Mike Holmgren wants to be known as a loser. But the Seahawks coach doesn’t mean defeat on the field - he’s talking weight loss.
Jim Moore of the SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER chews the fat with Holmgren, and the coach’s attempt to become a lean, mean play-calling machine. Since starting his diet ten weeks ago, Mike proudly proclaims he’s lost about 25 pounds.
So, who does Holmgren have to thank for his decreasing waistline? Read more…
The MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL ran an article last week reminding readers that Wolf blamed Holmgren for the Packers’ defeat against Denver in Super Bowl XXXII.
While in Green Bay last August, Wolf said Holmgren didn’t change his offensive scheme to handle the Broncos’ blitzing, resulting in a 31-24 loss: “When you fail to adjust in critical situations you’re going to lose, and that’s what happened here. To be pig-headed about it, I mean, to have the answer and then not apply it, that’s a little different.”
Wolf doesn’t deny making the statements, but doesn’t see why they’re being dredged back up.
The coach announced on Tuesday that 2008 will be his last season in the Pacific Northwest. (Unless he gets a job with the CFL’s B.C. Lions.) But before he decided to stick it out, Mike had to get the okay from the wife.
Holmgren stated, “Kathy and I came to a decision this weekend to finish my contract, and we’re very happy about it,” while adding, “We’re going to go after it hard one more year.”
We’re sure the little missus likes to hear that. But did Mike make the right decision in coming back for an encore?
We find it weird that Mike Holmgren has a street named after him outside Lambeau Field. The NFL is funny that way, like inducting guys into the Hall of Fame, who then ended up coaching again.
FAVRE STEALS THE SCENE IN ’90s REGGIE WHITE MOVIE: MAC G’s WORLD comes across this clip of cinematic gold with a Green Bay tint starring Reggie White, BrettFavre and Mike Holmgren:
It’s from the 1996 film - or more likely, TV afternoon special - “Reggie’s Prayer”, starring White as a former pro star trying his luck coaching a high school team.The scene above features then-Packers coach Holmgren as a wise old janitor who imparts Reggie with some sage advice - and football plays. Favre appears as the mentally-challenged but good-hearted assistant janitor.
Some of the riveting dialogue:Holmgren: (to Reggie) “You’re the new coach!” (to Favre) “Told ya.”
Favre: (slow) “Told ya.”
Holmgren: “First game?”
Reggie: “20 Minutes to kickoff.”
Holmgren: (to Favre) “20 minutes.”
Favre: (slow) “Yeeeppp.”
Holmgren: “My son and I invented a football play a few years ago. Here, take a look.”
Reggie: “1979?”
Holmgren: “Yeah, coach Carney was a busy fellow.”
Favre: (slow) “Busy, busy, busy guy.”
Note the way Brett masterfully commands his on-screen presence with his skillful stacking of toilet paper rolls.Watch out, 2007 SI Sportsman of the Year Award. You’re soon gonna have company on the Favre family mantelpiece with Mr. Oscar!
