Managers/Coaches contribution to winning.

[Pogotheostrich]

Wondering what everyone thinks about this? How much control over wins and losses do you think a manager/coach has in each sport. I'm a huge baseball fan but it seems to me that managers don't end up making much of a difference on the scoreboard. Last year there was a big article in ESPN the magazine about McKeon, and he said he thought he was only responsible for 2 or 3 wins/losses each year. I think football coaches make a much bigger impact.

[Amazinz]

Football coaches, easy.

[thetongueofire]

yea football obviously. but basketball after that.

[Arlo]

Another vote for football.

[Lofunzo]

Another vote for football.

Agreed and I don't think it's really in question.

[Madison]

Looks like Football......COULD..........GO........ALL.........THE.........WAY!!!!!

[Super GM]

My vote goes to Basketball coaches (Larry Brown)

[Lofunzo]

My vote goes to Basketball coaches (Larry Brown)

I was waiting for someone to buck the trend. I respectfully disagree. Football has to be the toughest because injuries are more prevalent and you need to manage 45 guys rather than a standard 12 (with less playing) in basketball. Average coaches have won the NBA championship but if you look at the history of the NFL, it is usually a great coach winning the Super Bowl. I would even put hockey coaches over the NBA but that sport doesn't get much love here.

[Pogotheostrich]

My vote goes to Basketball coaches (Larry Brown)

Is that some kinda German joke?

[Super GM]

My vote goes to Basketball coaches (Larry Brown)

Is that some kinda German joke?

Nope!