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Coaches more powerful than politicians?
Posted on 11/11/11 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 11/11/11 at 2:39 pm
I pretty much know nothing about Pennsylvania, but have a few friends from there. They all swear that Joe Pa is the most powerful man in the state (Governor, Congressman included). Does anyone else know, or can remember a coach being more powerful than a politican in any state? I'm guessing Bear Bryant was close, but George Wallace was no slouch...
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Posted on 11/11/11 at 3:16 pm to USMC DAWG
Good question. Wallace was popular back in the day. Maybe Woody or Bo?
Posted on 11/11/11 at 3:50 pm to USMC DAWG
Not really. Bud Wilkinson thought he could parlay his god-like status (47 game win streak, 3 NC's, 13 conference championships in 16 seasons as a head coach) into a successful senate bid.
He retired prematurely at age 47 to run for office, and learned the hard way that white Oklahomans in the 60's would not elect a Republican, no matter how many national championships he had brought them.
He retired prematurely at age 47 to run for office, and learned the hard way that white Oklahomans in the 60's would not elect a Republican, no matter how many national championships he had brought them.
Posted on 11/11/11 at 4:01 pm to Evolved Simian
Paterno was a very unique case, but his power was really limited to the Happy Valley area....
Posted on 11/11/11 at 4:08 pm to USMC DAWG
Perhaps a Nebraska fan could offer perspective, but it's always seemed that Tom Osborne has had a tremendous amount of influence.
I would imagine LaVell Edwards at BYU could have exerted a lot of power in Utah, if he had chosen to do so.
I would imagine LaVell Edwards at BYU could have exerted a lot of power in Utah, if he had chosen to do so.
Posted on 11/11/11 at 4:11 pm to MikeyFL
There was certainly a time when Frank Broyles was the most powerful man in Arkansas, but that came more when he was the AD than when he was head coach.
This post was edited on 11/11/11 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 11/11/11 at 4:26 pm to hogwildinhouston
i'm sure Mack is in with most Texas politicians and oil men.
Posted on 11/11/11 at 6:08 pm to USMC DAWG
this is what i want to know... usually we talk about college coaches like this, but why never pro coaches?
Posted on 11/11/11 at 6:45 pm to chalmetteowl
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this is what i want to know... usually we talk about college coaches like this, but why never pro coaches?
in the NFL it's not the coaches with the power and influence, it's the owners.....
Posted on 11/11/11 at 6:51 pm to vl100butch
Sean Peyton could be the exception to that rule. After winning the super bowl some people would have voted him governor (probably could do a better job too).
Posted on 11/11/11 at 7:26 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
It's been said over and over that the two most recognizable men in the state of Alabama are the headcoach and the starting QB for the Tide. Most people in the state couldn't pick the current governor out of a lineup. Everyone would recognize Nick and AJ.
Posted on 11/11/11 at 7:30 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
Well I for one don't care about your coach, your qb, or your entire damn state.
9-6 baby!!!!
Sorry I had to do it.
9-6 baby!!!!
Sorry I had to do it.
Posted on 11/11/11 at 7:31 pm to oOoLsUtIgErSoOo
S'okay. Winners earn the right to gloat a bit. Enjoy it while it lasts brother.
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