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Though the offseason seems like a lull to fans, coaches remain pretty busy.
Between media opportunities, major preseason events and the inevitable preparations for another year on the gridiron, there's always something going on... and more often than not, that job gets tough.
Every coach has a career path or an obvious "story" as to why they got into the profession. But what if things didn't work out, and these coaches had any other job? What job would that be?
Here's our best guess for which career paths American Conference coaches might've chosen to follow if things never worked out on the sidelines.
Hall would undoubtedly be the type of principal that has just as much fun as the students, while still showing some tough love. He'd probably be down to make a surprise appearance with the school band, but he'd also pull students into his office for sleeping through class.
Listen, Traylor has a unique sense of humor as well as an ability to unashamedly call out other coaches or programs. Why not take that talent to Hollywood? There are plenty of movies and television shows that need honest reviews to save viewers from wasting their time.
Albin could keep a golf course or government property looking sharp, but he'd always be looking for improvements. He'd just need to make sure he hired some trusty people that were just as committed to keeping things in shape.
If there's ever a man more fit to negotiate prices, convince buyers and manage multiple things at once, it's Huff. He's also made quite a few big career moves lately, so he knows about the home-buying process.
Forget coaching the United States Military Academy, Monken should find a way to join. He's commanding and intimidating, making him a perfect candidate to become an Army general. As a bonus, he's already halfway there.
Keeler seems like he'd probably be pretty happy owning a handful of successful local restaurants across Philadelphia. He might also be blunt enough to balance everything from egotistical chefs to nightmare customers.
Picture it: Captain Harrell driving some happy fishermen out to sea and telling them exactly where to drop a line. It's fitting for a Pirate.
He's garnered lots of praise and has Navy in top shape... of course Newberry would be a heart surgeon. Plus, he seems friendly; isn't that one of the personality traits that everyone who is being cut open wants their surgeon to have?
Brown didn't have the greatest career with the West Virginia Mountaineers, but he's rolled with the losses and now has another chance to find some success. Like a stockbroker, he's never truly down, even when things might be trending in the wrong direction.
Hartline has a championship pedigree as the former offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He knows exactly what he's doing and has built some incredibly strong players up.
Abell is going to attempt to turn nothing into something, and he's got a unique way of doing it with his play-calling. He also followed an unconventional career path to his current position, technically starting as a minor league baseball player.
Lamb is young, full of ideas and picking up steam, making him the perfect candidate for any Mayoral election in a small town.
Did you know that Kittley is 6-foot-7? He's quite the frame to look at on the sidelines, and he could probably have enough of a height advantage to make an appearance in the NBA. He probably wouldn't have much playing time, but third-string players still make a few million dollars, right?
Mortensen has had to put up with quite a bit in his short time as the Blazers' head coach. Nevertheless, while putting out small fires everywhere, he's also managing to find some small victories.
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Between media opportunities, major preseason events and the inevitable preparations for another year on the gridiron, there's always something going on... and more often than not, that job gets tough.
Every coach has a career path or an obvious "story" as to why they got into the profession. But what if things didn't work out, and these coaches had any other job? What job would that be?
Here's our best guess for which career paths American Conference coaches might've chosen to follow if things never worked out on the sidelines.
Will Hall, Tulane Green Wave: High School Principal
Hall would undoubtedly be the type of principal that has just as much fun as the students, while still showing some tough love. He'd probably be down to make a surprise appearance with the school band, but he'd also pull students into his office for sleeping through class.
Jeff Traylor, UTSA Roadrunners: Hollywood Critic
Listen, Traylor has a unique sense of humor as well as an ability to unashamedly call out other coaches or programs. Why not take that talent to Hollywood? There are plenty of movies and television shows that need honest reviews to save viewers from wasting their time.
Tim Albin, Charlotte 49ers: Facilities Maintenance Manager
Albin could keep a golf course or government property looking sharp, but he'd always be looking for improvements. He'd just need to make sure he hired some trusty people that were just as committed to keeping things in shape.
Charles Huff, Memphis Tigers: Real Estate Agent
If there's ever a man more fit to negotiate prices, convince buyers and manage multiple things at once, it's Huff. He's also made quite a few big career moves lately, so he knows about the home-buying process.
Jeff Monken, Army Black Knights: Army General
Forget coaching the United States Military Academy, Monken should find a way to join. He's commanding and intimidating, making him a perfect candidate to become an Army general. As a bonus, he's already halfway there.
KC Keeler, Temple Owls: Restaurateur
Keeler seems like he'd probably be pretty happy owning a handful of successful local restaurants across Philadelphia. He might also be blunt enough to balance everything from egotistical chefs to nightmare customers.
Blake Harrell, East Carolina Pirates: Charter Boat Captain
Picture it: Captain Harrell driving some happy fishermen out to sea and telling them exactly where to drop a line. It's fitting for a Pirate.
Brain Newberry, Navy Midshipmen: Award-Winning Heart Surgeon
He's garnered lots of praise and has Navy in top shape... of course Newberry would be a heart surgeon. Plus, he seems friendly; isn't that one of the personality traits that everyone who is being cut open wants their surgeon to have?
Neal Brown, North Texas Mean Green: Stockbroker
Brown didn't have the greatest career with the West Virginia Mountaineers, but he's rolled with the losses and now has another chance to find some success. Like a stockbroker, he's never truly down, even when things might be trending in the wrong direction.
Brian Hartline, South Florida Bulls: Personal Trainer
Hartline has a championship pedigree as the former offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He knows exactly what he's doing and has built some incredibly strong players up.
Scott Abell, Rice Owls: Personal Injury Attorney
Abell is going to attempt to turn nothing into something, and he's got a unique way of doing it with his play-calling. He also followed an unconventional career path to his current position, technically starting as a minor league baseball player.
Tre Lamb, Tulsa Golden Hurricane: Mayor
Lamb is young, full of ideas and picking up steam, making him the perfect candidate for any Mayoral election in a small town.
Zach Kittley, Florida Atlantic Owls: Third-String Small Forward for the NBA's Miami Heat
Did you know that Kittley is 6-foot-7? He's quite the frame to look at on the sidelines, and he could probably have enough of a height advantage to make an appearance in the NBA. He probably wouldn't have much playing time, but third-string players still make a few million dollars, right?
Alex Mortensen, UAB Blazers: Customer Service Representative
Mortensen has had to put up with quite a bit in his short time as the Blazers' head coach. Nevertheless, while putting out small fires everywhere, he's also managing to find some small victories.
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