Some of you guys are scoffing that the notion a Head Football Coach "is a self imposed choice", but that doesn't make the pressure any less real. I'd bet a lot of you work a normal job, and have no idea of the amount of hours these guys put in. When you're sitting on the couch after a bad day at work drinking a beer, these guys are being raked over the coals by fans, media, students, students, and God knows who else. Their bad day at work is usually on National TV for the world to see. They are spending countless hours preparing for the next opponent, practically begging HS schools to come play for them, and hoping their 100+ 18-22 players don't do anything stupid.
I'm no Urban Meyer fan, but if think his profession is not HIGHLY stressful, I don't know what to tell you.
I may a little sensitive about this, but I work a regular job and I also own a steadily growing business of my own. My "side business" has grown into basically another full time job. I also do this by choice, but I do it for the betterment of my life and my family. I have guys at work that have made cute comments about some of our financial situation and some of the things we have bought. I get the "We see who has all the money!" , "You can't hide money!", and "I wish I had your money", etc. They get off at 4:00 and go home sit on the couch. I bust my butt, and I make no apologies for what I have earned. That comes with a price, though. I have to deal with my Boss at my regular job, and another 100+ Bosses that we do work for. When I'm not actually doing the jobs - I'm on my phone all the time - quoting jobs, answering questions about the work we've done, and placing orders. I do this all while raising 3 kids under 12 years old and trying to make it to as many ballgames, church functions, and spending as much time with them as I possibly can.
My situation is also a "self imposed choice", but that doesn't make it any less stressful, and there's a reason most people don't/won't/can't do it. The same is true with Coaches, and many other professions...