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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 28: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to the media during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on July 28, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp

This Jabroni Really Said “Attacking Rest”

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Ray Ratto

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 25: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks draws up a play during a huddle during the second half in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum on June 25, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks v Milwaukee Bucks – Game Two

Congrats To Mike Budenholzer On Not Being Fired

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Assistant coach Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona.

San Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns

When A Coach Becomes A Cudgel

Felix Kent

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres stretches in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 02, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v New York Rangers

Elder Wisdom

How Does Coachspeak Work?

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Barry Petchesky

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 04: John Tortorella, head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at American Airlines Center on March 04, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Columbus Blue Jackets v Dallas Stars

John Tortorella Doesn’t Know How To Be Any Other Way

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in his introductory press conference

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Eagles Fans Might Eat Nick Sirianni Alive

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 19: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers reacts from the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 19, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers

Matt Rhule Could Afford To Relax Just A Smidge At The Senior Bowl

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Samer Kalaf

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Houston Texans Hire Future Fall Guy

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Dan McQuade

Three screenshots of Nick Sirianni: Him looking out onto a football field, him looking at a photo fo Sylvester Stallone in an Eagles jersey, and him looking at Swoop, Eagles mascot

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The Eagles Are Trying Very Hard To Sell Philly On Nick Sirianni

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 07: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the second half of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 89-76. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

North Carolina v Duke

College Basketball

Coach K Decides Maybe He Shouldn’t Have Belittled Student Reporter

DAVIE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Offensive Coordinatore Eric Bieniemy looks on during the Kansas City Chiefs practice prior to Super Bowl LIV at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on January 29, 2020 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs Practice

NFL Teams Have Run Out Of Excuses Not To Hire Eric Bieniemy

Dan Campbell, new head coach of the Detroit Lions, speaks at a presser.

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New Lions Coach Dan Campbell Is Ready To Bite Some Kneecaps

at Sun Life Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Houston Texans v Miami Dolphins

Dan Campbell Isn’t Here To Do Fancy Things Like “Call Plays”

Head coach Jeremy Pruitt of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on in the first half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl – Indiana v Tennessee

College Football

New Coaching Drama, Same Old Vols

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the NFC Divisional Round Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Divisional Round – Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers

Sometimes You’re Damned If You Do And Damned If You Detroit

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Tom Flores of the Los Angeles Raiders and his crew stand on the side lines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 22, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. The 49ers won 34-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Raiders

If It’s Tom Flores’s Time To Make The HOF, Who Cares What Help He Gets?

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Tommy Lasorda Was The Showman Who Couldn’t Turn It Off

Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, stands for a photo at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on November 9, 2020. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / POOL / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Politics

It Took Tommy Tuberville Four Days To Prove Himself One Of America’s Worst Senators

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Drew Magary

New York Jets v Seattle Seahawks

Funbag

The Seven Types Of Shitty NFL Coach

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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

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)

Super Bowl LIV – San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

Why Would You Wish The Lions Job On Anyone?

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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.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Arizona Diamondbacks

Tony La Russa Really Stepped In It

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