Just taking a survey of sorts...who do you think is the best college football coach and why?
2007-11-05 00:57:37 · 21 answers · asked by YSIC 7 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
'67 Shelby GT,
I would have to answer this two ways.
First - subjectively speaking - I am a Trojan and Pete Carroll has done wonders for that USC program in downtown L.A. I doubt another University will be able to accomplish what he has done for an extended period of time as Pete has done. This season is not yet over; however, I can only speculate that when it is all said and done that we will at least be in the Top 10 even with the current 2 games we have lost this season.
Second - objectively speaking? I would have to put Coach Tressell as the number one Coach for this year, then give #2 to Les Miles of LSU, and #3 would go to Mike Bellotti of Oregon (yes OR).
Have a good day!
Gerry :)
2007-11-05 03:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gerry 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Mangino is good, but he hasnt played ANYBODY. Vanderbilt or Iowa could be 9-0 right now with that schedule. Seriously, give the guy some credit once he does something good.
Im going to have to go with either my boy Jim Tressel or LSU's Les Miles, because theyre both in similar situations. Miles lost his star QB JaMarcus Russell, his two top wideouts Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis, and his top safety LaRon Landry and still has a team poised to go to the National Championship. Tressell lost his Heisman winning QB Troy Smith, three great wideouts in Ted Ginn, Anthony Gonzalez and Roy Hall, his running back Antonio Pittman, his all confrence center Doug Datish, and all confrence DT Quinn Pitcock. What do each of these men do? They simply replace them and go about business as usual. No Troy Smith? Dont worry, Todd Boeckman is beginning to look more and more like the next Tom Brady every game. No Ginn/Gonzo/Pittman? Brian Robiske and Brian Hartline have filled the shoes nicely and sophomore tailback Chris Wells is seemingly unstoppable. You lose JaMarcus Russell, #1 overall pick, and bring in Matt Flynn and Ryan Perriloux, the QB duo that has more than worked out. You lose Bowe/Davis? Early Doucet has emerged as possibly the nation's top wideout.
And, I hope its not too soon to speak, but this years LSU squad is looking an awful lot like last year's National Champion Gators team, with all the speed, the 2 QB system and the great D. Both LSU and Ohio State have the marks of great teams, but my edge goes to Les Miles and the Bayou Bengals, who have played one of the toughest schedules in the land and executed to perfection some of the most gutsy calls Ive ever seen. Coach of the year, Les Miles, Mr. 4th down himself.
2007-11-05 02:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by cold 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Les Miles or Jim Tressel, take your pick. I'm an LSU fan, but I'm an honest one. I think Jim has done a great job with Ohio St considering they don't have a great offense. I like Les Miles for the fake FG call he made against S. Carolina. I think you could choose either of these. I would also like to throw in Mark Mangino of Kansas as he has done an outstounding job.
2007-11-05 01:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by 2nd AD/ 4th ID 5 · 3⤊ 5⤋
coach at kansas, mark mangino. to go from 6-6 overall (3-5) in the conference, to where they are now is a huge step forward, especially for a program that has never been a football powerhouse. if kansas can get by missouri in their last regular season game, look for them in the bcs championship.
2007-11-05 01:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Totally biased opinion here.....Jim Tressel....
He has an overall record of 72-14, including a 4-2 bowl record and a 5-1 record against that team UP North..
2007-11-05 01:03:53 · answer #5 · answered by L ♥ L ♥ 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Mangino, from Kansas.
Here's why......
He took a NOTHING program and made it a success. He has both his offense and defense in the top numbers. Who the heck else has EVER put up 76 points against Nebraska...EVER?????
I don't like the Jayhawks, not even in B Ball, I'm a Kansas State fan (don't laugh please) and so they are my bitter rivals, but I have to give the fat bastard credit, he's done a great job with his football team.
2007-11-05 01:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Actually the other coaches don't suck. And Mack Brown isn't that great either. He is good but Pete Carroll has a better record percentage and has won more Chamionships.
2016-03-13 23:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Les Miles (and not just because im a LSU fan) look at this guy. He has guts and he runs a powerhouse of a team.
I also find it interesting that no one has mentioned Nick Saban.. Yes, i hate that he left LSU and we will always hold that against him, but the man is a great coach!
2007-11-05 01:22:52 · answer #8 · answered by lsufan0104 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Kanas coach everyone forget's he took the OU team who was nothing and took them to a BCS Title shot. In just one year. With the very same offence he is running now at Kanas.
2007-11-05 02:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by Healing_Rain 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jim Tressel. It was to be a rebuilding year for OSU, instead they simply reloaded, and now the Buckeyes are ranked and playing like the #1 team that they are. Great recruiter, great motivator, great coach.
2007-11-05 01:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by Conqi 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