Story on Norv

BringBackJoeT · 11-12-2007, 03:58 PM

Even on those dark Mondays which follow horrible Sunday losses, my heart can still be warmed by criticism of Norv.

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Stacks42 · 11-12-2007, 04:23 PM

Wow! The comments about Norv seem eerily similar to a certain Mr. Gibbs

RobH4413 · 11-12-2007, 04:25 PM

I remember going to the Raiders loss either last year or the year before. All these Raiders fans just started screaming "Raider NATION!!!!" as loud as they could.

I pulled one of them aside and in the most calm and polite tone asked them one question. The crowd was muffled, mystified by my calm approach.

"Excuse me sir, I have a quick question. Who is your head coach?"....

The fan was puzzled and spitefully retorted "Norv Turner baby!!!!"

"That's all I wanted to say, have a great season"

Silence.

ncskinsfanec · 11-12-2007, 05:18 PM

Norvel was starting to turn things around when Mr. Synder decided to wreck things a few years back. I actually think Norv is a good guy who's in a nearly unwinnable situation. The Chargers were just plain stupid to get rid of Shottenheimer!

chrisl4064 · 11-12-2007, 05:30 PM

what was with his neck?

firstdown · 11-12-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ncskinsfanec

Norvel was starting to turn things around when Mr. Synder decided to wreck things a few years back. I actually think Norv is a good guy who's in a nearly unwinnable situation. The Chargers were just plain stupid to get rid of Shottenheimer!

Yea we should have hung on to Norve a few more years.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 11-12-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ncskinsfanec

Norvel was starting to turn things around when Mr. Synder decided to wreck things a few years back. I actually think Norv is a good guy who's in a nearly unwinnable situation. The Chargers were just plain stupid to get rid of Shottenheimer!

Norv is in an unwinnable situation? The Chargers job was widely regarded as the best possible job for a head coach.

jamf · 11-12-2007, 07:14 PM

I refuse to watch charger games in HD. The thought of Norvs neck in HD makes me want to rip my eyes out.

Smooter · 11-12-2007, 07:21 PM

lmao, hes needs to wear some makeup like Jerry Jones.

Stacks42 · 11-12-2007, 07:42 PM

Im no fan of Norv's he has no heart, but here are some interesting numbers:

Norv Turner (WAS) 49-62 in 6 3/4 years .441 win percentage
Joe Gibbs 2 (WAS) 26-31 in 3.5 years .456 win percentage

Norv Played against the 90's powerhouse cowboys twice a season too.

MTRedskinsFan · 11-12-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Yea we should have hung on to Norve a few more years.

Dude, we should have hung w/ Marty a few more years, like maybe ten. Marty has as good an eye for talent as any coach in the league, he just goes Gibbish under lots of pressure.

Gibbish: The act of tightening one's game strategy to the point of strangulation.

djnemo65 · 11-12-2007, 09:12 PM

I always kind of thought that Norv got a raw deal from Snyder, given that the team was 7-6 and in playoff position at the time of his firing, but if there was any doubt about his abilities as a coach I think his performance in San Diego is answering it. That's arguably the most talented team in the league and they basically stink. I was rooting for Norv this time around, and to be honest I thought he could pull it off, but it's looking like he is who we thought he was.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 11-12-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I always kind of thought that Norv got a raw deal from Snyder, given that the team was 7-6 and in playoff position at the time of his firing, but if there was any doubt about his abilities as a coach I think his performance in San Diego is answering it. That's arguably the most talented team in the league and they basically stink. I was rooting for Norv this time around, and to be honest I thought he could pull it off, but it's looking like he is who we thought he was.

Precisely. Then again, there are a few people on this site who bash Snyder but who wouldn't mind seeing Gibbs fired mid-season.

BringBackJoeT · 11-12-2007, 11:22 PM

Trivia question (and I don't actually know the answer, I'm looking for it): since the Super Bowl era began in 1967, are there any other coaches beside Norv Turner and Jack Patera (the Seahawks first head coach) who were invited back by their team for a sixth season after failing to reach the playoffs in any of their first five seasons?

SmootSmack · 11-12-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BringBackJoeT

Trivia question (and I don't actually know the answer, I'm looking for it): since the Super Bowl era began in 1967, are there any other coaches beside Norv Turner and Jack Patera (the Seahawks first head coach) who were invited back by their team for a sixth season after failing to reach the playoffs in any of their first five seasons?

First name that comes to mind is Jeff Fisher. But I think he made it in his fifth full year

11-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
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Stacks42 Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington Va. Age: 48 Posts: 835	Re: Story on Norv Wow! The comments about Norv seem eerily similar to a certain Mr. Gibbs __________________ The NEXT special teams coordinator

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RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: Story on Norv I remember going to the Raiders loss either last year or the year before. All these Raiders fans just started screaming "Raider NATION!!!!" as loud as they could. I pulled one of them aside and in the most calm and polite tone asked them one question. The crowd was muffled, mystified by my calm approach. "Excuse me sir, I have a quick question. Who is your head coach?".... The fan was puzzled and spitefully retorted "Norv Turner baby!!!!" "That's all I wanted to say, have a great season" Silence. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

11-12-2007, 05:18 PM	#4
ncskinsfanec Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 432	Re: Story on Norv Norvel was starting to turn things around when Mr. Synder decided to wreck things a few years back. I actually think Norv is a good guy who's in a nearly unwinnable situation. The Chargers were just plain stupid to get rid of Shottenheimer!

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chrisl4064 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 786	Re: Story on Norv what was with his neck?

11-12-2007, 07:14 PM	#8
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	Re: Story on Norv I refuse to watch charger games in HD. The thought of Norvs neck in HD makes me want to rip my eyes out.

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Smooter Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Age: 41 Posts: 965	Re: Story on Norv lmao, hes needs to wear some makeup like Jerry Jones.

11-12-2007, 07:42 PM	#10
Stacks42 Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington Va. Age: 48 Posts: 835	Re: Story on Norv Im no fan of Norv's he has no heart, but here are some interesting numbers: Norv Turner (WAS) 49-62 in 6 3/4 years .441 win percentage Joe Gibbs 2 (WAS) 26-31 in 3.5 years .456 win percentage Norv Played against the 90's powerhouse cowboys twice a season too. __________________ The NEXT special teams coordinator

11-12-2007, 09:12 PM	#12
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Story on Norv I always kind of thought that Norv got a raw deal from Snyder, given that the team was 7-6 and in playoff position at the time of his firing, but if there was any doubt about his abilities as a coach I think his performance in San Diego is answering it. That's arguably the most talented team in the league and they basically stink. I was rooting for Norv this time around, and to be honest I thought he could pull it off, but it's looking like he is who we thought he was.

11-12-2007, 11:22 PM	#14
BringBackJoeT Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 597	Re: Story on Norv Trivia question (and I don't actually know the answer, I'm looking for it): since the Super Bowl era began in 1967, are there any other coaches beside Norv Turner and Jack Patera (the Seahawks first head coach) who were invited back by their team for a sixth season after failing to reach the playoffs in any of their first five seasons?

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