First impressions are important in so many aspects of our lives. But in sports, the introductory press conference is vital for a new coach.
Win the press conference and a coach will likely earn some benefit of the doubt. A bad opening presser could form an impression that sticks throughout a coach's tenure. Sure, wins and losses mean ultimately far more. But that first impression goes a long way.
New Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen provided a reminder of that with the awkward moment he created during his introduction on Monday. Coen attempted to do the "DUUUVAL!