January 7, 200620 yr I really didn't expect him to win it. This is great though, he's done an amazing job in Chicago, and no one is more deserving
January 7, 200620 yr I didn't think he would win it when the Colts were 13-0, but then when they lost I think Lovie became the front runner.
January 7, 200620 yr Was there ever a doubt? Congratulations Lovie....now go out there and bring home a Super Bowl Championship!
January 7, 200620 yr Ozzie and Lovie. I wonder if two coaches from the same city won the award in the same year before? Just like this was the first year the Sox and Bears won their Divisions in the same year.
January 7, 200620 yr QUOTE(knightni @ Jan 7, 2006 -> 01:49 PM) Bears 2 Colts 0 I'll take that. Just tell me when the Bears inept offense gets off the field so I can watch Manning and the Colts offense make it 7-2.
January 7, 200620 yr Can't wait for the Colts fans to barge into this thread Lovie definitely deserved it but honestly, I would have given it to Marvin Lewis in Cincy.
January 8, 200620 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jan 7, 2006 -> 06:01 PM) Can't wait for the Colts fans to barge into this thread Lovie definitely deserved it but honestly, I would have given it to Marvin Lewis in Cincy. The Colts have had plenty of individual recognition the past few years, it hasn't gotten them jack.
January 8, 200620 yr I'm shocked that Lovie won it. Not because he didn't deserve it, but because I thought Dungy would be the sentimental pick because of what happened to his son. Congrats, Lovie! Edited January 8, 200620 yr by Jordan4life_2006
January 8, 200620 yr Here is a weird coincidence. The Bears last 4 coaches have all won the Coach of the Year award, and they all were off the team within a few years, with some have horrible years the following year. I really hope Lovie breaks this trend: COTY Kiss of Death? Ditka 1988 - next year 6-10, fired after 1992. Wannstedt 1994 - 3 yrs later 4-12, fired after 1998. Jauron 2001 - next year 4-12, fired after 2003. Smith 2005 - ?? No coach has lasted longer than 4 years after winning the award.
January 8, 200620 yr QUOTE(RME JICO @ Jan 8, 2006 -> 05:17 PM) Here is a weird coincidence. The Bears last 4 coaches have all won the Coach of the Year award, and they all were off the team within a few years, with some have horrible years the following year. I really hope Lovie breaks this trend: COTY Kiss of Death? Ditka 1988 - next year 6-10, fired after 1992. Wannstedt 1994 - 3 yrs later 4-12, fired after 1998. Jauron 2001 - next year 4-12, fired after 2003. Smith 2005 - ?? No coach has lasted longer than 4 years after winning the award. How many coaches on ANY time last longer than 4 or 5 years? They don't seem to have a very long shelf life.
January 8, 200620 yr QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Jan 8, 2006 -> 05:31 PM) How many coaches on ANY time last longer than 4 or 5 years? They don't seem to have a very long shelf life. Well I think if Lovie can have another successful year next season I think a good chance he could be the coach for a long time..
January 8, 200620 yr QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jan 7, 2006 -> 11:06 PM) I thought Saban deserved a sniff. No question about it, especially after winning 6 in a row to close out the season. Good God. Also, Joe Gibbs should have received consideration as well. He has turned that franchise around, and then some.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.