glenn212 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Different Approach For Mangini By DESMOND CONNER | Courant Staff Writer August 2, 2008 Two recent examples suggest Hartford native Eric Mangini is going to be different than in his first two seasons as Jets coach. First, earlier this summer he gave the New York media an insiders' look at a particular defense, its terminology and situations where it might be used. Knowing Mangini, he was hardly turning over the keys to the vault, but it wasn't a hurried session. It lasted three hours. "It was very interesting and informative, and the big thing is that it was Eric's idea," said Dave Hutchinson, the Jets beat writer for the Newark Star-Ledger. "He really wanted to educate us on what they're trying to do defensively." Related links Photos: Eric Mangini Photos The relationship between Mangini and the media was strained, at best, in the beginning because the 37-year-old coach was so tight-lipped. "He is really reaching out to us, trying to have a better rapport with us, because the thing is, he is a very, very nice guy," Hutchinson said. "I would never say otherwise. It's just that with him coming up in the [bill] Belichick system, they had a certain way of doing things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebron24Jets Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 good post homey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 good post homey I haven't heard that used since the early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 good post homey homey? That's funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn212 Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 That there is old school Money Grip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACHUMS Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I guess it worked out for Harry giving Eric a ride home ! heh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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