New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum spoke of the matter in a statement released by the Jets on Monday.
“After speaking with Sal, he decided that it is best for him to tender his resignation at this time,” Tannenbaum’s statement read. “We appreciate all of Sal’s contributions during his tenure with the team. He played an invaluable role in our success and established what we feel is one of the better strength and conditioning programs in the NFL.”
Alosi also released a statement in regards to his resignation.
“I’m thankful to have been a part of the New York Jets,” Alosi said in the statement. “I am especially grateful to Mr. [Woody] Johnson, Mike Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan for allowing me the opportunity to be a head strength and conditioning coach in this league. I have many fond memories, including earning my first NFL job in 2002. After the events that have transpired, I feel it’s best for my family and me to look for a fresh start. I wish nothing but the best for the entire organization.”
Below is a video of Alosi’s tripping that deterred his professional coaching career.
Jets’ strength and conditioning coach, Sal Alosi has gone through a lot of scrutiny in over the last past two months.
Since Dec. 12, he’s gotten persistent criticism for intentionally tripping Miami gunner Nolan Carrollfrom the New York sidelines during a punt play.
New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaumspoke of the matter in a statement released by the Jets on Monday.
“After speaking with Sal, he decided that it is best for him to tender his resignation at this time,” Mike Tannenbaum said in a statement released by the teamTannenbaum‘s statement read. “We appreciate all of Sal’s contributions during his tenure with the team. He played an invaluable role in our success and established what we feel is one of the better strength and conditioning programs in the NFL.”
Alosi also released a statement in regards to the resigning.
“I’m thankful to have been a part of the New York Jets,” Alosi said in the statement. “I am especially grateful to Mr. Johnson, Mike Tannenbaum and Rex Ryan for allowing me the opportunity to be a head strength and conditioning coach in this league. I have many fond memories, including earning my first NFL job in 2002. After the events that have transpired, I feel it’s best for my family and me to look for a fresh start. I wish nothing but the best for the entire organization.”
Below is a video of Alosi’s tripping that deterred his professional coaching career.