What is with coaches wearing ties and suits?

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.

[theogt]

Eh...I like it. They could wear better suits though. Nolan was wearing a suit made by Reebok for chrissakes.

[DragonCowboy]

mike nolan did it so his son in sf did it to show respect.

[Heisenberg]

I disagree. I think it looks classy. Every other sport besides baseball has their coaches wear suits.

[smarta5150]

Eh...I like it. They could wear better suits though. Nolan was wearing a suit made by Reebok for chrissakes.

And Del Rio.

Its part of an agreement between the NFL and Reebok (the official sponsor).

If anyone else can do it they will be forced to wear suit BY Reebok.

These 2 coaches are the test dummies for this experiment.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Other sports play indoors or the coaches can sit under canopies like in soccer. I know I wouldn't want to stand outside in the cold/rain/snow with a suit on.

[Scotman]

I also like it. I still rmember the first few coaches I saw wearing athletic gear, it looked terrible.

Although, I don't know if Reebok would want Big Bill advertising for them or not. :) Does Reebok make a suit for men with moobs?

[smarta5150]

Other sports play indoors or the coaches can sit under canopies like in soccer. I know I wouldn't want to stand outside in the cold/rain/snow with a suit on.

Plus its dirty on the natural fields. Nolan was wearing some type of golf shoes.

I didnt think they looked half bad tho.

[Cowboy Bebop]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.

speaking of dumb...

[smarta5150]

speaking of dumb...

Thats not nice to talk about the country of Canada like that ;)

[CanadianCowboysFan]

speaking of dumb...

Good comeback.

[smarta5150]

Probably said it bacuase Landry wore a suit.

[Hostile]

Why is this so mind boggling?

[CowboyMike]

What don't you like about it? I mean Landry would have looked wrong in anything other than a suit and the hat.

I love the suits. It's honoring the tradition. Looks a lot better than a certain coach up north that wears the required team apparel, but it's a gray rutty looking sweatshirt with the sleeves cut off.

Show some class.

[Cowboy from New York]

While were on the subject of coaches/managers and outfits, I could never figure out why baseball managers have to "suit up" in the complete players uniform, its not like they are going to sub in for one of there players, and it would be ridiculous for the other sports leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL) to have their coaches get dressed like their players.

[smarta5150]

Why is this so mind boggling?

I dont think its mind boggling. I think coaches should wear what they want.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Landry is from a bygone era. He wore a fedora, do you think the coaches should wear fedoras too?

In the old days, coaches weren't wired up, didn't wear head sets they certainly clash with suits etc.

[theogt]

Landry is from a bygone era. He wore a fedora, do you think the coaches should wear fedoras too?

In the old days, coaches weren't wired up, didn't wear head sets they certainly clash with suits etc.People wear suits on a daily basis in my profession. No one wears fedoras.

[smarta5150]

Landry is from a bygone era. He wore a fedora, do you think the coaches should wear fedoras too?

In the old days, coaches weren't wired up, didn't wear head sets they certainly clash with suits etc.

:lmao2::lmao2::lmao2: FEDORAS! What a great word.

[Scotman]

Landry is from a bygone era. He wore a fedora, do you think the coaches should wear fedoras too?

In the old days, coaches weren't wired up, didn't wear head sets they certainly clash with suits etc.

They've been wearing headsets for a long time, they just were not wireless. They usually had some wire guy walking around behind them keeping the line from getting tangled up. It also gave the coach someone to scream at who couldn't run away.

And yes, I think they should all wear a fedora. :D

[cowboyed]

Landry is from a bygone era. He wore a fedora, do you think the coaches should wear fedoras too?

In the old days, coaches weren't wired up, didn't wear head sets they certainly clash with suits etc.

