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  • Who Is The Longest Tenured College Basketball Coach?

    Jim Boeheim is college basketball's longest tenured head coach.

    Head coaching turnover is at an all-time high in college athletics. College basketball is no exception. Only about a 1/3 of Division I college basketball programs have had their head coach in place for more than 5 years. The top 3 longest tenured head coaches in college basketball changed at the end of last season with the retirement of Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski.

    We have the top 10 (plus 1) longest tenured college basketball coaches:

    Top 10 Longest Tenured College Basketball Coaches

    Jim Boeheim, Syracuse 1976-77
    Greg Kampe, Oakland 1984-85
    Ron Cottrell, Houston Baptist 1991-92
    Tom Izzo, Michigan State 1995-96
    Mark Few, Gonzaga 1999-2000
    James Jones, Yale 1999-2000
    Mike Brey, Notre Dame 2000-01
    Randy Bennett, Saint Mary’s 2001-02
    Leonard Hamilton, Florida State 2002-03
    Scott Drew, Baylor 2003-04
    Bill Self, Kansas 2003-04

    This list will be changing next season with the retirement of Notre Dame head coach, Mike Brey. Leonard Hamilton is the only coach on this list that would be considered on the hot seat.

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  • Who Is The Youngest Coach In The NFL?

    The Top 5 Youngest NFL Head Coaches

    Sean McVay is the youngest coach in the NFL.
    Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams

    NFL franchises are looking more and more to hire young, offensive minded coaches to lead their teams. While the NFL sidelines are being lead by the young, the old guard are still operating at a high level. We previously took a look at the oldest coaches in the NFL and their continued success. Who is the youngest coach in the NFL?

    Let’s take a look at the top 5 youngest NFL coaches for the 2022-2023 season.

    1. Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams – 36 years old
      McVay already has a Super Bowl title and flirted with retirement. He has committed to coming back for another season. He’ll remain one of the highest paid coaches in the NFL for as long he remains in the game.
    2. Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings – 37 years old
      Things broke right for O’Connell and the Vikings during his first regular season as head coach. If O’Connell can find a way to get deep into the playoffs with Kirk Cousins as his quarterback, he’ll have earned a large extension.
    3. Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals – 39 years old
      In Taylor’s short time as Bengals head coach from hot seat, to contract extension, back to the hot seat and now finds himself comfortably employed. He might be in Cincinnati if they can keep Joe Burrow in town.
    4. Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins – 39 years old
      McDaniel is an interesting personality that leads a Dolphins team with plenty of firepower. With that firepower, comes an expectation that playoff appearances are the standard.
    5. Brandon Staley, Los Angeles Chargers – 40 years old
      Staley was a strong candidate to lose his job following a late season collapse. He’ll get another year to meet expectations.

    Check out the employment status of the youngest NFL head coaches with our Hot Seat report.

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  • Who are the oldest NFL head coaches?

    The top 5 oldest NFL head coaches

    Pete Carroll is the oldest NFL head coach
    Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks

    It seems like most new head coaching hires are the young, offensive-minded type. While the average age of head coaches in the NFL gets younger and younger, there are still some old bulls roaming the sidelines. Let’s ignore the young guns for a minute and take a look at the oldest NFL head coaches.

    Here are the top 5 oldest NFL coaches for the 2022-2023 season.

    1. Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks – 71 years old
      Carrol, the ageless wonder. Just when you think his time as an NFL head coach is nearing an end, he finds his way into the playoffs with Geno Smith as his quarterback.
    2. Bill Belichick, New England Patriots – 70 years old
      His time without Tom Brady as his quarterback has not been kind. Will the inconsistency of Mac Jones be enough to push him to retirement?
    3. Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs – 64 years old
      He was one of the best NFL coaches ever before Patrick Mahomes. Now, with Mahomes, it appears he has many more seasons knocking on Super Bowl’s door.
    4. Ron Rivera, Washington Commanders – 61 years old
      Rivera was not one of the top 5 oldest coaches in the NFL entering this season. But with the dismissal of Lovie Smith (Texans) and Frank Reich (Colts), he sits at #4.
    5. John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens – 60 years old
      Harbaugh is one of the steadiest hands in the NFL. There is no end in sight for the Harbaugh-Ravens marriage.

