obie_wan Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Ft Lauderdale SunSentinel reported this morning that Alex VanPelt has interviewed with the Dolphins for a spot on their offensive staff.
CajunBillsBacker Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 wow, after hearing AVP all season on field pass being a fan more than a commentator, he'll probably feel pretty wierd wearing teal standing on the opposite sidelines of the Bills. But money talks and bullsh-- walks.
Mark VI Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Alex is probably a nice guy, I don't doubt. Yet he became a complete Bledsoe apologist on the radio game coverage. There was no objective balance to his analysis. He was completely defending the Bills players and it just wasn't working. I hope he gets the job and moves on.
30dive Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 It's pretty obvious that he wants to coach somewhere...I think he has applied for a job at the Univ. of Pittsburgh as well. Good for him, he probably would make for a very good coach somewhere.
SACKMARINO Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Im happy for him in a sense, but dissapointed in him as well. I can't say I'll miss his commentary. I just wish it wasnt Miami, kinda upsetting. Hopefully Steve Tasker will replace him with Murph.
gantrules Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 AVP was a great announcer especially considering it was his first year. He blew away the Criqui/Tasker drivel that I was exposed to for a while until I listened to their radiocast one day. I don't like to see him go there, but how can you pass up an opportunity to be a part of one of the most challenging rebuilding processes in the history of the game?
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Good for AVP, I always thought that he was going to make a killer QB coach in the NFL some day. Just didnt think it would be so soon (if thats the position he was interviewing for). Congrats to Alex.
LabattBlue Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Alex is probably a nice guy, I don't doubt. Yet he became a complete Bledsoe apologist on the radio game coverage. There was no objective balance to his analysis. He was completely defending the Bills players and it just wasn't working. I hope he gets the job and moves on. 220129[/snapback] AVP is a Bledsoe apologist? Maybe he should consider joining the ranks here, as the numbers of apologists have dwindled greatly in the last few weeks.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 It's pretty obvious that he wants to coach somewhere...I think he has applied for a job at the Univ. of Pittsburgh as well. Good for him, he probably would make for a very good coach somewhere. Yeah he applied to Wannstedt for the job of QB coach, but probably would have taken anything. If he gets a job with the Dols, what does that say about them? I guess time will tell.
#89 Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 I dashed Alex off an e-mail to find out what is going on. I know some did not like the way he was on the radio. Explaining the calls and packages but it was totally different from what we were use to. I will just plain miss seeing him this season. Well if he goes to the Dolphins I'll still try to keep track of him. Tasker would never give up CBS to do local radio. $$$$ Think about it.
Mark VI Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 I dashed Alex off an e-mail to find out what is going on. I know some did not like the way he was on the radio. Explaining the calls and packages but it was totally different from what we were use to. I will just plain miss seeing him this season. Well if he goes to the Dolphins I'll still try to keep track of him. Tasker would never give up CBS to do local radio. $$$$ Think about it. 220258[/snapback] He was excellent at explaining the formations and various plays. He was just too loyal to his ex-mates and quick to cut off Murph if he made a critical observation concerning one of the Bills players. That became painfully obvious during every broadcast. I still like the guy and wish him the best.
Just Jack Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 I would hope he does well if he gets a job with the Dolphins, except for those two times we need to play them.
bflo83 Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Good opportunity for AVP who is one of the good guys. This doesn't rank anywhere near as troubling as Thurman signing with the Fish. That was just wrong.
stevestojan Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 Good opportunity for AVP who is one of the good guys. This doesn't rank anywhere near as troubling as Thurman signing with the Fish. That was just wrong. 220384[/snapback] How the hell is this any different? Reminds me of when Jimbo was asked what his favorite victory was, and he said "any time we beat the dolphins"...
SilverNRed Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 He was excellent at explaining the formations and various plays. He was just too loyal to his ex-mates and quick to cut off Murph if he made a critical observation concerning one of the Bills players. That became painfully obvious during every broadcast. I still like the guy and wish him the best. 220270[/snapback] I loved hearing the stuff about formations and plays. You never get to hear that stuff from the zombies on CBS, FOX, and, especially, ESPN's crew of flunkies. I don't mind that AVP defended his ex-teammates. It was his first year and he still probably hangs out with a lot of those guys.
bflo83 Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 How the hell is this any different? Reminds me of when Jimbo was asked what his favorite victory was, and he said "any time we beat the dolphins"... 220395[/snapback] Different when you're lining up against the Bills in the Orange and Teal unis. Thurman went down to Miami pissed off at the Bills and wanting to show the Bills something. AVP is looking for a coaching job and there's not as many of those available at this level. He's putting on the coach's shirt not the uniform. That and the fact that AVP was not a Bill at the level of Thurman - can't even mention him in the same sentence.
Buftex Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 I loved hearing the stuff about formations and plays. You never get to hear that stuff from the zombies on CBS, FOX, and, especially, ESPN's crew of flunkies. 220399[/snapback] I mostly agree with you, but I think you are a little off on the "ESPN crew of flunkies." Assuming you are talking about the television crew, they are very good at breaking down games, superior to any other televison crew on the national outlets. I know a lot can't stand Theisman and Maguire, but they know their stuff, especially Maguire....
BillnutinHouston Posted January 27, 2005 Posted January 27, 2005 If Saban is so desperate he would fill a position as CRITICAL as OC with a guy having absolutely NO coaching credentials whatsoever, the situation is worse in Miami than we thought. Interviewing is one thing but I would be shocked if he actually GOT the job.
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