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Note that Denny is not the only one to be the so called voice of the team.
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Saban will limit team information
BARRY JACKSON
Miami Herald.com
In the coming months, you may be getting a lot less information directly from the Dolphins than you're accustomed. And if new coach Nick Saban can help it, there won't be any anonymous leaks.
In his first meeting with reporters since his Jan. 4 introductory news conference, Saban made one thing clear: From the Dolphins' football side of the operation, his voice will be the only one heard, aside from players.
Thursday's meeting, attended by broadcast and print journalists, including Herald Dolphins beat writer Armando Salguero, came two weeks after reporters were told, at least for now, they generally could no longer work at the team's headquarters.
While Saban said a media policy has not been formulated, he revealed several policies that will impact the information fans receive:
• WQAM's Jim Mandich said on his show Saban will not permit his assistants to speak to reporters. ''We have one voice,'' Saban said.
• On his attempt to control information, Saban said, ``The intent is how do we protect our ability to be successful by how much information or misinformation affects our competitive advantage.''
When a reporter said Patriots coach Bill Belichick admitted previously it was a ''wrong decision'' to clamp down on the media, Saban said, ``Well, they're doing pretty well there, aren't they? . . . Two out of three Super Bowls, and they have a chance to go back there this year. What else did he mess up?''
A reporter who covers the Patriots said Belichick isn't forthcoming on injuries and doesn't let reporters speak to coaches or scouts.
Saban said the Patriots are one of the teams Miami has consulted in crafting a media policy.
• For now, don't expect Saban to reveal what he thinks of individual players and their futures with the team.
Saban doesn't want his players reading his evaluation before they hear it from him.
• Even news conferences introducing new players aren't assured.
'How does that affect the good players on our team that have been here . . . and we're having a wedding for the new guy coming in? And they say, `What about me?' '' Saban said.
Saban's approach will be a dramatic change from the Dave Wannstedt era, when some reporters called Wannstedt at home, numerous members of the organization spoke freely, and turmoil within the coaching staff was routinely chronicled.
Wannstedt wanted to be liked by the media; Saban doesn't seem to care. His concern is winning and pleasing his boss. And if Dolphins fans are told less -- but the team wins more -- they will gladly accept the trade-off.
AZ JAM
Saban will limit team information
BARRY JACKSON
Miami Herald.com
In the coming months, you may be getting a lot less information directly from the Dolphins than you're accustomed. And if new coach Nick Saban can help it, there won't be any anonymous leaks.
In his first meeting with reporters since his Jan. 4 introductory news conference, Saban made one thing clear: From the Dolphins' football side of the operation, his voice will be the only one heard, aside from players.
Thursday's meeting, attended by broadcast and print journalists, including Herald Dolphins beat writer Armando Salguero, came two weeks after reporters were told, at least for now, they generally could no longer work at the team's headquarters.
While Saban said a media policy has not been formulated, he revealed several policies that will impact the information fans receive:
• WQAM's Jim Mandich said on his show Saban will not permit his assistants to speak to reporters. ''We have one voice,'' Saban said.
• On his attempt to control information, Saban said, ``The intent is how do we protect our ability to be successful by how much information or misinformation affects our competitive advantage.''
When a reporter said Patriots coach Bill Belichick admitted previously it was a ''wrong decision'' to clamp down on the media, Saban said, ``Well, they're doing pretty well there, aren't they? . . . Two out of three Super Bowls, and they have a chance to go back there this year. What else did he mess up?''
A reporter who covers the Patriots said Belichick isn't forthcoming on injuries and doesn't let reporters speak to coaches or scouts.
Saban said the Patriots are one of the teams Miami has consulted in crafting a media policy.
• For now, don't expect Saban to reveal what he thinks of individual players and their futures with the team.
Saban doesn't want his players reading his evaluation before they hear it from him.
• Even news conferences introducing new players aren't assured.
'How does that affect the good players on our team that have been here . . . and we're having a wedding for the new guy coming in? And they say, `What about me?' '' Saban said.
Saban's approach will be a dramatic change from the Dave Wannstedt era, when some reporters called Wannstedt at home, numerous members of the organization spoke freely, and turmoil within the coaching staff was routinely chronicled.
Wannstedt wanted to be liked by the media; Saban doesn't seem to care. His concern is winning and pleasing his boss. And if Dolphins fans are told less -- but the team wins more -- they will gladly accept the trade-off.