskins coaching search and explains why fans are down on Jim Fassel.
mvn.com 1/25/2008 — Redskins writer Anthony Brown looks at the latest in the Redskins coaching search and explains why fans are down on Jim Fassel.
Jim Fassel Hasn't Been Hired, but Some Redskins Fans Already Want Him Fired
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sports.aol.com 1/25/2008 — The Washington Redskins haven't hired their new head coach yet, but the word around the league is that former Giants head coach Jim Fassel is owner Dan Snyder 's favorite choice. And how are Redskins fans taking the news? Not well. For starters, ...
'Skins Hire Jim Zorn as Offensive Coordinator, Jason Campbell Understandably Bummed — FanHouse
The Washington Times ' David Elfin (via PFT ) is hearing that Seahawks quarterback coach Jim Zorn will be the Redskins' new offensive coordinator. This is interesting in a slow-motion-train-wreck sorta way for several reasons: first, word on the street had Zorn staying in Seattle and possibly assuming the coordinator's job after Mike Holmgren retired next season. Second, Al Saunders , who ...
Redskins may wait to interview Spagnuolo, McDaniels — NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
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Burning Every Bridge They Can Find — The Curly R: A Washington RedskinZ Blog
Because he thinks he's something he's not What happened to continuity ? The last team with no coach keeps screwing itself out of anything resembling a real candidate. For all the now oft cited negative fan reaction , Jim Fassel would have been a fine head coach, he did turn a pretty weak looking Giants team into a Super Bowl contender, it was under Jim Fassel that Tiki Barber first became ...
Washington Is Broken, Jim Fassel to Clean it up — thejetsblog.com
“Washington is fundamentally broken … incapable of dealing with the challenges we have. We face extraordinary challenges, that we’ve listened to the coaches talk about for decades .. DECADES without getting anything done.”
– Jim “Mitt” Fassel
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Over 80% of Fans Consider Potential Fassel Hiring Bad to Quite Bad — Mr. Irrelevant
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By clicking refresh you can let your voice be heard as many times as ...
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Really? Jim Fassel was the best candidate for the Washington job? I mean, he had some success with the Giants, but this is a bit of a shock. Obviously, around here we were rooting for Jim Schwartz, but it’s not like he’s the only good young candidate. They also interviewed Rex Ryan. If they’re going [...]
Fassel Set to Take Over; To Be Named Head Coach Thursday — Redskins Gab
The Redskins are going against the grain, as the Washington Post is reporting that the team is not giving the head coaching spot to Gregg Williams, instead the team is going with former Giants head coach Jim Fassel. Two days ago Fassel and Skins owner Daniel Snyder met for the third time, and evidently that was enough for Snyder to decide on Fassel over Williams. It was thought at first ...
Fassel Tapped to Take Over the Redskins — NFL Gridiron Gab
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All indicators are pointing to the Washington Redskins naming Jim Fassel it's next head coach . It's not surprising that Daniel Snyder is looking to get a high profile name, but what is surprising is that Fassel is no where near high profile, is not the choice of the players, and is perhaps the most backwards thing to hit Washington since Michael Westbrook. Where does this leave Gregg ...
Looks like Fassel is the Guy — The Redskin Report
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Fassel (or Whoever) Will Have No Staff — East Coast Bias
Jim Fassel's biggest selling point to Danny Snyder has to be his leadership of the New York Giants, capped by a Super Bowl appearance which he lost to the Ravens. As pointed out by Wilbon today in the Post, most of the coaches in the playoffs this year are with their second (or third) team as a head coach (Belichick, Dungy, Turner, Phillips, Coughlin, etc). So Danny wants to keep up with the ...
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Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Brady, UK, Fassel, More! — The Sporting Blog
Today's Calls: Tom Brady vs. His Foot, Kentucky vs. Tennessee, Jim Fassel vs. Marty Schottenheimer, Mike Holmgren vs. disappointment, Drake vs. Creighton, Knoblauch vs. Congress, Lake vs. Bush, Phillies vs. Ryan Howard, Majerus vs. the Archbishop, Matt Ryan vs. Tim Tebow, the Senior Bowl vs. Junior talent and More!
The Opening Pitch: No boot on Tom Brady's foot! No boot on Tom Brady's ...
