Category Archives: Coaching change

Paging Eddie D

Posted on December 27, 2010 by staff

“Interim” 49ers beat reporter Phil Barber here. As Eric Branch fights fatigue and holiday travelers to get back to the Bay Area, I’ll be covering the haps at 4949 Centennial today. I’ll throw you a longer report later. But before I get to some transcribing, here is a brief rundown on the press conference we just witnessed. Continue reading →

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Remove that ‘interim’ tag from Singletary’s title

Posted on December 28, 2008 by staff

It’s official. Mike Singletary has signed a four-year contract to remain as 49ers head coach for 2009.

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Report: Singletary will fire Martz as coordinator

Posted on December 25, 2008 by staff

Mike Singletary told his players to take one hour out of their days today to focus on football. I’m not one of Singletary’s players, but since it looks as if Singletary is going to be around for a while, I … Continue reading →

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Exit interview: Nolan saw it coming for a couple weeks

Posted on October 21, 2008 by staff

Mike Nolan has spent a lot of time the past two days on the phone, speaking with friends and family and many of his former players. Nolan was fired Monday after going 18-37 in 3 1/2 seasons as head coach. … Continue reading →

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Mike Nolan’s statement

Posted on October 21, 2008 by staff

Mike Nolan made his first public comment today, one day after being fired as 49ers head coach. Nolan released a statement through the 49ers today.

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Singletary introduced as 49ers’ 16th head coach

Posted on October 21, 2008 by staff

The 49ers just held a press conference in which Mike Singletary was announced as the head coach, replacing Mike Nolan, who was fired on Monday.

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Quick takes on day’s events

Posted on October 21, 2008 by staff

Before I get to bed, I just wanted to give you some of my thoughts on what happened today.

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Singletary deal is done

Posted on October 20, 2008 by staff

The 49ers have announced that Mike Nolan has been fired, and Mike Singletary has signed a deal through the end of the season to become the interim coach.

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Nolan out; Singletary’s deal is pending

Posted on October 20, 2008 by staff

So did anything happen while I was traveling back from the East Coast?

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