Seifert deserved better than a DeBartolo punch. (San Francisco 49ers' coach George Seifert and owner Eddie DeBartolo)(NFL Report)(Column) From: The Sporting News | Date: January 27, 1997| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1997 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

George Seifert supposedly retired as coach of the 49ers, but it was likely he made his decision only after being rebuffed in seeking a contract extension after the 1997 season. The 49ers' new coach is Steve Mariucci, who only has one previous year of head coaching experience.

George Seifert said all the right things during his stunning news conference announcing his "retirement" from the 49ers after a fabulous eight-year run. He talked about how it was "time for some new blood," about how you can't be a "head coach for infinity," and about how "there's a natural process to this ...

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