The grass is always greener on the other side, right?

Sure it is – and Les Miles is ALWAYS on time.

Perhaps that question should be directed to the fans, supporters and teams of college football – in particular those who enjoyed sunny days in the recent past – followed by a whole heck of a lot of gloomy days heading into the present.

We’re talkin’ raining cats and dogs – and not ‘Dawgs.

So upon diving into this topic for a second, if there were coaches that many wish they had back and running particular college football programs, who would they be?

Here are some coaches that come to mind – in the latest Sexy Seven (plus a BONUS one this week):

College Football: Coaches That Teams Wish They Had Back

Bobby Petrino (at Louisville)

Bobby Petrino was 41-9 as head coach at “The Ville”, including four bowl game appearances and an 11-3 record as a member of the Big East conference.

In a matter of months, the Cardinals went from a breeding ground for NFL quarterbacks to a festival of football follies.

Therefore, it would come as no surprise to hear that no one wants a coach back more than Louisville wants Petrino – though there may be some intrigue and excitement with brand spankin’ new hire (and former Gators DC) Charlie Strong.

Lloyd Carr (at Michigan)

This season, Michigan football celebrates its official return to being the owner of the largest capacity crowd in the college game.

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Translation: 2010 seems destined to be “The Big House featuring Little Football.”

In a few seasons, the Wolverines have transformed from a model of consistency (under Lloyd Carr) to a model of conspiracy under Rich Rodriguez – ranging from players transferring, to rules being broken, to self-imposed sanctions and so on.

Lloyd Carr may not have been perfect in the eyes of the maize and blue, but his career record of 122-40 is looking like Brooklyn Decker in a bikini compared to Rich Rod’s Rosie O’Donnell-like career at Michigan.

Phil Fulmer (at Tennessee)

Many will be quick to criticize, saying that Phil Fulmer’s recruiting efforts were fading, and the team was sinking further and further towards football mediocrity.

Two words to counter that argument: Lane Kiffin.

Say what you want about Fulmer, he still made 15 bowl games in 17 seasons and he won a “Natty” in 1998 for UT – when Kiffin couldn’t even manage to cheer up a “Natty Ice” with any of the Vols faithful.

Instead, Lane simply left the entire state of Tennessee with “bitter beer face.”

Terry Donahue (at UCLA)

Under Donahue’s watch, the Bruins won 151 games, including five conference titles and seven straight bowl victories from 1982-1987.

After his departure, UCLA’s new coach was Bob Toledo – and while there were back-to-back seasons of brilliance in 1997 and 1998 – the rest of his tenure was, well… Toledo-esque.

Karl Dorrell’s stretch was nothing to write home to Mom about and current headman Rick Neuheisel’s run is still in its infant stages.

Holy Toledo – where for art thou, Terry?

Nick Saban (at LSU)

LSU certainly hasn’t been a doormat under Les Miles, but many could easily question his far-from-elite regime.  After all, the national title was won with Saban’s recruits.

Worse, Miles hasn’t been able to tell time to save his life.  Not only have there been the late game blunders with clock management, Miles was even late to his press conference during the 2010 SEC Media Days.

Someone needs to giftwrap a replica of Flava Flav’s clock, so that Les can wear it during the upcoming football season.

Maybe then he’ll get a better idea of the time – and before his own time is up.

TWHS thinks Les Miles needs a replica of Flava Flav's clock to assist with his clock management

R.C. Slocum (at Texas A&M)

The majority of critics would be quick to point out that Slocum’s bowl record (3-8) was reminiscent of something to be flushed down a different type of bowl – but looking back on his ability to maintain a clean program, while also showing compassion in comforting his players through tragic events such as the bonfire disasater, Slocum’s record would be welcomed back with open arms.

11 bowl games and a record of 123-47-2 over 14 seasons, that’s leaps and bounds over the Aggies’ performances over the last decade.

The 12^th man would simply love to have more than a dozen reasons to party on New Year’s Day again.

June Jones (at Hawai’i)

The Warriors went from aerial attack to verbal attack – as June Jones (75-41 as coach) developed lethal offenses featuring quarterbacks like Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan, while Greg McMackin only has launched a handful of derogatory comments and slurs.

What bigger collapse could anyone deliver in college sports – losing a former NFL coach and replacing him with a guy that many likely would still rather see roasted with an apple in his mouth.

Paul Pasqualoni (at Syracuse)

Syracuse is like the Apple of college football – cruising along, steady as a rock and then… BOOM… iPhone 4.

There was a bevy of success under Pasqualoni (who amassed 107 victories), and also Dick MacPherson before him.

The actual real beginning of the orange crush was 2005, when the ‘Cuse mustered just one victory in Greg Robinson’s first season as head coach.

