Is Cowher setting himself up to be the next Panthers coach?

[Sackem90]

You judge for yourself. John Fox better step it up the next few seasons or he may be gone.


Cowher says future undetermined

Ex-Steelers coach hints he may return at later date

Posted: Friday March 23, 2007 2:22PM; Updated: Friday March 23, 2007 2:22PM

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher still loves talking about the nitty gritty of football, but it's hard to get away from what people really want to know.

Cowher, who resigned in February after 15 seasons and a Super Bowl victory, talked Friday to high school coaches at a clinic at the University of Tennessee. After speaking more than 30 minutes, one of the clinic participants asked him about his future.

Cowher, who turns 50 in May, said he wanted to spend more time with his youngest daughter, who is a sophomore in high school, and his wife at their home in Raleigh, N.C. His other two daughters are in college.

He hinted he might be interested in coaching again after his daughter finishes high school.

"I'll be there (with her) next year as well, this time next year," Cowher said. "I can tell you I will not take any jobs. I know there will be some offers."

Other than that he said he didn't have "a set plan."

Cowher said he needed to get better at golf and then joked that being at home with just his wife might make him want to get back to coaching.

"It was a great part of my life. I'm ready for something new," he said. "I love talking about football."

Cowher has signed on to be an analyst on CBS' Sunday "The NFL Today" studio show.

He said he wasn't sure he would miss coaching during the season.

"I don't miss this time of year because Pittsburgh never signed any free agents anyway," he said.

Cowher took other questions from coaches but didn't speak to reporters.

Cowher was a guest of Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer, whose staff also listened to Cowher's speech at the clinic.

Cowher told a story about cleaning out his desk in Pittsburgh and finding notes he made in 1992 when he was first hired. He had a list of candidates for some staff positions, including Fulmer as an offensive line coach. At the same time, Fulmer was promoted to head coach at Tennessee.

"So much for that guy," Cowher joked.

 

[law1ng2b2]

No. He is not setting himself up to be the next panther coach. people will look for him to take the job in Carolina in the future because of his ties to the area. At the end of the day, he is looking for the combination of the most money and the best opportunity to win another championship.

 

[Sir Osis]

Noooooooo! He's going to coach NC State!

 

[Elric]

It is what it is

 

[Fred Smoot's Father]

We could do worse

I mean, you don't hope for Fox to tank, but it's nice to know that if he did, we have Cowher right up the road. Imagine dating a hot chick, but having another side-chick that gives great head*, who happens to live right down the road. Sure....you want your current relationship to work, but it's damn nice to know that if it doesn't, you can always hit up the other chick.

*So, FSF...are you saying that Bill Cowher gives great head?

I dunno. But you could ask this guy:

 

[Black&Blue]

Get used to it. As long as Bill Cowher is unemployed, and living in North Carolina, he'll always be linked to the Panthers.


I guess it's a good problem to have. With Fox or Cowher, we would have a coach capable of taking a team to the SB.

 

[tj21]

Of course Fox can squash all the rumors about a new coach with just a little bit of good coaching this year,,,,,, btw that means getting rid of the punt return pass play.

 

[Savio]

What would happen if the Giants HC jobs is open next year (which is likely) and Fox takes a stab at that?

 

[chipshot]

Cowher says future undetermined

Ex-Steelers coach hints he may return at later date

Posted: Friday March 23, 2007 2:22PM; Updated: Friday March 23, 2007 2:22PM

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher still loves talking about the nitty gritty of football, but it's hard to get away from what people really want to know.

Cowher, who resigned in February after 15 seasons and a Super Bowl victory, talked Friday to high school coaches at a clinic at the University of Tennessee. After speaking more than 30 minutes, one of the clinic participants asked him about his future.

Cowher, who turns 50 in May, said he wanted to spend more time with his youngest daughter, who is a sophomore in high school, and his wife at their home in Raleigh, N.C. His other two daughters are in college.

He hinted he might be interested in coaching again after his daughter finishes high school.

"I'll be there (with her) next year as well, this time next year," Cowher said. "I can tell you I will not take any jobs. I know there will be some offers."

Other than that he said he didn't have "a set plan."

Cowher said he needed to get better at golf and then joked that being at home with just his wife might make him want to get back to coaching.

"It was a great part of my life. I'm ready for something new," he said. "I love talking about football."

Cowher has signed on to be an analyst on CBS' Sunday "The NFL Today" studio show.

He said he wasn't sure he would miss coaching during the season.

"I don't miss this time of year because Pittsburgh never signed any free agents anyway," he said.

Cowher took other questions from coaches but didn't speak to reporters.

Cowher was a guest of Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer, whose staff also listened to Cowher's speech at the clinic.

Cowher told a story about cleaning out his desk in Pittsburgh and finding notes he made in 1992 when he was first hired. He had a list of candidates for some staff positions, including Fulmer as an offensive line coach. At the same time, Fulmer was promoted to head coach at Tennessee.

"So much for that guy," Cowher joked.

What in here implies he's setting himself up for any specific job? There's nothing in this article that's different that what he has said before.

 

[magnus]

I'm going to be in Charlotte this Sunday. Coincidence? Foreshadowing? I can't comment at this time.