# [61] Where Have All the Character Coaches Gone?

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Podcast: [X's and Joe's](https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022)
Published: 2026-06-23T13:30:00+00:00
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Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth are joined by Scott Caulfield for a fun and thought-provoking discussion about the evolution of college basketball coaching. Looking back at some of the sport's most memorable personalities, the guys explore why coaching icons once loomed so large over the game—and why today's coaches often feel very different. The Golden Age of Coaching Personalities The conversation begins with a trip down memory lane as Bob, Mike, and Scott revisit some of the unforgettable characters who once dominated college basketball. Why coaches like Bob Knight, Jim Valvano, John Thompson, Jerry Tarkanian, Lou Carnesecca, and Rollie Massimino became household names The quirks, stories, and larger-than-life personalities that made coaches stars in their own right How many of these coaches became synonymous with their programs and even their conferences Which legendary coaches would make the best dinner companions Along the way, the guys share plenty of stories, laughs, and memories from college basketball's colorful past. Why Today's Coaches Feel Different The discussion then turns to the modern game and why today's coaches often seem more corporate, measured, and interchangeable. Topics include: The "nerdification" and professionalization of coaching How media scrutiny, social media, and 24/7 coverage have changed coaching behavior Why modern coaches often look more like executives than old-school basketball lifers The impact of shorter coaching tenures and increased job movement The group also debates whether the sport has simply changed—or whether we've lost something valuable along the way. NIL, Realignment, and the New Coaching Reality As the conversation evolves, Bob, Mike, and Scott examine how NIL, the transfer portal, and the changing economics of college spo…

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