European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 12, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Buccaneers name Wyche vikes hire Stanford s Green a a new Vikings coach Dennis Green answers a question at fridays news conference. 2 nil jobs still open by the associated press the hiring Friday of Sam Wyche by Tampa Bay Dennis Green by Minnesota and Mike Holmgren by Green Bay leaves inside sports Ana mute a Timgren of Green nay leaves Only two of nine nil Nead coaching jobs available at the end of the regular season still to be filled. Indianapolis where former Philadelphia coach buddy Ryan appears to gaining strength As the front runner and Green Bay where san Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Holmgren a hiring was the subject of a compensation hassle Between the packers and 49ers, May be next. Only Pittsburgh where Steeler Hall of Famer Joe Greene Dallas defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt and Kansas City defensive coordinator Bill Cowher Are to be re interviewed remains wide open. Here Are the changes since the end of the season Cincinnati bengals Wyche out. David Shula in. Green Bay packers Lindy Infante out. Holmgren in. Indianapolis Colts Rick Venturi Ted Marchibroda buddy Ryan and Holmgren Are candidates. Los Angeles rams John Rob nil summaries standings a Page 19 Friday s Box scores in Aba a Page 20 Barkley wins if Crown a Page 22 celtics Trade Shaw to a lamp a Page 23 Inson out. Chuck Knox in. Minnesota Vikings Jerry Burns out. Green in. Pittsburgh Steeles Chuck Noll out. Bill Cowher Joe Greene and Dave Wannstedt Are being re interviewed. San Diego chargers Dan Henning out. Bobby Ross in. Seattle sea Hawks Knox out. Tom Flores  Bay buccaneers Richard Williamson out. Wyche in. Holmgren going to packers by the associated press Minnesota Tampa Bay and Green Bay solved their coaching problems Friday and saturday. All the suspense ended in Tampa Bay when the buccaneers named Sam Wyche head coach Minnesota dipped into the College ranks and hired Stanford Dennis Green and Green Bay went into the ranks of the assistant coaches and grabbed Mike Holmgren from the san Francisco 49ers. Holmgren who was Given a five year $2.5 million contract was introduced at a news conference by general manager Ron Wolf. Holmgren who spent six years with the 49ers, the last three As offensive coordinator made a reported $300,000 last season. He replaces Lindy Infante who was fired dec. 22 after finishing 24-40 in four seasons. Holmgren said he decided to accept the position after interviewing with five other teams because of the packers Strong management and aggressive approach toward recruiting and drafting players. Nil sources told the Milwaukee journal that in order to hire Holmgren the packers agreed to return to the 49ers a second round selection in april a draft which the packers received As part of a Trade involving Tim Harris. Wolf declined to comment on that report saying Quot details of that Are going to be worked out  Holmgren said he planned to hire an offensive coordinator but would himself play a major role in creating a balanced running and passing game. Speculation that the 49ers would try to Block Holmgren a departure because of a clause in his contract seemed to Digap it ear after nil commissioner Paul tag imbue issued a directive to All 28 teams. The clause reportedly barred Holmgren from taking take a Job with another team unless he was bypassed for the 49ers head coaching position. But the directive cleared up the Issue. Quot the anti tampering policy permits an assistant coach to accept a head coaching Opportunity with another club regardless of the terms of his contract and regardless of any covenant to the contrary in that contract. The policy has been adopted by a vote of the member clubs. It supersedes All conflicting agreements Between clubs and coaches a the directive stated. Wyche 47, was introduced As the fifth coach in Tampa Bay history less than three weeks after leaving the Cincinnati bengals amid confusion Over whether he quit or was fired after eight seasons. Bucs owner Hugh culverhouse settled on Wyche after ending his on again off Agam Pursuit of former new York giants coach Bill Parcells who rejected a five year $6.5 million contract offer from the bucs on dec. 28. Culverhouse fired Richard Williamson the stars and stripes january 12,1992 c Page 24 Sam Wyche Speaks to Tampa Media. Bucsi fifth head coach after a 3-13 season. Wyche who took the bengals to the super bowl three years ago received a five year contract Worth a reported $2.75 million. He also will hold the title of director of football operations giving him total control Over personnel decisions. Green 42, replaces Jeny Burns who resigned after last season. He becomes the Zigr filth coach in the clubs 31-year history and joins Art Shell of the los Angeles raiders As the a Fly a Only Black head coaches in the leagues Modem history. The hiring was the first major move by club president Roger Headrick who a year ago replaced Mike Lynn As the Man in charge of the teams daily operations. Green who received a five year contract was selected ahead of new York jets defensive coordinator Pete Carroll. I St season Green coached Stanford to an 8-4 record the schools second winning season since 1980 and greens Only winning year As a head coach. The Cardinal was 3-8 in 1989 and 5-6 in 1990. Green was 10-45 from 1981-85 at Northwestern