He was different.". I was with his parents, but I'm screaming at people to sit down and saying, 'This game is not over! You were so young that you didn't even know that it was crazy, that what you were doing was crazy.". [87] However, the team ultimately suffered a sixth consecutive home playoff loss in a 2122 defeat against the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card Round. "He'll be able to help us right away." #Chiefs. '", "Andy said 'Yeah, you know, I'm moving it and it feels pretty good. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks . ', "The competitive juices were flowing so much from leaving football and getting into basketball, he couldn't help himself.". "I phoned (Eagles owner) Jeffery Lurie and said listen, I'm scheduled for the interview, but I'm staying in Seattle, I'm sorry, thank you for everything. [67], In Reid's first game as head coach, the Chiefs beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 282. TWO: Before BYU, there was John Marshall High School, THREE: The life of a traveling coach begins, FOUR: He just ate all of the saltine crackers., FIVE: He had a clear vision for how he liked to operate, SIX: He never forgot where he came from, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Wifi Policy. Andy Reid - Football | byucougars.com "The people are so nice and kind and happy and respectful. "I'm the head coach of our family," she explained. 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Originally, Reid's contract made him the final authority in football matters, the same power he had in Philadelphia. "He then would drive one group to school and I would take the others.". The Chiefs also committed 11 penalties for 120 yards, including a record eight penalties for 95 yards in the first half, most of which were called against the defense. After his playing . [40] After an embarrassing 4521 defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts, the Eagles were on the verge of elimination from the playoffs. "I no sooner put the phone down with Lavell before it rings again," Kentera recalled. It was Holmgren's first year at BYU after spending the previous three years coaching the quarterbacks at San Francisco State under the legendary Vic Rowen. None of these players had ever appeared in a Pro Bowl before Reid was hired.[63]. "I still talk to my basketball coach, my football coachesI talk to all these guys from high school. "It's something I learned to do, document your history. Selling hot dogs, umpiring baseball games, in addition to being a coachall of this was done because of his love for football. Philladephia Eagles coach Andy Reid, center, is embraced after the funeral for his son Garrett Reid, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Broomall, Pa. Reid, 29, was found dead Sunday morning, Aug. 5, in a dorm room at the team's Lehigh University NFL football training camp. Despite holding a 213 lead at halftime, the Chiefs were shut out during the second half as the Titans scored 19 unanswered points to win the game. They flew to Philadelphia Tuesday night and scheduled an interview with Reid that was to last three to four hours on Wednesday at the airport in Philadelphia. "It's not just the time he spends working," Tammy explained of what drives her husband. The 2004 Eagles clinched the NFC #1-seed with a 131 record and proceeded to rest their starters for the final two games. "Most of the time, Andy had a clear head and I was the emotional one," Holmgren noted. Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid during Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders on August 8, 1997. UTEP was an option for Reid at that time as well, but he wasn't interested. He's currently the offensive coordinator for the Chiefs. This time it was the defense's turn to make a play, and they were able to shut down SMU's dominant running game on the next possession, setting up a fourth down. Andy Reid released from hospital after leaving in an ambulance At different points in his life, he wanted to be a doctor, or even a writersomething he dabbled in during his time at BYU. For the first time in his life, the decision to move to another opportunity wasn't an easy one. On the same day, Hunt announced that Reid and Dorsey would report to him on an equal basis; in the past Chiefs coaches reported to the general manager. ", "I was oblivious to it, which is kind of funny, actually," Holmgren said laughingly, "but that's one of the things that made the staff great because they were bright guys and they cared a lot.". Andy Reid signs his contract with the Chiefs. Holmgren had a place for him in Seattle and Reid had one in Philadelphia. [44], In the 2008 season, Reid's 961 Eagles managed to knock off the defending Super Bowl Champions, the New York Giants, in the divisional game, leading the Eagles to a fifth NFC Championship game, where they lost to the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 3225. [13] He spent the next nine years as an offensive line coach with four colleges. The Chiefs subsequently ended their home playoff losing streak by defeating the Indianapolis Colts 3113 in the Divisional Round, the first postseason win at home since 1993. The early mornings at the office were a way for Reid to get some work done, but then get home to spend some quality time with his family before their day got started, even though his had already been going for four hours. "I don't know why we got such bad tickets. He played offensive line in high school and continued doing so during his time at BYU. Despite his success, however, Reid was ultimately unable to lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl title. "I thought he might be ready to take a break, but I could tell from the start that he was ready to go, and we clicked almost immediately. ', "I said, 'Sure, I know you are. Reid sent 19 players to 44 Pro Bowl appearances, the highest total for any team in the NFL during that period. There was no story behind it. "I think that it's awesome that he has an opportunity to learn from great coaches," Reid said of Britt. Full Site Menu. During his college coaching career, he was on the staff for teams like the San Francisco Gators, Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, UTEP Miners, and Missouri Tigers. You're going from coaching 10 or 12 guys, down to coaching probably three.'". "I love Clark's leadership ability. 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That house, which perched atop the hill on Holly Knoll Drive, was close enough to see the lights of Dodger Stadium at night and sat just a mile away from the famous Hollywood Boulevard. "We'd be out there practicing and working, and there'd be questions coming up on how to pick up a certain blitz," Edwards noted. Despite Reid's consistent success, the Eagles declined and missed the playoffs in the 2011 and 2012 seasons, leading to his dismissal from Philadelphia. Reid had actually left immediately to begin working in Flagstaff after he accepted the job, which meant it was Tammy's job to pack up the house and get everything their family owned to their new home in Arizona. Chiefs Andy Reid: How Many Teams Has He Coached? Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Calls BYU's Move To Big 12 Conference He thankfully lived to tell about it. "I was very lucky to do that," Reid said. "