Over four seasons, Robinson couldn’t even crack a dozen wins – and instead was left with egg on his face.  And while the Orange have been more competitive under Doug Marrone, a bowl game still feels like miles away – and saying that is very realistic – and not walking on eggshells.

“The King” has made his decision – and while the process was drawn out and watered down in many ways, the overall aftermath from LeBron James’ decision to join the Miami Heat is still very major – and affects many players, fans and teams throughout the country.

In particular, here’s who I feel to be the WINNERS and LOSERS from LeBron’s decision to bolt Ohio for South Beach – in the form of a TWHS “Sexy Seven”, featuring seven on each list:

Winners and Losers from LeBron James’ Decision to Join Miami Heat

WINNERS

Pat Riley – “Riles” proves he’s still got it – being able to lure LeBron to Miami, putting together a super trio base of stars.  Miami still has some work to do adding depth and bodies to the Heat roster.

LeBron James – It’s a rollercoaster day for King James, and while he’ll certainly leave a hefty chunk of change on the table in exchange for joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh – Miami immediately becomes the potential favorites to not just win an NBA title, but start up a new dynasty.

Chris Broussard – The ESPN NBA analyst nailed the report leading up to LeBron’s big decision, all when there were a number of rumors flying across multiple cities that were in the mix.

Stephen A. Smith – Days ago, Smith discussed on The Dan Patrick Show that Bosh, Wade and James would wind up in Miami – and that it was basically “done”.  At the time, that description seemed very extreme, but Smith turned out to be correct – and has earned bragging rights.

Dwyane Wade – D-Wade gets his wish, adding two major pieces, while staying in the city where he began his career – and has won one championship.

Chris Bosh – Another obvious choice, as Bosh goes from being the lone star on a Canadian team, to joining two superstars in South Beach.

ESPN – Certainly, there are a lot of critics of the coverage and the handling of the situation, but in the end – LeBron and Co. approached the worldwide leader to put together an hour-long special, and ESPN is certainly reaping the benefits in the form of ratings, website PV’s and so on.

LOSERS

Byron Scott – Hey Byron, welcome to Cleveland – you’re superstar is heading south.  Umm, is that assistant job still available in La-La land?  Can anyone say out clause?

Adam Morrison – No player in recent years had an easier road to 2 NBA championships – while barely contributing at all.  Now, there’s a super trio of Wade, Bosh and LeBron in Miami?  C’mon now – we know Morrison is sensitive (see right).

Carlos Boozer – Boozer decided to head to Chicago, and while the Bulls will still be a talented group – they don’t just miss out on adding LeBron, but also now Boozer moves from the Western conference to the Eastern conference – where Miami, Boston and Orlando all play.

Amar’e Stoudemire – Same as with Boozer, Stoudemire left the West for the East – from Phoenix to New York.  He adds a piece to the Knicks, but New York still has a long way to go.

The City of Cleveland – No one should feel worse than the city of Cleveland, who most certainly should feel like certain doom is ahead for each of its sports franchises.  Cleveland hasn’t seen a title since 1964 – that’s almost 50 years.  Right about now, it has to feel like it will be 50 more before another arrives.

New Jersey Nets – The Nets are the biggest loser of this entire offseason, as the other big names in play for LeBron at least added other major pieces to their respective rosters.  The Nets’ current major signing has been Travis Outlaw, who agreed to a deal earlier Thursday.

Finally, there’s the King himself…

LeBron James – James – while also mentioned a winner – is also a loser in this situation, too.  Plain and simple, his home state hates him right about now – and during ESPN’s broadcast after “The Decision”, Shelley Smith reported that, “LeBron is the second most hated person in this city, Art Modell being first.”  Smith followed that statement with, “They’re very bitter.”

In addition, ESPN’s Rachel Nichols reported that many Knicks fans are now listing LeBron James as a more hated player than Reggie Miller.  Yikes.

So in the end, James certainly may finally get that ring while in Miami – but he’ll pay a major price when he travels on the road to Cleveland, New York and so on.

When digging up prognostication regarding past NFL Draft results, often we look at the late-round bargains such as Tom Brady (2000 Round 6), Joe Montana (1979 Round 3) and so on.

Still, there are plenty of steals in the first round, too.  Think NBA and Michael Jordan… being selected 3^rd in the 1984 NBA Draft behind Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie.

That’s still a bargain.

Plenty of mid-first rounders will leave NFL front offices muttering for years, “Damn, we could’ve had that guy…”

So which players in 2010 could generate a colorful phrase to be dropped from an NFL GM’s mouth years from now?  Here are a few predictions, including reasons why and possible destinations for each in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Sexy Seven: Predicting the Steals of the 2010 NFL Draft’s First Round

Sean Weatherspoon (LB, Missouri)

This guy was absolutely everywhere during the Senior Bowl game – getting into the mix on a number of plays, plus leading the cheers and firing up his teammates in the huddle.  All I noticed with him was constant hustle and supreme leadership – both qualities that often get overlooked for overall athletic ability.

