Interesting that Gretz would choose the Tacks as his model. There are some similarities, to be sure. But, Fisher's also had some incredible distractions during this last rebuild (PacYourSh*tMan, the McNair lockout fiasco, Vince Young, Reese getting canned, etc.). Herm has yet to encounter or deal with those kinds of serious problems.
There's also another important difference ... the fan base, the community, and the local media were all behind Fisher for the most part - as was ownership, of course.
But the main difference is at HC and the staff. Fisher can coach rings around Herm with one hand tied behind his back and a box turtle on his head. Plus, Fisher's staff is better than ours ... I would say much better.
Other than that, yeah.
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