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re: Brian Schottenheimer new OC at UGA
Posted on 1/7/15 at 2:38 pm to OldPete
Posted on 1/7/15 at 2:38 pm to OldPete
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He coached for his dad at 3 places (KC, Washington, & San Diego). He was hired as OC by both the Jets and the Rams as well...last time I checked, NFL teams aren't gonna hire offensive coordinators based on who your daddy is.
You apparently don't watch enough football. Football at every level down to High School is nepotism driven. Those guys get opportunities because of their names.
The Grudens, the Schottenheimer, Wade Phillips, The Ryans, the Spurriers, the Kiffins, the Shanahans, the Smiths, the Harbaughs, Andy Reid's son, the Fassells, Jeff Fisher tried to hire his kin but the Titans said no, the Tices, the Carrolls, the Moras, the Shulas. It goes on and on and on and on. Check out their first gigs. Many didn't climb any sort of ladder of achievement.
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Posted on 1/7/15 at 2:58 pm to therick711
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Check out their first gigs.
Not saying nepotism doesn't exist. You'll note in my post, I stated that his dad got him his start in the NFL...maybe I'm naive but I don't see how nepotism got him two different NFL offensive coordinator jobs and an interview for a head coaching job to boot. Could be wrong, but I think most of the nepotism revolves around the assistants, i.e., position coaches. I think you have to show some kind of ability, regardless of your name, before most NFL teams will consider you for coordinator or head coaching positions...
Posted on 1/7/15 at 5:42 pm to therick711
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The Grudens, the Schottenheimer, Wade Phillips, The Ryans, the Spurriers, the Kiffins, the Shanahans, the Smiths, the Harbaughs, Andy Reid's son, the Fassells, Jeff Fisher tried to hire his kin but the Titans said no, the Tices, the Carrolls, the Moras, the Shulas.
fricking dooley
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