By Randy Hill
FOXSportsArizona.com
Dec. 24, 2010
A coaching buddy of mine once attempted to define the attraction to this profession with the following observation:
"Once you've been bitten by the coaching bug," he said, "you'll be scratching for the rest of your life."
OK, so the sentiment isn't exactly poetic or deep, but it sort of explains why so many otherwise intelligent people surrender to coaching's vast potential for frustration. Sure, we're not overlooking motivations such as love of the game or the thrill in watching players and teams grow into something memorable.
We also shouldn't give short explanation shrift to the glorious remuneration possible when that itch takes a coach to a high-profile college job or the catbird seat in the NBA.
The NBA is where the coaching-bug bite has taken Larry Brown, who may not even be seeking an eradication despite losing his job as sideline boss of the Charlotte Bobcats. It should be noted that Bobcats CEO (Chief Egomaniacal Operator) Michael Jordan said he and LB agreed a change was needed; insiders are claiming Brown, who resigned, was blindsided by his Tar Heel family member.
Anyway, Brown
