Category: Power

First, what made you decide to take on the role of offensive coordinator of the Power – what makes this a good fit?

It happened quickly. I knew Matt Shaner – the Power owner – we live in the same community so I had a connection with him. To make a long story short, he asked me if I would come into practice one day and act as a consultant – to watch the team and give some feedback. The practice was Thursday evening. After the home game that Saturday, he called me and told me they were making some changes and asked if I’d be interested in the offensive coordinator position.

I always wanted to get into coaching. It didn’t work out in Pittsburgh market – geographically the opportunities weren’t there. So this opportunity got me thinking and I decided to go ahead and do it. I called Matt that Sunday – so after 48 hours I had the job. And here we are, sixteen days into it.

I’m excited. We have good athletes and good character guys.

Continue reading “Mike Tomczak, Steelers Quarterback, 1993-1999, Pittsburgh Power OC, 2012”

How did you learn the skills to be an owner – did you use NFL post-career services or other means to learn?

It’s a business number one. I think years of playing sports  and being around sports – working in broadcasting, talking to  owners, GMs – you learn a good deal. You learn what your role has to be and what you want it to be.

And what did you decide your role with the Power organization would be?

Some owners like Jerry Jones in Dallas want to be hands on on a weekly basis. They want that appearance – who knows what they are really doing behind closed doors. Al Davis was like that as well – intimately involved in every decision.

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