Some of them also wore bad toupes. Like freeze dried roadkill on top of their heads. Lou Holtz comes to mind. I suspect Spurrier has one but it is good because the hair flows natural. But he is always fussing with his hair so I suspect it is not au natural.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

While were on the subject of coaches/managers and outfits, I could never figure out why baseball managers have to "suit up" in the complete players uniform, its not like they are going to sub in for one of there players, and it would be ridiculous for the other sports leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL) to have their coaches get dressed like their players.


because some baseball rule will not allow you on the field unless you are in a uniform.

[CowboyMike]

I still say Parcells should wear a suit on Thanksgiving, with the hat. It would be the ultimate throwback!

http://content.clearchannel.com/Photos/sports_photos/NFL/Cowboys/parcells_jones_RonaldMartinez.jpg
http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2003/03/30/sp_parcells1.jpg

Plus! Like I said yesterday, it hides his man boobs! That is ALWAYS an advantage. :lmao2:

[MichaelWinicki]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.

I actually like the suits and ties. The casual look and the hideous rag mumbles in New England wears just annoy me.

[Rack Bauer]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.

Explain what is "Dumb" about it.


This ought to be good.

[MichaelWinicki]

I still say Parcells should wear a suit on Thanksgiving, with the hat. It would be the ultimate throwback!

http://content.clearchannel.com/Photos/sports_photos/NFL/Cowboys/parcells_jones_RonaldMartinez.jpg
http://www.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2003/03/30/sp_parcells1.jpg

Plus! Like I said yesterday, it hides his man boobs! That is ALWAYS an advantage. :lmao2:


Parcells looks about 500% better in a suit.

Actually most men look better in a suit quite frankly.

I think dressing for success is a smart thing to do.

[Hostile]

I dont think its mind boggling. I think coaches should wear what they want.I'm shocked that people are uninformed on why the 2 coaches wore the suits. Geez, it was only mentioned in every news circle around. Mike Nolan requested permission last year and it was denied by the NFL. It's an old story. The NFL finally granted them permission. I felt it was a good move and they looked good. Why would it bother anyone?

"Bygone era?" You mean where men respected the game? Maybe it shouldn't be "bygone." Just a thought.

[MichaelWinicki]

Explain what is "Dumb" about it.


This ought to be good.

You have to understand Rack this guy was a big time Bledsoe apologist too...

I hope you can see the "thread".

[Wood]

I am all for Parcells wearing a suit if it means I dont have to see his belt buckle suck in the fat he is trying to hide.

[BadKarma]

I think it looks classy. It does kind of look a bit out of place, considering the environment they're in. In this era, it seems more uncomfortable, especially if it's raining.

Either way looks fine but I guess it'd look a bit odd to see Tommy Lasorda wearing a suit and tie in the dugout.

[smarta5150]

I'm shocked that people are uninformed on why the 2 coaches wore the suits. Geez, it was only mentioned in every news circle around. Mike Nolan requested permission last year and it was denied by the NFL. It's an old story. The NFL finally granted them permission. I felt it was a good move and they looked good. Why would it bother anyone?

"Bygone era?" You mean where men respected the game? Maybe it shouldn't be "bygone." Just a thought.

I think it was a good move by the league allowing it. Wear what you want.

I didnt say bygone for the record, was some other guy.

[Hostile]

I think it was a good move by the league allowing it. Wear what you want.

I didnt say bygone for the record, was some other guy.I know.

[CowboyMike]

Unfortunately the league only allowed it because the suit was made by Reebok.

[Canadian BoyzFan]

I actually like the suits and ties. The casual look and the hideous rag mumbles in New England wears just annoy me.

100% agree.
I like it.

[EastDallasCowboy]

I absolutely loved the suits.

They looks so much better than the trashy gear most coaches wear.

[CowboyMike]

100% agree.
I like it.

Wait a sec, didn't you just start this thread because you don't like the suits?

Edit: My apologies, that's the other Canadian.

[smarta5150]

Wait a sec, didn't you just start this thread because you don't like the suits?

Edit: My apologies, that's the other Canadian.

There are only 2 ?:lmao2:

[lurkercowboy]

Landry was class personified.

