<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Nolan allowed to wear suit for eight home games</span>Mike Nolan will be allowed to wear a suit on the sideline for each of the 49ers' eight home games, an NFL spokesman said today."We've agreed to coach Nolan's request," said Brian McCarthy, the NFL's director of corporate communications. "He told us he was looking (to wear the suit) for the eight home games."The issue generated a lot of conversation among 49ers fans in the past week, as Nolan said he had been told that he could wear a suit on the sideline for only two games this season. He and Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio wore suits during two games last season, too.McCarthy emphasized it is the NFL that determines the policy for what coaches wear on the sideline. Nolan said last week that he was under the impression it was Reebok making the decision. Reebok pays the NFL a reported $250 million to be the clothing supplier for the league.Shortly after the issue resurfaced last week, 49ers fans began showing their support for Nolan. On this blog, a person identifying himself as "ninerfan21" first suggested fans wear suits for the 49ers' season-opening Monday night game against the Cardinals on Sept. 10. It was an idea that gained a lot of momentum in short period of time.So why did the NFL decide to change its policy?"Commissioner (Roger) Goodell took a harder look at it and he supported the issue," McCarthy said. "In recognition of Nolan's desire to salute and honor his father, we expanded (the policy) to meet his request."Nolan's father, Dick, was a head coach for 11 seasons, including eight with the 49ers. He led the 49ers to their first three division titles. Like many of the coaches of yesteryear, Dick Nolan wore a suit and tie on the sideline.Recently, Dick has fallen on hard times. He has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and lives in an assisted-living facility in Texas for patients dealing with dementia. He also suffers from prostate cancer.Nolan is does not plan to wear a suit during the exhibition season. He asked to wear the suit for the eight home games, instead of the full 16-game regular season, as a compromise, a 49ers spokesman said.When Nolan was hired as coach of the 49ers in January 2005, he informed the league of his desire to be allowed to wear a suit on the sideline. According to McCarthy, it was "too late in the cycle" for the league to do anything for that season.Nolan and Del Rio worked with Reebok to design suits to be worn for two games apiece last season.During the league meeting in March, the league asked the remaining coaches if they had any desire to wear suits. Nobody chose to join Nolan and Del Rio, although Nolan said last week 49ers assistant head coach Mike Singletary would like to wear a suit when he becomes a head coach.Link</div>Yeahhhh boy Nolan's a pimp.
Uhh, Congrats?Doubt it will make any difference other then having a Spiffy Looking Head Coach though.
I don't see what the big deal is here, sounds like Nolan cares more about how HE looks on Sunday than his team on the field--the only thing that should matter.
Wtf? Nolan said fuck you to the gay ass mandatory douche Reebok clothes and made them let him honor the great coaches who helped build this league and did this every week in the NFL decades ago and his father who did so as well. And fuck Del Rio, Nolan's the one who came up with the idea since he was hired. Nolan's a P, I, M, P.
Sorry if he wants to look good and not look like crap-mccrapster over there in New England with Bill Bellichek. He will actually look like a professional. Not some stupid hobo with a clipboard.Will it change the way the team performs? No fucking shit it wont. Thats not the freakin point. Hes just gonna look spiffy, and everyone is encouraged to wear a suit to the home opener in support of Nolan, and I plan to.
