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10 College football coaches who probably didn’t deserve to be fired

By Michael Collins

Oct 3, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt reacts during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt reacts during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 30, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive coordinator Mark Mangino watches action prior to the game against the North Dakota State Bison at Jack Trice Stadium. North Dakota State defeated Iowa State 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive coordinator Mark Mangino watches action prior to the game against the North Dakota State Bison at Jack Trice Stadium. North Dakota State defeated Iowa State 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 10: Mark Mangino – Kansas, 2009

Head Coaching Years: 12002-2009
Overall record with school: 50-48
Reason for dismissal: Allegations of player abuse

This was a tough one, and I wavered back and forth as to whether or not the quick-tempered Mangino was deserving of more time at Kansas. When you look at the pocket of success Mangino had at an otherwise non-existent school during the football season, it’s almost an easy call.

But the allegations of player abuse, the tirades caught on camera, and the NCAA violations and penalties – including academic fraud – really cloud the body of work Mangino did while at Kansas.

Perhaps the Kansas brass acted too brashly, and that some further training or counseling could have been given to Mangino to address his obvious anger management problems. However, a quiet “resignation” seemed best for everyone at the time.

Since Mangino’s departure, Kansas’ record on the gridiron is 12-60, including a winless 2015 season. I guess as long as Bill Self is keeping things on the winning track at Allen Fieldhouse, KU is fine with football frailty.

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