TK Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 http://redskins.com/story.asp?ContentID=12482 IT'S OFFICIAL: GIBBS RETURNS! 01/07/2004 By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com The Redskins have gone back to the past for their next head coach. And what a glorious past it is. Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs has agreed to return to the franchise as head coach after 11 years. Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder announced Wednesday that Hall of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs will return as Head Coach and team president. The most successful coach in Redskins history, Gibbs brings back his relentless work ethic, demanding leadership style, and tradition of excellence and respect that defined his tenure with the team for 12 glorious years. Gibbs, who coached the team from 1981 to 1992, turned the Redskins into an NFL dynasty during his tenure. He led the Redskins to four Super Bowls—winning three titles—and accumulated a 124-60 record during regular season play and an amazing 16-5 post-season record (.789 win percentage). No Redskins coach in history has enjoyed such success on the playing field. “Joe Gibbs helped define what the Washington Redskins stand for—integrity, hard work, determination, winning and championships,” Snyder said. “Who better to set our strategy and lead the Redskins back to championship glory.” “The Redskins are very dear to me and my family,” Gibbs said. “We’re very excited about this opportunity to return to where we have so many friends and loyalties.” Among NFL coaches, Gibbs holds a special place as well. His 140 wins is the 14th best in NFL history, accomplished in just 12 seasons, six seasons less than his 13 counterparts. His all-time win percentage of .683 remains the best among all NFL coaches with more than 125 wins. Gibbs took the helm of the Washington franchise as a rookie head coach in 1981 and turned the Redskins into a winning machine. After just his second season, he led his Redskins team to Super Bowl XVII, beating the Miami Dolphins 27-17. Gibbs returned to the Championship game in 1983 and was named NFL Coach of the Year. The Redskins went on to win Super Bowls XXII and XXVI under his watch, building a tradition of excellence that has remained unmatched to this day. Gibbs led the Redskins to titles with three different quarterbacks at the helm: Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and Mark Rypien. Gibbs' offenses, refined as an offensive coordinator under Don Coryell with the San Diego Chargers, quickly translated to the Redskins’ personnel, which included the likes of John Riggins, Joe Theismann and Art Monk—not to mention “The Hogs,” one of the greatest offensive lines in history that included the likes of Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby and Jim Lachey, among others. In all, Gibbs recorded 11 winning seasons in his 12 years, taking the team to the playoffs eight times. In the history of the NFL, only Vince Lombardi and Weeb Ewbank have had better playoff win percentages. Gibbs took his rightful place among other NFL legends in 1996, when he was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Since 1993, he has stayed involved in football, first as a television broadcaster during NFL games and most recently as a minority owner with the Atlanta Falcons. His leadership skills have not been relegated to just the football playing field. In 1993, he left the Redskins and the NFL at the pinnacle of his career, looking to spend more time with his family and NASCAR race team, established in 1991. Gibbs quickly established Joe Gibbs Racing into a force to be reckoned with on the NASCAR circuit, assembling a team that would go on to find similar success to what he achieved in the NFL. In just his second year, Gibbs’ team, with driver Dale Jarrett, won the Daytona 500, the sports premier event. Gibbs would go on to recruit drivers Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart, both who have flourished with Joe Gibbs Racing, taking the NASCAR season-long championship Winston Cup crowns 2000 (Labonte) and 2002 (Stewart). Gibbs takes over a team that has struggled in recent seasons. Last year, the team finished 5-11 and was 12-20 in two seasons under Steve Spurrier, who resigned on Dec. 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 http://redskins.com/story.asp?ContentID=12482 IT'S OFFICIAL: GIBBS RETURNS! 01/07/2004 By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com The Redskins have gone back to the past for their next head coach. And what a glorious past it is. Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs has agreed to return to the franchise as head coach after 11 years. Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder announced Wednesday that Hall of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs will return as Head Coach and team president. The most successful coach in Redskins history, Gibbs brings back his relentless work ethic, demanding leadership style, and tradition of excellence and respect that defined his tenure with the team for 12 glorious years. Gibbs, who coached the team from 1981 to 1992, turned the Redskins into an NFL dynasty during his tenure. He led the Redskins to four Super Bowls—winning three titles—and accumulated a 124-60 record during regular season play and an amazing 16-5 post-season record (.789 win percentage). No Redskins coach in history has enjoyed such success on the playing field. “Joe Gibbs helped define what the Washington Redskins stand for—integrity, hard work, determination, winning and championships,” Snyder said. “Who better to set our strategy and lead the Redskins back to championship glory.” “The Redskins are very dear to me and my family,” Gibbs said. “We’re very excited about this opportunity to return to where we have so many friends and loyalties.” Among NFL coaches, Gibbs holds a special place as well. His 140 wins is the 14th best in NFL history, accomplished in just 12 seasons, six seasons less than his 13 counterparts. His all-time win percentage of .683 remains the best among all NFL coaches with more than 125 wins. Gibbs took the helm of the Washington franchise as a rookie head coach in 1981 and turned the Redskins into a winning machine. After just his second season, he led his Redskins team to Super Bowl XVII, beating the Miami Dolphins 27-17. Gibbs returned to the Championship game in 1983 and was named NFL Coach of the Year. The Redskins went on to win Super Bowls XXII and XXVI under his watch, building a tradition of excellence that has remained unmatched to this day. Gibbs led the Redskins to titles with three different quarterbacks at the helm: Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and Mark Rypien. Gibbs' offenses, refined as an offensive coordinator under Don Coryell with the San Diego Chargers, quickly translated to the Redskins’ personnel, which included the likes of John Riggins, Joe Theismann and Art Monk—not to mention “The Hogs,” one of the greatest offensive lines in history that included the likes of Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby and Jim Lachey, among others. In all, Gibbs recorded 11 winning seasons in his 12 years, taking the team to the playoffs eight times. In the history of the NFL, only Vince Lombardi and Weeb Ewbank have had better playoff win percentages. Gibbs took his rightful place among other NFL legends in 1996, when he was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Since 1993, he has stayed involved in football, first as a television broadcaster during NFL games and most recently as a minority owner with the Atlanta Falcons. His leadership skills have not been relegated to just the football playing field. In 1993, he left the Redskins and the NFL at the pinnacle of his career, looking to spend more time with his family and NASCAR race team, established in 1991. Gibbs quickly established Joe Gibbs Racing into a force to be reckoned with on the NASCAR circuit, assembling a team that would go on to find similar success to what he achieved in the NFL. In just his second year, Gibbs’ team, with driver Dale Jarrett, won the Daytona 500, the sports premier event. Gibbs would go on to recruit drivers Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart, both who have flourished with Joe Gibbs Racing, taking the NASCAR season-long championship Winston Cup crowns 2000 (Labonte) and 2002 (Stewart). Gibbs takes over a team that has struggled in recent seasons. Last year, the team finished 5-11 and was 12-20 in two seasons under Steve Spurrier, who resigned on Dec. 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hey, welcome to the party pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hey, welcome to the party pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Took a nap well I was in a dreamlike state listening to the J thompson show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Took a nap well I was in a dreamlike state listening to the J thompson show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phrozen Phil Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Conratulations to Redskin fans. Joe Gibbs will be worth a few wins on his own and a few more once he gets his people in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phrozen Phil Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Conratulations to Redskin fans. Joe Gibbs will be worth a few wins on his own and a few more once he gets his people in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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