Seriously, this guy could get a group of vegetarians to participate in an all-you-can-eat hot dog contest – and that’s why I see him being a steal in the latter half of the first round.

In my eyes, he fits the mold as the type of player that the Eagles often wind up having lead their defensive group.

Possible Destinations: Philadelphia Eagles (#24), Arizona Cardinals (#26), New Orleans Saints (#32)

C.J. Spiller (RB, Clemson)

Think Percy Harvin, but with a cleaner record.  Spiller is fast and he’s a great weapon, with the ability to catch as a receiver, plus add to the running game and special teams, too.

Spiller’s biggest roadblocks will be staying healthy, plus focusing on improving his blocking skills, which would obviously keep him in the game more frequently.

Overall, Spiller is an exciting player – and if he falls to Denver at #11, I would snag him, especially after losing top offensive weapons in Cutler and Marshall over the past year.

Possible Destinations: Denver Broncos (#11), Miami Dolphins (#12), Seattle Seahawks (#14)

Tim Tebow (QB, Florida)

Listen, I’m not dumb enough to bet against this guy.  He says all the right things and he works and works and works until he gets it right – so why would any of this stop when he reaches the NFL?

For those keeping a close eye on the NFL Draft, you know that Tebow has improved his throwing motion and overall quarterback skillset.  Combine this with all the other quality attributes that Tebow has – the former Gators QB could wind up a steal for a team in the first round.

While many predict him outside of round one, I wouldn’t be shocked to see a team select him – say for example, the Vikings, who will need another QB soon… we think, just don’t ask Brett.

Possible Destinations: Minnesota Vikings (#30) or to a team that trades down

Dez Bryant (WR, Oklahoma State)

Insert Bryant as this year’s “high upside, high character issues” guy.  Honestly, I’ve seen this show go on before – in the form of Percy Harvin and Randy Moss – and each has had a significant impact on the football field.

If you look at Bryant’s history, the character issues are not major red flags – and if I were a team, I’d consider having someone like Tony Dungy come in and mentor the kid a little bit (that worked with Mike Vick).

And oh yeah, make sure Bryant remembers his shoes, too – and I bet he turns out just fine.  If Spiller is gone at #11, I’d snag him if I were the Broncos.

Possible Destinations: Denver Broncos (#11), Seattle Seahawks (#14), Pittsburgh Steelers (#18)

Demaryius Thomas (WR, Georgia Tech)

Derrick Morgan will steal away many of the headlines regarding former Georgia Tech players – and rightfully so, as he is a great talent on the defensive line.

But Thomas is a physical and talented receiver – and one that often gets overlooked due to the fact that he worked in Paul Johnson’s run-oriented triple option system.

For anyone that has seen him play, you’ll know that Thomas can keep opposing defenses honest – forcing them to not ignore the Yellow Jackets’ passing game entirely.

Put Thomas in a pass-oriented NFL offense and I expect him to continue to blossom into a high-quality receiver.  Speaking of which, he’d be a nice Boldin replacement in Arizona.

Possible Destinations: Pittsburgh Steelers (#18), New England Patriots (#22), Arizona Cardinals (#26)

Jared Odrick (DT, Penn State)

Odrick is a “quiet assassin”.  At least, that’s what I would call him if he was on my team.  He does nothing but make play after play, yet gets overshadowed by the flashier players.

Odrick is a hard worker, has great football smarts and is a heck of a kid to interview – I know from experience.

In a draft that features a bevy of quality talent on the defensive line, I think Jared Odrick will be one of the more talked about selections years down the road – and could be a nice steal for a team like Indianapolis at pick #31.

Possible Destinations: Minnesota Vikings (#30), Indianapolis Colts (#31), New Orleans Saints (#32)

Jerry Hughes (DE/OLB, TCU)

After watching highlights of Hughes, he immediately reminded me of former Penn State DE Aaron Maybin, who is now with the Buffalo Bills.  He’s undersized, yet very fast and explosive – with the ability to get into the backfield quickly.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper has compared Hughes to Dwight Freeney of the Colts – an even bigger compliment.  Therefore, wouldn’t this be the kind of guy you would want your team to take a chance on?

Oh, and by the way, TCU’s defense – for those who rarely got to see them on TV – was downright nasty, and Hughes was a big part of the reason why.  He could be a good fit to remain in Texas, and play for the Cowboys.

Possible Destinations: San Francisco 49ers (#17), Atlanta Falcons (#19), Dallas Cowboys (#27)

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Four days, four nights, 48 games and nothing but pure madness…

That’s been the 2010 NCAA Tournament in a nutshell – a bevy of buzzer beaters, overtimes and prayers answered.

While some of the higher seeds escaped unscathed – that means you Syracuse, Kentucky, Duke, Kansas State and West Virginia – a number of others did not.

