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IrememberDukester
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| 04/08/2008 9:52 PM |
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Nice link to Sporting News article, however Rich Rodriguez hasn't earned the rating yet!
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=395479
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SeahawksSB42champs
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| 04/09/2008 10:51 AM |
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| I concur -- he needs to choke against Illinois the way he did against Pittsburgh last year before he can be considered the second-best coach in the Big 11. |
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CreightonHackAttorney
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| 04/13/2008 8:15 PM |
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RANKING THE BIG TEN COACHES
1. Jim Tressel, Ohio State. First, there's the 2002 national championship. Second, there are the four Big Ten titles. Third, there's the 6-1 mark vs. Michigan. More big things loom this fall, too. It's good to be Tressel. It just makes you wonder what John Cooper was doing all of those years, doesn't it? No doubt: In Tressel we trust.
2. Rich Rodriguez, Michigan. For starters, Coach Rod's spread option offense has revolutionized the sport. And all he did with the attack in Morgantown was make West Virginia a national power at a place that wasn't endowed with national power resources. Imagine what he can do at a college football powerhouse. Yeah, it's exciting. And to think, it all started right here. Amazing.
3. Joe Tiller, Purdue. Coaching in West Lafayette for 12 years is like coaching for 30 years at Michigan. That's a compliment, people. The 2008 campaign will be a much deserved victory lap for Tiller, who will retire after the season as Purdue's all-time winningest coach. He helped change how offensive football is played in the Big Ten while giving a heartbeat to a program at which it's exceptionally difficult to win consistently.
4. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. From 2002-04, Ferentz posted the greatest run in school history, with a 31-7 record (20-4 in Big Ten) and two Big Ten titles. The last three years have seen the Hawkeyes ripped apart by off-field issues and on-field failures that have resulted in Iowa going 19-18 (11-13 in Big Ten). Ferentz is better than this. You know it. I know it. And, soon, the world will know it.
5. Bret Bielema, Wisconsin. It's not easy following a legend like Barry Alvarez. But Bielema is doing his boss proud, going 21-5 in his first two years. And he's a decisive coach who isn't afraid to alter his staff or personnel if he thinks it will improve his team. My worry: If Bielema REALLY breaks out in Madison, will Wisconsin be able to keep him? Either way, make sure you sign that organ donation line on the back of your drivers license. Bret thanks you.
6. Ron Zook, Illinois. How do you like the Zooker NOW after that Rose Bowl berth? Doesn't matter what you think. I think Zook is legit and knows how to build a program. He has assembled a standout staff, helped spark facility improvements and continues to horde talent. The cherry on top: Zook is winning. The Illini aren't going away, people. Deal with it. And any coach who shoves an intrusive camera man is OK in my book.
7. Mark Dantonio, Michigan State. It took him one measly year to make Sparty matter, earning the program's first bowl appearance since 2003. A tough, hard-nosed coach, Dantonio has made Michigan State a disciplined team reminiscent of George Perles' squads. Gotta like that. Oh, and he's gonna beat Michigan. Maybe even this year. Remember, Big Blue Boy: Pride comes before the fall.
8. Joe Paterno, Penn State. It's impossible to ignore his body of work over 42 years as head coach. But remember, these rankings aren't all about the past. What has JoePa done lately? Not much. Here's a dirty little secret they hide in places not named State College: Penn State is 32-32 in the Big Ten since 2000. And honestly: Do you think the Nits are on the rise or waning? Be honest. Come on.
9. Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern. Fitz was born for this job, knowing the blueprint for how to win at this "odd duck" Big Ten school. How many guys can say that about the Northwestern gig? Exactly. His energy and love for the school go a long way toward overcoming the inevitable bumps in the road that every Wildcat coach faces. Now, let's all stand up and cheer. Here come Pat's Cats!.
