SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In college football, there are plenty of wonderful and memorable traditions. From rolling Toomer’s Corner to dotting the ‘i’ to Howard’s Rock and more. But there are also awkward traditions, especially this time of year.
The annual joint coaches press conference in ballrooms before a conference championship, College Football playoff or national title game is arguably the most uncomfortable ritual in the sport. Two opposing coaches whose teams are one day away from battling dress up in suits to sit next to each other and at least pretend that they’re friends for 30 minutes while they endure a Q&A and photo op session.