Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**HOU-TEX** · 02-20-2013

Some might not think this is thread worthy, but I always liked this dude for some reason. He wasn't the best, but he worked harder than any player I've seen at TC. Plus, dude's built like a dadgum stump.

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Tania Ganguli‏

The #Texans hired former Texans DT Jeff Zgonina as assistant d line coach. D-Line coach Bill Kollar was Zgonina's position coach in college

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Mark Berman‏@MarkBermanFox26

Texans announce Jeff Zgonina as the team's ass't. D-line coach & promote Russell Joyner to director of football information systems.

**eriadoc** · 02-20-2013

I think it's a good hire. Like you said, the guy had an amazing work ethic.

Big Lou · 02-20-2013

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Originally Posted by eriadoc

I think it's a good hire. Like you said, the guy had an amazing work ethic.

Plus he has a lot of experience!!! He played in the league for 47 years.

Rey · 02-20-2013

These kinds of players actually make some of the best coaches.

mussop · 02-20-2013

Can't go wrong with a hard working intelligent coach who played and is personable.

CloakNNNdagger · 02-20-2013

He's carrying a lot of baggage back to the Texans.............GOOD baggage! A Sun Sentinel piece written back in 2004......nothing changed when he joined the Texans the first time.......no reason to think it has since then.

The Zgonina Way
12-year Veteran Brings Infectious Ethic, Leadership To Clubhouse.
September 7, 2004|By Dave Joseph Staff writer

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"You won't find another athlete with as much respect, as much experience, as Jeff Zgonina in this game," Chester said. "He's seen everything and done most of it. His passion runs so deep. No matter what kind of environment he's in, he still tries to be the best.

"I'm inspired by him to work harder and try to refine myself as a student of the game. He's not only a student but probably a professor. Having that guy around you does nothing but affect the rest of the team."

Brooks believes Zgonina is "a great role model for younger players" and has been a "stabilizing influence."

"The guy's experienced," Brooks said. "He's been on a Super Bowl team. He's a guy who's been released and signed, released and signed. ... He's know what it's like to be on the streets. He's in his 30s, 12 years in the league, and he runs around here like he's 25. That's how he practices, how he prepares, that's how he plays. He's focused on being a professional and he's focused on the game. He has a lot of respect for the game and for himself."

**Dutchrudder** · 02-20-2013

I wonder how many people around here know how to pronounce his last name.

thunderkyss · 02-20-2013

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Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Some might not think this is thread worthy, but I always liked this dude for some reason. He wasn't the best, but he worked harder than any player I've seen at TC. Plus, dude's built like a dadgum stump.

I liked him as a player. Not a star by any means, but a role player. Got to have role players.

**HOU-TEX** · 02-20-2013

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Originally Posted by Dutchrudder

I wonder how many people around here know how to pronounce his last name.

Skaneena

bOODRO87 · 02-20-2013

Why do we still have Marciano, FFS. The worst ST coach in the NFL..

deucetx · 02-20-2013

Always nice to have blue collar guys on staff and on the sidelines. As for the question on Marciano....even someone on Jeopardy couldn't answer that question lol.

TheRealJoker · 02-20-2013

Good hire.

thunderkyss · 02-20-2013

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Originally Posted by TheRealJoker

Good hire.

If he can instill the same work ethic he had.... what am I talking about, he's coaching Jj Watt & Antonio Smith.

But I do like the hire.

Lurvinator11 · 02-20-2013

I really like this hire. Has he had any coaching experience prior to this?

TEXANRED · 02-20-2013

Welcome back Jeff.

pec0sb0b · 02-20-2013

Give him a gift with the first draft pick...Nose Tackle Jonathan Jenkins, Georgia

Bulls on Parade · 02-20-2013

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Originally Posted by pec0sb0b

Give him a gift with the first draft pick...Nose Tackle Jonathan Jenkins, Georgia

Why wouldn't you want a J.J. Watt clone in Margus Hunt out of SMU? That's who I hope we land with our first-round pick, trading up if necessary.

hot pickle · 02-20-2013

awesome pick up !!!! hope he can bring some fire to the DT/NT position

Insideop · 02-20-2013

I like the hire. Hope he does a good job. Congrats Jeff!

**SAMURAITEXAN** · 02-20-2013

Good hire. He's been around for many years and should be able to teach our guys some moves, work ethic, etc. from his experience.

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eriadoc Texan-American Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 15,576 Rep Power: 71516	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina I think it's a good hire. Like you said, the guy had an amazing work ethic. __________________ "Never give to your friend any power that your enemy may one day inherit." - Paul Weyrich

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Rey Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 11,999 Rep Power: 48885	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina These kinds of players actually make some of the best coaches.

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mussop Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,330 Rep Power: 10732	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Can't go wrong with a hard working intelligent coach who played and is personable. __________________ "I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots." Albert Einstein

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Dutchrudder COOL BEANS! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Section: Fort Kickass Age: 28 Posts: 13,869 Rep Power: 82390	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina I wonder how many people around here know how to pronounce his last name. __________________

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bOODRO87 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Why do we still have Marciano, FFS. The worst ST coach in the NFL..

02-20-2013	#11
deucetx Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 258 Rep Power: 6822	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Always nice to have blue collar guys on staff and on the sidelines. As for the question on Marciano....even someone on Jeopardy couldn't answer that question lol.

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TheRealJoker Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Conroe Age: 25 Posts: 3,563 Rep Power: 2772	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Good hire. __________________ What did the city of Houston do to anger the football gods?

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Lurvinator11 Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Woodlands/ Huntsville Section: My Couch Posts: 1,251 Rep Power: 6865	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina I really like this hire. Has he had any coaching experience prior to this? __________________ Texans 19 Cowboys 10. Played on my 10th birthday. Lifelong fan. For what it's worth, Texans scored 42 on the SB champions.

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TEXANRED Texan-American Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 37 Posts: 5,988 Rep Power: 12236	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Welcome back Jeff. __________________ I am in an abusive relationship with life and I am to cowardly to leave it. - Homer Simpson.

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pec0sb0b on the lam Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 169 Rep Power: 2715	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Give him a gift with the first draft pick...Nose Tackle Jonathan Jenkins, Georgia __________________ "Think ya used enough dynamite there, Butch?"

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hot pickle السلام عليكم Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 2,434 Rep Power: 2073	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina awesome pick up !!!! hope he can bring some fire to the DT/NT position

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Insideop Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the "Control Room" Age: 58 Posts: 1,576 Rep Power: 5370	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina I like the hire. Hope he does a good job. Congrats Jeff!

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SAMURAITEXAN Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 2,801 Rep Power: 5955	Re: Texans Hire Jeff Zgonina Good hire. He's been around for many years and should be able to teach our guys some moves, work ethic, etc. from his experience.

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