When watching the post-game interviews after Ohio State’s upset loss on Saturday, we were struck by something: how awful it would be to have Ohio State coach Jim Tressel as your dad. Then the wheels started turning. And so, today we bring the top 10 college football coaches you would like to have as your dad. Tomorrow, the top 10 coaches you would hate to have as your dad (and yes, Tressel will be high on that list).
Top 10 College Football Coaches You Would Love To Have As Your Dad
Honorable mention: Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State) - He almost made this list based on his amazing tirade on that reporter after an article criticizing a player on the team. He did not make the cut, however, as we are not so sure that anger could not be directed our way one day if he was the dad. Not to mention the embarrassment we would feel when tore apart the umpire in the Little League game after a bad strike call.
(10) Mark Richt (Georgia) - He will let you do whatever the hell you want, maybe even encourage it, then apologize for you afterward as if it’s completely his fault that you behaved in such a manner. “I’m sorry Mr. Smith, it’s my fault he got drunk and threw up on your couch.”
(9) Chris Peterson (Boise State) - If he shows that much creativity and trickery coaching in a BCS bowl, imagine the plays he could draw up for your Pop Warner league. Seriously, your plays would be called “Oopty-oop 1,”Oopty-oop 2,” and “Oopty-oop 3.”
(8) George O’Leary (Central Florida) - You get caught cheating on a test, what’s he really going to say? Can he sit there with a straight face and tell you that was not the way your family does things?
(7) Ed Orgeron (Ole Miss) - This one is an easy choice because you will always have this excuse, “Sorry Dad, I guess I just misunderstood you.” Can he really dispute that? We think not.
(6) June Jones (Hawaii) - We could make a “leid” joke here in honor of June wearing them at all games, but we won’t. Instead, we will just say that any guy his age who wears Hawaiian shirts every single day is pretty damn cool. Not to mention he greatly encourages lots of scoring.
(5) Mark Mangino (Kansas) - He stands up for his kids, and that’s about all you need (see him claiming the Big 12 wanted Texas to beat his team for BCS purposes a few years back). Plus, you know the food in the Mangino household is top of the line, and plentiful. Not to mention he will not complain when all your classes are some form of P.E. or basket-weaving, as he is not opposed to taking the cupcake route in order to make sure he wins.
(4) Ted Roof (Duke) - No matter how much you fail in school, in relationships, in life, it will never be as bad as Roof’s record at Duke. This guy will see you as successful if you just learn to tie your shoes in under 5 minutes.
(3) Pete Caroll (USC) - Laid back, fun, probably like to party. Is there any doubt he’s the parent that buys the keg and hosts the party after prom? Plus, he know Snoop and Will Farrell.
(2) Les Miles (LSU) - First, Les has a “dad” look about him. Not only would he be overly proud if you dated the captain of the cheerleaders, but you could break every rule he set without punishment (LSU is the most penalized in the SEC). On top of that, he seems really gullible. When you stumble in drunk at 3am, and say “Dad I was at the library.” Les would say, “OK, glad to hear you’re studying heard.”
(1) Mike Price (UTEP) - We could probably devote an entire week of posts about why Price would be an awesome dad. He likes to hang out at bars, go to strip clubs, order ridiculous amounts of room service food on the company tab. We dare you to find one reason why Price would not be great to have as a dad. Check here to see why It’s Rollin’ Baby!