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bill parcells Archive

NUTS & BOLTS: KNICKS LOOKING FOR WRONG ‘ANSWER’

By
John
Published: 17 November 2009 10:26 AM ESTPosted in: Nuts & Bolts

Are you familiar with the phrase train wreck?

Are you familiar with the term "train wreck"?

The 1-9 NY Knicks will look into signing the newly released Allen Iverson. So when they lose a close game due to AI’s lack of effort he can defiantly say “we’re talkin’ bout the Knicks.” (NY Daily News)

Speaking of teams that need help…Jets coach Rex Ryan has said that he will reach out to Bill Parcells for some guidance after a disappointing loss to the Jags.  (NY Post)

Complicating matters for the Jets further, S Jim Leonhard out with a broken thumb. (NY Daily News)

Rex Ryan and longtime assistant part ways among the fallout of the Jacksonville game. (Jets Stream)

NFLPA will look in to the many many complaints against Eric Mangini. No word on if they’ll have the manpower to take fan complaints into consideration… (FanHouse)

Larry Johnson couldn’t have planned things better. After being cut by woeful Chiefs, signs with first place Bengals. (PFT)

Floyd Mayweather to Manny Pacquiao: ‘Step Up to the Plate’. (FanHouse)

Floyd may mean that literally. His mega-fight wit Pacquiao could be held at Yankee Stadium. (NYT)

Infection could put UFC champ Brock Lesnar’s career in jeopardy. (ESPN)

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BILL PARCELLS IS A FRIEND OF THE HOMELESS

By
theOCD
Published: 11 November 2009 4:15 PM ESTPosted in: NFL

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Bill Parcells seems like a fiery guy that might be a bit misanthropic. Apparently, he’s a pretty nice dude though. We learned that earlier this year in his dealings with Ricky Williams. Now, there’s a story out of Palm Beach that Parcells has befriended a random homeless man.

The man’s name is John Schoen and he spends his days panhandling and used to newspapers to Parcells. Schoen usually sets up shop on the corner of U.S. 1 and 17th Street Causeway and occasionally catches the Dolphins’ head honcho. The two men typically discuss football, baseball, horse racing, and the stock market. According to Schoen, religion and politics are off limits.

Big Tuna isn’t a good guy for simply humoring a down-on-his-luck man. Schoen professes to be a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan and made that clear to Parcells. But the Dolphins VP did more than just listen. He got the homeless man an Eagles shirt and hat that came with a personal note from Philadelphia head coach Andy Reid. Later, he even bought Schoen tickets to three Dolphins games along with a Dolphins hat. Schoen apparently declined $150 for his seats to the Dolphins/Ravens playoff game.

I’ve always been a fan of Big Tuna’s no nonsense approach to the game. While other teams are busy trying to conjure up schemes, Parcells is always busy cultivating a culture of professionalism and effort. It just seems like he’s a better man than a football coach — and that may be why he succeeds.

Editor’s Note: Originally, I had planned on this post being funny. It didn’t work out that way. Apologies.

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BILL PARCELLS PASSES THE GREEN TO RICKY WILLIAMS

By
theOCD
Published: 17 September 2009 3:30 PM EDTPosted in: NFL

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It’s not secret that I love Ricky Williams. I truly believe that the only reason he won’t be in the Hall of Fame is because he lost his passion for football. Well, Ricky has that fire back. He’s undergone major life changes to get himself back on track. People are noticing too. Bill Parcells must respect his dedication because he offered Ricky an extension in a most unusual way:

Last May 21, on Williams’ birthday, Parcells walked by as Dolphins players stretched on the practice field and handed Williams a birthday present in the form of a folded-up yellow Post-it note.

“Tell me what you think,” is all Parcells said while walking on.

Williams glanced quickly at the note, but it wasn’t until later, after practice, that he unfolded it and weighed its minimalist message: “2010 — $4.35 million.”

“I went, ‘Wow,’” Williams says.

That must be the most casual contract extension in pro sports history. No agent. No meeting. No demand. No negotiation. No announcement. Nothing but one old pro showing an appreciation for another old pro.

Parcells offered Ricky a straight up $1 million raise. The $4.35 million mark is also about twice the amount Ricky was paid for his services the year he led the league in rushing (2002). Oh yeah, Ricky also plans to release a documentary about his life that’s been in the works since 2005. With a budding massage therapy career, a documentary in progress, and a hefty raise, Ricky Williams is off and running.

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