CBS Sports Names Worst NFL, College Football Coaching Hires Since 2000

Several recent coaching hires in college and professional football have been widely criticized as some of the worst of the 21st century. Dennis Allen's tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders, marked by an 8-28 record, was ranked among the worst, although his Saints hire was viewed more sympathetically. Chris Ash, formerly Ohio State's co-defensive coordinator, struggled significantly as Rutgers head coach, winning only three Big Ten games in four years and earning a spot as the 21st-worst coaching hire of the century. Auburn's decision to hire Bryan Harsin after Gus Malzahn proved costly, as Harsin's 9-12 record led to his firing and left the program struggling. Greg Schiano's time as Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach was also criticized due to poor team performance and an unpopular management style, resulting in his firing after two seasons. These cases illustrate the challenges and high stakes involved in selecting head coaches capable of leading their teams to success.