Fantasy Jesus Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 By Mike Prisuta TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, January 21, 2007 Russ Grimm has been offered and has accepted the Steelers' head coaching position, a source in Pittsburgh confirmed late Saturday. Grimm, 47, succeeds Bill Cowher, who coached the Steelers for 15 seasons before resigning Jan. 5. The hiring of Grimm will be announced Monday at a news conference. ESPN and SI.com, Sports Illustrated's Web site, reported yesterday that Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin had been chosen to replace Cowher. An NFL source confirmed yesterday that Tomlin had not heard from the Steelers and no contract negotiations had taken place. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_489602.html Steelers refute SI story Rooney: Tomlin hasn't been hired Sunday, January 21, 2007 By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers chairman Dan Rooney yesterday denied a Sports Illustrated story that said the team has chosen Mike Tomlin as its head coach. "There's nothing to that story on the wire," Rooney said of the account that appeared yesterday afternoon on SI.com. Other sources, most unwilling to go on the record, also denied there was any truth to the story. Tomlin, the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, denied it publicly. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07021/755615-66.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryTheRock Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Steelers Spoke person just released that they have not made a decision. (Read on NFL radio) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I think they'll select Favre, pending his retirement. ie we'll know for sure in about oh August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07021/755744-66.stm No head coach contract yet, Steelers say Sunday, January 21, 2007 By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Amid conflicting reports that the Steelers have chosen either Mike Tomlin or Russ Grimm as their next head coach, team spokesman Dave Lockett issued a statement this morning that cleared up little. "At this point and time, the Steelers have not concluded a contract agreement with a new head coach, nor do we expect to do so today. There will be no other announcements from this office today." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07021/755744-66.stm No head coach contract yet, Steelers say Sunday, January 21, 2007 By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Amid conflicting reports that the Steelers have chosen either Mike Tomlin or Russ Grimm as their next head coach, team spokesman Dave Lockett issued a statement this morning that cleared up little. "At this point and time, the Steelers have not concluded a contract agreement with a new head coach, nor do we expect to do so today. There will be no other announcements from this office today." Now tomorrow is another question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Sounds like they are waiting for Rivera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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