I will never forget the end of Brad Childress regime in 2010. The fans in the stands were booing and just plain frustrated. I remember even going to a game and out in the crowd during pregame outside the dome, papers were being handed out to fans. What did the paper say? "Fire Childress"
On November 22,2010 fans got their wish as Coach Childress was dismised. Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier was elevated to the position of iterim coach for the remainder of the season.
I am such a big fan of Coach Frazier. Frazier comes across a man who can coach better by working with players rather than chewing them out. The shot of him on TV over on the sidelines talking to players after a mistake was made was nice to see.
On January 3,2011 the interim tag was dropped and now Frazier is the man that will be in charge.
2011 almost did not happen as the strike drug on to the point no OTA's or any off season condidtioning. Training Camp was even cut short. What a start for a new coach trying to build a team
I felt bad for Leslie. The release of Bryant McKinnie during training camp was needed to set the tone. The Donavan McNabb signing was a disaster. The insertion of a rookie quarterback in Christian Ponder was another challenge. The injury bug hit hard and at the end to lose Adrian Peterson was the final nail in the coffin.
The tying of 1984 worst record of 3-13 I do not believe shows Frazier's ability to be a coach.
2012 is a new season and so far all off season work has been able to be done. The team is young and coming into Mankato many battles will occur. In the end Coach and his staff will have to make difficult decisions on who stays and who goes.
I believe this season we will be able to seee better what Coach Frazier and staff can display to the fans.
Good Luck Coach Frazier and staff
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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