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Source: Fox News
Summary
Ray Handley, a former assistant coach and head coach of the New York Giants, has died at the age of 81. Handley was a member of the Giants coaching staff from 1984 to 1991, including two Super Bowl wins. He later became the team’s head coach from 1991 to 1992, but was fired after a 6-10 season.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Handley’s tenure as head coach was marked by controversy, including the decision to start Jeff Hostetler over Phil Simms.
Despite a strong start, the Giants struggled under Handley’s leadership, finishing with an 8-8 record in his first season and 6-10 in his second.
It was a tough act to follow Parcells, and Handley’s fate was all but sealed.
This one felt like a learning moment for the Giants, but ultimately it was a missed opportunity.
Original Observation: Ray Handley’s coaching career was a reminder that even the most successful organizations can’t always find success with new leadership.
