McCloughan/Singletary Noon Press Conference Open Thread

by David Fucillo on Oct 21, 2008 11:31 AM PDT in San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers will be holding the Mike Singletary introductory press conference at Noon Pacific time. I'm going to be a bit busy at that time so I thought I'd open up a thread for discussion of the press conference. Over at sf49ers.com, it looks like the press conference will be up on their Video Center. If that link doesn't bring it up at noon, if you go to sf49ers.com, and there's a story link that will take you to the press conference.

Also, some early player reactions are up at the 49ers website as well. Most give the usual, some surprise, but given the situation not shocking. Here are some other links about the firing:

The press conference will be carried live on Comcast Sportsnet. The Chron says Channel 400, but I think that's the Comcast Sportsnet Plus channel.

Ray Ratto thinks the timing was bad.

Gotta love the Barrows headline: Enter the Samurai.

Mark Purdy sees this as the beginning of a long rebuilding process.

Ann Killion says the Yorks made the right move, even if it was 10 months too late.

Mike Singletary is used to leading.

ESPN's Mark Kreidler discusses the York's comedy of errors.

Mike Singletary certainly commands the respect of the players.

Another one on the bandwagon of "Nolan should've been canned in January."

EDITOR'S NOTE 11:45AM: Also, just put up a new front page poll about the York's and returning to the Super Bowl.

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Am I wrong, or is Singletary a bit dodgy on some of the questions? Coach-speak =/.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions

“The guy is trying to make plays, trying to win… things like that happen” — on J.T.O.’s failures.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions

Discussed team play (little things) in response to a question regarding his vision for the offense. “For me, the vision of this team is to win.” Discussed doing “little things” right.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions

“If I didn’t think I’d keep the job I wouldn’t have taken it.”

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions

“Yes, I want to be a head coach in this league, but where?”

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:26 PM PDT reply actions

“It’s so ironic that it happens to be here… right now.”

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions

“I don’t really talk a whole lot to begin with, but what I do say, I mean.” Discussed speaking from his heart. “Being true to myself” is a common theme in this PC.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:29 PM PDT reply actions

“I warned them to be ready for the challenge ahead… because I will challenge them, to the core.”

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:29 PM PDT reply actions

Listening to him, he seems kinda humble.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:30 PM PDT reply actions

Some dick in a suit speaking, very arrogant. Scot’s bitch.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:31 PM PDT reply actions

He’s a York.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions

“What I envision is beating Seattle.” Very short-term planning it seems.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Nah, just a pre-packaged Belicheckism.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions

End of Singletary's quotes

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions

“I think we are getting out-intensitied. I don’t even think that’s a word, but I’m going to use it anyway.”

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions

“You will have your chance to ask questions, but not right now.” Talked about another conference toward the end of the season. And that’s all folks!

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 12:35 PM PDT reply actions

thanks a lot

I’m gonna watch it for myself tonight if I get a chance. But thanks for throwing up some of it. Any initial thoughts based on what you saw as a whole?

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by David Fucillo on Oct 21, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions

A great deal of sidestepping and coach-speak, with a sprinkling of humility and a general good feeling about Singletary. He’s for more personable than Nolan from what I saw, and I get the feeling like he wants to make the best of a good situation.

While he avoided any direct questions (such as what he planned on doing with Gore and the offense as a whole), he did make the general statement that he believed the team and staff were capable of victory, and that he intended to challenge each and every player to achieve their best. I believe him.

by Cruithear on Oct 21, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions