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| Tony Sparano arrives in South Florida for 2nd interview with Dolphins |
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01/16/2008 |
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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -Tony Sparano arrived at the Miami Dolphins' complex Wednesday morning wearing a suit, appropriate attire for one final interview that could lead to his first NFL head coaching job. The Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach was accompanied by new Miami general manager Jeff Ireland. Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga soon joined them, then left about an hour later. ``Stay tuned,'' Huizenga said from his car as he pulled out of the parking lot. Asked if the Dolphins had reached an agreement wit |
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| Sparano arrives in South Florida for 2nd interview with Dolphins |
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01/16/2008 |
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DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga treated Dallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano to a plane flight and dinner. A job offer could be next. The front-runner to become the Dolphins' head coach, Sparano arrived Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale aboard a jet owned by Huizenga for a second interview with the team's new regime. Sparano was accompanied on the flight from Dallas by new general manager Jeff Ireland. They then had dinner with Huizenga. Further talks with Huizenga and new |
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| Carter, Green and Tagliabue among Hall of Fame finalists |
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01/15/2008 |
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| Tagliabue was on the list last year, but wasn't elected for the Hall of Fame when the final vote came down in February. Carter, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, played for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987-89), the Minnesota Vikings (1990-2001) and the Miami Dolphins (2002). He compiled 13,899 receiving yards and 130 touchdowns over his 16-year career. Like Carter, cornerback Darrell Green was the only other first-year eligible player to make the finals list, which came from 124 preliminary nominees and 26 semif |
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| Garrett interviews with Ravens, but remains with Cowboys |
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01/15/2008 |
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| at went to former Ravens offensive coordinator Rick Neuheisel. The Ravens have also interviewed Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell; Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano, who is also a candidate for the Miami Dolphins' opening; former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, who's a strong candidate for the Falcons' job and is expected to get a second interview with Atlanta; New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and Harbaugh. Garrett was a quar |
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| Another Cowboys-to-Dolphins move: Miami hires personnel assistant |
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01/15/2008 |
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MIAMI (AP) -The Miami Dolphins turned to the Dallas Cowboys to fill another job Tuesday, hiring Brian Gaine as assistant director of player personnel. Gaine spent the past three years as the Cowboys' assistant director of pro scouting. He worked with new Dolphins boss Bill Parcells and new general manager Jeff Ireland when they were with the Cowboys. Gaine managed pro scouting operations and the evaluation of players and rosters in the NFL and all other professional leagues. His responsibilities also i |
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| Jags have blueprint for success |
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01/15/2008 |
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| e signs elsewhere. Jacksonville assistant coach Mike Tice may not be with the team next season, as he is expected to interview for a head coaching job. The former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings is reportedly expected to interview for the vacant Miami Dolphins' head coaching position soon. JACKSONVILLE'S 2008 SCHEDULE The Jaguars will no doubt ride the fumes of their successful 12-6 campaign of 2007 into the new season. The offense is fine and only needs a few adjustments, such as a big-play receiver or t |
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| Cowboys assistant coach Garrett returns for 2nd interview with Ravens |
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01/15/2008 |
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| ion Pat Moriarty, when Moriarty was with the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens have also interviewed Indianapolis Colts assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell; Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano, who is also a candidate for the Miami Dolphins' opening; former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, who's a strong candidate for the Falcons' job and is expected to get a second interview with Atlanta; New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and Harbaugh. Garrett was a quar |
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| Sparano still front-runner among 4 Dolphins candidates |
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01/14/2008 |
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MIAMI (AP) -At least one Dallas Cowboys player referred to assistant head coach Tony Sparano in the past tense Monday, because he may soon change teams. The front-runner for the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job, Sparano became available for hire when the Cowboys lost their playoff game Sunday to the New York Giants. ``Tony was an unbelievable coach,'' Cowboys tight end Jason Witten said. ``He'll be a great head coach, and this team will definitely miss him if he gets that opportunity.'' On Monday, T |
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| Brady nearly perfect as Pats move on to AFC title game |
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01/13/2008 |
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| rd quarter to propel New England to the win. Laurence Maroney rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown for the Patriots (17-0), who became just the second team in NFL annals to win their first 17 games of a campaign, joining the 1972 Super Bowl-champion Miami Dolphins. New England has also won 10 consecutive postseason home games. Brady completed 92.6 percent of his passes, breaking the NFL postseason record for highest completion percentage, topping the mark set by Phil Simms (22- of-25) for the New York Giants |
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| Randy Moss (1 catch) plays decoy, Patriots advance to AFC title game |
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01/12/2008 |
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| r Bowl. New England spent the offseason fixing its No. 1 problem, acquiring Moss and Welker in trades and signing Stallworth as a free agent. More than anything else, the revamped receiving corps is the reason the Patriots are threatening the 1972 Miami Dolphins' status as the only NFL team to go undefeated through the Super Bowl. ``They didn't get 16-0 by just Randy Moss,'' Jaguars defensive end Paul Spicer said. Moss' only catch was a 14-yarder on a fourth-and-5 in the first quarter. The rest of the t |
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