Rank 'Em - Big 10 Coaches

[tiberius]

Not sure where to place Paterno. I only heard part of his interview the other day, but didn't get the vibe of a major conference coach. Felt more like I was listening to my grandpa, which I respect a lot but wouldn't want coaching my favorite team.

 

[whammer33024]

why is john wooden considered the greatest coach ever? because he wins. tressel absolutely has to be number one and the captain has to fall to second

 

[DDHawkeye]

1. Ferentz

Everyone else is last, because if you ain't first, you're last.

 

[IowaBanker]

My list takes into account what the coaches have accomplished as head coaches in their careers:

1. Paterno (one of the top 5 coaches all-time; he has to be #1).
2. Tressel (5 straight Big 10 titles and a national title; easy #2 choice).
3. Ferentz (certainly the best of the rest of the group, by a long shot).
4. Bielema (takes a lot of guff from Hawk fans, but he's been very successful).
5. Fitzgerald (Ferentz-lite; has done more with less than just about anybody).
6. Rodriguez (can't stand him, but he has had previous success).
7. Zook (one Rose Bowl appearance and a couple good years at Florida).
8. D'Antonio (he needs to take Sparty to some bigger bowl games).
9. Hope (too new to rate effectively).
10. Lynch (one good season, then downhill quickly).
11. Brewster (he's gone after this year; the guy is a joke).