prissythecat Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article today where they cited the fact that almost 20% of the head coaches in the NFL are named Mike . Here is a link to a short online version-> link However, statistically speaking, Mike is not the most common name in the US. It is actually James based on Census information. Yet, there are only 2 Jims who are head coaches in the NFL right now --which is just 6%. What can a James do to get a fair shot in the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm a Mike. Does that apply to me? Ill start applying next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm a Mike. Does that apply to me? Ill start applying next year. 43 is the Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Mike Levy was a good coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It beats Lovey. What kind of name is that for a NFL coach I ask you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaninATL Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 really slow day at the office ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It's just another indication of people named Mike being excellent at everything they do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Really, though, we're down from our glory days. There was a time a name like this would get Mike Tice a head coaching job in this league, and have Mike Sherman knocking on the door of the Super Bowl. It even got Mike Holmgren a Vince Lombardi Trophy. You gotta earn it now, like everyone else. Mike Tomlin has to bring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 it's not working so well for mr. mularkey right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 By no means am I an expert on football analytics, but by my estimation, it is not a prerequisite, considering 80% of NFL head coaches are not named Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 really slow day at the office ??? I wasn't sure if this was a thread poking at the "is being white/bald a prerequisite" thread or not when I first read it but there is data to back it up so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Can I have my 30 seconds back, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 I wasn't sure if this was a thread poking at the "is being white/bald a prerequisite" thread or not when I first read it but there is data to back it up so who knows. That was exactly the point lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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