Joe Bugel, Emotionally, Says Goodbye As Redskins' O-Line Coach.
Says "Team In Good Hands."
In an emotional press conference earlier today, Joe Bugel announced his retirement.
"It's been beautiful, a great run, believe me."
"We had a lot of good times. We had a lot of great times, had some bad times, and had some turbulent times."
Bugel spent 15 of his 32 seasons as an assistant with the Redskins. In his first stint with the club, from 1981-1989, Bugel was the architect of the famed “Hogs” offensive line, featuring stalwarts Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Mark May, Jeff Bostic, George Starke and others. The group, one of the most dominant in league annals, led the Redskins to three Super Bowls, including victories following the 1982 and 1987 seasons. Bugel was instrumental in the development of four offensive linemen earning Pro Bowl berths – Grimm (4), Jacoby (4), Bostic (1) and May (1).
Bugel, in some circles, came under fire for the team's inability to score enough points to win pivotal games this season. He apologized for not bringing home another Super Bowl win.
"I'm sorry we didn't get it done, but this [pointing to his SuperBowl ring], this will be back."
After a two-year respite, Bugel returned to the Redskins in 2004 as assistant head coach – offense under Joe Gibbs, and was retained as offensive line coach under Jim Zorn in 2008.
"The past staff with Jim Zorn, we gave it our dead level best. We gave it our dead level best"
Zorn called Bugel "a legendary offensive line coach."
“He has done a tremendous job taking me through the Redskins’ running game, the terminology, the blocking schemes and his favorite play, ‘50 gut.’ As a first-year head coach, his expertise is invaluable.”
Bugel thanked owner, Dan Snyder and players he coached during his tenure, adding there "wasn't a bad one in the bunch."
"Mainly, I love the players. If you can't tell people you love 'em, then you don't belong in the game."
Bugel originally entered the NFL in 1975, spending two seasons as the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions. He joined the Houston Oilers in the same capacity in 1977. The team’s rushing totals during his final two seasons with the Oilers in 1979 and 1980 are still the top two season totals in that franchise’s history.
Before entering the NFL, Bugel spent time coaching in the collegiate ranks with Ohio State (1974), Iowa State (1973), Navy (1969-72) and his alma mater, Western Kentucky (1964-68).
While earning his degree in physical education, Bugel was an all-conference guard and linebacker for the Hilltoppers. He also earned a master’s degree in counseling from Western Kentucky. A Pittsburgh native, Bugel was a two-way star in football at Munhall High School. In 2005, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (Western Chapter).
"It's been a privilege, and an honor to coach at this level."
On the future of the Redskins, Bugel said, "Get ready, because they're gettin' ready to explode."
See video below.
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In Other Redskin Organization News.
>>Redskins sign Jim Haslett as defensive coordinator.
>>No 2010 Ticket Increase. Prices To Remain Same.
"It's always a challenge to maintain ticket prices from year-to-year, but we wanted to show the fans how much we appreciate their support, especially in difficult economic times," said David Donovan, the team's Chief Operating Officer.”
Since 1999, the team has increased general admission ticket prices only twice (prior to the 2000 and 2006 seasons), a rarity among U.S. sports franchises. General admission tickets currently range from $29 to $99. The team's season tickets have been sold out since 1966.
The Redskins average general admission ticket prices are below those of nine other NFL teams, including most of the other major markets, according to Team Marketing Report’s 2009 data. The Redskins have the largest season ticket waiting list in the NFL.
Mailing of season ticket renewals is expected to begin in early February.
Related: Redskins Ticket Debacle
Says "Team In Good Hands."
In an emotional press conference earlier today, Joe Bugel announced his retirement."It's been beautiful, a great run, believe me."
"We had a lot of good times. We had a lot of great times, had some bad times, and had some turbulent times."
Bugel spent 15 of his 32 seasons as an assistant with the Redskins. In his first stint with the club, from 1981-1989, Bugel was the architect of the famed “Hogs” offensive line, featuring stalwarts Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Mark May, Jeff Bostic, George Starke and others. The group, one of the most dominant in league annals, led the Redskins to three Super Bowls, including victories following the 1982 and 1987 seasons. Bugel was instrumental in the development of four offensive linemen earning Pro Bowl berths – Grimm (4), Jacoby (4), Bostic (1) and May (1).
Bugel, in some circles, came under fire for the team's inability to score enough points to win pivotal games this season. He apologized for not bringing home another Super Bowl win.
"I'm sorry we didn't get it done, but this [pointing to his SuperBowl ring], this will be back."
After a two-year respite, Bugel returned to the Redskins in 2004 as assistant head coach – offense under Joe Gibbs, and was retained as offensive line coach under Jim Zorn in 2008.
"The past staff with Jim Zorn, we gave it our dead level best. We gave it our dead level best"
Zorn called Bugel "a legendary offensive line coach."
“He has done a tremendous job taking me through the Redskins’ running game, the terminology, the blocking schemes and his favorite play, ‘50 gut.’ As a first-year head coach, his expertise is invaluable.”
Bugel thanked owner, Dan Snyder and players he coached during his tenure, adding there "wasn't a bad one in the bunch."
"Mainly, I love the players. If you can't tell people you love 'em, then you don't belong in the game."
Bugel originally entered the NFL in 1975, spending two seasons as the offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions. He joined the Houston Oilers in the same capacity in 1977. The team’s rushing totals during his final two seasons with the Oilers in 1979 and 1980 are still the top two season totals in that franchise’s history.
Before entering the NFL, Bugel spent time coaching in the collegiate ranks with Ohio State (1974), Iowa State (1973), Navy (1969-72) and his alma mater, Western Kentucky (1964-68).
While earning his degree in physical education, Bugel was an all-conference guard and linebacker for the Hilltoppers. He also earned a master’s degree in counseling from Western Kentucky. A Pittsburgh native, Bugel was a two-way star in football at Munhall High School. In 2005, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (Western Chapter).
"It's been a privilege, and an honor to coach at this level."
On the future of the Redskins, Bugel said, "Get ready, because they're gettin' ready to explode."
See video below.
__________
In Other Redskin Organization News.
>>Redskins sign Jim Haslett as defensive coordinator.
>>No 2010 Ticket Increase. Prices To Remain Same.
"It's always a challenge to maintain ticket prices from year-to-year, but we wanted to show the fans how much we appreciate their support, especially in difficult economic times," said David Donovan, the team's Chief Operating Officer.”
Since 1999, the team has increased general admission ticket prices only twice (prior to the 2000 and 2006 seasons), a rarity among U.S. sports franchises. General admission tickets currently range from $29 to $99. The team's season tickets have been sold out since 1966.
The Redskins average general admission ticket prices are below those of nine other NFL teams, including most of the other major markets, according to Team Marketing Report’s 2009 data. The Redskins have the largest season ticket waiting list in the NFL.
Mailing of season ticket renewals is expected to begin in early February.
Related: Redskins Ticket Debacle
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