Wednesday 01/23 A.M. Quickie:Brady, Kentucky, Fassel, Majerus, More! — Dan Shanoff
Today's Names to Know from today's Sporting News column : Tom Brady (ugh), Kentucky , Jim Fassel, Mike Holmgren, Drake, Rick Majerus, Raymond Burke, Larry Brown, Steve Nash, Ron Artest, Ryan Howard, Chuck Knoblauch, Octavio Dotel, Lloyd Lake , Ted Sarniak and More! Check out the column here . (Up shortly.) -- D.S.
Fassel could be named Washington's coach Wednesday — NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel has interviewed twice for the Washington Redskins ' vacant head coaching position, according to league sources, and has become a leading candidate to be named the team's coach according to the Washington Post. NFL Network reports that Fassel could be the head coach of the Washington Redskins as soon as Wednesday. Fassel completed his last interview ...
Redskins coaching search update — Sports Scope
Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel is the leading candidate to replace Joe Gibbs as the Washington Redskins' head coach, according to a story in The Washington Post. "Fassel, who was on the verge of getting the Redskins' job...
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If the Redskins were going to hire assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams as their head coach, it would've happened by now. Owner Daniel Snyder and vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato still have Williams in their hip pocket, but it's obvious they're looking for an upgrade. Now, it looks they've moved onto another head coaching retread in Jim Fassel, a man who was ...
Redskins’ Mystery Coaching Candidate Revealed — Redskins Gab
Well, it can now be said that we now know who the “mystery” head coaching candidate that the Washington Redskins have interviewed is. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the candidate is none other than former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel. Sources have divulged that on Monday, Fassel conducted a second interview with the Skins for ...
Fassel emerges as a candidate in Washington — NFL - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Citing unnamed sources, Foxsports.com is reporting that former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel is the mystery interview for the head coaching job of the Washington Redskins . Fassel, a long-time favorite of Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, interview for a second time Monday. Fassel Sources say former Giants head coach Jim Fassel on Monday conducted his second interview for the Redskins head ...
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Jim Fassel, the former Giants coach, made an appearance at a gathering of Giants fans last weekend on the eve of the National Football Conference championship game at Green Bay.
Jim Fassel, the former Giants coach, made an appearance at a gathering of Giants fans last weekend on the eve of the National Football Conference championship game at Green Bay.
Report: Fassel expected to take over Redskins — FOXSports.com News for NFL
The Washington Redskins appear to be going outside of the organization to find a replacment for Joe Gibbs. Jim Fassel is expected to be named the Redskins' new head coach, according to a Washington Post report.
The Washington Redskins appear to be going outside of the organization to find a replacment for Joe Gibbs. Jim Fassel is expected to be named the Redskins' new head coach, according to a Washington Post report.
FASSEL HUDDLES WITH REDSKINS — NY Post: Sports
Jim Fassel has become a top candidate for the Redskins coaching job after a third interview with owner Dan Snyder. The 58-year-old former Giants coach met with Snyder on Monday, according to a source familiar with the selection process. The source...
Jim Fassel has become a top candidate for the Redskins coaching job after a third interview with owner Dan Snyder. The 58-year-old former Giants coach met with Snyder on Monday, according to a source familiar with the selection process. The source...
Fassel could coach Skins — NYDailyNews.com - Football
Former Giants coach Jim Fassel nearly had the Redskins job four years ago until Daniel Snyder talked Joe Gibbs out of retirement. And now that Gibbs has retired again, Fassel may be on the verge of replacing him.
Former Giants coach Jim Fassel nearly had the Redskins job four years ago until Daniel Snyder talked Joe Gibbs out of retirement. And now that Gibbs has retired again, Fassel may be on the verge of replacing him.
Source: Fassel, Redskins talk job for second time — ESPN.com - NFL
Jim Fassel, the last coach to take the New York Giants to a Super Bowl, had a second interview with Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder on Tuesday, a source close to the situation told ESPN.
Jim Fassel, the last coach to take the New York Giants to a Super Bowl, had a second interview with Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder on Tuesday, a source close to the situation told ESPN.
Sources: Ex-NYG coach Fassel meets with Skins — ESPN.com - NFL
Sources tell Chris Mortensen that the Redskins have talked to Jim Fassel.
Sources tell Chris Mortensen that the Redskins have talked to Jim Fassel.
