This article got me thinking it might be a good time to rank them again and see how perceptions change. The article is a pretty crappy list (talk about an ACC homer), so what you got?
Mine:
1.
Pete Carroll - My #1 coach
2.
Jim Tressel - Awesome NFL Draft rep, awesome BCS rep, are the recruiting criticisms fair?
3.
Urban Meyer - Moving up fast, but can he stay and maintain greatness?
4.
Bob Stoops - Oklahoma looked poised at one point to dominate, but only 1 NC and 1 Heisman to show for it. Stoops looked to be slipping, but surprised me last year as he turned a Bomar'd season into a BCS appearance
5.
Mack Brown - Shut up his doubters in 2005. Shut up his supporters in 2006. Can he win without Vince? Still, can't deny the W-L record or recruiting strength.
6.
Rich Rodriguez - Has really turned West Virginia into a strong program, but will have to continue the success to break into my Top 5; some concern about the players he brings in
7.
Nick Saban - Will be the story in the SEC this year. Highly regarded, but his history shows alternating years of success and not-so-much.
8.
Frank Beamer - Consistent but unspectacular.
9.
Steve Spurrier - A cautionary tale for Nick Saban.
10.
Jeff Tedford - Two years ago I figured he would either be in the NFL or the BCS Championship. What he did turning Cal around was amazing, but hasn't shown the ability to take it to the next level. No BCS appearances, no conference championships. Imploded at the end of last year.