I like how your bagging on Bellichek because he doesn't look "spiffy." Bellichek is twice the coach Nolan will ever be. Doesn't matter if he wears a suit or coaches naked.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Jun 14 2007, 09:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I like how your bagging on Bellichek because he doesn't look "spiffy." Bellichek is twice the coach Nolan will ever be. Doesn't matter if he wears a suit or coaches naked.</div>Yeah I actually agree. I dont care that Nolan is gonna look better than other coaches or whatever, I just like that he's doin it to honor the past coaches and his dad. Bringin some respectability back into this league.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">Nolan now gets to dress up his bid to revive Niners </span> June 20, 2007By Clark JudgeCBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer I'm not sure what I like more: San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan's decision to wear suits for his team's eight home games this season or his reasons for doing it. All I know is that Nolan -- as well as Jacksonville's Jack Del Rio -- is ahead of the curve here, launching a movement I hope catches on. "I don't want this to be a sometime thing," said Nolan, "because this is not a show. I would like to hope it becomes the norm." I'll second that motion. Because while last week's decision to allow Nolan and Del Rio to suit up for half the 2007 season doesn't seem like a big deal, it is -- and I'll tell you why: Because it allows the league's coaches to do what the NFL demands of its players. In short, it allows them to look and act like professionals. The NFL routinely fines players for failing to tuck in their shirts or not having socks of proper length. So where's the fashion police when it comes to head coaches? I know, the league adheres to a strict code that dictates its coaches wear Reebok-issued clothing. But what happens if they do and still manage to look like the deadbeat in your sixth-period gym class? And, yes, I'm talking about Bill Belichick. I'll tell you what: Nothing. Well, something should. And something just did. "Look, this is not for everyone," Nolan said. "There are a lot of reasons a lot of guys aren't doing it, and I respect that. In fact, if I were heavier I'm not sure I'd be all that interested because that's a lot of clothing you have to wear. Besides, you have to understand that when coaches were doing this in the past not everyone was doing it." I do understand. But that's not the point. What matters is that Nolan and Del Rio are doing it now, and hallelujah. Once, I thought Nolan's interest was strictly personal, something out of respect for his father, former 49ers' head coach Dick Nolan, who also walked the sidelines in a suit. And it is, only Nolan has more than just his Dad in mind when he goes formal on Sundays. And listen closely because this is what I like most about this decision. "It's about professionalism," Nolan said. "We're always telling players to tuck their shirts in or to straighten up. Well, it's a two-way street." Beautiful. Some coaches talk about addressing their teams' codes of conduct; Nolan and Del Rio are doing something about it, and they're starting with themselves. And they would have done more if they could. Nolan said he sought to wear suits for all 16 games, but the NFL told him it would get back to him on his request. When it did it offered a compromise -? either six games of his choice or eight home games.That should go over large with the home fans. When it appeared earlier this month that Nolan and Del Rio wouldn't be allowed to wear suits because of a league contract with Reebok, its apparel sponsor, some 49ers' season-ticket holders started talking about protesting by attending the home opener in -? what else? -? suits. "I think they might've helped," Nolan said. He thinks commissioner Roger Goodell might've helped, too, though he's not sure. He's not sure what he's going to say to Reebok, either, when he meets with the company Thursday, other than he's grateful that it and the NFL relented on the issue. What Nolan is certain of is that he wants his team to look as good as its head coach, and we're talking about performance here, folks. The 49ers have been down far too long, on a four-year losing streak that started when the club fired Steve Mariucci. Once the organization measured itself in terms of Super Bowls, and there are five on display at the team's Santa Clara headquarters. Now it can't measure it by winning seasons, with the team compiling a 20-44 record the past four years, including an 11-21 mark under Nolan. But there are reasons to like this team. The defense that sank to 26th last season and allowed a league-high 412 points has made changes everywhere, including a new coordinator, free-agents Nate Clements, Tully Banta-Cain and Michael Lewis, first-round draft pick Patrick Willis and third-rounder Ray McDonald. Then, of course, there is quarterback Alex Smith, who started looking like a franchise player last season. There's star running back Frank Gore, too. And tight end Vernon Davis and the newly acquired Darrell Jackson. "I think we started getting this thing turned around when I took the job," said Nolan, "and I don't mean to sound egotistical. But we have created a winning system. Yes, we're 7-9 until the 2007 season begins, and I'm not going to sit here and tell you we're going to win 10 games this year. "But I do know that my expectations are to make the playoffs, and, if we don't, we all should be disappointed." Maybe. But I'm not disappointed in Mike Nolan. Not now. I like what he's doing. And I like where he's going. Here's hoping others follow.Link</div>Fuck I love this man
Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.
^that's a lie.we just respect Nolan and love this guy. is it really that big of a deal?2 years ago we were one of the worst teams in football, now we have a good shot at making hte playoffs, IMO.he has been our savior.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.</div>Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.</div>Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.</div>lol k.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Jun 21 2007, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brooksie5 @ Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.</div>Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.</div>lol k.</div>Nolan vs Rams: 4-0, if he let Gore run on the 3rd and 1 play last season. 3-1 is alright though I guess :thumbsup:
[quote name='david81' post='94672' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:05 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94668' date='Jun 21 2007, 08:56 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94659' date='Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94653' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM']Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.[/quote]Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.[/quote]lol k.[/quote]Nolan vs Rams: 4-0, if he let Gore run on the 3rd and 1 play last season. 3-1 is alright though I guess :thumbsup:[/quote]Not saying he sucks or the 49ers don't have the Rams' number.. but if you think the Rams are getting worse (which is what you suggested), you're full of it.
