Shanahan: Davis Liked Kiffin More Than He Liked Me - The Orange Mane

bronco militia · 10-01-2008, 01:02 PM

SHANAHAN: DAVIS LIKED KIFFIN MORE THAN HE LIKED ME

Posted by Michael David Smith on October 1, 2008, 3:19 p.m.

During his comments to reporters Wednesday following the announcement of the firing of head coach Lane Kiffin, Raiders owner Al Davis brought up another coach he fired after 20 games on the job, Mike Shanahan.

“When Shanahan left me, he went to Denver,” Davis said. “He was there for about four or five years as an assistant and they fired him for insubordination. Dan Reeves and he had a big battle. He went to the 49ers and he learned their style of football and when Dan Reeves failed in Denver, the first guy they had was Wade Phillips, I think . . . then he brought Shanahan back. And Shanahan had success. But Shanahan has an asterisk next to those two Super Bowls, because they were caught cheating.”

At his own press conference today, Shanahan was asked about Davis, and he tried to make light of the situation.

“I was really disappointed, to be honest with you,” Shanahan said. “When you take a look at it, I was there 582 days. Lane Kiffin was there 616 days. So what it really means is that Al Davis liked Lane more than he liked me. And I really don’t think that’s fair. I won three more games, yet he got 34 more days of work. That just doesn’t seem right. Does it to you guys? No, really, think about it.”

After getting a chuckle from the media with that, Shanahan continued.

“I know the right thing to say. The thing I should have said is, ‘I haven’t had time to look at interviews and what really happened.’ But I think everybody saw the press conference. We’ll leave it at that.”

BroncoFiend · 10-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Shanny is great!

Smiling Assassin27 · 10-01-2008, 01:03 PM

tom coughlin, he aint...thank goodness.

Eldorado · 10-01-2008, 01:05 PM

’ But I think everybody saw the press conference. We’ll leave it at that.”

aaaahhahahehe...heh

:wipes away tears:

oubronco · 10-01-2008, 01:06 PM

now fix the D-line damn it

Doggcow · 10-01-2008, 01:07 PM

I'd love to bring Kiffen in. Can he play DC?

Northman · 10-01-2008, 01:10 PM

Shanny is grand.

PRBronco · 10-01-2008, 01:14 PM

Haha oh Shanny, I'm so happy we have you.

DomCasual · 10-01-2008, 01:15 PM

It's awesome that he knows how many days he was there.

Blueflame · 10-01-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco militia

SHANAHAN: DAVIS LIKED KIFFIN MORE THAN HE LIKED ME

Posted by Michael David Smith on October 1, 2008, 3:19 p.m.

During his comments to reporters Wednesday following the announcement of the firing of head coach Lane Kiffin, Raiders owner Al Davis brought up another coach he fired after 20 games on the job, Mike Shanahan.

“When Shanahan left me, he went to Denver,” Davis said. “He was there for about four or five years as an assistant and they fired him for insubordination. Dan Reeves and he had a big battle. He went to the 49ers and he learned their style of football and when Dan Reeves failed in Denver, the first guy they had was Wade Phillips, I think . . . then he brought Shanahan back. And Shanahan had success. But Shanahan has an asterisk next to those two Super Bowls, because they were caught cheating.”

At his own press conference today, Shanahan was asked about Davis, and he tried to make light of the situation.

“I was really disappointed, to be honest with you,” Shanahan said. “When you take a look at it, I was there 582 days. Lane Kiffin was there 616 days. So what it really means is that Al Davis liked Lane more than he liked me. And I really don’t think that’s fair. I won three more games, yet he got 34 more days of work. That just doesn’t seem right. Does it to you guys? No, really, think about it.”

After getting a chuckle from the media with that, Shanahan continued.

“I know the right thing to say. The thing I should have said is, ‘I haven’t had time to look at interviews and what really happened.’ But I think everybody saw the press conference. We’ll leave it at that.”

Anyone else find that particular wording (of the bolded phrase) amusing? Jeez...Al sounds like a jilted lover or something.

NYBronco · 10-01-2008, 01:29 PM

Wow, old man Al has Shanahan's timeline and events down. Scary thought.

