Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

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re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

ron d — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:36:31 GMT

Russell is content to baby sit while he gets a peay check every week.....the Bucs should have hired Phil Garner when thye could have (I guess they could now but he would probably pass)...get some guy with fire in there...and a link to the past good times...you dont think that would get fans excited?...and he is a battler on the field too

Bobby Valentine is in his last yr as a mgr in Japan..he would have...and would be... a good fit too...fiery...motivator.......leaders lead men... mannequins model unifomrs....it's not a lie if PBC thinks you'll believe it

re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

darylethepiratefan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:11:25 GMT

John Russell brings nothing to this team but a lineup card, how dare you write a columm about his comments and then say he is adequate, I dont know if you watch every game like I do. The Bucs have blown many of game due to his neglience, I mean I remember times when NYJER OR AMAC was on first and we were down one run and JR wouldnt have the guts to steal either one of those FERRARI'S , a coach isnt always the product of his talent, I compare RUSSELL to my 2 favorite BASEBALL COACHES of all time, JIMMY LEYLAND AND CHUCK TANNER, those guys had a special gift to have the pulse of the team and the UNCANNY ABILITY to light a fire when needed, JR NOT HIS FAULT, is who he is, he has no fire and that is another dimension he fails at....Lastly what happened SATURDAY NIGHT in the city of brotherly love was TRAGIC, JR sat there , almost afraid to pull CAPPS when HELEN KELLER could see he didnt have anything, Then he had the audacity to warm someone up , FOR WHAT !!!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU NEED TO WARM SOMEONE UP THEN YOU HAVE YOUR ANSWER, GO TO THE MOUND AND GET HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, JR Is not a leader of men, you and I both know it but you just CONTRADICT YOURSELF so much you dont know what you really feel, I can read and you like myself know this guy is not right for the team ,...To read his comments make me think not only can he not coach but he is STUPID, How in the hell do you say the lineup in June was better than the one with NADY, BAY ETC, Just dumb,..Then he said he isnt dissapointed about the first half, well my goodness Bob , what would make him dissapointed, If the team didnt catch the bus and show up on gameday....I have no confidence in him and I know I am not alone...You know the truth but you had nothing else to write about.....BOB, I Love your work but take a stance and quit back peddaling on topics...

I thought I was finished but to see the team a season high 12 games back and he again say he is not DISSAPOINTED is so LUDACRIS that he should loose his job on that alone....He doesnt say much but when he does he sounds like a FOOL ...

re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

Scurvycure — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:42:38 GMT

There is an interesting article in the Washington Post about whether Manny Acta was too laid back. Includes some revealing discussion about Lastings Milledge and Acta's apparent ineffectiveness at holding him accountable.

www.washingtonpost.com/.../AR2009071403235.html

re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

Ya'Zhynka — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:26:15 GMT

This team needs Russell's level-headed, non-emotional approach. Young players require patience not a ranting lunatic. The Great Jim Leyland won because he had talented players. When the talent dried up, he jumped ship - three times.

What was stupid about bringing in Stan Belinda in game seven in Atlanta? An abundantly more experienced and consistent pitcher was available. Bob Walk.

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re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

charmsdaddy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:28:02 GMT

Bob Thank You for the answer!!!!!!

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jessiegonder — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:02:30 GMT

Thank you, Bob, for the great commentary. No wonder these players accept losing so easily. Talk about coddling. Russell deserves, (as do most of his players), a public smack-down by his bosses.

Imagine Mike Tomlin informing the media he wasn't disappointed with a 2-6 first half. When does somebody around the PBC finally get *** off enough to call these losers out?

re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

charmsdaddy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:31:43 GMT

BOB ONE OTHER THING IN YOUR ARTICLE. HOW CAN YOU SAY HE IS ADEQUATE MANAGER????????

(How can I say that? Because I believe it. Considering the talent he has, I think he has done an adequate job. Not good, not bad -- adequate. -- Bob Smizik)

re: Amazingly, Russell not disappointed

BFD — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:22:16 GMT

I believe many around the 'Burg were call for Jim Tracey's head much like they are now for Russell. Tracey either all of a sudden learned how to manage or most likely went to an organization which has an owner that is committed to winning!

You can't polish a turd, and that is exactly what many of you are expecting from Russell (and before him, Tracey, McClendon, etc...)

RAISE THE JOLLY ROGER!