[quote name='Brooksie5' post='94689' date='Jun 21 2007, 10:59 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94672' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:05 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94668' date='Jun 21 2007, 08:56 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94659' date='Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94653' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM']Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.[/quote]Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.[/quote]lol k.[/quote]Nolan vs Rams: 4-0, if he let Gore run on the 3rd and 1 play last season. 3-1 is alright though I guess :thumbsup:[/quote]Not saying he sucks or the 49ers don't have the Rams' number.. but if you think the Rams are getting worse (which is what you suggested), you're full of it.[/quote]I didnt suggest they were gettin worse, I suggested they need to take it another notch to keep the Niners and Cards from passin the Lambs up. I think the Niners already did though.
[quote name='david81' post='94691' date='Jun 22 2007, 02:08 AM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94689' date='Jun 21 2007, 10:59 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94672' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:05 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94668' date='Jun 21 2007, 08:56 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94659' date='Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94653' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM']Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.[/quote]Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.[/quote]lol k.[/quote]Nolan vs Rams: 4-0, if he let Gore run on the 3rd and 1 play last season. 3-1 is alright though I guess :thumbsup:[/quote]Not saying he sucks or the 49ers don't have the Rams' number.. but if you think the Rams are getting worse (which is what you suggested), you're full of it.[/quote]I didnt suggest they were gettin worse, I suggested they need to take it another notch to keep the Niners and Cards from passin the Lambs up. I think the Niners already did though.[/quote]Signing Bennet, McMichael, a few more, then trading for hall, then drafting Carriker isn't enough? I think other.. considering the Cardinals aren't doing much to get better.
[quote name='Brooksie5' post='94692' date='Jun 22 2007, 12:13 AM'][quote name='david81' post='94691' date='Jun 22 2007, 02:08 AM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94689' date='Jun 21 2007, 10:59 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94672' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:05 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94668' date='Jun 21 2007, 08:56 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94659' date='Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94653' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM']Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.[/quote]Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.[/quote]lol k.[/quote]Nolan vs Rams: 4-0, if he let Gore run on the 3rd and 1 play last season. 3-1 is alright though I guess :thumbsup:[/quote]Not saying he sucks or the 49ers don't have the Rams' number.. but if you think the Rams are getting worse (which is what you suggested), you're full of it.[/quote]I didnt suggest they were gettin worse, I suggested they need to take it another notch to keep the Niners and Cards from passin the Lambs up. I think the Niners already did though.[/quote]Signing Bennet, McMichael, a few more, then trading for hall, then drafting Carriker isn't enough? I think other.. considering the Cardinals aren't doing much to get better.[/quote]No it isnt. Bennett basically just replaced Curtis. McMichael is gonna probably hit his wife before the season starts and get in trouble. Hall replaces McDonald, but does add return talent. Carriker is good but I dont know how much of an impact he can have on that D. The Cards got what seems to be a great coachin staff now, which is what they needed along with offensive line help which they got with Russ Grimm and Levi Brown. Shit their offense could probably be as good as the Rams'. I just dont know which of their Ds is shittier.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ Jun 22 2007, 05:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No it isnt. Bennett basically just replaced Curtis. McMichael is gonna probably hit his wife before the season starts and get in trouble. Hall replaces McDonald, but does add return talent. Carriker is good but I dont know how much of an impact he can have on that D. The Cards got what seems to be a great coachin staff now, which is what they needed along with offensive line help which they got with Russ Grimm and Levi Brown. Shit their offense could probably be as good as the Rams'. I just dont know which of their Ds is shittier.