Tom H. · 10-01-2008, 01:31 PM

The untold story:

Al tried drop Shanahan into his trap door where the Raider Nation's "Eddie the Beaver" was ready to off the coach. Due to excess mucus in the eye Davis couldn't reach his lever in time. Mike had already made his way out the door and never saw how close he came to certain death.

Bronco Yoda · 10-01-2008, 01:38 PM

yikes

dbfan4life · 10-01-2008, 01:45 PM

I can't put in words how disturbing that is, Tom!!!!!

Rohirrim · 10-01-2008, 01:57 PM

Shanahan still twisting the knife in old Greasy's gut. I love it!

Kaylore · 10-01-2008, 02:03 PM

It was funnier to watch because the whole time he had this smirk on his face where you knew he was just loving it.

oubronco · 10-01-2008, 02:18 PM

DAMN Tom

elsid13 · 10-01-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom H.

The untold story:

Spider - "I hit it"

Dean · 10-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCasual

It's awesome that he knows how many days he was there.

Each day in paradise or hell in indelibly etched upon our brain. Which of the two do you think that it was for Shanahan?

loborugger · 10-01-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom H.

Why, oh why do people allow themselves to be photographed like this?

Los Broncos · 10-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Unibrow to the rescue!

elsid13 · 10-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loborugger

Why, oh why do people allow themselves to be photographed like this?

Because he's bad ass and want you to know it!

MrPeepers · 10-01-2008, 07:30 PM

..

pure evil mike!

MrPeepers · 10-01-2008, 07:32 PM

that dude has alot of ammo just shelved next to his computer, scary

Ratboy · 10-01-2008, 07:35 PM

Shanahan is hilarious. Let's hope he brings in Kiffin to stick it to Old Al.

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bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,591	Shanahan: Davis Liked Kiffin More Than He Liked Me SHANAHAN: DAVIS LIKED KIFFIN MORE THAN HE LIKED ME Posted by Michael David Smith on October 1, 2008, 3:19 p.m. During his comments to reporters Wednesday following the announcement of the firing of head coach Lane Kiffin, Raiders owner Al Davis brought up another coach he fired after 20 games on the job, Mike Shanahan. “When Shanahan left me, he went to Denver,” Davis said. “He was there for about four or five years as an assistant and they fired him for insubordination. Dan Reeves and he had a big battle. He went to the 49ers and he learned their style of football and when Dan Reeves failed in Denver, the first guy they had was Wade Phillips, I think . . . then he brought Shanahan back. And Shanahan had success. But Shanahan has an asterisk next to those two Super Bowls, because they were caught cheating.” At his own press conference today, Shanahan was asked about Davis, and he tried to make light of the situation. “I was really disappointed, to be honest with you,” Shanahan said. “When you take a look at it, I was there 582 days. Lane Kiffin was there 616 days. So what it really means is that Al Davis liked Lane more than he liked me. And I really don’t think that’s fair. I won three more games, yet he got 34 more days of work. That just doesn’t seem right. Does it to you guys? No, really, think about it.” After getting a chuckle from the media with that, Shanahan continued. “I know the right thing to say. The thing I should have said is, ‘I haven’t had time to look at interviews and what really happened.’ But I think everybody saw the press conference. We’ll leave it at that.”

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BroncoFiend Ring of Famer The enemy's gate is down Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,505 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Shanny is great!

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Eldorado Formerly orange&blue Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,779 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ayers	’ But I think everybody saw the press conference. We’ll leave it at that.” aaaahhahahehe...heh :wipes away tears:

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oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,604	now fix the D-line damn it

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DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,173 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	It's awesome that he knows how many days he was there.

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NYBronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,994	Wow, old man Al has Shanahan's timeline and events down. Scary thought.

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Tom H. Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 463	The untold story: Al tried drop Shanahan into his trap door where the Raider Nation's "Eddie the Beaver" was ready to off the coach. Due to excess mucus in the eye Davis couldn't reach his lever in time. Mike had already made his way out the door and never saw how close he came to certain death.

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dbfan4life Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 2,499	I can't put in words how disturbing that is, Tom!!!!!

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Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,849	Shanahan still twisting the knife in old Greasy's gut. I love it!

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Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,070 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	It was funnier to watch because the whole time he had this smirk on his face where you knew he was just loving it.

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oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 20,604	DAMN Tom

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Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Shanahan is hilarious. Let's hope he brings in Kiffin to stick it to Old Al.