The following article is an interesting piece about how Kansas Jaw Hawks coach Mark Mangino's problems all stem from his weight. For those unfamiliar with the current situation at Kansas, it involves the possibility of verbal abuse by Mangino towards some of his players. The article got me thinking about the broader issue of image in college football.
As many of us know, the embattled Charlie Weis has certainly had his difficulties at Notre Dame. Could part of the problem be Charlie's weight? Are high school seniors and juniors less inclined to play for a heavy set coach? As I think about the top coaches in college football, not one of them is overweight - Urban Myer, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, Gary Patterson, Chris Peterson, ect. Now think about the heavier set coaches - Charlie Weiss, Mark Mangino, Ralph Friedgen and don't forget Mike Locksley at New Mexico. If what Jason Whitlock is saying is true about Mangino, perhaps Charlie's, Ralph's, and Mike's woes are the result of a similar issue - weight.
Not too long ago I head Colin Cowherd say on his radio show that Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher would make a terrific college coach. One of Colin's reasons was his looks. Jeff, as a handsome guy would be very effective in living rooms recruiting players and coupled with his experience would have success at the college level. Colin said this during the Titans rough opening to the 2009 season.
Maybe image, weight, and a coaches looks play a larger role in college football than we realize or would like to admit.
Enjoy the article
Weight issues are root of Mangino's problems - KansasCity.com
PS - It's difficult to name too many heavy set coaches isn't it?? Interesting.
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