Marchibroda fired by Ravens
Posted: Monday December 28, 1998 04:07 PM
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Marchibroda has not had a winning season in his three years with the Ravens Jonathan Daniel/Allsport |
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Ravens owner Art Modell on Monday dismissed head coach
Ted Marchibroda, who failed to produce a winning season in his three years
with the team, according to a team source.
An official announcement was expected early this afternoon, less than 24
hours after Baltimore closed a disappointing 6-10 season with a 19-10
victory over the Detroit
Lions.
The game marked the conclusion of Marchibroda's three-year contract, which
he signed shortly after Modell moved the franchise from Cleveland to
Baltimore. The Ravens were 16-31-1 under Marchibroda, winning three
straight games only once and never coming close to reaching the playoffs.
Candidates for the job include former San Francisco 49ers coach
George Seifert, Denver
Broncos assistant Gary Kubiak and perhaps one of several other NFL
coaches expected to be fired this week, including Dom Capers of the Carolina Panthers and
Dave Wannstedt of the Chicago Bears.
Marchibroda, 67, began his NFL coaching career in 1961 and has an 87-98-1
record as a head coach with the Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts and
Ravens. He won three AFC East titles during his previous tenure in
Baltimore before being fired in 1979 after two straight 5-11 seasons.
| Marchibroda's Record |
| Year | Team | W |
L | T |
Pct. |
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1975
1976
1977
1995
| REGULAR SEASON
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore
Colts
Baltimore Colts
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Totals
POSTSEASON
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore Colts
Indianapolis
Totals
|
10
11
10
5
5
9
4
8
9
4
6
6
87
0
0
0
2
2
|
4
3
4
11
11
7
12
8
7
12
9
10
98
1
1
1
1
4
|
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
|
.714
.786
.714
.313
.313
.563
.250
.500
.563
.250
.406
.375
.470
.000
.000
.000
.667
.333
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After Sunday's game, Marchibroda was resigned to his fate.
"I'm thankful for the opportunity," he said. "I enjoy doing it, even if it
doesn't always turn out the way you want."
Marchibroda's task was made more difficult by the fact that he had to work
with a team still reeling from the move from Cleveland. Baltimore went 4-12
in its first season and 6-9-1 last year.
"We had a tough climb for three years," he said.
Marchibroda rarely lost his temper and trusted his players to perform their
best out of dedication to the job. His laid-back style and unwavering faith
in his players created an intense bond with several veterans on the team,
including quarterback Jim
Harbaugh, who played for Marchibroda in Indianapolis before the Ravens
traded for him in February.
"There were a lot of other guys in the room that listen to Ted when he
speaks," Harbaugh said. "Sometimes guys hear but don't listen. He's got a
lot to offer."
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