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Dave Butz Baby! · 06-15-2004, 06:37 PM

I think Pardee was coach of the year in 1979, though I could be wrong. You can read between the lines to see what Dave Butz thought about him... (from WarpathInsiders)

Butz and his teammates went through another transition in 1978 when former Redskins linebacker Jack Pardee replaced Allen as the head coach. "I think it put (the defense) on the field more," Butz said. "George was a very truthful, straightforward guy. He would tell you something and then turn around and tell someone else the exact same thing. He didn’t pull any punches. Where some of the other coaches I played for didn’t do that."

I definitely remember when Gibbs was hired. I distinctly remembering my mom telling me he'd been hired and I pretty much said "Who the hell is that?" (or whatever I would have said as a ten year old). The second she told me he came from Air Coryell and Fouts, I was very excited. Air Coryell was such a blast to watch back in the day... pretty much any football fan was aware of it then, much like The Greatest Show on Turf is known today.

So too answer your question smootsmack... I honestly don't know! My "elder" was definitely aware of who he was though.

06-15-2004, 06:37 PM	#14
Dave Butz Baby! Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reston, VA Age: 55 Posts: 450	I think Pardee was coach of the year in 1979, though I could be wrong. You can read between the lines to see what Dave Butz thought about him... (from WarpathInsiders) Butz and his teammates went through another transition in 1978 when former Redskins linebacker Jack Pardee replaced Allen as the head coach. "I think it put (the defense) on the field more," Butz said. "George was a very truthful, straightforward guy. He would tell you something and then turn around and tell someone else the exact same thing. He didn’t pull any punches. Where some of the other coaches I played for didn’t do that." I definitely remember when Gibbs was hired. I distinctly remembering my mom telling me he'd been hired and I pretty much said "Who the hell is that?" (or whatever I would have said as a ten year old). The second she told me he came from Air Coryell and Fouts, I was very excited. Air Coryell was such a blast to watch back in the day... pretty much any football fan was aware of it then, much like The Greatest Show on Turf is known today. So too answer your question smootsmack... I honestly don't know! My "elder" was definitely aware of who he was though. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.