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| Steelers' next hire could be in-house |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -The last three times the Pittsburgh Steelers chose a new head coach, they went outside the organization to hire an NFL assistant coach. Bill Austin's hiring in 1966 didn't work out so well, producing only 11 wins in three seasons. Chuck Noll (1969, 209 wins) and Bill Cowher (1992, 161 wins) turned out a little better. This time, for only their second head coach hiring since 1969, the Steelers may not have to look outside their own practice complex. They already have two of the league's mo |
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| Cowher's resignation came on Noll's 75th birthday |
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01/05/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Bill Cowher's final day as the Pittsburgh Steelers' coach also was a memorable one for the man who preceded him by winning four Super Bowl trophies. Cowher's resignation Friday, by coincidence, came on Hall of Fame coach Chuck Noll's 75th birthday. Noll was the Steelers' coach from 1969-91, and his 209 overall victories rank sixth in NFL history. Noll frequently praised his replacement, but was careful never to step into Cowher's shadow - something Cowher always appreciated. Noll remains th |
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| Steelers' Cowher resigns after 15 seasons - but will he return? |
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01/05/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -His was the best known jaw in the NFL, a jutting block of granite that perfectly reflected his toughness and passion for winning. What no one seemed to know about Bill Cowher was that finally winning the Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers not only calmed his competitiveness, but sent him off on a football sabbatical with a look he rarely flashed before: a smile of satisfaction. Cowher resigned Friday after 15 seasons as the Steelers' coach, a job he probably could have held for life - |
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| Mora, Gailey added to list in Dolphins' coaching search |
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01/05/2007 |
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| i Dolphins' list of coaching candidates is becoming longer than a Nick Saban speech. Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora, believed to be the first candidate to interview for the vacancy, met Friday with the Dolphins. They received permission to talk to Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey, a former offensive coordinator in Miami. The Dolphins also planned to interview San Diego offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, Chicago defensive coordinator Ron Rivera and Bear |
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| Raiders hoping for quicker coaching search this time around |
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01/05/2007 |
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| akland in 1995, was fired by the Ravens in October. He also led the New York Giants to the Super Bowl following the 2000 season. Other candidates talked to in last year's search included Louisville coach Bobby Petrino, Fresno State coach Pat Hill, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and San Diego Chargers receivers coach James Lofton. It's unclear if any of those coaches would be candidates again. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information containe |
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| Cowher resigns, Steelers begin coach search |
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01/05/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Bill Cowher resigned as the Pittsburgh Steelers' coach Friday, stepping aside to spend more time with his family one year after winning the Super Bowl title he had chased since 1992. The 49-year-old Cowher left with one year left on his contract following an 8-8 season that was a disappointment, especially after last season: The Steelers became the first team to win three playoff games on the road and then win the Super Bowl as a sixth-seeded AFC team. ``History will look back on Bill Cowhe |
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| Chronology of Bill Cowher's 15 seasons as Steelers coach |
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01/05/2007 |
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A chronology of Bill Cowher's 15 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers coach. Jan. 21, 1992-The former Pittsburgh area high school player is chosen as Chuck Noll's successor and only the second Steelers head coach since 1969. Cowher is chosen over perceived front-runner Dave Wannstedt, then the Cowboys' defensive coordinator. Cowher said, ``My goal is to put a fifth (Super Bowl) trophy out there.'' Sept. 6, 1992-Cowher debuts in a big way, with the Steelers - coming off a 7-9 season - upsetting Houston 29-24 o |
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| Cowher's resigns, Steelers begin coach search |
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01/05/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Bill Cowher resigned as the Pittsburgh Steelers' coach Friday, stepping aside to spend more time with his family one year after winning the Super Bowl title he had chased since 1992. The 49-year-old Cowher left with one year left on his contract following an 8-8 season that was a disappointment, especially after last season: The Steelers became the first team to win three playoff games on the road and then the Super Bowl as a sixth-seeded AFC team. ``History will look back on Bill Cowher as |
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| Cowher resigns as Steelers coach |
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01/05/2007 |
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PITTSBURGH (AP) -Bill Cowher resigned as the Pittsburgh Steelers' coach Friday, stepping aside to spend more time with his family one year after winning the Super Bowl title he had chased since 1992. The 49-year-old Cowher left with one year left on his contract following an 8-8 season that was a disappointment, especially after last season: The Steelers became the first team to win three playoff games on the road and then the Super Bowl as a sixth-seeded AFC team. ``History will look back on Bill Cowher as |
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| Report: Cowher to retire on Friday |
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01/05/2007 |
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| Pittsburgh, PA (MySportsbook) - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher will reportedly announce his retirement on Friday. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Cowher, the longest-tenured head coach in the league, will return to Pittsburgh and announce his decision during a news conference, which the team has scheduled for 1 p.m. (et). In 2005, Cowher led the Steelers to an 11-5 record and the franchise's fifth Super Bowl championship. The Steelers bested the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10, in Super Bowl XL to |
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