Nov 162006
Finally, NFL head coaches can wear suits on the sidelines again. NFL regulates sideline apparel, and head coaches have heretofore been required to wear official Reebok gear (from a limited selection of polo shirts and other casual garb). Apparently, San Francisco coach Mike Nolan has been in talks with Reebok about an acceptable compromise (maybe he should have spent the time trying to make his team better, but that’s another story)–apparently they worked something out, because he and Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio will both be wearing coats and ties this Sunday. The NFL is incredibly picky about rules enforcing conformity/uniformity, so any time they give in, even slightly, to individuality, it’s a big deal.

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