10. Tim Brewster, Minnesota. I love the guy for many reasons, including his boundless enthusiasm and positive mojo. And Brewster is smart enough to know talents win, so he has made recruiting a priority. But a 1-11 debut means his honeymoon is over -- and questions remain about the X-ing and O-ing ability of a guy who never was a coordinator -- let alone a head coach -- before getting this gig. Still, I love his potential with a new stadium on the horizon.
11. Bill Lynch, Indiana. A good, solid coach with zero personality and panache. There's nothing wrong with that. But is that what a Hoosiers program looking to take the next step needs? I still wonder if Indiana will regret making Lynch the top guy in the wake of Terry Hoeppner's death. Yes, Lynch led IU to its first bowl game since 1993. But am I the only one who remembers his failed run as Ball State's coach (37-53 from 1995-2002)?
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1-4-6-8-5-2-3-7-10-11-9.
Rodriguez needs to have a season under his belt in the Big 10 before he can be rated #2.
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egami
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| 04/14/2008 7:17 AM |
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No way Ferentz is #2 in the B10. I like Ferentz, but he's on a dismal 3 year slide.
Right now my top 3 in the B10 would be...
Tressel
Bielema
Joe Tiller
However, I agree with the writer...Rodriguez is easily #2 considering current resume. |
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Arbitrator
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| 04/14/2008 8:15 PM |
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Posted By egami on 04/14/2008 7:17 AM
No way Ferentz is #2 in the B10. I like Ferentz, but he's on a dismal 3 year slide.
Right now my top 3 in the B10 would be...
Tressel
Bielema
Joe Tiller
However, I agree with the writer...Rodriguez is easily #2 considering current resume.
Tiller?
You must not watch must Big 10 ball!
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egami
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| 04/15/2008 7:53 AM |
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Tiller is a good coach. Frankly, he took a program that didn't matter and basically made them a "winning" program. Did he win B10 titles or BCS games? Nope, but considering what he had to work with...nice job. I didn't think about much until I read the article, but I agree after thinking about it.
Tiller was a guy that brought a team to town that you had to worry about. He generally didn't make big mistakes as a coach. So if his team executed you had to be wary of an upset.
A far cry better than what Purdue had been before in the B10. |
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Crit40
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| 04/15/2008 9:29 AM |
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Jim Tressel needs to be fired because he can't get it done in the Big Game
Rich Rodriguez was a great NAIA coach.....but this is the Big 10
Joe Tiller? Who cares, the guy is retiring.
Kirk "chain gang" Ferentz, been recruiting too much at Anamosa State Prison.
Bret Bielema - thanks coach Alvarez for leaving with the cupboards full.
Ron "you're welcome Urban" Zook - maybe should be at No. 1
Mark Dantonio should have kept his gig on that great 80's show Who's the Boss.
Joe "Great,Great Ampa" Pa - is he still coaching? Enough already.
Pat Fitzgerald - its Northwestern. All they know how to do is act and come back with 1 minute and score 2 TD's against Iowa.
Tim Brewster - thinks he's Dan McCarney....wait a minute....where IS Dan McCarney?
Bill Lynch - we'll see.
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egami
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| 04/16/2008 1:36 PM |
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I tell you what, Tiller #3 in the B10 is a hell of a lot less of a stretch that Mangino #9 overall...
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=398075# |
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Logan
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| 04/19/2008 8:57 AM |
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| #9. isn't that where mangina placed in the hot dog eating contest? |
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dwight, refuting reality one post at a time. |
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egami
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| 04/21/2008 7:04 AM |
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| Surprised he did that poorly. |
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Crit40
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| 04/21/2008 10:04 AM |
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| That's sort of what I was thinking. |
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Counting the Herd one hoof at a time. |
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egami
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| 04/21/2008 10:10 AM |
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I'll give the Kansas fans credit though, they had the BEST college football bowl game day shirts in maybe the history of the sport last year:
"Our coach can eat your coach" or something of the like... |
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