Belichick's blunder hardly alone in NFL lore Nov 22, 2009
Nonetheless, his decision will probably be remembered as one of the most questionable game-management choices in league history, right up there with other such memorable play-call gaffes as those orchestrated by Sam Wyche, Barry Switzer and, of course, the most infamous of all, John McVay and the Miracle at the Meadowlands. "If I made that decision and it wouldn't have worked, I'd be hanging from the Empire State Building," said first-year New York Jets coach Rex Ryan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jets feel new digs will facilitate winning ways Nov 22, 2009
Bill Belichick, too (of course, so does Barry Switzer). Yet, after being ousted as 49ers offensive coordinator when Mike Singletary reworked his staff, the former Rams head coach had trouble finding so much as another coordinator position. (Boston Globe)
NFL Lore: Memorable Bonehead Coaching Decisions Nov 22, 2009
With the score tied, 17-17, Dallas' Barry Switzer gambles on fourth-and-inches at his 29 and runs Emmitt Smith up the middle. Smith is stopped short of the first down, but the play is blown dead because the ball isn't snapped before the two-minute warning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Five Keys: Oklahoma Nov 6, 2009
Almost makes you want to stomp on one of those shiny, metal-button Sooner coats Barry Switzer used to wear on the sidelines. Almost. (Nebraska Statepaper)
With success of Tech's offense, why no copycats? Nov 6, 2009
Royal allowed Barry Switzer, a young assistant at Oklahoma, to come to Austin and study the offense, and OU adopted it. Kentucky coach Rich Brooks was an assistant at UCLA when Pepper Rodgers, who later became Tech's coach, adopted the wishbone and won 17 games in two seasons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Triple-option offense is back, and still effective Oct 23, 2009
OK, maybe no one has ever described former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer as a wise man, but he is a funny man and he is one of only two coaches to win both a college national title ring and a Super Bowl ring (the other is Jimmy Johnson). Switzer is a Fox analyst these days and he is loving life. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tafur: Triple-option is back Oct 23, 2009
OK, maybe no one has ever described former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer as a wise man, but he is a funny man and he is one of only two coaches to win both a college national title ring and a Super Bowl ring (the other is Jimmy Johnson) ... Triple-option offense is back, and still effective Articles A wise old man once said that "some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple." OK, maybe no one has ever described former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer as a wise... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Landers demands change in Lady Dogs Oct 14, 2009
"Barry Switzer said that Bud Wilkinson created a monster at Oklahoma and it was his job to feed it. I understand that. "When you reel off 30 years of 25 wins a year, that's a mark that has to be fed. Expectations run high for myself. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Woods Loves Official Experience Oct 13, 2009
When Woods was here in the summer OU had not yet completed the renovation of the Barry Switzer Center, where the locker room, coachs offices and various other football facilities are housed. Now that they are completed it is definitely an impressive upgrade that grabs the eyes of potential recruits. (OUInsider.com)
State of the Hogs: '59 Reunion Oct 10, 2009
Barry Switzer, captain of that team, thinks some would do fine. to read the rest of this story. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Bowden should take a bow Oct 2, 2009
Oklahoma, for example, was a dynasty under Bud Wilkinson in the 50s, under Barry Switzer in the 70s and 80s, and is now among the elite with Bob Stoops. USC had John McKay, John Robinson, and now Pete Carroll. (Boston Globe)
Oklahoma, Miami to renew once-classic rivalry Oct 1, 2009
The series once was about Brian Bosworth and Vinny Testaverde, Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson, Oklahoma's fumblerooski and Miami's mascot setting a miniature Sooner Schooner on fire. It decided at least two national titles, plus had both bravado and vitriol. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Butch Davis Radio Show Quotes Sep 25, 2009
I kind of just took a little from Barry Switzer and took a little from Jackie Sherrill, but it really has enhanced my knowledge working with Coach Davis. Ive learned so much in the organizational part of it, how to deal with certain situations and how to be calm. (InsideCarolina.com)
Is Brady's Best Behind Him?Tom Brady's storybook career has been derailed since a pre-Super Bowl promise in 2007. Sep 25, 2009