    Unlike the top 5 oldest coaches in the NBA, the eldest of NFL head coaches are still operating with great success. It’s hard to see any of the top 5 oldest NFL head coaches leaving the game in the next 2-3 years. Rivera might be on the hot seat next season if the Commanders do not reach the playoffs.

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  • Youngest coaches in the NBA

    Mark Daigneault, Head Coach of Oklahoma City, is one of the youngest coaches in the NBA.

    There are generally two philosophies when a team is looking for their next head coach: a young up-and-comer that can relate to the players or a long-time veteran that can command the respect of 20 year-old millionaires. We’ve taken a look at the oldest coaches in the NBA. Now, let’s take a look at the youngest coaches in the NBA.

    Here are the top 5 youngest NBA coaches during the 2022-2023 season.

    1. Will Hardy, Utah Jazz – 34 years old
      Hardy is in his first year as the Jazz head man after a few seasons as an NBA assistant, most recently with the Boston Celtics.
    2. Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics – 34 years old
      His opportunity to lead the Celtics came following the suspension of Ime Udoka. Mazzulla leads this team as one of the best in the NBA.
    3. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder – 37 years old
      In his third season with OKC, he has his best team this season, but will need to make a run to find their way into the playoffs for the first time.
    4. Taylor Jenkins, Memphis Grizzlies – 38 years old
      Despite being one of the youngest coaches in the NBA, Jenkins has proved to be one of the best. Memphis has gotten better each year under his leadership.
    5. Willie Green, New Orleans Pelicans – 41 years old
      Green has had a respectable start to his NBA head coaching career. Unfortunately, there’s not much he can do to keep Zion Williamson on the floor.
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  • Who are the oldest coaches in the NBA?

    Gregg Popovich is at the top of the oldest coaches in the NBA

    There are generally two philosophies when a team is looking for their next head coach: a young up-and-comer that can relate to the players or a long-time veteran that can command the respect of 20 year-old millionaires. While young coaches get much of the press, there are some senior citizens still leading NBA teams.

    Who are the oldest coaches in the NBA? Let’s break it down.

    Here are the top 5 oldest NBA coaches during the 2022-2023 season.

    1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs – 74 years old
      Popovich has already secured his spot on the Mount Rushmore of NBA coaches. His first year leading the Spurs (1996) was before many of the current NBA players were born. The Spurs haven’t made it beyond the first round of the playoffs since 2016-17. Regardless, Popovich will retire on his terms.
    2. Dwane Casey, Detroit Pistons – 65 years old
      Casey has been a head coach for Minnesota, Toronto and Detroit. Time may be running out for Casey as he finds himself near the top of the hot seat.
    3. Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks – 64 years old
      Thibodeau has a career record over .500, but has had trouble gaining traction while leading the Knicks. He’s also a leader on the aforementioned hot seat.
    4. Rick Carlisle, Indiana Pacers – 62 years old
      A veteran that got his NBA head coaching career started with Detroit in 2001. This is his second stint with Indiana (previously 2003-2007). The first stint went better than the second.
    5. Steve Clifford, Charlotte Hornets – 61 years old
      Also in his second stint with the Hornets with time spent leading the Orlando Magic in between. This season has been rough. A quick improvement is needed to avoid the top of the hot seat for Clifford.

    Do we notice a trend with the top 5 oldest coaches in the NBA? Maybe it’s time for retirement and the golf course.

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  • College Basketball Hot Seat

    Who will the next coach fired?

    Another year on the college basketball hot seat report. Time is running out for Georgetown's Patrick Ewing.

    March Madness is near. Which means it’s time dreams come true for some and the end of employment for some head coaches. There will be some firings that all saw coming and some that will be a complete surprise. We take a look at both the obvious and the potential shockers in this 2022-2023 College Basketball Hot Seat report.

    Also: Check out the NBA Hot Seat

    WIN NOW OR ELSE

    Patrick Ewing, Georgetown
    Georgetown has given him a longer leash than most because of his alumni status. Things are getting worse. Zero conference wins last season and it doesn’t look like they get many this season.

