81ArtMonk81 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 This is the first thread I've started here, I've been a 'skins fan as long as I can remember, my first memories of football go way back to Coach Gibbs' first year here in D.C. (I still vaguely remember the 0-5 start:doh: ) Anyways, I remember the post-Gibbs I years & recall fantasizing about Coach Gibbs one day returning to lead the 'skins back to glory!:notworthy Now that it's happened I am still a staunch supporter of Coach Gibbs & definitely hope he'll be back next year. I'm posting a poll to see if his support can be broken down by age...please vote, thanks! :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor21 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 my first football memories were tecmo super bowl and '91 skins. gibbs was already legendary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I feel sorry for him watching him on the sideline dealing with this, tarnishes his legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obibyn23 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Interesting thread idea. I have noticed this trend myself. Would have made the split age 30 though. I remember the glory days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather151981 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'll be 27 in a few weeks, and I fondly remember the glory years. Certainly not the early part of the 80's, but Coach Gibbs was the only coach that I knew as a kid. That said, I'm staunchly in his corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'm 51. I've been a fan since I was a teen. My opinion is, he's humble enough to know if he should step down. Let him decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I think you'll find exceptions, but I think what you are suggesting here is largely true. Is it nostalgia or senility that makes guys like me still love Gibbs? I think he doesn't have "it" anymore, but I still want him to see his contract through. The team is still fighting and this year especially, we have gone through so much adversity in terms of injury and bizarre drops and fumbles by our superstars that I can't blame it on him. I still believe in him. I still remember the greatness. I admit it has not been seen on the field often enough in his second go around, but whether it's due to my old foggieness, sense of debt for glories past, or wisdom. I will always believe in Joe and think well of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I don't like this poll because there is no option to let Gibbs decide if he should stay or not. Part of the injury problem is the personnel issues we've had for 4 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 There was a fun thread on a similar subject started last April... http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglist350z Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 i believe gibbs should be given the decision and not have it made for him. i think he should be allowed to stay on his own merit. i dont think his previous super bowl wins should have anything to do with whether he stays or goes, he would tell you the same thing. I just dont see who is going to come in and immediately "turn the team around" which is what everyone would expect if he retired and we brought in a new coach and didnt promote someone from within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinFan81 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Big fan of his and always will be :helmet:. He's earned the right to finish his contract out! :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'KanSkinFan Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 :doh: Wish the/those naysayers would leave the Coach alone; the problem that is - isn't just one person. Yes, he states he is "the start/end" of the problems, all persons that ARE responsible state that. People - how does Coach deal with undermining what he is wanting to get done with the team? It is tougher than "one realizes". I don't particularly like where we are at as far as 50/50 run/pass - "but then I am not the HEAD COACH". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphZero Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I feel sorry for him watching him on the sideline dealing with this, tarnishes his legend I'm with you. This is something I've mentioned many times before: In 1981, Gibbs was not hired to rebuild the team. The Redskins had Cooke and Beathard. The team had Theismann, Riggins, Monk, The Hoggs, Richie Pettibone and the defense. Pardee coached the team from 78-80. Gibbs was brought in to be the Offensive Coordinator/Head Coach. He did not make personnel decisions. Gibbs was young and hungry with new ideas. Gibbs was given much of the credit for the Team's success in the 80's. Beathard felt slighted and left after the 1987 season. In the 80's the Redskins always had the better defensive and offensive line and could win close games. This time, Gibbs does not have the luxuries, resources or support he had in the 80s. in 2004, Gibbs was brought in to Rebuild the team. He does not do this and he does not know how to do this. Now, all his faults and weaknesses are being surfaced. Hiring Gibbs in the first place was a bad idea by Snyder. It was more of a marketing gimmick than anything else. Nobody on this team has a clue how to build a winning team. The idea of hiring Gibbs in the first place was the big mistake. It's just one quick fix after another.:coach: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I am 26 and still think Gibbs can get it done It is the 4th quarter for him though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fury010 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 A simple comparison would be Gibbs vs Billick in Baltimore. While we have suffered through injuries, murders, and some players not playing up to their abilities, The Skins are two games up on the Ravens. Gibbs has kept the Skins together, while the Ravens are out of control. Gibbs should be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I believe that Gibbs is a great man, of great character. Yes, I think he can get it done, but we don't finish games and our time management has been PATHETIC. He needs to let Saunders do his thing, and focus on time management and being a motivator for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttr77 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Where is the "I'm > 35 and realize that the current problems facing this franchise started long before Gibbs returned and will most likely continute (or get worse) after he leaves" option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunBunch7 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 But dude....I'm 35 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Janky Spanky Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Interesting thread idea. I have noticed this trend myself. Would have made the split age 30 though. I remember the glory days. I agree. 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 But dude....I'm 35 ???? Poster needs to add "less than or equal to" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Poll shows age isn't really a factor here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttr77 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Poll shows age isn't really a factor here. I think IQ might have something to do with it. Well, can you tell us what side of the debate you are on, so that I can determine if I am smart or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 If coach wants to come back for one more year I'm ok with that. He's earned it. That said, I have to sadly concede he's not the coach he once was. So how do I answer the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins fan1010 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I noticed that the guys who seem to be most vocal against Gibbs on this site are very young; too young to understand what a great coach he truly is (not was). This is the best poll I have seen on the site and after 135 votes it also blows away my belief that all young guys wanted him out. The squeeky wheel might get the oil, but the loud anti-Gibbs crowd is losing. It is two-to-one in favor of keeping him by both old and young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Im 33 and remember all 4 Sbs played under Coach Gibbs. As far as Im concerened he can stay as long as he wants. We are a better team/organization with him here the 2nd time as we were prior to his return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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