Aikman played the last few years for a dysfunctional Cowboys franchise and unimpressive coaches (Barry Switzer, Chan Gailey and Dave Campo). Brady gets to play for Bill Belichick. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Maisel: Coaches strive for balance Sep 11, 2009
In his seminal 1966 story about the recruiting of Abilene, Texas, blue-chip senior quarterback Jack Mildren, Dan Jenkins wrote in Sports Illustrated that Oklahoma assistant coach Barry Switzer "was practically camping on the Mildrens' front lawn." ... When Barry Switzer was an assistant, coaches could have seemingly unlimited access to recruits. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Calm and Clarity Sep 2, 2009
He added that former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer used to call beat reporters fiction writers. . (Nebraska Statepaper)
Positions taking shape as training camp ends Aug 25, 2009
That means the OU Football team will transition from camp mode to game mode this week on the practice fields just outside of the Barry Switzer Center. SoonerScoop. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fulmer definitely wants to coach again Aug 21, 2009
First off, the dirtiest college football coach was Barry Switzer, or Lou Holtz. How about Georgia State University for the Pumpkin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jones fired up as ever Aug 4, 2009
Dallas won Super Bowls following the 1992, '93 and '95 seasons, the last after Jones rolled the dice again, replacing Johnson with Barry Switzer. The franchise hasn't been anywhere near the top since the prime years of the players acquired during Johnson's heyday. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Jones just giddy for 21st season running Boys Aug 3, 2009
Dallas won Super Bowls following the 1992, 93 and 95 seasons, the last after Jones rolled the dice again, replacing Johnson with Barry Switzer. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith Listed Among Two Best College Basketball Coaches In History Jul 31, 2009
Current Tar Heels coach was among the coaching greats who filled out ballots for SN, joining Bobby Bowden, Larry Brown, Whitey Herzog, Tommy Lasorda, Marv Levy, Tom Osborne, Don Shula, Steve Spurrier, Bob Stoops, Pat Summitt, Barry Switzer and Lenny Wilkens, among others. The full voting panel is below. (Tarheelblue.com)
Marcus Dupree raising spotted walking horses, mentoring athletes Jul 30, 2009
"Dupree decided to sign with the University of Oklahoma. He had a good freshman season but left early in his sophomore year following a dispute with Coach Barry Switzer. Looking back, he said he would do things the same."Going to Oklahoma was the best decision for me," Dupree said. "I don't regret it. I was up for the Heisman Trophy after my freshman year and it was a great opportunity. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Obituaries in the news Jul 28, 2009
Former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer said Bryan suffered congestive heart failure. Bryan was a three-time All-Big Eight selection and a two-time All-American. (Anchorage Daily News)
Breaking The Cycle Jul 16, 2009
That would be the even-more villainous Barry Switzer. Beyond that, there was actually far less griping about the list than I expected. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Switzer expects Stoops to eclipse his records Jul 15, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY - Former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer thinks current Sooners coach Bob Stoops will one day surpass his accomplishments at OU.. "Bob will someday break my record because he's a smart enough guy to know that you don't leave Oklahoma when you have Oklahoma," Switzer said Tuesday night while accepting a community service award from the Knights of Columbus. (MSNBC -- Sports)
College football Jul 10, 2009
The two-time All America and 1977 Heisman winner was, according to Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer, "the greatest player who ever suited up.". 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Michael Irvin says accusers defamed him Jul 7, 2009
However, in a response to the suit filed late last week, Irvin says he had the idea to produce an "American Idol -type reality show about football try-outs years before he met the plaintiffs. The counterclaim filed by Irvin also contends that Irvin told his attorney about the idea before meeting any of the plaintiffs. In Irvin s response, he alleges that a friend of his, Bonnie-Jill Laflin, knew of Irvin s interest in producing such a show and connected him with one of the defendants Shannon... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
TDN awards ceremony scheduled for June 24 Jun 16, 2009