</div>Both teams have a Great Offense in the making with a shitty Defense. The Rams offense in particular is going to be scary good. Bulger having the weapons of Steven Jackson, Brian Leonard, Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce, Drew Bennett, Dante Hall, and Randy McMichael. That's rediculous. The Cardinals have Leinart working with Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, Bryant Johnson and Edgerrin James which is pretty damn good in itself. But I'd definately give the Rams the edge in terms of the Skill positions, simply because of the sheer number of weapons available to Bulger. The Greatest Show on Turf is back. Levi Brown is a nice addition, but he's still no Orlando Pace. And I'd take the rest of the Rams Offensive Line over that of the Cardinals too personally, so I'd give the Offensive Lines to the Rams as well. In terms of Defense. Can I just leave it as they both suck? Each has some good pieces (Little, Carriker, Hill, Witherspoon, Chavous) vs. (Berry, Clancy, Dansby, Rolle, Wilson)....but they each have too many holes that I'd be suprised if either one finished ranked above 20th in Total or Scoring Defense. If I had to predict the standings going into this year it'd be.1. Seattle (I tend to think that last year was an abberation because of the injuries that they suffered and this year they'll be back to the 2005 Form where they went all the way to the Super Bowl)2. San Francisco (Very improved team with their Offseason, could sneak into a Wildcard Spot). 3. St. Louis4. Arizona
[quote name='david81' post='94697' date='Jun 22 2007, 08:02 AM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94692' date='Jun 22 2007, 12:13 AM'][quote name='david81' post='94691' date='Jun 22 2007, 02:08 AM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94689' date='Jun 21 2007, 10:59 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94672' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:05 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94668' date='Jun 21 2007, 08:56 PM'][quote name='david81' post='94659' date='Jun 21 2007, 06:15 PM'][quote name='Brooksie5' post='94653' date='Jun 21 2007, 03:44 PM']Yay, he can wear a suit. C'mon, get a grip on life! Who f'in cares?!You're going to be more focused on what Nolan is wearing than how the team is performing.[/quote]Shut the fuck up already with that bullshit. Rams fans... You have the right to hate though, you guys know the Rams aint gettin back to the Super Bowl anytime soon with how that team is run.[/quote]lol k.[/quote]Nolan vs Rams: 4-0, if he let Gore run on the 3rd and 1 play last season. 3-1 is alright though I guess :thumbsup:[/quote]Not saying he sucks or the 49ers don't have the Rams' number.. but if you think the Rams are getting worse (which is what you suggested), you're full of it.[/quote]I didnt suggest they were gettin worse, I suggested they need to take it another notch to keep the Niners and Cards from passin the Lambs up. I think the Niners already did though.[/quote]Signing Bennet, McMichael, a few more, then trading for hall, then drafting Carriker isn't enough? I think other.. considering the Cardinals aren't doing much to get better.[/quote]No it isnt. Bennett basically just replaced Curtis. McMichael is gonna probably hit his wife before the season starts and get in trouble. Hall replaces McDonald, but does add return talent. Carriker is good but I dont know how much of an impact he can have on that D. The Cards got what seems to be a great coachin staff now, which is what they needed along with offensive line help which they got with Russ Grimm and Levi Brown. Shit their offense could probably be as good as the Rams'. I just dont know which of their Ds is shittier.[/quote]And You don't think the Rams' coaching staff is good? Pretty much everyone else thinks different. Bennett isn't just going to replace Curtis. They are two totally different types of players. Curtis is small and speedy and provided no threat in the red zone whatsoever. Bennett on the other hand is a big receiver who is a great red zone threat. That's something we didn't have until now.McMichale is just going to hit his wife? Nice argument. You just live in the past.Hall will replace McDonald, yes, but Hall is ten times the receiver McDonald could even pretend to be. McDonald sucks. All he can do is muff punts and drop passes. Hall will catch passes (a few) and return punts and kicks for some TDs hopefully.Carriker was named a starter on the defense. That's not superbly impressive considering it's the Rams defense, but it still proves he can contribute.Other than that, he Rams defense is pretty young and will only get better. Adyeanju played very good last year opposite of Little, and now he has James Hall to help teach him as well. Wroten had the potential to be a top 15 pick in the draft, people were just concerned with his character. His character seems to be fine (for now) and he's gotten a lot better over 1 season. He'll definitely replace La'Roi Glover in the near future.Our linebackers should also be really good. Witherspoon and Tinoisamoa are both very good, very underrated linebackers. Adding Chris Draft (who led Carolina in tackles last year) only makes it better. Then for depth we have Coakley (still has some left in the tank), Chillar (he's white), and Jon Alston (very speedy, we converted him from safety and he's starting to understand the position).The defensive backs will probably get lit up here and there, but they're young and only getting better. I also think our OLine is a bit underrated, but it's still not very good yet.
