SI writer Stewart Mandel unveiled his list of the 10 best and worst coaches in college football this week. Says Mandel, “The worst coaches list was extremely difficult this year because a couple of my old standbys (Chuck Amato, John L. Smith) finally got fired…”
Hopefully, next year, Tom O’Brien will be on that list, the list of best coaches.
Who’s the worst coach you ask?
Al Groh, Virginia: Matt Schaub. D’Brickashaw Ferguson. Heath Miller. Ahmad Brooks. Groh has produced his share of talent in Charlottesville. So what does he have to show for it? A 25-23 ACC record and a whole bunch of Christmas dinners in Charlotte and Boise.
July 15, 2007 at 2:55 pm
In terms of clock management, yes I would consider him one of worst coaches I’ve seen in D-I. In terms of recruiting and building defensive units, maybe one of the best.