Spurrier does not want to be here???

[Shabba]

Reports are swirling that Ballcoach tried to quit before the start of the season but was talked out of it by his agent.

This is all so hurting if it is true.

Reports are that he is an unhappy man coaching this team.

Do yall have any more info. Just saw this on Comcast Sportsnet.

[Redskinmayhem]

I don;'t buy it. For $25 mill, I'd shovel dallas cowboy poop for a living. Well, Ok...maybe not but I'm pretty sure he wanted a shot at the NFL.

[Shabba]

Just heard it again on a sports show in Charlotte NC. They said that Ballcoach wants out of Washington in the worst way. I don't remember the reporters name but he said that an unnamed source said that he may walk before the season is even over.

The guy also said that the players are very very unhappy with Spurriers coaching style but that everyone has kept it hush hush until now.

Yall something is going on.

[Shabba]

Yall, this news is swirling all over the place. Please say it is not true.

Just heard that sources close to the Redskins said there is no truth to any of it but we have to know that this stuff did not just pop up out of nowhere.

Any more news yet.

[Shabba]

Just suppose for a moment that this is all true, just think what this type of news could do to this team. Things are going bad enough as it is.
But I am not going to jump to conclusions.

[GolfFreak]

I saw it too on Comcast Sportsnet ... I feel betrayed!!! Obviously I'm assuming it's true or maybe it's just shock. Some thing always seems to go wrong ...

The report said Pete Prisco wrote an article on CBS Sportsline, but I couldn't find it ... he wouldn't come on the show, but says he stands behind his article.

I don't think Spurrier is in this for the money - so I don't think he would do anything for $25 million. Florida paid him very nicely.

If this isn't true it's a very cruel joke ... just imagine what the player could be thinking.

Oh my ... I feel horrible!!!

[BigCountry]

Let the shortlisting begin.

[Shabba]

They just said on comcast that a former player of Spurriers, who is very close to the Ballcoach, said that Ballcoach is very unhappy with this team. He was quoted as saying that Spurrier has told other friends of his that there are too many people in this organization know absolutly nothing about football.

I hope to god that Spurrier is not talking negative about the organization in front of outsiders.

The report said again that the players and the coaching staff are not seeing eye to eye on anything.

This could get ugly yall.

[Shabba]

Originally posted by BigCountry
Let the shortlisting begin.

What does that mean?

[WRSK1NS]

Originally posted by Shabba
What does that mean?

It means start coming up with a "short" list of possible replacements for Spurrier.

[Chief Seeway]

Dusty Baker? :rolleyes: :D

[Rat_Boy]

Let me understand this.

Spurrier thinks the front office doesn't know what it is doing?

This is an FO that has:

Signed Coles - Our best WR since Monk, Sanders, and Clark.

Signed Randy Thomas - Our best OG since the Hogs probably.

Signed Hall - Our best kicker in who knows how long.

Cut Wuerffel - Yea, this was a bad move to who? Maybe Spurrier.

Drafted Ramsey - Our QB of the future and showing the potential to be just that.

What does he expect? A perfect FO that never misses on moves?

If you ask me, the REAL reason Spurrier wants out is because he CAN NOT HACK COACHING IN THE NFL! Hell, we get penalized more than the Raiders. Our Pro Bowl tackles are looking like scrubs. Our QB is taking more hits than a heroin addicted Rock Star.

If Spurrier is so mad at the FO that it is making him want to quit, the only thing I can say is GOOD RIDDANCE. He hasn't proven ANYTHING yet, except that he can coach in the NCAA, which does the Redskins ZERO good, as if it wasn't obvioius. 10-12 overall, 1-7 in the division.

There are two reasons I am praying this isn't true:

1) Because I am tired of the coaching turnover.

2) Because I still think Spurrier could pan out if given the time. But if he is not interested from the get go, then he simply WILL NOT pan out, and I hope he goes sooner rather than later.

[hail2skins]

There's no way this kind of story stays with Comcast Sportsnet and the big networks don't get a hold of it. I'm not buying it yet.

[GolfFreak]

Short list ... how about Denny Green?

Sure hope it's not true, but if so I'd love to have him.

[Redbeard]

*lol* Come on guys?? Don't be so easily played. Stop buying into the "Abominable Snowman Sightings". It's been the most popularized non-story for a year & half now.

WHO IS WITH ME! (bluto style from animal house)

[Spence]

Not buying yet.

[hail2skins]

Here's the comment that was reported:

There's more and more talk coming out of Washington that coach Steve Spurrier is miserable. Spurrier is telling people he's not enjoying his second season in Washington. His players also haven't taken too kindly to him. There is said to be a growing rift between coach and players. Coaching a team with an owner like Dan Snyder looking over your shoulder can't be easy, but Spurrier is said to be as down as he has been at any time in his Redskins stint. If he walks away after the season, it wouldn't be a total shock.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/6726122

Scroll down to Around The NFL

[Rasta]

New member here. I post at other skins boards but really enjoy reading this board.

My 2 cents on this. We have heard since last year that Spurrier was going to leave. I will believe it when I hear it from credible local source (i.e. Mark Maske, George Michaels, Boswell). Until then I just don't trust Prisco or other internet folks.

Prisco always seems to have something negative to say.

[Redskinmayhem]

Welcome Rasta! I just don't buy it. Do you guys Really think that the OBC is going to admit he can't hack it in the NFL??? If he leaves, that's how it will be portrayed in the media. No way, SS will DIE trying to make this team a winning franchise again!!! don't worry, THE OBC HAS NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT!!!

at least I hope not!:confused:

[hail2skins]

Welcome to hR Rasta, glad you joined us here. I already said I don't buy it.

