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Jim Mora Jr Rips Doug Gottlieb During ESPN Interview: Video

by jazpiri | September 30, 2010 at 08:40 am

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Jim Mora Jr. didn't care much for Doug Gottlieb during a recent ESPN radio interview. Here is the Jim Mora-Doug Gottlieb interview audio and video

Jim Mora Jr. and ESPN host Doug Gottlieb had a fun exchange on ESPN radio recently. Gottlieb, who was sitting in for Colin Cowherd on The Herd, asked the former Atlanta Falcons coach about the play of his former QB Michael Vick and Mora didn't seem to appreciate his questions. Mora thought Gottlieb implied that Vick underachieved during his time in Atlanta, a point that Mora disagreed with.

Then there is a testy exchange about Donovan McNabb, with Doug Gottlieb asking Jim Mora if fans should boo Philly fans should the former Eagles QB when he returns to Philadlphia. Mora, already in a bad mood, thought it was a stupid question.

Things went downhill to the point where Mora asked Gottlieb, "Is this your first interview?"

At the end of the interview, Mora sarcastically told Gottlieb, "You were a real joy, thanks."

Here is the awkward Jim Mora Doug Gottlieb ESPN interview audio and video.

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Mike Christensen (not verified)

at 09:17 on September 30th, 2010

I heard this exchange this morning and I thought Mora Jr. acted like a "dick"! It was though he didn't want to do the interview from the beginning and I don't think it would of mattered what questions Gottlieb asked, he was gonna be an ass no matter what!

dss (not verified)

at 10:24 on September 30th, 2010

Gottlieb got what he deserved, after he implied that Mora did not coach Vick up.

Julian San (not verified)

at 12:27 on September 30th, 2010

I agree. Also, Gottlieb does try to change the subject/line of questioning (since he's done this a few times; not his "first interview") and Mora doesn't stop. You'd think he'd calm down but I agree that he was in a bad mood from the beginning and nothing was going to change that. What a shame and now BOTH of them look bad.

MJ, Falcon Fan (not verified)

at 11:07 on September 30th, 2010

Mora Jr. is a lying turd. Ask the Atlanta media about him if you're looking to verify. While he has every right not to like the questions asked of him in a interview, he certainly can act like an adult and respond like a gentleman. Should anyone be surprised why he was given a swift boot in the ass in Atlanta and Seattle? Can't believe the NFL Network won't jump down his ass for this performance.

keith allan (not verified)

at 11:52 on September 30th, 2010

Mora was pretty disrespectful in my opinion. Even though I'm a Husky and so was he, I still have to admit that was uncalled for. He's still getting paid, what, 12 million or so from the Seahawks, he still should be more diplomatic to say the least. What the hell is he so upset about? If I'm still getting paid that much money from an NFL owner to do nothing, you can ask me anything you want!

dave3004 (not verified)

at 05:01 on October 1st, 2010

If I was gottlieb at the end I would thought to my self you want to be an ass I will show you ass. Hey JImmy you still hope you get the washington st job? or getting fired after one loosy season, how did that make you feel. Mora should be doing the fries at burger king, he is a bum and I don't like the guy--hard to tell that though.

Jim M. Sr (not verified)

at 13:47 on October 1st, 2010

Mora just demonstrated why he shouldn't be anything more than an assistant coach in this league. If he doesn't get the silver spoon, he's likely coaching some D2 team right now.

Falcon Fan 2010 (not verified)

at 06:38 on December 16th, 2010

Jim Mora was upset because he is completely UNCAPABLE of managing anything. He failed in ATL (his only success came on what Dan Reeves left behind) and SEA. He made the same bad decisions in both cities by hiring Greg Knapp who couldn't score points with the Patriots offense. Mora is nothing more than a good time guy that likes to sniff jocks. What you hear in this interview is total jealousy.