joewilly12 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Ex-Giants coach Marty Schottenheimer’s long goodbye almost over after 7-year fight with Alzheimer’s Updated 2:42 PM; Today 2:16 PM Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014.ASSOCIATED PRESS By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer is starting to slip away. His family released a statement Wednesday through ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen: Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014, former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer was moved to a hospice facility near his home in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, January 30, where he is listed in stable condition following complications from his disease. The Schottenheimer family asks that you respect their privacy at this time. “As a family, we are surrounding him with love,” said Pat Schottenheimer, his wife, and speaking on behalf of their children, Kristin and Brian, “and are soaking up the prayers and support from all those he impacted through his incredible life. In the way he taught us all we are putting one foot in front of the other ... one play at a time.” The 77-year-old Schottenheimer, best known for his time as head coach of the Cleveland Browns (1984-88), Kansas City Chiefs (1989-98), Washington Redskins (2001) and San Diego Chargers (2002-06), won 200 games in his 21 seasons in the NFL. He ranks eighth all-time in coaching wins. All of the men ahead of him are in or are destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1. Don Shula - 328 wins 2. George Halas - 318 wins 3. Bill Belichick - 280 wins 4. Tom Landry - 250 wins 5. Curly Lambeau - 226 wins 6. Andy Reid - 221 wins 7. Paul Brown - 213 wins Schottenheimer’s first job in the NFL came with the New York Giants, as linebackers coach in 1975 and 1976. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1977. Before entering the coaching ranks, Schottenheimer spent six seasons in the AFL, playing linebacker for the Buffalo Bills(1965-68) and Boston Patriots (1969-70). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pointman Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 Oh man. Don't know what to say. I feel for his family. I hope better days come quickly, in whatever form that may be. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Link if someone can copy and paste the tweet from Chris Mortensen. https://www.nj.com/giants/2021/02/ex-giants-coach-marty-schottenheimers-long-goodbye-almost-over.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post freestater Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 Damn. What a terrible disease. I hope they have some way of communicating his legacy and the huge number of people who love him. What a cruel fate, to be robbed of the precious memories that make up one's life. 12 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Beerfish Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 The guy had 15 winning seasons and two more 8-8 years as a head coach. pretty amazing 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Drums Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 Sorry to hear this. I hope one day in the future the battle against this disease isn’t as bad. Lost my grandma to it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HawkeyeJet Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 I had two Grandparents fight this battle and I can't think of sadder situation. It's a horrible disease. I wish strength to anyone that has to see a loved one go through it. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Awful disease 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Icer Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 Alzheimer's sucks, currently have a grandparent going through it. Best wishes to his family & friends 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Obrien2Toon Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 I think he somehow became the most under rated coach in history 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet Ulrich Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Obrien2Toon said: I think he somehow became the most under rated coach in history One of the all time great HCs in NFL history. 60% win rate over a 20 year career. His influence is still felt today in his coaching tree. Sorry to hear about his struggles with Alzheimers and the best to Brian and the rest of his family. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangrene Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 God bless Marty, a good coach...he is finally free of the clutches of Alzheimers. Brian Schottenheimer was quoted years ago in an interview as saying that he didn't see that much of his father growing up. Marty was always coaching. Hopefully today with technology the current head coaches are staying more connected with their kids. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Integrity28 Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 Good man. Terrible disease. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scott Dierking Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 So sad. Watched my dad succumb to it. There is no easy way around it. The best to Marty and his family. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jets Voice of Reason Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 My wife's grandfather passed away from the disease and it was one of the most traumatic experiences in her life. Luckily, there's a lot of promising research nowadays of treatments that could possibly be disease-altering and a better understanding of underlying factors that may contribute to the cause of the disease. Can't happen soon enough. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: Link if someone can copy and paste the tweet from Chris Mortensen. https://www.nj.com/giants/2021/02/ex-giants-coach-marty-schottenheimers-long-goodbye-almost-over.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMAC Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Very sad to hear. Hopefully, modern medicine will make this affliction disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Best football speech EVER. He’ll be on the side of The Gleam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joejet Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 So sad to hear about Marty. My Mom died from this horrible disease. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Like others in the thread, lost my dad to dementia, too. Sending my best thoughts to the Schottenheimer Family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post celtasnake Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 So sorry for all of you who have lost family members to this terrible disease. Currently my mother is battling it, and it is a total nightmare. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdhc Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, playtowinthegame said: Notice Bill Cowher was his assistant in the last part of the video. . He was a great coach. A little too conservative at the end of games or he might have got a championship. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jetswin Posted February 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2021 horrific disease, prayers for him and his loved ones 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Jeez cant the author wait for the death before reporting imminent death? Is that where we are now? Guys been out of the spotlight and sick why not wait x amount of days and report the inevitable then ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuuFaaolaExperience Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 20 minutes ago, HighPitch said: Jeez cant the author wait for the death before reporting imminent death? Is that where we are now? Guys been out of the spotlight and sick why not wait x amount of days and report the inevitable then ? I could understand reporting on someone going into hospice care to soften the blow for when he does pass away, but it makes no sense to report on a death that didn't happen yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, HighPitch said: Jeez cant the author wait for the death before reporting imminent death? Is that where we are now? Guys been out of the spotlight and sick why not wait x amount of days and report the inevitable then ? 47 minutes ago, TheNuuFaaolaExperience said: I could understand reporting on someone going into hospice care to soften the blow for when he does pass away, but it makes no sense to report on a death that didn't happen yet. It's pathetic. No respect for his family's privacy. Just a time-filling sob story for the media 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Jets Voice of Reason said: My wife's grandfather passed away from the disease and it was one of the most traumatic experiences in her life. Luckily, there's a lot of promising research nowadays of treatments that could possibly be disease-altering and a better understanding of underlying factors that may contribute to the cause of the disease. Can't happen soon enough. How's Dan doing these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 3 hours ago, predator_05 said: It's pathetic. No respect for his family's privacy. Just a time-filling sob story for the media Did I read it wrong? I thought it was the family that released a statement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradis Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Damn. Seen up close and personal with grandma. God speed Marty. Love and strength to your family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Scott Dierking said: So sad. Watched my dad succumb to it. There is no easy way around it. The best to Marty and his family. Same here, lost my dad last year to this horrrible disease and feel for any family that is going through it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 12 hours ago, Doggin94it said: How's Dan doing these days? She's doing great, thanks for asking. Time just flies by and the little one is 5 now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Ex-Giants coach Marty Schottenheimer dies at 77 after long battle with Alzheimer’s Updated 9:54 AM; Today 9:47 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilfieldJet Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Rest in Peace Marty. A good football man and a terrific record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Rest in Peace, Marty. A good man and a good coach. I really liked his Browns and Chiefs teams back in the day. Always wished he could have found his way to the Jets at some point of his head coaching career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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