Rod Marinelli

Rodney Henry Marinelli (born July 13, 1949) is an American former football coach. Quotes We don't change a lot of things. We want to allow a man to play, I think it's really important to do the ordinary, basic things well -- and the only way is to do those things over and over again. Then, you get guys comfortable. Now, you can see their technique and skills and talent come alive. The worst thing a coach can do is confuse a player. Then he's not playing fast. Marinelli transforms porous defense, December 24 2014 This is a special place for me, a quality organization, and it's special because of Lovie (Smith). It's one of the real driving forces behind this. We had the chance to work together so much before. We were part of the beginning of change in Tampa Bay in 1996. We share a strong belief in the system. It's in place. There are good players. I hope I can inspire, provide a base of knowledge and improve each man's game. Tommie is strong, motivated, bright, perfect for the system, He was banged up last year. He seems pretty healthy. He's done it. This group is going to compete. It is exciting to see them come together. This is so exciting for me, This is something I adore. When I think about the chance to coach football for such a long time, I don't think Xs and Os. It's the friends, the relationships, respecting this game and trying to make it better. It's another opportunity to do that and coach, and that makes it another great day. With 0-16 still a fresh memory, Marinelli moving on with Bears, July 22 2009 External links Category:1949 births Category:American football coaches Category:Living people Category:People from California