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Gary Williams

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Basketball Coach

The Resume

    (March 4, 1945- )
    Head Coach of University of Maryland Men's Basketball (1989- )
    Coached Maryland to the 2001-02 Men's Basketball National Championship

Why he might be annoying:

    His team blew a 23 point first half lead to arch-rival Duke in the 2001 Final Four.
    He perspires through suits on the sideline, causing fans in other arenas to chant things such as 'Sweat, Gary, sweat!'
    He is the son of a Presbyterian minister but has a mouth like a sailor.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He challenged his 2001-02 team to win it all, and they responded by doing just that.
    His teams are not intimidated by UNC or Duke, and play them tough.
    He is the only coach to win a national championship without one McDonald's All American on his roster.
    Many observers feel he does more with less than any major college coach, in that he doesn't get as many All Americans as his rivals do.
    He left a promising situation at Ohio State to return to his alma mater 'out of love for the great institution that is the University of Maryland.'
    He rebuilt the Terrapin program in the wake of major NCAA sanctions and the death of Len Bias.
    In his first year as head coach on any level, he led Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey to a perfect 27-0 record and the state championship.
    He was team captain during his playing days at Maryland.
    Many NBA insiders feel he is one of the few college coaches who could be successful at the professional level, but has turned down all offers.

Credit: Larry Biz


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 60 Votes: 68.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 90 Votes: 75.56% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 123 Votes: 63.41% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 209 Votes: 52.63% Annoying