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Fran's the man for coach of the year. (Insider).

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| December 02, 2002 | Dienhart, Tom | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Tyrone Willingham's turnaround of Notre Dame has been impressive. And the fact Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has the Buckeyes in position to win the national title is awesome. My hat is off to Washington State coach Mike Price for winning big when everyone expected it. And I'm impressed with how Miami coach Larry Coker keeps producing with a big target on his back.

But no coach has done a better job than Alabama's Dennis Franchione.

Before you hit send on your e-mail, USC fans, I want you to know I'm well aware of Pete Carroll's teats. Mighty nice, what he has done against the nation's toughest schedule.

Think again, Iowa fans, before slipping ...

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