By now everyone has probably heard about the travails of Kansas head football coach Mark Mangino. Currently he is the target of an investigation by the athletic department for the mistreatment and abuse of his players. This includes pushing and kicking players and throwing verbal insults that include personal information regarding family members in an attempt to motivate through embarassment. While the nature of some of the acts described truly defies understanding, I don’t want to comment on the investigation or incidents themselves. Rather I wanted to share some of the more poignant comments that can be found on this issue from message boards. Comments that prove there is nothing that can’t become the butt of a good joke.

-I heard he’s getting fired because hes out running and out practicing his own players in practice. They say he’s downright demoralizing with his speed and stamina.

-Sounds like a guy that likes to throw his weight around.

-If they could sell him by the pound they could afford to hire Bill Cowher.

-I bet the KU players feel as if they have the weight of the world on their shoulders.

-Would he be a step up at FSU? At least he knows personal stuff about his players. Bobby does not even know their names.

-Mangino left quite an impression at Kansas, particularly on the office furniture.

-Mangino is the REAL DEAL FOLKS!!………in buffet eating.

-This decision has to be weighing heavy on the mind of the AD.

-Very disappointing…..I always thought playing for Mangino would be tons of fun.

-Some disciplinary action is in order, clearly Mangino has gotten a little too big for his britches………..

-That’s too bad. I was sure when Mangino took the Kansas job that he would be the next big thing.

 Personally, my favorite was the dig at Bobby Bowden.