[Danny White]

I think the suits are very classy, and I hope they allow Nolan to wear one every week... not just two weeks a year.

I know I'll probably get ridiculed for this, but I would probably buy a Reebok suit if they sold them commercially, and were comfortable and looked good. Especially if they made one with a Cowboys-specific angle. Not sure how that would work, but it'd be cool.

[Canadian BoyzFan]

There are only 2 ?:lmao2:

He must be a cousin, as there are only 12 of us in Canada. In Canada we just got our second area code and staplers have also been legalized now.

[bratchek]

While were on the subject of coaches/managers and outfits, I could never figure out why baseball managers have to "suit up" in the complete players uniform, its not like they are going to sub in for one of there players, and it would be ridiculous for the other sports leagues (NFL, NBA, NHL) to have their coaches get dressed like their players.

I think it actually comes from when they used to have player coaches and it kinda became tradition........I know that Bobby Cox wheres cleats still.

[The Fonz]

Call me old school but I do like it.It brings respect,class, tradition,and professionalism.

[LD Fan]

Other sports play indoors or the coaches can sit under canopies like in soccer. I know I wouldn't want to stand outside in the cold/rain/snow with a suit on.

They aren't forced to wear them, it's something they wanted to do. I like it. I wish someone would wear a Nike fedorah (or however they spell it)

[Cochese]

Silly Canuck. The puck goes in the net.

[REDVOLUTION]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.


Yeah... dressing for success is..... DUMB:rolleyes:

[SuspectCorner]

memo: suits went 2-0 this weekend.

gee, they're dumb.

frank glieber: "tom landry's suits courtesy of hart, schaffner, and marx."

[Pokeness]

Nolan was wearing a suit made by Reebok for chrissakes.

I was getting ready to say, I can't see it lasting since they are not wearing some sponsored apparel. But low and behold........

:eek:

[Seven]

I dont think its mind boggling. I think coaches should wear what they want.
Good God...if Belichik gets wind of that.

[AbeBeta]

I absolutely loved the suits.

They looks so much better than the trashy gear most coaches wear.

Totally agree. This game needs some class.

Nothing wrong with wearing a jacket and tie. Grown ups do it all the time.

[GimmeTheBall!]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.

From Air America Cowboys, where the supreme sartorial and athletic wear truth is commonly herd and the deer and the antelope damage cars on the highway.


What are you saying about Landry, Lombardi, Gil Steinke, Frank Sinatra and Hank Stram?

Cause I'll fight you man.

[Seven]

From Air America Cowboys, where the supreme sartorial and athletic wear truth is commonly herd and the deer and the antelope damage cars on the highway.


What are you saying about Landry, Lombardi, Gil Steinke, Frank Sinatra and Hank Stram?

Cause I'll fight you man.
Classic. Great post! :bow:

[cowboyed]

I think it looks classy. It does kind of look a bit out of place, considering the environment they're in. In this era, it seems more uncomfortable, especially if it's raining.

Either way looks fine but I guess it'd look a bit odd to see Tommy Lasorda wearing a suit and tie in the dugout.

Conversely, I think lawyers, corporate executives and the secret service agents should wear knit shirts with company or agency logos. Counter culture invasion tactics are in order...

I could care less if coaches wear suits on game day, but I think they would look cooler if they added propeller beanie caps.

[kojak]

I liked it as well. Very classy and old School at that.

[Ratmatt]

I saw the 49ers head coach do it on Sunday and then Del Rio last night. It looks dumb. Sure they used to do that stuff, but that is ancient history.
I thought Del Rio looked sharp.Very classy.

[lspain1]

I think the suits look good. Bellichick could sure use one.

[MichaelWinicki]

I think the suits look good. Bellichick could sure use one.

Billicheck looks like he just stepped out of one of those Gieco commercials where they are are poking fun at "neanderthal man". Guess who mumbles looks like when he wears that rag?

[burmafrd]

If the weather is bad they can wear overcoats like they used to- or slickers if it is raining. It adds class to the game that really NEEDS it now.

