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WHO PULLS THE TRIGGER? / Firing Nolan isn't such an easy thing to do

Oct. 14, 2008
The wolves have gathered, checked themselves in at the table and are now properly credentialed and name-tagged to howl for the firing of Mike Nolan. Which is great and all, given that is the perfect knee-jerk reaction to any sporting problem. It feels good,...
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