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Tom Coughlin

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Football Coach

The Resume

    (August 31, 1946- )
    Head coach of the New York Giants (January 7, 2004- )
    Head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-2002)
    Head coach of Boston College (1991-1993)

Why he might be annoying:

    He turned down the Giants coaching job in 1993 to remain at Boston College.
    He is a strict disciplinarian.
    Many players don't like him because of his many rules and regulations.
    His coaching style is similar to his mentor Bill Parcells.
    During his stint with the Jaguars, he never reached a Super Bowl despite playing in 3 AFC championship games.
    He had 3 straight losing seasons with the Jaguars (2000-2002).
    His deteriorating relationship with Jaguars players was a major factor in the downturn.
    He doesn't like to talk to the media.
    During his Giants press conference on January 7, 2004, he referred to himself as the 'general.'
    He said that injuries are merely a 'state of mind.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He went to the AFC championship game 3 times with the Jaguars.
    Sometimes his strict style motivates the team to win.
    He won't hesitate to bench starters who aren't performing.
    His 1995 Jaguars won four games as an expansion team.
    He likes to run a 'smashmouth' style of football.

Credit: Joe Fernandez


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 13 Votes: 84.62% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 39 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 26 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 41 Votes: 75.61% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 31 Votes: 93.55% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 86 Votes: 67.44% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 64 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 127 Votes: 66.93% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 101 Votes: 77.23% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 134 Votes: 74.63% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 179 Votes: 70.95% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 285 Votes: 67.02% Annoying