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Last year when Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland hired Tony Sparano most of us had never really heard much about him let alone had any idea of what he was going to bring to the team. Alot of us thought he was going to be a puppet of Bill Parcells or didn't really think he would contribute much. Now after Sporano's 1st year of coaching what do you guys think his contribution has been to the Dolphins? I personally think that the tight ends have stept their game up in part to Sporano knowing how use the tightends within the offense. The execution of plays has also been alot better because of Sporano's emphasis on the attention to details. What does everyone else think?
 
I'd seen him on ESPN the year before. Kenny Mayne did a clip with him spoofing the Sopranos. I think Pauly Walnuts was in the clip.

And the Dallas playoff game where they lost to the Giants, at that time Parcells was already on board and the media speculated that Sporano was probably coming here. They focused on him a little more than usual on the sideline. I remember him cursing & screaming at his O-linemen.

I thought like most people thought probably that Parcells would really be running the show, but after seeing him in his press conferences it became apparent pretty quickly that he really was the coach.

He did a great job, he seems built for the long haul too. He never seems to get too high or too low after wins or losses. I like his passion on the sidelines and his bluntness with the media. :up:
 
You can name plenty of coaches with bigger profiles than Sparano, but you can't name a single one that had more of an impact on his players. He was billed by everyone (including myself) to be a Parcell's mouth piece but he really came into his own and proved everyone wrong. He will be an even bigger factor next season than he was this one simply because this season he was following Cameron and a 1-15 season. The players where looking for blood in the water. Next season the players will want to improve on their winning season and know Sparano is the man to lead them to the top. If you weren't sold on him after that locker room talk after the Jets game, I don't know if you ever will be.
 
Dolpfan_72 said:
You can name plenty of coaches with bigger profiles than Sparano, but you can't name a single one that had more of an impact on his players. He was billed by everyone (including myself) to be a Parcell's mouth piece but he really came into his own and proved everyone wrong. He will be an even bigger factor next season than he was this one simply because this season he was following Cameron and a 1-15 season. The players where looking for blood in the water. Next season the players will want to improve on their winning season and know Sparano is the man to lead them to the top. If you weren't sold on him after that locker room talk after the Jets game, I don't know if you ever will be.
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That's what i'm saying. "Why not us? Why not us right?!" That was classic. I like Sporano because he's not the dictator that Parcells is, he's kind of a players coach with fire.
 
tcdrover said:
I'd seen him on ESPN the year before. Kenny Mayne did a clip with him spoofing the Sopranos. I think Pauly Walnuts was in the clip.

And the Dallas playoff game where they lost to the Giants, at that time Parcells was already on board and the media speculated that Sporano was probably coming here. They focused on him a little more than usual on the sideline. I remember him cursing & screaming at his O-linemen.

I thought like most people thought probably that Parcells would really be running the show, but after seeing him in his press conferences it became apparent pretty quickly that he really was the coach.

He did a great job, he seems built for the long haul too. He never seems to get too high or too low after wins or losses. I like his passion on the sidelines and his bluntness with the media. :up:
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Exactly, I saw that also. He refuses to be content or too happy when they win, or down when they lose..that 24 hour rule is great, and seems to be taken to heart by most of the players.
 
I think Sparano's "tough love" carrot and stick style resonates with even the team's hardazzes like Porter. Parcell's knew that Tony's philosophy, work ethic and approach was just what the doctor ordered to resurrect was left of a broken, dispirited team. Thrilled we have him, personally, I wouldn't trade him for any other coach in the league.

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sparano's biggest impact is with connecting with the players... he is definitely a players coach who the guys can bond with.. he seems like he is everyone's friend yet still is able to demand respect enough to lead
 
PhinFan0202 said:
Last year when Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland hired Tony Sparano most of us had never really heard much about him let alone had any idea of what he was going to bring to the team. Alot of us thought he was going to be a puppet of Bill Parcells or didn't really think he would contribute much. Now after Sporano's 1st year of coaching what do you guys think his contribution has been to the Dolphins? I personally think that the tight ends have stept their game up in part to Sporano knowing how use the tightends within the offense. The execution of plays has also been alot better because of Sporano's emphasis on the attention to details. What does everyone else think?
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Tuna, Tuna Jr, and Tuna helper(Ireland) did just fine!:up:
 
I had never even heard of him to be honest. But I knew if Parcells brought him in he must be a pretty tough coach that won't be easy on the players and teach them some discipline, which we all know we DESPERATELY needed in 07. I had a good feeling about him but didn't think he would do that good. I hope he becomes the next Bellicheat minus the cheating.
 
A GREAT coach. He get a A+ for last year as far as a grading scale. I'm not sure really sure if he could have done a better job. In fact he couldn't have. He exceeded everyone's expectations and did a superb job "coaching." Couldn't really ask for more from the guy. Wouldn't trade him for any coach. Oh and I absolutely LOVE the fact that he was a Line coach as opposed to a secondary, linebackers, receivers, etc.... He KNOWS how important both lines are. Even though all coaches preach that the game starts from the trenches not very many of them truly enforce the idea.
 
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