"Bates spent about four hours interviewing with Thompson, and he said that it left him with the impression he was a serious candidate.
Bates, 58, said he was disappointed in Thompson's decision.
"It's rough," he said early Wednesday evening. "It's really hard. I felt good about my chances. It's a blow."
Bates engineered a turn-around for the Green Bay defense in his one season as coordinator, although his efforts were overshadowed as the team went 4-12. "............USA Today
WTF, not only does he hire a new guy with a bad track record for offense, but he goes and alienates the best D cooridinator all in one day! :cursin: I hope things work out with this new coach, but right now I am having serious doubts. Why did he not wait to speak with Kirk Ferentz?
Bubba, whats your take on this?
Franky