[ShaggySkins]

Were 6 games into the season. No coach is going to leave mid-season. We still are in the battle for the division race so any worries about Spurrier leaving or who should replace him needs to be ignored until the end of the season. These stories have been around since he came to DC and they pop up every few weeks or so during the season.
I'll start worrying when I hear ESPN reporting it around week 16 or so. Until then I could care less I'm only worried about getting wins right now.

[RedskinRyan]

i almost dont care. its getting more and more frustrating each week to watch the skins. although, maybe its not the head coach's fault. danny boy's inability to stick with something long term for the skins could be hurting us.

[JoeDaSchmoe]

I'd say what I thought of this, but it wouldn't be appropriate on a nice, family-safe site like hR. I'll give you a hint, though. It comes out of one of the ends of a bull. I'll let you guess which one.

[PennSkinsFan]

Welcome Rasta. I believe it. I think Spurrier hates losing, hates the fact that he is being criticized. As far as blaming the front office, if he is, maybe it is guilt like Ratty said. Front office has done well bringing solid players, yet Spurreier is still sitting at 3-3, his audible system is being blamed for things, and his QB is supposedly getting killed because of his wonderful ystem. So is he unhappy? Probably. Coaching in the nations capitol, especially for a souther good ole boy must be hard. Its a different culture up heara nd since it is the Redskins and the nations capitol, the spot light even burns brighter.

So in essence, yeah, I believe it.

BTW, welcoem to hR Rasta! Glad you find our forum fun to read. Your particpation will mak it even better.,

[NCskinsfanatic]

Man say good bye to Champ if this is true and SS wants out.I agree w/PSF there is probably some truth too it.What is up with our franchise guys?there is always so much turmoil.Do we reall y have more roster turnover to look forward to?And who will even want to come here to coach after yet another coaching fiasco.

[rskinsfan10]

If he wanted out, he should have quit in the off-season. If things fail, he has no one to blame but himself IMO.

[circumstance]

well, i would say that i'm not surpirsed just judging by spurrier's exasperated, oftentimes desperate tone after losses. but then again, according to the post, spurrier isn't taking to kindly to these "rumors:"

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Spurrier denied a Comcast SportsNet report that he considered resigning before the season but was talked out of it.

"You can't help what people say about you with rumors,'' Spurrier said. "It's certainly not true. That's not true. You have to stop listening to rumors. I remember when I first got to Florida, I was told, 'People are going to start saying things about you and writing things about you that aren't true.' Sure enough, that's what happened.

"We've got a good team. We just haven't played well yet. We've got to go try to win this game this week."

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[Skins57]

wow this is disturbing. I can't blame him.. sometimes I want out too but the Skins are like blood family to me and I will never get out, I can't no matter how much it hurts

[Ford]

If he's pissed at this point he should be pissed at himself. He has a talented team .... and the main problems can be attributed to mental errors and lack of discipline. One aspect being penalties .... usually a sign of poor coaching. It seems to me that offensive linemen and defensive players constantly give up big plays because they're not where they're supposed to be and screwed up their assignment. If it was one or two players I'd give Spurrier the benefit of the doubt but it's not -- it's all the time. I don't want to hear about how Spurrier just focuses on the offense and the defense isn't his fault. We didn't pay him 25 million dollars to be an offensive coordinator, he is in charge of the team .. he needs to correct his errors and get this team back on track. We can still make a very good season of this, but I think alot of that depends on whether or not Spurrier can learn from and fix his mistakes.

[skinsfan44]

Originally posted by Spence
Not buying yet.

I think someone is trying spread rumors to try to hurt the team. You know their are alot of people in the media that hate the Skins, so anything is possable.

I am hoping this is all BS.

[WRSK1NS]

I do not buy this wants out bussiness. I beleive Spurriers system will work it just takes time to put it all together.

[Patrick]

Until a man lies to me I will believe in him and always give him the benifit of the doubt (does not mean I agree with his view points).

In the Washington Post this morning, SS denied the Comcast SportNet reports and called them rumors. I won't put the quote up - I'm sure it will be posted by someone.

IMO it is a media frabrication. Creative reporting which is rating based. ..... For those of you who need it simple - It's BullSh*t.
And IF SS wants to leave at the end of the season - BFD - we been there and done that before. This is America, HE HAS THAT RIGHT! ......... Personally - SS is here for the length of his contract or until he at least get into the playoffs, which ever come frist.......You don't think Dan would ever fire him ...... Hmmmmm

[Redskinfan28]

Pretty firm denial from SS, although everyone should expect as much:

"You can't help what people say about you with rumors," Spurrier said. "It's certainly not true. That's not true. You have to stop listening to rumors. I remember when I first got to Florida, I was told, 'People are going to start saying things about you and writing things about you that aren't true.' Sure enough, that's what happened

[lakewinola]

who do you think would have leaked this rumor to the writer if it is not true? A player?

[Skinzaholic]

Can anyone post a link to the POST denials by Spurrier?

I dont believe these rumors at all. SS knows that if he left in the middle of the season then his chances in the NFL are done. A man ith the ego his size could never live with failing at this.

I really think SS will turn things around and take this team to the top before he bails. It is too important to him. Too important to Danny as well.

[Green-Is-Good]

Originally posted by Shabba
Reports are that he is an unhappy man coaching this team.


And I'm an unhappy fan with him coaching this team. Get the hell out of here, Spurrier.

[hail2skins]

Here's the Post article on Spurrier denying the report. It's only a one line and is near the bottom of the article.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38199-2003Oct16.html

[DallasSux]

i dont belive that this is trure. in the offseason there was a article that said that the skins were trying to trade smoot to the lions so they could get charles rogers. that was not true and this isnt either. i like spurrier and i want him to stay here.

[Emmanouel8]

This is so stupid I'm not going to comment any further.