Former Washington Redskins coach and current NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs recently stopped by AOL's studios to talk to FanHouse about his new book ("Game Plan for Life"), how the NFL changed between his coaching stints, working with Tony Stewart, and the role his faith has played in both his career and his life.
Kevin B. Blackistone is a national columnist and commentator for FanHouse.com. He is a regular panelist on ESPN's sports-debate show, "Around The Horn,'' seen Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. ET. Blackistone currently serves as the Shirley Povich Chair in Sports Journalism at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. A former award-winning sports columnist for The Dallas Morning News, he currently lives in Silver Spring, Md.
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8-11-2009 @ 9:59PM
Kim said...
I have no respect anymore for Joe Gibbs. He has newfound faith? Why would a man of such faith put up with the antics of Kyle Bush? Because he makes JGR money? So it's ok to look past faith and the right things to do as long as your making lots of money. Seems to me his faith has a PRICE TAG
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8-12-2009 @ 1:27AM
Brother J said...
Kyle Bush is a good driver and wins races. What you're doing here is no different then what Dale Earnhardt Sr. got throughout his career. When KB retires he'll receive the same praise. It's all or nothing for him, as it should be for all race car drivers.
Sure, he can be a bit whiney at times, but it's no different then Mark Martin was when he couldn't keep up, now look.
8-12-2009 @ 9:28AM
Lew and Darlene said...
I've know of Coach Joe since 1979, he had "faith" back then, nothing "new" about his faith. He's been a Godly man for a long time and he's very candid about the mistakes he's made along the way. Try reading his books from his football days and you'll clearly see. "No respect for Joe Gibbs"? I'm sorry but you haven't a clue. Joe Gibbs is nothing BUT respect. Yes, I'm a fan !
8-12-2009 @ 12:23PM
jrwoodjr said...
Kim,
Have you ever heard of witnessing to the lost? He has a open door policy to any one who wants to come in an talk with him about any subject. Joe Gibbs will not have any sponsors for his NASCAR teams that are alcohol or tabaco products.
8-11-2009 @ 11:35PM
Doug said...
Ya the NFL has changed. Multi million dollar contacts, spoiled players, trouble with the law more than ever, lackluster play, and a disconnect with the public.
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8-12-2009 @ 10:35AM
Dana said...
Joe Gibbs is a class act and always has been. Just talk to some of his former players. The NFL could use alot more Joe Gibbs!
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8-12-2009 @ 11:43AM
Barbarann said...
what does Kyle bush have to do with Joe Gibbs faith . Get over it.
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8-12-2009 @ 12:31PM
gracenowork said...
a born again christian will be a winner in anything they do.a coach a racecar driver or even a ditch digger.
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8-12-2009 @ 1:35PM
Peter S. Grain said...
Good luck to a great coach and person.
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