We all remember Barry Switzer winning a superbowl with the Dallas Cowboys. " howdy wrote on Jun 13, 2009 12:13 PM:" Ben, here is my home work assignment, and it should not take long. Statechamps said it best "LOADED TEAM" the last two years at the 1A level. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Coaches fight generation gap Jun 6, 2009
com College Football - Coaches have to adjust as generation gap grows. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Spike TV/Dunkin Donuts "Baby" Jun 3, 2009
no banner, no logo, only resizeable option Brand: Agency: Review Date: June 02, 2009 Former college football coach and sportscaster Barry Switzer stars in a cross-promotional campaign for SpikeTV (for its reality show Pros vs. Joes) and Dunkin Donuts and boy does he do a good job playing the eccentric, fumbling coach. In one spot, he addresses a woman's lacrosse team and calls them gentlemen, in another gives a "fifteen minutes to kick off" call to a scraggly looking swim team. (AdWeek)
Junkyard Blawg May 15, 2009
The only surprising thing about his honor, previously given to the likes of Barry Switzer, Tom Osborne and Bo Schembechler, is that they re just getting around to it. Dooley, only the ninth coach in NCAA Division 1 history to win more than 200 games, has always been one of the classiest guys in his field and won six SEC titles and a national championship. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Let the Games Begin! Special Olympics athletes receive star treatment at send-off event May 15, 2009
Among the special guests for this year s games will be former University of Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys football coach Barry Switzer, OU men s basketball coach Jeff Capel, and Oklahoma State University football and basketball coaches Mike Gundy and Travis Ford. For our students, said Bliss, this is like playing in the Super Bowl. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Donnan to be inducted into Hall of Fame May 13, 2009
" Donnan went 64-21 at Marshall in six seasons prior to coming to Georgia and was named the I-AA coach of the year in 1992 and 1995. Donnan's Marshall teams made four I-AA national title game appearances. His 15-4 playoff record is second best in that division's history. Before becoming a head coach, he coached at Oklahoma, where he was offensive coordinator under Barry Switzer on the 1985 national title team. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, a candidate must have been a head coach for 10... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fulmer to get Neyland Award Apr 16, 2009
2005 - Barry Switzer, Oklahoma. 2006 - John Cooper, Ohio State. (InsideTennessee.com)
OU’s Robinson ready to come home Apr 15, 2009
My first cousin, the great Weldon Ledbetter played fullback there for coach Barry Switzer 1979 to 83. He was a 7th round draft pick by Tampa Bay and went on to block for Herschel Walker with the New Jersey Generals in the USFL.). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spikes one of the scariest defenders around Apr 9, 2009
Iconic former coaches Oklahoma: Barry Switzer Tennessee: Robert Neyland Edge: Tennessee. Switzer is OU's all-time winningest coach with a 157-29-4 record. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Phillips doesn't look like he'll survive in Big D Mar 28, 2009
Whether you're Tom Landry or Dave Campo, Bill Parcells or Barry Switzer, when you sign on to lead the Cowboys, there are certain things to be expected. Scrutiny will be intense. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big success in Big D Feb 25, 2009
March 30, 1994 Barry Switzer hired as coach. Sept. 9, 1995 Deion Sanders signs seven-year, $35-million (U.S.) contract, making him NFL's highest-played defensive player. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
HIGHS AND LOWS: 20 years of Jerry Jones Feb 25, 2009
Barry Switzer got the Cowboys to another Super Bowl, with the foundation laid by Johnson, but dropped to 6-10 within two seasons after that. Chan Gailey was fired after two seasons despite consecutive playoff appearances, and beloved defensive coordinator Dave Campo had three consecutive 5-11 seasons after being promoted. (USA Today -- Sports)
In ACC, it's think 'fast' or fall back Feb 17, 2009
Barry Switzer, then the football coach at Oklahoma, said in 1980, "Quickness is [dang] near undefeated.". Different sport, different time, different elements. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bedlam Has its Ups and Downs Feb 8, 2009
The Sooners especially dominated Bedlam in the Barry Switzer era (1973-1989) going a remarkable 16-1, outscoring OSU 592-224 ... During those 16 years we were the winningest program in the country, former OU head coach Barry Switzer recalled. (OUInsider.com)
Wild tales from Pro Bowls past Feb 7, 2009
Posted on: Saturday, February 7, 2009. By Advertiser Columnist. (Honolulu Advertiser)
