Khun Kao Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Let the ridicule begin.... "He's dressing for his own funeral...." "If he's going to BE impotent, he wants to LOOK impotent!" LOL If he wants to wear a suit, he shoulda gone to the NBA..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaron Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 The League not allowing him to wear a suit is ridiculous. Coaches wearing suits puts forth a much better image for the league than them wearing sweatshirts and windpants. IowaSkin is dead on with his comments as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 from profootballtalk.com: So we contacted NFL V.P. of media relations Greg Aiello to get more information regarding the situation. In response, Aiello shared the league's perspective. "For the past eight seasons," Aiello said, "all sideline personnel, including head coaches, have been required to wear team-issued apparel on game day. This requirement is part of the coach's contract with the club. "By wearing the team merchandise, the coach helps generate exposure for the apparel through television shots and photos. This exposure helps promote the club and its apparel, which translates into sales. This revenue helps pay coaches and player salaries." But there is an exception, according to Aiello. "Coaches," he said, "are permitted to wear ties but must incorporate apparel into game day attire. For example, last year, Coach Mike Tice wore a tie with a Vikings sweater." So it sounds to us that: (1) Nolan and all coaches already have bargained away the ability to wear clothing of their own choosing by signing a contract to become the head coach; and (2) if Nolan or anyone else wants to look professional on game day, there are ways to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Originally posted by andyman So it sounds to us that: (1) Nolan and all coaches already have bargained away the ability to wear clothing of their own choosing by signing a contract to become the head coach; and (2) if Nolan or anyone else wants to look professional on game day, there are ways to make it happen. First off... who is "us"? Second... That is somewhat of a stretch to say Nolan has no say because he already bargained away the ability by signing a contract. Do you honestly think he's going to lead a protest by turning down the job offer? Third... if you think Mike Tice looks professional, then :doh: :laugh: Look, I appreciate your perspective and you bring up some good points... but this is ludicrous. The NFL is wrong about this. Period. *edit* But that doesn't change my opinion that Nolan is still a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Vince could get away with it. He was Vince. I don't know. Suits and Ties? On gameday? On the Field, ( sidelines),? Next thing you know they'll be wearing their hair like Riley and sitting in chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 It would be sweet if Gibbs and his staff dressed like this on Sundays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 oh big deal...nolan is a douchebag, so great alright...was our D in the top 20 EVER when nolan was coaching it....? i think not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Sheeeeeesh Jbird. He kick your dog? Swallow the goldfish? Beat you in Madden? Drank your beer. That's it. And zoony, you and I may have to talk. Tuxes? :doh: Hats? sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 The only thing that leaps to my mind is that there are about a gazillion things I'd be worrying about before this if I were Mike Nolan. Keeping my job for more than 2 seasons being one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 One thing at a time Tarhog. One thing at a time. Priorities you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 PCS... I'm telling you... the hats and coats are going to be the 'in' think next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Anyone noticed that the players have gotten more expressive and showboat more ridiculously now that the league has gotten more and more oppressive with its rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Progress is as progress does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Imagine what Vince Lombardi would've looked like in a Packers starter jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 i wondered why coaches didn't wear suits anymore. i think its classy and says ,"i'm in charge". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Originally posted by Om Progress is as progress does. bellicheck takes it a little far. I'm no fashion expert, but that guy is a slob. For me to notice is pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Originally posted by Park City Skins Vince could get away with it. He was Vince. I don't know. Suits and Ties? On gameday? On the Field, ( sidelines),? Next thing you know they'll be wearing their hair like Riley and sitting in chairs. I am an FAU (Florida Atlantic University) student, and the school recently hired Howard Schlellenberger to start-up and coach the football team. Anyways, he wears a suit and tie on the sideline (always with a pink dress-shirt) every game, and to me, it just kind of looks out of place. Plus, he sweats the f*ck out of them. Besides all that, I really don't see the big deal. Who gives a sh!t if he can't wear a suit on the sideline. Wear a tie with the 49ers sweater if he really wants to dress up (a la Tice). I think the NFL endorses dress shirts as well...he just won't be able to wear a blazer...which he'll probably be greatful for when he's running up and down the sideline hopping mad that his team is losing 78-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckflhp Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Without a doubt he should be allowed. The fact he grew up watching his Dad coach in a suit and wanted to pay tribute to him was pretty cool. I grew up with Landry and other coaches dressed to the nines. That was class. Someone said about a college coach in a suit looking like he didn't belong. He's not supposed to look like everyone else, he's the Head Coach! Sounds like Nolan just wanted to try and bring a little class and polish to his new job. He definitely has his work cut out for him. And guys, is it really necessary to insult the man like some of you are? I was really thinking the mods would jump on some of this. Hail :logo: P.S. I'd love to see Joe and the rest out there in some sharp suits. Show the youngsters how it's done. And by the way even when Tice dresses up, his clothes still look like he slept in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunner Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 How about those tix prices, man I wish I could get some skins seats for under $50.00 bucks. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidsuck Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Originally posted by Rypien 91 Not a big fan of the man, but that would have been cool. It looks nice, but everybody knows what the NFL stands for these days...No Fun League. oddly, No Fun League now means no suits, YOU MUST WEAR FAIRLY COMFORTABLE ATHLETIC GEAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 The NFL should force rebok to design a suit for caoches that desire to wear them. It is the ultimate profressional look. The nfl could also make coaches wear large pins with the team/Rebok logo. That what the large college programs do that have endorsement deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Originally posted by andyman But there is an exception, according to Aiello. "Coaches," he said, "are permitted to wear ties but must incorporate apparel into game day attire. Sounds like Nolan needs to develop his own suit with the 49er logo and colors. General George Patten designed his own uniforms during WWII. Nolan can start his own thing if he is creative; I doubt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 Originally posted by TLusby Sounds like Nolan needs to develop his own suit with the 49er logo and colors. General George Patten designed his own uniforms during WWII. Nolan can start his own thing if he is creative; I doubt it! :laugh: I can see him with the chalk the tape measure and a pin cushion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 They should let Nolan wear the suit, but just put a custom made 49ers pin on the lapel of his jacket ---- that's marketable if you ask me, Nolan gets to wear a suit, everybody wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I think this was a bad move by the league. They should want there coaches to look like professals and not like bumbs like a certain NE coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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