wskin44 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Since Snyder Dan completely attributed the article to WP, right down to date and author, I'm wondering why they would insist on a link. Is this so that the words can be crosschecked to make sure that there was no editing? If he had included a link that led to a subscription service would the WP consider that as compliance? Just curious as to how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 If Dan Snyder pulled some of the stuff Jack Kent Cooke pulled, could you imagine the coverage? The uncomfortable thing for most fans who dislike Snyder is deep down they realize he's nearly a clone of Cooke and they know that's a good thing, despite themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 "The Redskins are worth an estimated $70 million to $80 million." Just throwing that out there. Don't know whether to laugh or be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins11 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Originally posted by Park City Skins http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/book/pages/190.htm In a whirlwind 72 hours, Cooke and Casserly accepted the decision and moved forward to hire another coach. Casserly recommended longtime defensive coordinator Richie Petibon, who was widely respected at Redskin Park. Cooke preferred a bigger name, but it was March and all of the big-name coaches already had jobs. So Cooke deferred to his general manager and hired Petitbon. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/book/pages/191.htm Gibbs' retirement was the beginning of a long, bad summer. After ordering Casserly to cut off negotiations with several unsigned veterans midway through the 1992 season, Cooke watched as a large part of his team departed through free agency. Gary Clark, one of the NFL's top wide receivers for eight seasons, was the most prominent loss. His departure was the first sign that the Redskins had someone new in command. Petitbon didn't like Clark's temper tantrums, his abrasive personality and his ego. Gibbs hadn't either, but he had appreciated Clark's brilliance on the field even more. Then there was the case of Art Monk. Casserly and Petitbon summoned him to their office and told him that he was no longer a starter. Just like that. After 13 seasons, he wasn't even allowed to compete for his job. The Redskins were right that Monk had lost a step and that it was time he began phasing out. But Gibbs would have let the adjustment take place gradually, on the field, not in a meeting room. Monk, proud and sensitive, reacted with fury, skipping mini-camp and attracting a summer's worth of headlines that gave the impression that the Redskins were coming apart. It would take five years, after stints with the Eagles and the Jets, for Monk to make peace with the Redskins. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/book/pages/192.htm On July 17, 1997, he signed a Redskins contract again — and then a release from the same contract — so that he could retire as a Redskin. Other departures followed that summer. When linebacker Wilber Marshall demanded a $3 million salary, Cooke ordered him traded. Cornerback Martin Mayhew and defensive end Fred Stokes, a playmaker with 24 sacks in 53 games, both departed via free agency. Pass-rushing specialist Jumpy Geathers, who had performed so brilliantly in 1991, signed on with the Atlanta Falcons. If the Redskins had had young players prepared to fill these jobs, the departures wouldn't have been so costly. Indeed, none of the departing players ever did much after leaving Redskin Park. But the Redskins didn't have the replacements. That summer, they signed a motley crew of free agents — wide receiver Tim McGee, defensive end Al Noga, linebackers Carl Banks and Rick Graf — and drafted Notre Dame cornerback Tom Carter. The free fall had begun. With the disappearance of Gibbs, Rypien's No.1 defender, Cooke got his wish for a new quarterback. He got a lot of other wishes as well throughout the season. Benching Brian Mitchell for rookie Reggie Brooks. Benching Rypien. Benching quarterback Cary Conklin. The Redskins seemingly went out of their way to start erasing the memory of Gibbs, including removing his one-running-back offense. *********************************** Some of this can be rather illuminating. Wow.... just wow. The parallels are astounding Cooke benching quarterbacks... eliminating Art Monk and Gary Clark... Didn't do too much good without Gibbs, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Originally posted by wskin44 Since Snyder Dan completely attributed the article to WP, right down to date and author, I'm wondering why they would insist on a link. Is this so that the words can be crosschecked to make sure that there was no editing? If he had included a link that led to a subscription service would the WP consider that as compliance? Just curious as to how it works. We're ok here. The Post has guidelines for "republishing" such old articles. Electronically republish an article on washingtonpost.com that is older than 14 days (archived article) For permission to republish an article that was published after 1977, but not within the past 14 days, please identify the article of interest through our archives search process: www.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/archives/front.htm Searching and summaries are free. There is a small fee associated with the retrieval of full text articles. Photographs, maps, illustrations and graphs are not included with articles. We're clear on this. Different rules for such articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 The 1992 season was covered last night on espn classic, mitchell (the original slash) and wilbur marshall were all over the place, the piece was highlighted by the fumble recovery in the endzone against dallas, the last time things were right in DC. Gibbs resignation and the petitbon appointment. You gotta wonder reading all of this, if Gibbs just got sick of dealing with Cooke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 "You gotta wonder reading all of this, if Gibbs just got sick of dealing with Cooke" If so, I'm sure he made that clear to DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/redskins/longterm/book/pages/200.htm Jack Kent Cooke was a loud, bullying, profane man. He had little patience, and he didn't suffer fools lightly. He also was one of the best owners in sports. The Redskins had wonderful days of glory in some of his years, and at least stayed competitive in others, while they played in the NFL's smallest stadium. They lost money virtually every year but continued to spend it because Cooke wanted to win so badly. He had strong opinions, and he challenged his coaches and general managers when they disagreed with him. But he usually followed their recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Well, obviously our front office in 1985 has its head up its arse. They;d only been in two Super Bowls the previous few years and -- get this -- won only ONE OF THEM! The real kicker is about how much disarray there was in this terrible FO was that they would win only TWO PUNY Super Bowls over the next 6 years! Ha Ha Ha -- what a disaster. What a meddlesome owner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNFN_48 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Originally posted by Snyder Dan I didn't post it so much to make a point as I found it a really interesting read and relevant to discussions going on. But I don't have an opinion worth starting a thread over. I just thought people would like to read it. I, for one, am greatful and if you could find other relavent articles to please do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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