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Ranking the Top 10 Big Ten Head Coaches (Who Will Make Fans Mad?) | Buckeye Weekly Podcast
On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank their top 10 Big Ten head coaches and debate several controversial placements, including P.J. Fleck, Matt Rhule, Jedd Fisch, Bob Chesney, Bret Bielema, and Lincoln Riley. They discuss Kirk Ferentz and Kyle Whittingham as long-tenured, consistently tough coaches, question Riley’s postseason results at USC, and evaluate Dan Lanning’s Oregon success alongside concerns about recent playoff performances. They compare Ryan Day’s sustained achievements at Ohio State with Curt Cignetti’s rapid rise and national title at Indiana, emphasizing degree of difficulty. The episode ends with updates on launching a new Ohio State football community at buckeyeinsiders.com and where to follow the show online.
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:10 Ranking Criteria and Format
00:50 Number 10
03:46 Number 9
06:46 Number 8
10:10 Number 7
11:32 Number 6
13:33 Number 5
17:40 Number 4
20:34 Top 3 Debate
23:52 Top 2 and Number 1
27:05 Wrap Up and Plug
On the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr rank their top 10 Big Ten head coaches and debate several controversial placements, including P.J. Fleck, Matt Rhule, Jedd Fisch, Bob Chesney, Bret Bielema, and Lincoln Riley. They discuss Kirk Ferentz and Kyle Whittingham as long-tenured, consistently tough coaches, question Riley’s postseason results at USC, and evaluate Dan Lanning’s Oregon success alongside concerns about recent playoff performances. They compare Ryan Day’s sustained achievements at Ohio State with Curt Cignetti’s rapid rise and national title at Indiana, emphasizing degree of difficulty. The episode ends with updates on launching a new Ohio State football community at buckeyeinsiders.com and where to follow the show online.
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:10 Ranking Criteria and Format
00:50 Number 10
03:46 Number 9
06:46 Number 8
10:10 Number 7
11:32 Number 6
13:33 Number 5
17:40 Number 4
20:34 Top 3 Debate
23:52 Top 2 and Number 1
27:05 Wrap Up and Plug
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