Wayne Huizenga is a devout (born-again) Christian

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I say this because as much as I like Gailey as a person and respect him as a Christian, I have wondered why he was so sought-after by an NFL team. His offenses at GT have been average to pitiful. Before researching Huizenga, I hypothesized the only way Gailey would be hired is if he and Wayne had a similar faith. After reading a lot about Wayne the last hour, I am convinced he and Gailey are religiously very similar. I would be surprised if they ahve not been praying together and aboutt his for over a week.

And as you'll read below, his son who is the President of the Holding Company that owns the Dolphins is unltra-conservative as the media portrays church-going, evenagelical Christians these days. These are not nominal church goers. The Huizengas seem to live their faith and run their businesses from a Chistian perspective. They won't find a better fit for their philosophy than Chan.

Anyway, I now firmly believe he will be hired by the Dolphins. Here are a couple links.

http://www.trnty.edu/new/archive/032305/presentation.pdf

http://www.trinityi.org/fiu1.htm
 
thwg said:
I say this because as much as I like Gailey as a person and respect him as a Christian, I have wondered why he was so sought-after by an NFL team. His offenses at GT have been average to pitiful. Before researching Huizenga, I hypothesized the only way Gailey would be hired is if he and Wayne had a similar faith. After reading a lot about Wayne the last hour, I am convinced he and Gailey are religiously very similar. I would be surprised if they ahve not been praying together and aboutt his for over a week.

And as you'll read below, his son who is the President of the Holding Company that owns the Dolphins is unltra-conservative as the media portrays church-going, evenagelical Christians these days. These are not nominal church goers. The Huizengas seem to live their faith and run their businesses from a Chistian perspective. They won't find a better fit for their philosophy than Chan.

Anyway, I now firmly believe he will be hired by the Dolphins. Here are a couple links.

http://www.trnty.edu/new/archive/032305/presentation.pdf

http://www.trinityi.org/fiu1.htm
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Or maybe because Chan was the Dolphins OC in 2000 & 2001 making the playoffs both years with little talent on offense.

Not trying to be an ahole but I think you are reading too much into the religion thing IMO.
 
TechGator1066 said:
Or maybe because Chan was the Dolphins OC in 2000 & 2001 making the playoffs both years with little talent on offense.

Not trying to be an ahole but I think you are reading too much into the religion thing IMO.
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I work with a lot of folks with similar beliefs and I assure you faith has much to do with this. Chan, as we have seen at GT, will rub many aggressive capitalists the wrong way with his lack of bravado, and genuinly humble style. Sure, his tenure there was a positive one but if you look at his 5 years at GT, there is no rationale for thinking he is one of the best coaches in the world.

His faith absolutely has played into this. I assure you. And I mean that as a compliment to all involved. I don't think he's a great hire but I think he's an adequate hire for the Dolphins and the Huizengas will have someone they trust completely as long as they own the team.
 
thwg said:
I work with a lot of folks with similar beliefs and I assure you faith has much to do with this. Chan, as we have seen at GT, will rub many aggressive capitalists the wrong way with his lack of bravado, and genuinly humble style. Sure, his tenure there was a positive one but if you look at his 5 years at GT, there is no rationale for thinking he is one of the best coaches in the world.

His faith absolutely has played into this. I assure you. And I mean that as a compliment to all involved. I don't think he's a great hire but I think he's an adequate hire for the Dolphins and the Huizengas will have someone they trust completely as long as they own the team.
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We shall see how much of a role it plays, if he gets hired or not, which we will find out tomorrow or Wednesday.
 
TechGator1066 said:
We shall see how much of a role it plays, if he gets hired or not, which we will find out tomorrow or Wednesday.
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It's a done deal.
 
To say that is the primary reason he is getting the job would be incorrect. Is it a factor?...certainly...and it should. That being said, WH is a gazillionaire (sp?) that knows how to be successful in a competitive environment...there are millions of Christians out there he could pick if he were to just go from that pool...and probably hundreds who are head football coaches at the college or pro level. As a Christian, WH certainly understands that God gave entrusted him with what he has and he has to be responsible with it...therefore it has to go deeper than just hiring any Christian coach.