[Doomsday]

I'm shocked that people are uninformed on why the 2 coaches wore the suits. Geez, it was only mentioned in every news circle around. Mike Nolan requested permission last year and it was denied by the NFL. It's an old story. The NFL finally granted them permission. I felt it was a good move and they looked good. Why would it bother anyone?

"Bygone era?" You mean where men respected the game? Maybe it shouldn't be "bygone." Just a thought.

I wouldnt say it bothered me but it did look odd and out of place. I for one thought they should be allowed to wear suits if they want but I had to laugh at nolan in his $2000 suit with sneakers, that is too funny. I actually prefer the coaches to wear the team gear. Just my opinion.

[lspain1]

I wouldnt say it bothered me but it did look odd and out of place. I for one thought they should be allowed to wear suits if they want but I had to laugh at nolan in his $2000 suit with sneakers, that is too funny. I actually prefer the coaches to wear the team gear. Just my opinion.

Dooms, I have to ask....How would Landry have looked in "team gear?"

[Doomsday]

Dooms, I have to ask....How would Landry have looked in "team gear?"

Obviously that was Landry and he looked great and I wouldnt want to remember him any other way. Back then it was the style and it was common today the team jackets etc. are typically worn and I just think they fit in to the background better. I just thought Nolan and Del Rio looked out of place. I will also say that Belichek (sp?) is the other extreme, he looked like a homeless person the other day. We all know its done to help sell merchandise what kid doesnt want to wear the same jacket as BP.

[Doomsday101]

Does not matter to me but I thought both coaches looked sharpe out there. It should be up to each coach if he wants to wear a suite or not.

[joseephuss]

I have seen old pictures of baseball managers wearing suits. I don't know when they started wearing the unis. I believe as the other poster already pointed out, it transistioned from whith guys who were player/coaches.

I like the suits. I didn't think they looked out of place.

[MichaelWinicki]

To me it's like going into a restaurant and seeing some doofus sitting there still wearing their baseball cap.

I'd like to walk over and just slap it off their head.

[Doomsday101]

To me it's like going into a restaurant and seeing some doofus sitting there still wearing their baseball cap.

I'd like to walk over and just slap it off their head.

You better bring a friend with you. You will be pulling back a stub. :laugh2:

[Doomsday]

Ive been to plenty of small holes in the wall where they dressed pretty casually but had amazing food and others where they were dressed to the hilt but their food was terrible. I am more in substance then outward appearance. :)

[MichaelWinicki]

You better bring a friend with you. You will be pulling back a stub. :laugh2:



LOL!


:p:

[BrAinPaiNt]

Billicheck looks like he just stepped out of one of those Gieco commercials where they are are poking fun at "neanderthal man". Guess who mumbles looks like when he wears that rag?

:laugh1: :laugh2: I wonder if he orders the duck with mango sauce.

Mumbles looked terrible with that old sweatshirt. I think it might be one of those superstition things where he does well when wearing that shirt so he just keeps wearing it even though it is wore out and crappy looking.

I like the suits idea and I said last year that as soon as a league approved manufacturer would make a suit the coaches could wear one on the sidelines...that seems to be what is happening with Reebok and frankly I am surprised they have not done it before now.

The one thing I will say that they may need to work on is a different headset, one that does not look as bulky as that was the only thing that looked out of place with Del Rio on the sideline.

He was in a nice looking suit but had that bulky head set on.

[k19]

Billicheck looks like he just stepped out of one of those Gieco commercials where they are are poking fun at "neanderthal man". Guess who mumbles looks like when he wears that rag?

Mumbles and the monk look, lovely. Bet if he wore a suit he'd cut the sleeves and collar off that too :eek:

[BrAinPaiNt]

To me it's like going into a restaurant and seeing some doofus sitting there still wearing their baseball cap.

I'd like to walk over and just slap it off their head.

Than after tearing off the cap you realize the person is wearing it because they are going through chemo or they have an unsightly injury.

