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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Probably due to the fact that is has been 10 days since Pioli's has been hired so why the long wait unless they had a candidate signed sealed and delivered.

Scott Pioli: "Since my arrival last week, Herm and I have had several conversations as part of my overall evaluation of the football operation," Pioli said in a statement. "After careful consideration, Clark and I felt that it was best to make a change. What I conveyed last week in the press conference I still believe to be true -- Herm is a great man and a tremendous football coach. He respects the game and the league, and he is passionate about his players and his craft.

"Over the course of this last week, I have also spent time meeting and visiting with most of the assistant coaches, and I will continue to do so over the next several days. All of the coaches from last year's staff, with the exception of one, are under contract through the 2009 season."


Isn't it just barely possible that Pioli is telling the truth here?