nsentv Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 ESPN reporting that the Vikings have fired Mike Tice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I just saw on the Bottom Line thing they have on Primetime and they just said that Minnesota Coach Mike Tice was fired.Who didn't see this coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Who didn't see this coming? Ray Charles. But yeah, I knida expected Mike Tice to be fired like 2 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Fox Sports:ALERT Vikings fire Tice after victory over BearsThe Vikings fired coach Mike Tice after Sunday's victory over Chicago. The team announced that owner Zygi Wilf would not renew Tice's contract less than an hour after the Vikings' 34-10 win over the Bears in the regular season finale.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vikings fire Tice after season-ending win NFL.com wire reports MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 1, 2006) -- The Minnesota Vikings fired coach Mike Tice after a season-ending victory over Chicago on Jan. 1. The team announced that owner Zygi Wilf would not renew Tice's contract less than an hour after the Vikings' 34-10 win over the Bears in the regular season finale. Tice, who finished his fourth full season with a 32-32 record, had already addressed the media before the move was made public. His tenure was mostly marked by streaks and scandals, with a $100,000 fine levied last summer against him by the league for scalping his Super Bowl tickets and a wild boat party during the team's bye week this season that produced misdemeanor charges for four players. After starting 2-5, the Vikings won six straight before losing two in a row to fall out of contention for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Mortensen says Martz is toast on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 STOP THE MADNESS! IT'S NOT EVEN BLACK MONDAY YET!!!PACKERS MAKING A MOVE: Despite all the reports that the Green Bay Packers will retain head coach Mike Sherman, FOXSports.com believes that Sherman will be fired within the next 24 to 48 hours. If they decide, in fact, to make a move then the team would look for a coach with strong quarterback coaching skills or a fiery guy who brings the opposite approach of Sherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreFan Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 If they decide, in fact, to make a move then the team would look for a coach with strong quarterback coaching skills or a fiery guy who brings the opposite approach of Sherman. Actually, I think they would just promote Jim Bates, the DC. Especially if they want Brett to return next season. He said he doesn't want to learn from a whole new coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 SHOCKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!ummm, maybe not. This is good, a fresh start in the coaching department will really help this stagnent team next year.Rumors have Jimmy Johnson/Norv Turner and LB coach Mike Singletary coming. This may be a wet dream, but that would be kind of awesome. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwertman Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 If they decide, in fact, to make a move then the team would look for a coach with strong quarterback coaching skills or a fiery guy who brings the opposite approach of Sherman. Actually, I think they would just promote Jim Bates, the DC. Especially if they want Brett to return next season. He said he doesn't want to learn from a whole new coach. I dont think Favre's coming back from the way he was talkin this week,just seemed to me like a guy who knew his era was coming to an end today.That being said,as a Packer fan I hope he does come back,because the man can still get it done.I see em going after someone like Mooch or Sean Payton,because there gonna go after a offensive coach to help Aaron Rodgers development Kings Cross AFC -BIP, Winnipeg Falcons - TNFF, St. Louis Archers - MLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Even if Sherm is fired, his career record will get him another job almost immediately. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkeguthrie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Jimmy (Lives on a boat and loves Florida more than life itself) Johnson in MINNESOTA? The frozen tundra?Never.Norv, however, WILL be available tomorrow or so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Jimmy (Lives on a boat and loves Florida more than life itself) Johnson in MINNESOTA? The frozen tundra?Never.Norv, however, WILL be available tomorrow or so..... thats what makes the rumor unbelievable... but its out there. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 This is no more official now than it was 2 months ago. Everyone has assumed he's toast, but it won't be official until it's announced. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 No suprise. He'll get a decent job as a HC or O-Coordinator next year.On another note, I hope the Rams keep Joe Vitt around, just for sheer entertainment. He's the angriest, most rage-filled interviewee I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no97 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Okay, they fact that Tice was fired isn't shocking, but the way it was done is pretty classless. I was actually in the Vikings lockerroom when the media relations guys just started passing out press releases to the remaining media (there were only one or two players left by that time) about Tice not being retained. I know that Tice said he wanted it taken care of sooner rather than later, but more than half the team found out about this in their cars on the radio, or on their cell phones... Zigi Wilf should have had the decency to tell the players face to face tomorrow when the guys were back at Winter Park cleaning out their lockers... Just my 2 cents.Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Mike Martz is the only one who dose not knwo hes been fired. I thinkk teh Rmas need to bring in flash card to expalin it. 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...
BCBoy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Finally !!! Never liked, or respected him as a coach, it's always sad to see people get fired, and we really shouldn't wish upon it, but the Vikings are much better off with someone new and fresh giving this team a new philosphy possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 So, what..he's like Melvin in Office Space? I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Zephyr III Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 ...A career record of regression and one that shattered the once-sacred homefield advantage of Lambeau.The man will find a job...just not as a pro head coach. And fortunately for the Packers, Mariucci is on the market...at least before the Saints get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 ...A career record of regression and one that shattered the once-sacred homefield advantage of Lambeau.The man will find a job...just not as a pro head coach. And fortunately for the Packers, Mariucci is on the market...at least before the Saints get him. I don't think Mooch is the guy. He's too laid back, like Sherman. I'm really not sure who they'll get, but I do think they'll go after someone with a bit more energy and discipline. "One of my concerns is shysters show up and take advantage of people's good will and generosity". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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