    Jerod Haase, Stanford
    Haase has been on the college basketball hot seat list before. Will this be the year it ends? He’s been above .500 in conference once since taking over the Cardinal in 2016. His best chance to retain his job is the Stanford administration not caring about basketball.

    Mark Fox, California
    When Cal hired Fox, they were hoping for more of the Nevada version of Fox (123-43) than the Georgia version (163-133). They’ve gotten neither. Fox at California produced a record of 35-58 and likely has his worst squad this season.

    THINGS ARE GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE

    Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska
    This hire has been a disaster. A tough place to win, sure, but their previous coach, Tim Miles, had Nebraska hovering around respectable. Now, bottom of the conference.

    Mike Hopkins, Washington
    A decent 17-15 record in 2021-22 may have bought Hopkins some additional time. Washington is looking at a a 4th straight season without an NCAA tourney appearance.

    POTENTIAL SURPRISES

    Bobby Hurley, Arizona State
    The Bobby Hurley era at ASU has been a disappointment. Hurley’s current squad has shown improvement, but will it be enough.

    Fran McCaffery, Iowa
    You know what you are going to get with McCaffery at Iowa — a competitive team that may play a game or two in the NCAA tournament. Does the Iowa administration and boosters desire more? The handling of their football program suggests they prioritize continuity overall all else.

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  • NBA Hot Seat

    Who will be the first NBA coach to be fired?
    Doc Rivers is again on the NBA hot seat
    Doc Rivers, Philadelphia 76ers

    It’s time for the 2022-2023 NBA hot seat. We are nearing the NBA All-Star Break, which means teams will soon be deciding if there coach will get another season or hit the unemployment line. There will be some firings that all saw coming and some that will be a complete surprise. We take a look at both the obvious and the potential shockers.

    Also: Check out the list of top coaches in the NBA

    WIN NOW OR ELSE

    Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks
    He had a good run in Chicago to begin his NBA head coaching career, but hasn’t found much traction since. The NBA would benefit from a better Knicks team and it will likely take someone other than Thibodeau to get there.

    Dwane Casey, Detroit Pistons
    Casey made the playoffs in year one with the Pistons (2018-19). They’ve been on the decline since including a miserable start to the 2022-23 season. This team has some young talent that needs a new voice.

    Doc Rivers, Philadelphia 76ers
    It seems like Rivers will be on the NBA Hot Seat until he wins a championship. He’s piled up regular season wins as the head coach of the 76ers, but the playoffs have been a disappointment. Another earlier than expected exit from the playoffs may lead to Rivers’ firing.

    THINGS ARE GETTING UNCOMFORTABLE

    Billy Donovan, Chicago Bulls
    This Bulls roster was not built to barely get into the playoffs. Short of a late season surge, it’s easy to picture the Bulls parting ways with Donovan.

    Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
    The Timberwolves made their big move by trading for Rudy Gobert. Their next big move may be finding a new head coach that can get this team closer to the top of the Western Conference and not a team that hangs around .500.

    POTENTIAL SURPRISES

    Darvin Ham, Los Angeles Lakers
    Sure, it’s only year one for Ham and the Lakers. The Lakers missing the playoffs will get a lot of attention and Ham might be the fall guy if the Lakers can line up a top-tier replacement.

    Michael Malone – Denver Nuggets
    Malone currently has the Nuggets at the top of the Western Conference. But, another first round of playoffs flameout similar to last season may get Malone fired.

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  • Lowest Paid NFL Coaches 2022 – Top 5

    Who is the Lowest Paid Coach in the NFL?
    Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns is one of the lowest paid coaches in the NFL.

    There is no reason to feel bad for the lowest paid NFL coaches. They are still making over 3 million dollars each season. And one good season is enough for some teams to award long term contract extensions — the Bengals signed head coach Zac Taylor through 2026. Let’s check out the top 5 lowest paid NFL coaches in 2022.

    Also: How about the Top 10 Highest Paid Coaches in the NFL?

    Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns – $3.5 million
    Never known to be big spenders, it’s not a surprise to find the Cleveland Browns head coach at the top of this list.

    Nathaniel Hackett, Denver Broncos – $4 million
    A reasonable salary for a rookie head coach. Even though it’s season one, Hackett does find himself climbing up the hot seat ranks.

    Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys – $4 million
    Jerry Jones didn’t have to break the bank because he didn’t have competition for McCarthy. Even though this was a surprise hire, it looks like McCarthy might be in Dallas longer than expected.

    Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals – $4.5 million
    A surprise Super Bowl run last season got Taylor a contract extension through 2026. Will Taylor still be the head coach of Cincinnati in 2026?

    Robert Saleh, New York Jets – $5 million
    This looks to be the steal of this list. Saleh has the Jets in playoff contention after years of being a league doormat.

    *salaries are approximate

    **unknown NFL coaches salaries:

    Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans
    Brandon Staley, Los Angeles Chargers
    Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
    Arthur Smith, Atlanta Falcons
    Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Dennis Allen, New Orleans Saints
    Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars
    Josh McDaniels, Las Vegas Raiders
    Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins
    Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
    Matt Eberflus, Chicago Bears
    Brian Daboll, New York Giants
    Lovie Smith, Houston Texans

  • Top 10 Highest Paid NFL Coaches

    Who is the Highest Paid Coach in the NFL?
    Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams in the highest paid coach in the NFL.

    Team revenues in the NFL increase every year which means a nice payday for the coaches that lead each NFL franchises. NFL Coaches salaries are on the rise. Sean McVay parlayed a Super Bowl championship and the threat of retirement into a new contract that likely makes him the highest paid head coach in NFL history. Let’s check out the rest of the top 10 highest paid NFL coaches in 2022.

    Also: How about the lowest paid NFL coaches?

    Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams – $18 million
    There’s no better addition to your resume than a Super Bowl Championship.

    Bill Belichick, New England Patriots – $12.5 million
    No longer the highest paid coach in the NFL. And the Patriots have gotten a great return on their investment.

    Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks – $11 million
    Just when you think his career is nearing the end, Geno Smith might help get Carroll an extension.

    Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers – $9.5 million
    Some coach’s agents will use this contract to get their more successful clients a raise.

    John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens – $9 million
    Harbaugh has provided a solid return to the Ravens and shows no signs of slowing down.

    Frank Reich, Indianapolis Colts – $9 million
    Reich is one of the highest paid coaches in the NFL, but on the NFL hot seat.

    Matt Rhule, (former) Carolina Panthers – $8.5 million
    The Panthers fired Rhule, but he leaves owed the remainder of this contract — nearly 40 million dollars.

    Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers – $8 million
    No surprise one of the longest tenured coaches in the NFL is also one of the highest paid coaches.

    Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs – $8 million
    Why is he not higher on this list?

    Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills – $8 million
    A Super Bowl ring and McDermott might shoot to the top of this list.

    *salaries are approximate

    **unknown NFL coaches salaries:

    Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans
    Brandon Staley, Los Angeles Chargers
    Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
    Arthur Smith, Atlanta Falcons
    Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Dennis Allen, New Orleans Saints
    Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars
    Josh McDaniels, Las Vegas Raiders
    Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins
    Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota Vikings
    Matt Eberflus, Chicago Bears
    Brian Daboll, New York Giants
    Lovie Smith, Houston Texans

  • College Basketball Coaches ROI: Cost Per Win 2021-22

    There are some well paid college basketball coaches not producing many wins. There are also some coaches making much less than their peers, but racked up several wins. It got us curious — what was the cost of each basketball coach per win in 2021-22?

    Some ground rules:
    – We used salaries from the USA Today database
    – Some salaries from private universities are not included in the database
    – This list below only includes coaches from the Power 6 Conferences (and Gonzaga)

    Yes, there’s value beyond wins. Like national championships, conference championships and tournament appearances. We’ll be adding these variables next week to provide another look at each coaches return on investment.