As information...WH is new to the Christian faith...becoming one in 2001. I am not sure how evangelical he is...nothing out there provides this info. Heck...it seems every football coach in American speaks at FCA and other Christian events. Bobby Bowden, Tommy Tuberville, Mark Richt, etc. etc. are always out there at lead speakers at these functions. Corporate America has its share as well that speak at functions regularly. Really, Chan is not heavily evangelical. He does not hide his Christianity...but he is not out there like Ken Hatfield was. Chan lets situations come to him.

WH also did the smart thing having Don Shula and Dan Marion conduct interviews and give their opinion. Apparently both have independently chose Chan Gailey.
 
hiveredtech said:
To say that is the primary reason he is getting the job would be incorrect. Is it a factor?...certainly...and it should. That being said, WH is a gazillionaire (sp?) that knows how to be successful in a competitive environment...there are millions of Christians out there he could pick if he were to just go from that pool...and probably hundreds who are head football coaches at the college or pro level. As a Christian, WH certainly understands that God gave entrusted him with what he has and he has to be responsible with it...therefore it has to go deeper than just hiring any Christian coach.

As information...WH is new to the Christian faith...becoming one in 2001. I am not sure how evangelical he is...nothing out there provides this info. Heck...it seems every football coach in American speaks at FCA and other Christian events. Bobby Bowden, Tommy Tuberville, Mark Richt, etc. etc. are always out there at lead speakers at these functions. Corporate America has its share as well that speak at functions regularly. Really, Chan is not heavily evangelical. He does not hide his Christianity...but he is not out there like Ken Hatfield was. Chan lets situations come to him.
I believe WH has been a Christian most of his life and his faith has played a role in most of his delaings. Again, it is not the primary reason for all the reasons you state but it has become a primary reason as the list of candidates has dwindled. Also,in 01, I believe WH Jr. became a Christian and he does wear his faith on is sleeve (not a bad thing IMO). But I think chan and WH show and practice their faith in very similar ways and hence see the world in very similar ways.

Again, i see this as a positive but was just wondering why WH seemed so enamored with Chan and I think itr had more to do than an offense ranking 21t and 26th with the Dolphins and offenses that ranked in the 60s-100s while at GT. Chan's offensive resume does not in itslef warrant a head coaching job in the NFL.
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Then why does Gailey have no problem breaking his promise (lying) to GT in his "commitment" to being the head football coach for 4 more years? And why does WH have no problem being a co-conspirator to the lie? Is this Christian behavoir?
 
How do we know anyone is lying? We do not know what has gone on behind closed doors here or in Miami. We do not know what has gone on between Drad, CCG, or W Hizenga (sp). For all we know the fish may have contacted DRad and made some financial promises for the right to CG. The point is we do not know if anyone has lied or not.
 
DRad has said as recently as yesterday that he wants Chan to stay.

Chan made a promise to be here four more years, yet he is out interviewing.

Someone is lying.
 
thwg said:
I work with a lot of folks with similar beliefs and I assure you faith has much to do with this. Chan, as we have seen at GT, will rub many aggressive capitalists the wrong way with his lack of bravado, and genuinly humble style. Sure, his tenure there was a positive one but if you look at his 5 years at GT, there is no rationale for thinking he is one of the best coaches in the world.

His faith absolutely has played into this. I assure you. And I mean that as a compliment to all involved. I don't think he's a great hire but I think he's an adequate hire for the Dolphins and the Huizengas will have someone they trust completely as long as they own the team.
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Are we talking about gailey or Mark Richt? Remove the names and we wouldn't know.

Point is, Richt gits 'er dun even with the inner peace that a sincere faith brings you.
 
jacketup said:
DRad has said as recently as yesterday that he wants Chan to stay.

Chan made a promise to be here four more years, yet he is out interviewing.

Someone is lying.
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Lying? I don't think you can say that. Insincerity with what comes out of his mouth? Guilty as charged!!
 
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