[vincesanity82]

Nolan has been told he'll be allowed to wear a suit and tie on the sideline for two games again this season. But he holds out hope that the league and Reebok, the NFL's sideline-apparel sponsor, will liberalize the policy to allow him to wear formal attire on a weekly basis, as he has requested for the past two years.I keep trying to push it all the time," Nolan said. "I find that all the players, all the coaches would like to see it. I've never heard anybody say anything different. But at the same time, Reebok makes the call on that."
Nolan wore Reebok-made business suits during home games against Seattle and Arizona last season. Jacksonville Coach Jack Del Rio also was allowed to wear a suit and tie at two games last season. Commissioner Roger Goodell has said he likes the formal look as well. However, Reebok has been reluctant to change its two-game limit.
"I think they wish it would go away, but I try to keep it alive as much as I can," said Nolan, who pushed to wear the suits as a tribute to his father, former 49ers coach Dick Nolan.

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[vincesanity82]

Im all for coaches looking professional I guess, but a suit and tie out on the field is a little much, I think polo shirts and sweatshirts,jackets are just fine..although if they are gonna do it they should wear tuxedos..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Im all for coaches looking professional I guess, but a suit and tie out on the field is a little much, I think polo shirts and sweatshirts,jackets are just fine..although if they are gonna do it they should wear tuxedos..

If he wants to wear a suit and tie, he should certainly be allowed to. The NFL is way to strict with this policy.

[vincesanity82]

-Update-

The National Football League and Reebok have relented; 49ers coach Mike Nolan will be permitted to wear a suit and tie for each of the team's eight regular-season home games in 2007.

Nolan wanted to wear the suit every week, but offered the home-games-only option as a compromise.

"Commissioner [Roger] Goodell took a harder look at it and he supported the issue," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said, according to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat . "In recognition of Nolan's desire to salute and honor his father, we expanded [the policy] to meet his request."

Nolan's father, Dick, wore a coat and tie when coaching in the NFL.

Last year, Nolan was allowed to wear a suit for two games. Jags coach Jack Del Rio did so, too. With the rule being expanded, it remains to be seen whether Del Rio makes the same request.

And, ultimately, we're hoping to see a starched collar and a navy blue tie peeking out from the top of the neck of Bill Belichick's hoodie.

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[Lefty Noob]

Good, glad to see it. You know marketing deals have gotten way out of hand when a sponsor tries to keep a class act like Nolan from dressing formally so he can honor his father. Good taste should not be banned from the NFL, and I'm glad to see Goodell has come to his senses on this issue.