    CoachTeam2021-22 Salary2021-22 winsCost Per Win
    Wayne TinkleOregon St.$2,676,6683$892,222.67
    Tom CreanGeorgia$3,200,0006$533,333.33
    Tom IzzoMichigan St$8,341,32123$362,666.13
    Fred HoibergNebraska$3,500,00010$350,000.00
    John CalipariKentucky$8,602,30626$330,857.92
    Jeff CapelPittsburgh$3,533,43811$321,221.64
    Bill SelfKansas$10,184,28234$299,537.71
    Bob HugginsWest Virginia$4,150,00016$259,375.00
    Kevin KeattsNC State$2,755,31511$250,483.18
    Cuonzo MartinMissouri$3,000,00012$250,000.00
    Josh PastnerGeorgia Tech$3,000,00012$250,000.00
    Chris BeardTexas$5,255,00022$238,863.64
    Kermit DavisMississippi$3,052,50013$234,807.69
    Mike KrzyzewskiDuke$7,353,49632$229,796.75
    Chris CollinsNorthwestern$3,262,25015$217,483.33
    Jamie DixonTexas Christian$4,347,97521$207,046.43
    Jay WrightVillanova$6,192,25230$206,408.40
    Bruce WeberKansas State$2,800,41114$200,029.36
    Bobby HurleyArizona State$2,770,00014$197,857.14
    Rick BarnesTennessee$5,200,00027$192,592.59
    Mike BoyntonOklahoma State$2,843,75015$189,583.33
    Dana AltmanOregon$3,759,50020$187,975.00
    Juwan HowardMichigan$3,500,00019$184,210.53
    Frank MartinSouth Carolina$3,200,00018$177,777.78
    Jim BoeheimSyracuse$2,794,44916$174,653.06
    Tony BennettVirginia$3,648,01921$173,715.19
    Mike HopkinsWashington$2,900,00017$170,588.24
    Nate OatsAlabama$3,237,58719$170,399.32
    Porter MoserOklahoma$3,200,00019$168,421.05
    Craig SmithUtah$1,850,00011$168,181.82
    Michael WhiteFlorida$3,050,00019$160,526.32
    Mark FoxCalifornia$1,900,00012$158,333.33
    Brad BrownellClemson$2,602,00017$153,058.82
    Ben HowlandMississippi State$2,750,00018$152,777.78
    Chris HoltmannOhio St.$3,045,17920$152,258.95
    Brad UnderwoodIllinois$3,500,00023$152,173.91
    Ben JohnsonMinnesota$1,950,00013$150,000.00
    Mike WoodsonIndiana$3,125,00021$148,809.52
    Buzz WilliamsTexas A&M$4,000,00027$148,148.15
    Steve PikiellRutgers$2,600,00018$144,444.44
    Eric MusselmanArkansas$4,000,00028$142,857.14
    Mick CroninUCLA$3,700,00027$137,037.04
    Bruce PearlAuburn$3,825,32128$136,618.61
    Leonard HamiltonFlorida State$2,250,00017$132,352.94
    Scott DrewBaylor$3,511,47727$130,054.70
    Andy EnfieldSouthern California$3,354,31526$129,012.12
    Ed CooleyProvidence$3,450,55027$127,798.15
    Jerry StackhouseVanderbilt$2,232,09019$117,478.42
    Tad BoyleColorado$2,428,50021$115,642.86
    Fran McCafferyIowa$3,000,00026$115,384.62
    LaVall JordanButler$1,599,40014$114,242.86
    Will WadeLouisiana State$2,501,50022$113,704.55
    Greg GardWisconsin$2,835,00025$113,400.00
    Matt PainterPurdue$3,225,00029$111,206.90
    Kevin WillardSeton Hall$2,306,17321$109,817.76
    Mike BreyNotre Dame$2,526,74524$105,281.04
    Mike YoungVirginia Tech$2,250,00023$97,826.09
    Kelvin SampsonHouston$3,100,00032$96,875.00
    Jim LarranagaMiami-Florida$2,453,90426$94,380.92
    Travis SteeleXavier$1,696,28219$89,278.00
    Tommy LloydArizona$2,900,00033$87,878.79
    Greg McDermottCreighton$1,926,88123$83,777.43
    Mark FewGonzaga$2,139,24428$76,401.57
    Mark AdamsTexas Tech$1,913,57027$70,872.96
    T.J. OtzelbergerIowa State$1,500,00022$68,181.82
    Kyle SmithWashington St.$1,500,00022$68,181.82
    Hubert DavisNorth Carolina$1,800,00029$62,068.97
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