Post by Nyi28nhl on Dec 27, 2010 10:32:04 GMT -5
SAN FRANCISCO -- Mike Singletary made a name for himself as a coach with that bold "I want winners!" declaration more than two years ago.
Ultimately, he didn't produce enough victories to save his job.
Ultimately, he didn't produce enough victories to save his job.
The Hall of Fame linebacker was fired by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night after two disappointing seasons, including a 5-10 showing this year for a franchise that expected to win the NFC West.
The team made the announcement upon returning to the Bay Area late Sunday, several hours after San Francisco was eliminated from playoff contention with a 25-17 loss at St. Louis. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula was promoted to interim coach and will run the team in the season finale at home against Arizona. He was to be formally introduced in a news conference Monday.
The team made the announcement upon returning to the Bay Area late Sunday, several hours after San Francisco was eliminated from playoff contention with a 25-17 loss at St. Louis. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula was promoted to interim coach and will run the team in the season finale at home against Arizona. He was to be formally introduced in a news conference Monday.
Mike Singletary out, D-line aide in at S.F.
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