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Eight Photos Of Coach K Sitting On A Lil' Stool
Not nearly enough has been made of the fact that for the Elite Eight game between Duke and Gonzaga, held on the raised court at Houston's NRG Stadium, they gave the coaches adorable little stools to sit on. So, here, via Getty Images and AP Images, are pics of Mike Krzyzewski sitting on his stool. (...

Andy Reid Is In Lounge Mode In The NFL's Coaches Photo
A few notes about this year’s NFL coaches photo (click here for full-res):...

Challenge: Remain Emotionless While Watching This Ron Hunter Clip
Georgia State coach Ron Hunter wasn't able to lead his team past Xavier tonight, but he won't be quickly forgotten. Nor will his weepy opening statement in the postgame presser, which we challenge you to watch without becoming emotional yourself....

What Is Chip Kelly Doing?
Two months ago, Chip Kelly was given full control over the Eagles' football personnel decisions. Every trade, every signing, every draft pick—that's all Kelly. Which raises the question, given that the Eagles have been the single most active team ahead of the official start of free agency: what exac...



Are The 49ers Cheap?
The 49ers have finally and painfully assembled their coaching staff, reportedly reaching a deal with QB coach Geep Chryst to be the new offensive coordinator—but only after being turned down by at least four other candidates. That's a pattern, and it is one that hints at a worrying gameplan in Santa...

Report: Raiders To Hire Jack Del Rio
After a long-ass interview with Raider brass—his second—recently fired Broncos DC Jack Del Rio is reportedly closing in on officially getting the job. According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the deal will be announced as early as today....

Injured St. Bonaventure Coach Eats It In Handshake Line
St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt tore his achilles a few weeks back, and has been wheeling around on a tricycle scooter ever since. That turned ugly for him tonight after the Bonnies' 69-55 win over UMass, when he completely wiped out. Get well soon, coach!...


The Bears Probably Want A Do-Over On That Marc Trestman Thing
Bears fans: do not look directly at the list of coaches that now-ex-GM Phil Emery turned down or alienated in order to hire now-ex-coach Marc Trestman two offseasons ago. It will just make you mad, and you don't really need that right now....

Report: Michigan Offers Jim Harbaugh $8 Million A Year
Jim Harbaugh seems certain to leave the 49ers at season's end, if only because no one can stand him for more than four years, but everyone expects him to land in another NFL job. Well, here comes ol' mediocre Michigan, looking to blow up the coaching salary curve....

UTEP Coach On Beating MTSU: "Look At Me. I Don't Drink Light Beer."
UTEP won a hard-fought 24-21 victory over MTSU tonight, and ASN announcers asked Miners coach Sean Kugler how he'd celebrate. "I might have a few beers."...

Joe Maddon Ordered A Round Of Drinks At His Cubs Press Conference
In a press conference held at a bar across the street from Wrigley Field, the Cubs introduced their new manager, Will Ferrell as Harry Caray Joe Maddon. It ended with Maddon ordering a round of boilermakers for everyone....

Junior Hockey Coach Yells "Fuck You!" At Reporter After Big Loss
The Ontario Hockey League's Sudbury Wolves got blown out 7–2 by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds Wednesday night, and afterwards tensions were running high. Wolves head coach Paul Fixter didn't appreciate a reporter raising his voice—after yelling "what's the question?!" at said reporter—and let hi...

Football Coaches' Motivational Gimmicks Have Never Not Been Lame
Spurred by new Raiders interim coach Tony Sparano burying a football (and ideally the 0-4 start), Drew recalled some of the worst and saddest motivational tactics coaches have turned to to inspire their uninspired charges. Today in the Los Angeles Times, Sam Farmer does the same thing, rounding up s...

College Football Coaches, By The Positions They Played
CBS Sports has a fun little exercise to get you ready for the return of college football, which begins in, oh, 27 hours: it's a ranking of the playing careers of each and every FBS head coach. You know who number one is....

Alabama Fans Sprint For Nick Saban's Autograph
There are few traditions quite like the Running of the Bama Fans, as fans run across the length of Bryant-Denny Stadium to line up for Nick Saban's autograph. AL.com has a pretty great gallery, from staff photographer Vasha Hunt. Here's the video:...

White Sox Coach Aggressively Adjusts Himself
Yeah, baseball features a lot of junk adjusting, but this rustling by White Sox bench coach Mark Parent seems like overkill. ...