Top 5 Overrated Football Jobs

[TownieCat]

Mizzou blows, we all see that, but is there a perception by some that its a good gig? I don't think its an overrated job, because I don't think anyone actually believes its that good to begin with

It may not be overrated outside of the state, but they seem to think pretty highly of themselves if they are paying Gary Pinkel $2.7M per year. That's like paying $5K to put a stereo system in a '99 Ford Taurus...

[MadCat]

Mizzou blows, we all see that, but is there a perception by some that its a good gig? I don't think its an overrated job, because I don't think anyone actually believes its that good to begin with

It may not be overrated outside of the state, but they seem to think pretty highly of themselves if they are paying Gary Pinkel $2.7M per year. That's like paying $5K to put a stereo system in a '99 Ford Taurus...

That's like pouring Dom Pérignon on a pile of dog crap.

[Mr Bread]

Everybody that put Illinois is a confirmed rough ridin' dumbass.  Everyone thinks it's a crap job.  They woefully underachieve, but that just serves to further lower the job rating. 

[Tobias]

Mizzou blows, we all see that, but is there a perception by some that its a good gig? I don't think its an overrated job, because I don't think anyone actually believes its that good to begin with

It may not be overrated outside of the state, but they seem to think pretty highly of themselves if they are paying Gary Pinkel $2.7M per year. That's like paying $5K to put a stereo system in a '99 Ford Taurus...

That's like pouring Dom Pérignon on a pile of dog crap.

'zacker, what's it like?

[scottwildcat]

I don't think in the history of the world people have said or thought Missouri was a good job...

[Tobias]

I don't think in the history of the world people have said or thought Missouri was a good job...

"perceived to be awesome" in the first sentence of the OP seems to be getting overlooked a lot...

[Cartierfor3]

So far I have the best list.

[scottwildcat]

I don't think in the history of the world people have said or thought Missouri was a good job...

"perceived to be awesome" in the first sentence of the OP seems to be getting overlooked a lot...

whatever no one does that either.

[Tobias]

I don't think in the history of the world people have said or thought Missouri was a good job...

"perceived to be awesome" in the first sentence of the OP seems to be getting overlooked a lot...

whatever no one does that either.

pro-tip: i'm agreeing with you

[scottwildcat]

I don't think in the history of the world people have said or thought Missouri was a good job...

"perceived to be awesome" in the first sentence of the OP seems to be getting overlooked a lot...

whatever no one does that either.

pro-tip: i'm agreeing with you

its been a rough day, T. 

[DQ12]

yeah also what bread said.  no one is rating the Illinois job high to begin with.  that's why tim beckman is the current head coach.

[EMAWzified]

Kansas, even through everyone knows it's crap, it's really much shittier than that.
Notre Dame. mostly a graveyard these days.
Washington, sucked for two decades
Nebraska, see above
Any academic school in a BCS conference (Vandy, Stanford, NW, Duke). Sometimes they're plucky, but mostly they're sucky.

[eastcat]

1. Oregon
2. Nebraska
3. Michigan
4. Clemson
5. The rest of the ACC schools.

[Pete]

The most overrated job in America is Nebraska, and it's not even close.  Fight among yourselves about 2-whatever, but Nebraska stands alone at the top.

[Winters]

Tennessee comes to mind just because they've been pretty mediocre since they won it all

[Cartierfor3]

The most overrated job in America is Nebraska, and it's not even close.  Fight among yourselves about 2-whatever, but Nebraska stands alone at the top.

I put it number 1.

Tennessee comes to mind just because they've been pretty mediocre since they won it all

I put it number 3.

My list freaking rules.

[Pete]

It's a really good, well thought out list, Cartier.  You should be really proud of your list.

[michigancat]

The most overrated job in America is Nebraska, and it's not even close.  Fight among yourselves about 2-whatever, but Nebraska stands alone at the top.

Agreed. I would probably put Oregon at number 2 based on how many people tried to put then in their top 5 in that other thread.

Also, if you pick Notre Dame, you're a complete dumbass.

[michigancat]

And just about any "sleeping giant" job is overrated. Minnesota and mizzou get this a lot. Has Illinois ever gotten this label?

[ksupamplemousse]

And just about any "sleeping giant" job is overrated. Minnesota and mizzou get this a lot. Has Illinois ever gotten this label?

I don't know that Illinois belongs on the list, although I put them on mine, but it seems that Illinois has this bigtime aura that is completely undeserved. Maybe it was just Zook and Self/Weber that have influenced my view, but it seems like everybody acts like they should be good at sports when they clearly aren't/shouldn't. There are three basketball programs in the area that completely trump Illinois, and basically every team in football, but somehow they stay relevant. I just don't get it.

[Stevesie60]

1. Notre Dame
2. Stanford
3. UCLA
4. VA Tech
5. Nebraska

Amazing list.

[Mr Bread]

And just about any "sleeping giant" job is overrated. Minnesota and mizzou get this a lot. Has Illinois ever gotten this label?

They get it in basketball any time they start to get good.  I've never heard it in football and it makes sense.  Illinois has great in-state basketball recruits.  Illinois high school football is crap.  There's no reason Illinois should be good at football.  They should however be decent all things considered, but they typically are not at all.   

[Mr Bread]

And just about any "sleeping giant" job is overrated. Minnesota and mizzou get this a lot. Has Illinois ever gotten this label?

I don't know that Illinois belongs on the list, although I put them on mine, but it seems that Illinois has this bigtime aura that is completely undeserved. Maybe it was just Zook and Self/Weber that have influenced my view, but it seems like everybody acts like they should be good at sports when they clearly aren't/shouldn't. There are three basketball programs in the area that completely trump Illinois, and basically every team in football, but somehow they stay relevant. I just don't get it.

It's the only bcs state school in the fifth most populous state is why.   

[mocat]

1. Notre Dame
2. Stanford
3. UCLA
4. VA Tech
5. Nebraska

Amazing list.

Yeah I don't think I can be outdone here.

[lopakman]

USC
Miami
Mizzou
Arkansas
Arizona St.

USC? Expand your thoughts on that one

I've been to two games at USC.  One when they played K-State and one against ASU.  USC's campus/stadium is located in a shithole of an area.  We parked our car next to a washing machine sitting an an alley.  I did not feel comfortable walking half a mile in the daylight to the stadium.  The fans are the worst, they only show up if they're winning championships otherwise the stadium is half empty.  You also have to deal with the recent sanctions against USC.  No more rough ridin' up there or bending the rules.  Finally consider, you're living in LA, which in itself is a great city (much like Dallas) but your 3 million dollar salary goes about half as far as it would in any SEC, Big 12, and most ACC and Big 10 cities.

Overrated.