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July 11, 2009

Is USC’s Carroll getting off easy?

Is USC’s Carroll getting off easy? When a coach signs that seven-figure contract, he knows (or should know) that the amount of scrutiny he faces is equal to the amount of money he makes. That’s part of the deal. Taking criticism is as much a part of coaching as developing game plans and recruiting. Demanding…
Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 11, 2009

Finding Bowden’s, Paterno’s place among all-time coaching legends

Finding Bowden’s, Paterno’s place among all-time coaching legends Last week, I fielded a question about Bobby Bowden’s 14 soon-to-be vacated wins, pending Florida State’s appeal. I expressed my belief that whatever the final result of the Bowden-Joe Paterno all-time victory chase may be, it will have little effect on either coach’s lasting legacy. This elicited…