On a serious note, if someone came over to me and slapped my hat off like that they would be eating through a staw that is inserted in their anus the rest of their life because I would probably kick their arse so hard they would have four cheeks on their face. Now if someone came over and asked me nicely if I would remove my hat, that would probably be another story.:D

[MichaelWinicki]

Than after tearing off the cap you realize the person is wearing it because they are going through chemo or they have an unsightly injury.

On a serious note, if someone came over to me and slapped my hat off like that they would be eating through a staw that is inserted in their anus the rest of their life because I would probably kick their arse so hard they would have four cheeks on their face. Now if someone came over and asked me nicely if I would remove my hat, that would probably be another story.:D

Oh I agree. There are people that do need a hat for whatever reason. My angst is for the people that can and know better but don't. :)

[BrAinPaiNt]

Oh I agree. There are people that do need a hat for whatever reason. My angst is for the people that can and know better but don't. :)

I just don't have a problem with that personally.

If it drives some people nuts because someone else is wearing a hat while eating they have bigger problems in life to worry about IMO.

I could possibly see it if it is in some UPSCALE restaurant (no not olive garden or less restaurant) that requires someone to wear a sports jacket or something...but otherwise I think it is just some silly old manner that holds no bearing.

About the only thing that bothers me in a restaurant is if I go into the bathroom to wash my hands before eating and see someone leaving, after using the restroom, without washing...only to later see them somewhere in the restaurant eating...that just gives me the creeps.

[31smackdown]

I liked the option of wearing a suit as a head coach.. What I don't like is that they have to be from Reebok.. and that they are almost like a uniform because of that. What is wrong with lettign the coaches wear whatever suit they want so that they can show some of their own style or personal flair. Unless Reebok has like 30 styles to choose from then I think it's almost as bad as wearing the "sports gear" .

The fact that it's all about money and advertising kind of eats at you a bit.. well , at least me.

They need to exclude the coaches from the Reebok deal, and reserve that for the players uniforms.

Jerry Jones played a big part in this when he started signing his own endorsment deals with Pepsi and Nike. At some point the league stepped in and determined that it was unfair practice of some form. I believe , because small market teams did not get the same opportunity and it became part of revenue sharing.

They give the players the option to wear whatever cleats they want and whatever shoulder pads or helmet they feel the most comfortable with. I'm fine with them standardizing on one uniform maker, if that's what they choose but the coaches should not be required to be "in uniform" . The staff, the players, the other sideline assistance..fine, but there is something about the head coach that should be allowed to seperate himself without worrying that Hugo Boss might get a five second tv spot.

This isn't the Oscar's.. it's not like at the press conference the media is going to ask..so.. what are you wearing today?.. Is that Armani?..

[Seven]

He must be a cousin, as there are only 12 of us in Canada. In Canada we just got our second area code and staplers have also been legalized now.

What's next.....Dancin'?:)

[BrAinPaiNt]

I liked the option of wearing a suit as a head coach.. What I don't like is that they have to be from Reebok.. and that they are almost like a uniform because of that. What is wrong with lettign the coaches wear whatever suit they want so that they can show some of their own style or personal flair. Unless Reebok has like 30 styles to choose from then I think it's almost as bad as wearing the "sports gear" .

The fact that it's all about money and advertising kind of eats at you a bit.. well , at least me.

They need to exclude the coaches from the Reebok deal, and reserve that for the players uniforms.

Jerry Jones played a big part in this when he started signing his own endorsment deals with Pepsi and Nike. At some point the league stepped in and determined that it was unfair practice of some form. I believe , because small market teams did not get the same opportunity and it became part of revenue sharing.

They give the players the option to wear whatever cleats they want and whatever shoulder pads or helmet they feel the most comfortable with. I'm fine with them standardizing on one uniform maker, if that's what they choose but the coaches should not be required to be "in uniform" . The staff, the players, the other sideline assistance..fine, but there is something about the head coach that should be allowed to seperate himself without worrying that Hugo Boss might get a five second tv spot.

