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Ryan wanted to kick Sparano's [butt]
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08:02 AM ET 05.28 | Tony Sparano certainly has his supporters, but Jets coach Rex Ryan didn't start as one of them. Just before midnight on Oct. 12, 2009, [Ryan] shook Sparano's hand, turned to Jets vice president of security Steve Yarnell and expressed his feelings about the Dolphins' then- head coach: "I don't like this dude." Sparano's team had just carved up Ryan's defense for 413 yards. ... Inside the Jets locker room, Ryan was fuming. Sparano, wearing his trademark sunglasses at night, had just beaten Ryan at his own game: Tough, physical, no-nonsense football. "I was pissed," Ryan remembered. "I'm like, 'I'm going to kick that dude's [butt] next time.'" Ryan's respect and appreciation for Sparano grew that night.
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Melman
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And to those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice, as well.
Melman
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^This^
Nothing wrong with developing a respect for someone. Ryan better perform this year or the Jets may have hired their next HC.
Lightly Salted Nuts
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Happy Memorial Day and a heartfelt thanks to all veterans.
Mangler.
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Hey, what a surprise, a Jets thread!
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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I wouldn't rule that out... The J-E-T-S might want to think about a GM, too.
Melman
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Mick...
Melman
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Speaking only for myself as a Vet, You can thank me by putting those 544 thief's and low life's you elected on the unemployment line. Screw the BBQue.
SteveDallas
Amarillo, TX
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Um Steve, it's 535 -- we don't elect the SCOTUS.
BA Raiders Fan
Broken Arrow, OK
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If that fight ever happens, have the ambulance close by. Two since they both won't fit in one.
shiprock
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Really, Mick? So much material to work with and you go for the tired, three year old feet joke?
BonusEruptus
Hicksville , NY
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YES......YESSSSSSSS....AND HELL YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
TxHeat
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^^^^^
fixed
Eagles in 2020
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Do we know if Rex still loves feet ? It has been a long time since he could see his own
Eagles in 2020
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