LifeOnaPlate
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Sloan said it's been building all year.
Head Coach Jerry Sloan to resign today :(
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Sloan said it's been building all year.
I think it is added on top of the Boozer situation of the last few years and then this, he just said - screw it.
m3at
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actually sloan has always said that one day he might wake up and not want to do it, so yes, after 20 years, one day he decided he was done.
I've read all of the "Official Please Retire Sloan" or "Fire Sloan hire Van Gundy" threads and posts through the years and just shook my head. Be careful for what you wish, goes the cliche, and it fits here. I've been a Dodger fan for all of my life and for the first 30 years, they had two managers. Since Tommy Lasorda "retired", I've lost count of the managers they've had, but I believe it's pretty close to the number of playoff wins they've had since Lasorda "retired".
I have no idea if TyCo will be a good coach or not, but right away he's in a tough spot. He knows the players and they know him. If he's previously been the good cop of the coaching staff, he suddenly can't become the bad cop. If the players previously respected him, can he keep that trust and respect if he continues the things that frustrated players from Sloan's regime? It's going to be interesting to see how this team reacts to a new voice at the top and how the franchise continues.
As Jerry would say, this is when it gets fun.
I have no idea if TyCo will be a good coach or not, but right away he's in a tough spot. He knows the players and they know him. If he's previously been the good cop of the coaching staff, he suddenly can't become the bad cop. If the players previously respected him, can he keep that trust and respect if he continues the things that frustrated players from Sloan's regime? It's going to be interesting to see how this team reacts to a new voice at the top and how the franchise continues.
As Jerry would say, this is when it gets fun.
Marty McFly
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I'm so glad to have someone here who knows so much about Jerry Sloan's mind. Tell us more about Jerry, please.
Seriously bro, go hit the gym or something.
Don't you have a buddy who works for/with Deron? Maybe he can shed some light on this for us.
Good - even if somewhat concerning - thoughts.
Archie Moses
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So you know the facts then? I think it's safe to say not too many of us could have predicted Jerry resigning mid-season with out some sort of **** hitting the fan, guy.
Archie Moses
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He's not there anymore, but I bet he might know some stuff considering he's friends with Deron. I may hit him up on facebook.
How much of the consistency was Jerry and how much is due to the Jazz oganization giving him the ability to be consistent? I think it was mostly Jerry. And it is very likely that we'll be getting our merry go round of coaches. This is good actually, becuase we'll have more to biotch about here are JF. .
fargon_sneaky_bastage
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I don't know if this has been brought up in other threads or not, but can someone who knows the rules let us know if there would be any way to give Jerry Coach of the Year? I know he wouldn't care, but how fitting would it be to acknowledge Jerry at the end of the season with an award that he deserved and did not get so many times in the past? I think it would be great, but I don't know if it's possible. Is it?