Jezus_Ghoti Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Just found out about this from a friend who is a Bengals fan. This text is from the Bengals' website. Link: http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=5308The Marvin Factor continues to multiply later this summer when Marvin Lewis becomes the first NFL head coach to get his own replica jersey. The brainchild of Monty Montague, the Bengals merchandise manager, the black jersey will have the number ?03,? signifying his first season in Cincinnati and a nameplate of ?M. Lewis.? Montague said Wednesday he expects the jerseys to go on sale some time in August both in the Pro Shop at Paul Brown Stadium and on-line at Bengals.com. I'm sure they will sell a bunch, or at least enough to warrant even bothering to make the jersey in the first place. Don't think we'll ever see Marvin Lewis actually wear his own jersey, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRice16 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 That would be a trend I'd hate to see start. I mean, can you imagine Bill Parcells, Dennis Green or *gulp* Charlie Weis decked out in full gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 No, I would not buy one because the coach does not play in the game, so it wouldn't be game worn. That would mean that the jersey is unused in the field of play and I prefer jerseys that are actually worn on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 No, I would not buy one because the coach does not play in the game, so it wouldn't be game worn. That would mean that the jersey is unused in the field of play and I prefer jerseys that are actually worn on the field. Do you have a problem with baseball managers/coaches wearing their team uniforms if they're not playing as well?I have a problem with it because that's the way it is in baseball and only baseball. It serves ZERO purpose in football. I couldn't imagine Pat Riley in a jersey and shorts on the sideline could you? Same with hockey, soccer, curling, swimming, gymnastics, whatever the hell you're coaching...it only works in baseball, b/c thats the way it is...unless you're Connie Mack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 No, I would not buy one because the coach does not play in the game, so it wouldn't be game worn. That would mean that the jersey is unused in the field of play and I prefer jerseys that are actually worn on the field. Do you have a problem with baseball managers/coaches wearing their team uniforms if they're not playing as well?I have a problem with it because that's the way it is in baseball and only baseball. It serves ZERO purpose in football. I couldn't imagine Pat Riley in a jersey and shorts on the sideline could you? Same with hockey, soccer, curling, swimming, gymnastics, whatever the hell you're coaching...it only works in baseball, b/c thats the way it is...unless you're Connie Mack... No, I don't have a problem with a coach wearing a uniform. I was just answering the question when I said I wouldn't buy one. If a coach wants to have his own uniform, go right ahead, I'm just not going to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Frickin' stupid idea. Obviously a way to make $$$$$ off the poor saps who'll will pay. He's going to get all those Bengal Fans while they are still excited about their team. Bad idea Coach!  Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021     St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL)  2023 Champions   Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 No, I don't have a problem with a coach wearing a uniform. I was just answering the question when I said I wouldn't buy one. If a coach wants to have his own uniform, go right ahead, I'm just not going to buy one. OK I see where you're coming from. I just assumed you thought it was dumb...nevermind then......though I will admit I was in the mall today and they had a t-shirt jersey w/ Joe Torres name and number 6 on the back...I proceeded to vomit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxSteeler Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 i bet a '95 Cowher jersey would sell a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 What ever happened to coaches wearing a suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBoyer Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 It's just a marketing ploy, just like every fashion hat, third jersey, throwback jersey, etc. they throw out there. It seems like a bad idea, though - I hope Marvin Lewis doesn't get his feelings hurt by the number of jerseys sold because I don't think that number is going to be too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazz013 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 ...it only works in baseball, b/c thats the way it is...unless you're Connie Mack...It only works in baseball, because that's the only sport where the coaches are allowed onto the field of play.What ever happened to coaches wearing a suit?The NFL decided that the coaches must be living mannequins on the sideline during games, and are forced to wear NFL licensed merchandise.As for a football coach having his own jersey, no. No, no, no, no, NO. Especially for a guy that's only gotten his team to the playoffs once and lost. Save the slugalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I miss the days of the coaches in classy suits. That was football, right there. Nowadays, they all look like old guys wearing bad jogging suits.Just imagine how good and professional the coaches of today would look, how much more respected they would be and appear.I'd love to see coaches revert back to this. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 i bet a '95 Cowher jersey would sell a lot better. I was going to say taht myself 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...
Eye Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I miss the days of the coaches in classy suits. That was football, right there. Nowadays, they all look like old guys wearing bad jogging suits.Just imagine how good and professional the coaches of today would look, how much more respected they would be and appear.I'd love to see coaches revert back to this. Exactly, nowadays you have people like Bill Belichick who look like homeless guys in sweatshirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I was at a Reds game over the weekend and the White Sox fan sitting next to me was wearing an Ozzie Guillen jersey. When I was a Yankees fan, I used to think about getting a no. 6 jersey. A successful sports team is much more likely to keep its good coach (see: Terry Francona) than its good players (see: Pedro Martinez). In that way, it makes the most sense to buy a coach's jersey. However, it's also kind of lame.Of course, this only makes sense in baseball. Until Marvin Lewis suits up, his jersey is pointless and dumb. Of course, people make millions out of selling pointless and dumb merchandise to sports fans on a daily basis. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalGnnr Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I'd by a replica Belicheck Sweatshirt w/ B.Belicheck on the back and the sleeves cut off at the forearm. That'd be friggin' sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 What ever happened to coaches wearing a suit?The NFL decided that the coaches must be living mannequins on the sideline during games, and are forced to wear NFL licensed merchandise.Mike Nolan petitioned the NFL to let him wear a suit on the sideline in homage to his father, Dick Nolan, who also coached the 49ers (in the 70s), but the league turned him down because all sideline apparel has to be made by Reebok, and obviously Reebok doesn't make suits.http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/Comme...dholm051205.htmI guess this means the days of the fedora or the houndstooth cap on the sidelines are over too... oh ,my god ,i strong recommend you to have a visit on the website ,or if i'm the president ,i would have an barceque with the anthor of the articel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Damn, that Landry pic puts the fear of God in me. That is how a coach should look. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Exactly. Would Vince Lombardi wear a jogging suit on the sidelines? Would Curly Lambeau?Never. They always looked like professional men. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Dave Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Sorry, THIS is how a football coach should look. Screw those pretty boy dinner party suits. This is how it needs to be. I bought this hoody, and everyone recognizes it as the "Belichick hoody." Fedora hats? Coat and tie? It's football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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