Bad Coaching Eveywhere

A head coaching job is one of the most prestigous jobs in the country. So why are their so many incompetent ones? There are only 32 in the NFL, 30 in MLB, 30 in the NBA, and 30 in the NHL (for a total of 122). Out of the millions in the country, only 122 have the honor. So why are we continually watching poor play calling, clock management, timeout use and player control. Here are some of the worst.

1. Isaiah Thomas (NY Knicks)- No explanation necessary.

2. Norv Turner (SD Chargers)- Everyone is back from a 14-2 team. LT, Gates, Cromartie, Merriman, etc. Norv finds ways to lose whenever the game is close and frustrates his players in the process. He went 49-59-1 with the Skins where he made the playoffs once and lost in the second round. He then went 9-23 with Oak before taking over Marty Schottenheimer's team this season.
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3. Herm Edwards (KC Chiefs)- "You play to win the game!" Well, Herm hasnt so much done that lately. This is a man who hired a clock management specialist because he can't manage the clock. Are you kidding? If you can't operate a motor vehicle, you shouldn't be a cab driver! Herm was 39-41 with the Jets and is 13-15 with the Chiefs.
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4. John Gibbons (Toronto Blue Jays)- A former catcher who is every bit the meat head. Gibbons has gotten into actual fights with several players on the way to his career 270-265 record. The Blue Jays haven't been to the playoffs under Gibbons who is likely entering his last season as their manager.

5. Bob Geren (Oakland A's)- Like Art Howe, your not always certain he's awake. In his first year, the A's finished 76-86, their first losing season since 1998. He appears to lack control over the pretty boys in Oakland.

6. Fredi Gonzalez (Florida Marlins)- Probably the worst manager in baseball. Has no idea how to manage his rotation and some of his guys (Hanley Ramirez and Miguel Cabrera) seemed to stop playing hard last season. Solid 71-91 in his first season. Next year will be his last.

7. Scott Linehan (St. Louis Rams)- Stephen Jackson, Torry Holt, Mark Bulger, Isaac Bruce and Leonard Little. Somehow Scottie boy is 11-17 with that group. The Rams faithful have started a group called SLOP (Scott Linehan Opposition Party).

8. Mike Woodson (Atlanta Hawks)- Hard to say anything positive about 69-177 and three last place finishes. When is the last time the Hawks were on National TV?

9. Doc Rivers (Boston Celtics)- I know the Celtics are the force in the east this year, but I assure you that this is the man that can stop it. Doc is 0-4 lifetime in 4 playoff appearances. He has missed the playoffs 3 other times. He cannot manage a bench and he panics in tight games.

10. Marvin Lewis- Actually a halfway-decent game coach, but the arrests and suspensions are ridiculous. So much talent being wasted in Cincinatti. The Bengales are the team most likely to make you laugh out loud each week.

With the worst, you have to mention the best: Bill Belicheck, Jeff Fisher, Tony Dungy, Eric Wedge, Mike Scoscia, Bruce Bochy, Gregg Popovich, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley.