MikeT14 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 https://saturdayblitz.com/posts/ranking-the-five-softest-head-coaches-in-college-football-01j561yvkxkh Quote However, there are also those who come off as a little touchy, slightly sensitive, and dare I say it, soft. So, here are the five softest head coaches in college football, with a few honorable mentions who could have made a longer list: Quote Honorable mention: Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss Jim McElwain while at Florida Mack Brown while at Texas Tom Herman while at Texas and FAU Dave Doeren at NC State Quote 5. Trent Dilfer 2023-present Sure, you could say that UAB head coach Trent Dilfer shouldn't be on this list because he doesn't have a big enough platform as a head coach to be categorized as 'soft.' However, the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback turned analyst turned head coach runs away from any obstacle as soon as it presents itself. Dilfer's time at ESPN didn't unfold how he thought it would (AKA he didn't become a star) so he retired. Once retirement wasn't scratching his itch, Dilfer took over the UAB Blazers because, despite being a former star, he couldn't get a bigger job. His continuous public outbursts and... narcissistic-esque personality do not bode well for his head coaching career to continue for very long. Quote 4. Ryan Day 2019-present Beyond his inability to take down the Michigan Wolverines, which has him in the hot seat year in and year out, Ryan Day does not take criticism well at all. Day's public enemy No. 1 is the one and only Lou Holtz who lambasted the Ohio State head coach for failing to reach the pinnacle that the Buckeyes could and should reach every year. The public feud spilled over when Day called out the historic head coach turned commentator after a last-second win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish... just 17-14. The moral of the story? When a beloved college football icon calls you out, prove him wrong by repeatedly winning and not trying to do some roasting of your own. Quote 3. Dabo Swinney 2009-present Oh how the tables turn... Dabo Swinney was on his way to usurping Nick Saban as the winningest head coach in the College Football Playoff era but then the transfer portal emerged and it all fell apart. Recently, Swinney has infamously said that Clemson is 'too good' to utilize the portal in an embarrassing attempt to deny the fact that athletes simply don't want to play for him. The Tigers and Swinney have gone downhill since the transfer portal became prominent and he simply isn't willing to admit that he has handled it poorly. Quote 2. Lincoln Riley 2022-present A runner but not a track star. Lincoln Riley has become shocking soft since taking over the USC Trojans football program. Not only did he abandon ship at Oklahoma when the rumor mill started churning out the idea of the Sooners heading to the SEC, but he also quite literally tried to run away from a game against LSU. In 2024, the Trojans are slated to play the LSU Tigers and, try as he might, Riley failed to void the matchup against the SEC opponent. Quote 1. Deion Sanders 2023-present Surprise! Just kidding. Anyone and everyone who keeps up, even casually, with college football could have predicted that Coach Prime would be No. 1 on this list. From his social media tirades to bullying players out of his program, Deion Sanders has become an absolute clown since taking over the Colorado Buffaloes in 2023. Sure, he has his celebrity persona to live up to but it wasn't quite this loud or proud while he was coaching at Jackson State. Not to mention, his 4-8 overall record with the Buffs doesn't do much to back his larger-than-life ego. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MWil23 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Ryan Day can’t even finish #1 on this list seemingly made for him. He’s the worst. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Pretty good list imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonanza23 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 6 hours ago, MWil23 said: Ryan Day can’t even finish #1 on this list seemingly made for him. He’s the worst. Yeah really not surprised Day is on the list. His charmin soft game plans are made for hiding when things get tough. Lately the biggest game on Thee Ohio State football schedule is meechigan. And we have quite thoroughly rolled over like the French. What’s the saying? Your soldiers will take on the grit of your leader. Ok so I’ve never heard that one. If you’re soft coach, then dang gummit we can be too! We’re here for you. At least we’re not meechigan, sign stealers anonymous comes calling, hey kid want me to climb a tree? Kahki wearing **** head burger controversy, sleep over with underage boys…yes that’s true…yeah it still hearts we lost to these yahoos for a time, but at least we aren’t them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansfan713 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I'm shocked James Franklin aint on this list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 30 minutes ago, Texansfan713 said: I'm shocked James Franklin aint on this list. Probably the only criticism I have here. Penn State seems to be acceptable of his mediocrity and basically finishing as a top 10-15 team each year. Probably will be more than happy with it now, because that means a good chance at the playoffs every year with an expanded field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Deion being a worthy #1 over this wailing jackass is incredible work on his part: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansNvolsR#1 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Sports/colorado-bans-reporter-deion-sanders-questions/story?id=113111515 Deion tightening his grasp on the top spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptownskinsfan Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 6 hours ago, titansNvolsR#1 said: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Sports/colorado-bans-reporter-deion-sanders-questions/story?id=113111515 Deion tightening his grasp on the top spot. That’s Charmin Soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Didn’t realize this, but since 2021 Ryan Day is 7-6 against AP ranked opponents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 3 minutes ago, candyman93 said: Didn’t realize this, but since 2021 Ryan Day is 7-6 against AP ranked opponents. 5 of those losses came with one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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