So who is responsible for this beautiful mess we like to call March Madness?  Here are the top 7 players that aided in busting thousands of brackets throughout the country over the weekend.

Top 7 Bracket Busting Stars of 2010 NCAA Tournament’s Opening Weekend

7. D.J. Cooper – Ohio

Cooper was the more steady of the stars for upstart Ohio, who were one of the first teams to shake up this year’s bracket by knocking out Big East power Georgetown.  Cooper, along with teammate Armon Bassett, averaged 19.5 points per game in Ohio’s two games against Georgetown and Tennessee.  Bassett struggled shooting against the Vols – posting just 7 points.  Even though the Bobcats couldn’t keep the slipper on into the Sweet 16 – it was a great ride by Cooper and the state of Ohio.

6. Danero Thomas – Murray State

It’s safe to say that Danero was “money” in round one – yes that’s recycled from the tournament announcers.  Thomas hit the buzzer beater that knocked Vandy out of the tournament, plus helped almost lead the Racers past Butler and into the Sweet 16.  All in all, Thomas struggled against Butler in the second round (posting a goose egg), but while his 11 points were not gaudy by any means – his game and timely baskets were enough to affect the tournament and make this list.

5. Quincy Pondexter – Washington

To call Pondexter consistent would be the understatement of the tournament.  After all, he put up 18 points in the Pac-10 title game, which vaulted Washington from bubble team to an automatic berth.  On top of that, not only did he hit the game winner in round one against Marquette, he also posted 18 points in each of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.  Who could he post his next 18 on?  That would be two-seed West Virginia in the Sweet 16 round.

4. Jordan Crawford – Xavier

If you haven’t heard, this was the kid that made all that noise in the offseason as the one who dunked on LeBron James.  One may have not thought possible, but Crawford has actually made more noise in the NCAA Tournament, posting 55 total points in Xavier’s victories over Minnesota and Pittsburgh.  He’s been one of the clear standouts in the tournament, and will cause headache for Kansas State – the next opponent for the Muskateers.

3. Ryan Wittman – Cornell

OK, so this should be a dual award here – with Louis Dale being listed as ‘3A’ for the Big Red.  Still, it’s a tossup to pick one, but Wittman is a good fit in this place due to how consistent he was with his shooting performance – making clutch shot after clutch shot.  In Cornell’s upsets over #5 seed Temple and #4 seed Wisconsin, Wittman shot 17 for 25, while averaging 22 points per game.  Next up for Cornell – an even bigger challenge – versus Coach Cal and Kentucky.

2. Omar Samhan – Saint Mary’s

Samhan was both cocky and playful, especially during the Gaels’ second round upset of two-seed Villanova.  Samhan – the big man for Saint Mary’s – borderline toyed with Villanova all game long.  It was a dominating performance, where he scored at will and owned the paint.  Overall, in two tournament games, Samhan is averaging 30.5 per game – and faces the Baylor Bears next in the Sweet 16.

1. Ali Farokhmanesh – Northern Iowa

While there have been a significant number of upsets in this year’s tournament, none will be remembered like Northern Iowa’s upset of top overall seed Kansas.  Certainly, a number of the Panthers played a role in the team’s advancement to the Sweet 16, but none was more significant than Ali Farokhmanesh.  By now, you know of his story – and the guts it took to not just ignore wasting precious seconds off the clock, but to step up and hit a back-breaking three-point shot that was officially the end of Kansas’ title hopes.

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Yes, in the end, it was a great (and surprising) showing by Northern Iowa – and a “Rock, CHOKE Jayhawk” for Kansas.

Next week for Northern Iowa: the Panthers face Tom Izzo and Michigan State.

Let the madness continue…

The entertainment world was buzzing recently after the latest Dancing with the Stars list was announced – a list including sideline ESPN beauty Erin Andrews and boisterous, outgoing Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco.

In the spirit of this announcement, The Wife Hates Sports decided (OK, well… I did) to piece together a list featuring some of the best (and funniest) dances in recent sports and entertainment history.

There are certainly plenty to choose from – so we’ve pieced together a ‘Sexy Seven’ list of options – and ranked them.

Chime in if you feel there are others that we have forgotten.

The 7 Best Dances in Recent Sports and Entertainment History

7. Jamal Anderson – ‘The Dirty Bird’ (Formerly with Atlanta Falcons)

6. Merton Hanks – ‘Funky Chicken Dance’ (Formerly with San Francisco 49ers)

5. Carlton (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)

4. Ickey Woods – ‘Ickey Shuffle’ (Formerly with Cincinnati Bengals)

3. Napoleon Dynamite

2. Chicago Bears – ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ (Championship team in 80’s)

1. Elaine Benes (Seinfeld)

If you have a better one (or one that rivals any of these) – please spark up a discussion and leave them in the comments below!

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