brinkeguthrie Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 49ers Coach Mike Nolan recently petitioned the NFL to allow him to wear a suit on the sidelines during game days. "To me, it's professional. I think it's respectful," Nolan said. "There was certainly no deal, no one came to me, there was nothing to gain. I wasn't trying to put the spotlight on me. But what I was trying to say, there's somebody in charge and this is what they look like." The league turned Nolan down. Head coaches must wear the NFL-sanctioned team garb. "There were marketing issues and sales issues, all that stuff," Nolan lamented. Beyond wanting to look the part of a man in charge, Nolan also viewed it as a tribute to his father, Dick, who was the coach of the 49ers from 1968-75. "I must say looking at the pictures of my dad -- they are all around my office -- I thought, 'I'm going to do that.' But they are not going to let me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansascityjayhawk4 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 absolutely ridiculous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 this is why they will always be known as the No Fun League... the man is asking to wear a suit not a toga... jeesh... could anyone picture Tom Landry or Vince Lombardi wearing a team bunny hug or pullover jacket.... jeesh GDB... Brothers from other Mothers www.pifflespodcast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartabago Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Man, and if he was wearing a team-colored suit. That'd be pimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no97 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Mike Tice wanted to do that as well, and for a time, actually had a clause in his contract allowing him to wear a tie on the sidelines with a sweater-vest. I'm not sure if he still wears it...Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Mike Tice wanted to do that as well, and for a time, actually had a clause in his contract allowing him to wear a tie on the sidelines with a sweater-vest. I'm not sure if he still wears it...Moose Tice should concentrate more on calling plays than his wardrobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Mike Tice wanted to do that as well, and for a time, actually had a clause in his contract allowing him to wear a tie on the sidelines with a sweater-vest. I'm not sure if he still wears it...Moose Tice should concentrate more on calling plays. Or the fluctuating market prices for tix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 especially for the Super Bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I dont get this whats the big deal let him wear asuit I cant imagine TOm Landry not in a sui this is the way it always used to be. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I don't understand it. Why shouldn't Nolan be allowed to wear a suit?Does the league want everyone to look like Belichick?Then again, I'm sure some teams would love the play under a Belichick clone. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 in spite of the NFL, Nolan should dress up in a complete football uniform, helmet, pads and all. The jersey is from reebok, so there should be no problems! @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 if Nolan did that to spite the league, it would be fine-city.PS why does Belicheck always look like an unmade bed? He DOES have a lotta titles, but dont be sloppy doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 that sux. coaches should be able to wear what ever they want, even if it is a toga with a team logo on it. a coach looking like he is right out of Animal House(funny movie btw) would kick ass. General Magus ZealLeader of the Mystics of Medina.The forums most hated member ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I remember well Tom Landry in his fedora and suit. What year did the current rules take effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 if Nolan did that to spite the league, it would be fine-city.PS why does Belicheck always look like an unmade bed? He DOES have a lotta titles, but dont be sloppy doing it. He did it the right way, by asking.But instead of doing that, he should've showed up at his first game and got fined for it.Would've been a better splash that way and got people talking about it. But he's a rook.I suspect if they start winning, he might do it anyway. I mean, even if they fine you..so what? NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jWilson4mvp Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 He should custom order a Reebok suitmeets all the rules... Rah rah rah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Paint Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I remember well Tom Landry in his fedora and suit. What year did the current rules take effect? What absolute bullplop.So the NFL, which always touts itself as a high-class organization is going to fine coaches if they don't look like they've been homeless for the past 3 years.I'm not sure when this new rule went into effect, but I believe that Dan Reeves was the last head coach to wear a suit and tie on the field. I know he did it when he was coaching the Broncos, and he may have continued doing so with the Falcons, but I think he stopped the last year or so that he coached.Don't hesitate to correct me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jWilson4mvp Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 if Nolan did that to spite the league, it would be fine-city.PS why does Belicheck always look like an unmade bed? He DOES have a lotta titles, but dont be sloppy doing it. He did it the right way, by asking.But instead of doing that, he should've showed up at his first game and got fined for it.Would've been a better splash that way and got people talking about it. But he's a rook.I suspect if they start winning, he might do it anyway. I mean, even if they fine you..so what? Hell, why don't people start a fund raiser to py his fine so he can do it. How about a car wash or bake sale Rah rah rah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 ...wearing a team bunny hug... Oh you Saskatchewanners crack me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernd Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Welcome to the continued dumbing down of the NASCAR nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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