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To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (4839)	11/6/2000 4:50:49 PM
From: sandintoes	Respond to of 45639

This from Merril Hoge >>>>>From what I've known about Bobby Ross and his character, his resignation shocks me. It's the complete reverse of what he tries to instill in his players -- toughness, finishing the job, enduring to the end -- when games are tough. The NFL can be demoralizing; I've been in worse situations than the one in Detroit. But you don't quit. Ross quit on his team. To skip the press conference and not at least talk about why he quit leaves everything up for speculation. The Lions will try to use this as a positive instead of a negative. New head coach Gary Moeller will bring some enthusiasm, energy and optimism that Ross maybe felt he didn't have anymore. The Lions need some new life and a fresh view on things. I'm sure Moeller will shake things up a little bit. There's no doubt the Lions still have a chance, and this move may be the spark they need. They are 5-4 and very much in the playoff race. The Lions have been able to win some games without playing their best football. That's what makes Ross' decision even more shocking. The Lions do have to correct some problems; the offensive line and their passing game must come around, and the running game needs to be more consistent. If they get those problems resolved, the Lions will be able to win some games and have a legitimate shot of getting to the playoffs. <<<<<