This is only personal fouls, like unsportsmanlike conduct for celebation, late hits, unnecessary roughness, stuff like that?

I think the lack of penalties, and in particular the lack of personal fouls, speaks very highly of Mike Holmgren. It goes hand-in-hand with the relative lack of inter-player disputes, etc. under Holmgren’s regime. He just runs a damn tight ship. This has benefits with regard to results on the field. It also does good things for fan support, especially in a place like the Northwest, where we like things to be orderly and people to be nice (except when they’re sacking Alex Smith).

It should be noted that what Holmgren has been able to accomplish in terms of management of this organization (I know he doesn’t have total control) is exceptional. Unfortunately, I believe we will be reminded of this under Coach Mora. The circumstances surrounding Mora’s departure from Atlanta indicate a certain lack of thought, or lack of care. It is impossible to imagine Holmgren making a similar blunder.

I’m sure Mora will bring some things to the table (youth, perhaps a bit more penchant for risk-taking) than Holmgren. But I bet we miss the Walrus’s ability to keep things on track with the Hawks organization.