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Chris Thompson

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn talks with an official.

The Chargers Have Once Again Been Owned By Time Itself

Dan Mullen, in happier times, covers his face with a visor.

Death To The NCAA

Dan Mullen Was Embittered, And That Is Good Enough For Me

Ray Ratto

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Why Would You Wish The Lions Job On Anyone?

The Chargers May Not Totally Grasp The Concept Of Time

Matt Patricia wears a mask and looks cagey on the Lions sideline.

Dear God, Will Someone Please Fire Matt Patricia

against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field on April 23, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tony La Russa Really Stepped In It

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers looks on in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.

College Football Coaches Are Having A Hard Time Understanding What A Holiday Is

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 08: Special Advisor Tony La Russa of the Los Angeles Angels looks on during their summer workout at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 08, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Does It Bother You That He’s Old, Or Does It Bother You That He’s Tony La Russa?

Patrick Redford

WICHITA, KS - NOVEMBER 13: of the Wichita State Shockers of the College of Charleston Cougars during the first half on November 13, 2017 at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

College Sports Are Built To Enable Abusive Freaks Like Gregg Marshall

Adam Gase Ambles Onward, Unkillable

Samer Kalaf

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien talks with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Bill O’Brien Had All The Control And No More Excuses

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

Drew Magary

Jamboroo

Does Coaching Football Cause Madness?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 09: Red Sox Manager Ron Roenicke looks on during Summer Workouts at Fenway Park on July 09, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Red Sox Fire Ron Roenicke, Who Never Had A Chance

Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 24, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Coaches