Is there anyone cooler than Mike Tomlin? I was wondering last night as I sat watching the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers whether I would take anyone else in the League ahead of him to run my team. I think the answer is no. A 37 year old that looks like Omar Epps only bigger and more intimidating is a coach in the NFL? If there were a battle royale of NFL coaches, vegas would have Tomlin the heavy, HEAVY favorite to be the last one standing. I think he could take on a fair amount of players for that matter. I know its cliche to say he demands respect, but come on, this particular case would fit that cliche better than say, if the subject were Rich Kotite. He's always cool and collected on the sidelines, just sticking with his game plan and daring you to stop it. Sure he'll run a gimmick play here and there, but for the most part the scheme is out in the open. Pound the rock, protect the rock, win T.O.P. and let the defense abuse opposing offenses. ("It's not gonna be pretty. You can throw style points out the window," were Tomlin's words on the podium postgame). Play to the strengths of the players on the team, utilizing each man's unique God-given talent. The method won Tomlin's squad Super Bowl XLIII last night and the franchise's record 6th Lombardi Trophy. The guy was just as cool in the Post game press conference as he was at the most pressure-filled moments of the game, talking about how blessed he was that the Rooney family gave a young guy like himself a chance. He also sayed he vowed to reward their faith in him, and he obviously delivered on that in the biggest way possible. I would do anything for a coach like that in this city. I'm not holding my breath.
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