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this is a discussion within the NFL Community Forum; Former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, who spent nearly two decades in coaching positions for nine different NFL franchises, has died. He was 56. The Minnesota Vikings announced Sunday that Sparano had "unexpectedly" passed away earlier that morning. Sparano ...

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Old 07-22-2018, 05:03 PM   #1
 
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NFL coach Tony Sparano dead at age 56

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano, who spent nearly two decades in coaching positions for nine different NFL franchises, has died. He was 56.

The Minnesota Vikings announced Sunday that Sparano had "unexpectedly" passed away earlier that morning. Sparano was entering his third season as the Vikings' offensive line coach.




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RIP, Coach.
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Old 07-23-2018, 08:36 AM   #2
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This is very sad news to read.
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Payton wanted Sparano as his offensive coordinator but Parcells, running the Cowboys at the time, denied Payton's request...

Source: ESPN.com: Callahan situation evokes memories of 2006

While the story subject is about the Cowboys denying the Browns, Ravens access to Bill Callahan, the story mostly tells of Sparano and the Cowboys...
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Been around a long time, sorry to hear the news about Coach Sparano.
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very sad news so young,
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