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sportscurmudgeon · 11-17-2004, 07:57 PM

Skinsrock:

You said, "Even Shotty's team is coming on in year 3!" I understand that you are arguing in favor of continuity - which I agree is something that would benefit the Redskins a lot. However, you seem to imply that "Shotty" is a mediocre kind of coach whose team finally seems to be coming around despite him. If that is not what you meant, then I apologize; that's what I read into your remark.

For the record, Marty Schottenheimer had won more than 60% of the game he coached in the NFL prior to comeng here to Washington. He was not - and is not now - a stumblebum. "Martyball" may not be top-shelf in terms of excitement, but over his career of about 12-14 years prior to DC, he won about 10 games a year on average. That is not bad at all. I do not believe that the Redskins have won 10 games in any year since Gibbs left in the early 1990s - but if they have I'm willing for someone to point out that I am wrong here.

So when you ache and pine for stability, ask yourself why Marty Schottenheimer was fired after only one season. Who did it and why? Then you will begin to understand why stability and continuity will be difficult to obtain for this team...

11-17-2004, 07:57 PM	#17
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Skinsrock: You said, "Even Shotty's team is coming on in year 3!" I understand that you are arguing in favor of continuity - which I agree is something that would benefit the Redskins a lot. However, you seem to imply that "Shotty" is a mediocre kind of coach whose team finally seems to be coming around despite him. If that is not what you meant, then I apologize; that's what I read into your remark. For the record, Marty Schottenheimer had won more than 60% of the game he coached in the NFL prior to comeng here to Washington. He was not - and is not now - a stumblebum. "Martyball" may not be top-shelf in terms of excitement, but over his career of about 12-14 years prior to DC, he won about 10 games a year on average. That is not bad at all. I do not believe that the Redskins have won 10 games in any year since Gibbs left in the early 1990s - but if they have I'm willing for someone to point out that I am wrong here. So when you ache and pine for stability, ask yourself why Marty Schottenheimer was fired after only one season. Who did it and why? Then you will begin to understand why stability and continuity will be difficult to obtain for this team... __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...