Mike Tice
Mike Tice
Michael Peter Ticeis the offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2002 to 2005. He was also formerly the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth2 February 1959
CountryUnited States of America
four history home losing met selling super
What history? What tradition? Losing four Super Bowls? Not selling out at (former home stadium) Met Stadium?
decision later nature people sooner
The indications are what he's communicated to you (media) people that he's going to make the decision after the season. Hopefully, it's sooner than later because of the nature of the beast.
accepting battle best certainly chance coach friday gives head morning played player starting sure team win
He's not very happy. Would you be? You're in a heated battle to win a starting job. You get told by your head coach in the morning that you're going to be a backup. I thought he played well Friday night, but this gives us the best chance to be successful. As a team player I am sure he is accepting it. I'm certainly sure he doesn't like it.
negatively talked throw time tone
I was a little annoyed, ... The tone was stern, stern. I didn't throw anything, but I talked negatively for the first time in two years.
naked watching
You can't tell watching with the naked eye,
problems quite stem urgent
That is really where all the problems stem from, quite honestly. We have to tighten that up. That's very urgent that we have to tighten that up.
basis
I think the only one on a week-to-week basis around here is me,
couple doubt level settle
I don't have any doubt that he will play. What level and how long will he be able to play? Come out for a couple plays, let it settle down and then go back in?
above law reflects select
I think that reflects some of what we are about as Vikings, ... Unfortunately there are a select few. I think there was a movie called, Above the Law . ... It is a shame.
thumb
I think more than anything that is what I've put my thumb on,
bothered
They called back a big touchdown. That one bothered me.
extremely looks
He looks lighter, which makes him quicker. He's working extremely hard, which he always has.
ahead came caught concerned defense depth evident far number player prospects special veteran
It came evident to me as a veteran player that he was going to get caught up in the numbers. We have a number of bright, young prospects who are ahead of him on the depth chart, not only as far as defense is concerned, linebacker, but as far as play-making is concerned on special teams.
american-coach anyone great
It's a shame anyone had to lose that. What a great rivalry.