49ers release Mariucci from final year of contract

[Dozerdog]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0115/1493146.html

Wednesday, January 15



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ESPN.com


Steve Mariucci is out as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers general manager Terry Donahue told ESPN.com's John Clayton today that Mariucci has been released from the final year of his contract and no longer is the team's head coach.

Sources told Clayton that there were philosophical differences between Mariucci and John York, the owner's representative, about Mariucci's role within the organization. Sources said that Mariucci had been asking for the title of vice president of football operations.

Former Vikings coach Dennis Green and 49ers defensive coordinator Jim Mora Jr. might be candidates to replace Mariucci.

[lordofgun]

That was ******ed. They could have got some compensation for him.

I'd love to have him coach the Bills.

[Dozerdog]

49ers fire Steve Mariucci

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Posted on Wed, Jan. 15, 2003

By Dennis Georgatos



In a shocking move, the 49ers today fired Steve Mariucci as their coach. Team spokesman Kirk Reynolds said Mariucci was informed of his dismissal this morning by team director John York.

There was no immediate word regarding a replacement for Mariucci.

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/bayarea/sports/4953656.htm

[Ebenezer]

I'll take him right now, without an interview, over GW...

[justasportsfan]

The bungles are probably kicking themselves in the NUTS

[Bulldog]

Good luck finding someone to replace him. I think Mariucci is one of the better coaches in the NFL. The 49ers loss will be somebody elses gain.

[Novacane]

Originally posted by justasportsfan
The bungles are probably kicking themselves in the NUTS

I doubt he would have gone to that loser organization anyway. He is going to be able to pick where he wants to go!

[Bulldog]

When aren't the Bungles kicking themselves in the NUTS? Maybe the yshould change their name to the Nutkickers!!!

[Dozerdog]

My bet is he's renting a condo in Jacksonville next weekend.



Rumor has it the leading candidates for the SF job are Dennis Green (bad move by th e49ers) or Mora, the SF 49er's Defensive coordinator and son of ex Colt/Saint HC Jim Mora.

[Michael82]

Alright this is our chance!!! FIRE Gregg Williams NOW!!!

Bring Mariucci in here pronto!

[HenryRules]

I don't think I'd want to work for the 49ers in any capacity ... the standards are set so high its impossible to please anyone there ... Young was hated there until he won a Super Bowl ... Mooch was hated even though he turned that franchise around under difficult cap circumstances ... every 49ers fan is like wys.

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by Mike32282
Alright this is our chance!!! FIRE Gregg Williams NOW!!!

Bring Mariucci in here pronto!

OKEE Dokey- George Steinbrenner Junior!

[Ebenezer]

he'll end up in Jacksoville...but I would still take him over GW.

[SoCalBillsFan]

PLEASE get him in here now! This is the chance. Who's gonna be available next year?

[Michael82]

EXACTLY, SoCal!

If TD does not want to give Gregg an extension...he should fire him and sign Mooch now.