This isn't the Oscar's.. it's not like at the press conference the media is going to ask..so.. what are you wearing today?.. Is that Armani?..

The only way I could see that working, and this would be a huge longshot of a chance, is if the coach wore a Reebok hat or maybe a tie or lapel pin with the reebok name and logo.

Remember back to the basketball dream teams and when they would get pictures of the team...many of the players would cover up the uniform logo because they had contracts with other companies.

Silly but I guess that is the way it goes with these companies and contracts.

Now I don't know about the shoulder pads, maybe because they can not be seen they are allowed to wear different ones.

As far as the shoes maybe that was an exception to the rule in this case since many athletes have shoe deals.

However you will notice that the players all have the same uniforms and not just meaning colors and team logos, but all made by the same company.

[juck]

BP is too superstitious to change his dress habits.

[CATCH17]

I think its oldschool and if the Coaches dont want to do it then they shouldn't have to.

Making coaches wear a suite and tie would be stupid.

Imagine being at Texas stadium with its 110 degrees on the field wearing a suite.

I dont even think Parcells could survive if he had to do that.

[Doomsday101]

I think its oldschool and if the Coaches dont want to do it then they shouldn't have to.

Making coaches wear a suite and tie would be stupid.

Imagine being at Texas stadium with its 110 degrees on the field wearing a suite.

I dont even think Parcells could survive if he had to do that.

You mean like Landry did? I agree no coach should be made to wear the suite but if they want to they should be allowed to do so instead of being bill boards for NFL merchandise. I also agree Bill would not do well in a suite in the Texas heat. :laugh2:

[da_whiz_kid]

wearing a suit has nothing to do with class...Suits do look nice and some coaches should wear them...fact is he doesn't like it, thats his opinion and yours would be that you do like it, but that doesn't mean he's classless, get over yourselves.

--WhizKid

[Doomsday]

BP is too superstitious to change his dress habits.

Man he got ticked at his press conference yesterday when someone asked him about how lucky they have been to avoid injuries thus far.

[Doomsday101]

Man he got ticked at his press conference yesterday when someone asked him about how lucky they have been to avoid injuries thus far.

I don't blame him, I don't like to talk about it either. Nor do I like talking about the S word (Super Bowl)

[FoldedSpace]

The suits looked good. They should let the coaches wear them every week.

[jackrussell]

Suits are great if they want to wear them.

Another viable option of course......is the red sweater vest.:D

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/scorecard/05/19/truth.rumors.college/p1_tressel.jpg

[ConcordCowboy]

Suits are great if they want to wear them.

Another viable option of course......is the red sweater vest.:D

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/scorecard/05/19/truth.rumors.college/p1_tressel.jpg

Doesn't get any Classier than That!:D

[CanadianCowboysFan]

You have to understand Rack this guy was a big time Bledsoe apologist too...

I hope you can see the "thread".


Yeah lot of relevance between those two points, I see a definite connection. NOT

They were ugly suits, ugly ties and they stood out like sore thumbs.

Pointing out the fact Mumbles wears torn sweatshirts as somehow being justification for wearing badly tailored suits is hardly a satisfying response.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

memo: suits went 2-0 this weekend.

gee, they're dumb.

frank glieber: "tom landry's suits courtesy of hart, schaffner, and marx."


Yeah I'm sure wearing the suit had a lot to do with their teams winning.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Yeah... dressing for success is..... DUMB:rolleyes:


Oh please, no one has ever won a football game because the coach wore a suit. That is just ridiculous.

[CowboyMike]

Man he got ticked at his press conference yesterday when someone asked him about how lucky they have been to avoid injuries thus far.

Charlie Waters asked him that question. :eek:

[koolaid]

suits! suits! i want more suits! i want head coaches in suits! assistant coaches in suits! i want the players in suits! I want the cheerleaders in suits! I want the waterboy in a suit! I want a suit!

...well maybe not the cheerleaders