Why Is bill cowher Trending Today?

The recent resignation of Mike Tomlin as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons has sparked significant interest in Bill Cowher, who previously held the position from 1992 to 2006. As a highly respected figure in Steelers history, Cowher’s legacy and coaching strategies are likely being revisited, leading to a surge in search interest as fans and analysts alike seek information regarding his potential return or insights on the team’s future direction.

Additionally, Bill Cowher’s participation in recent discussions, such as his appearance on FOX Sports Radio, has reinvigorated public curiosity about his thoughts on the current state of the NFL and coaching changes. His insights could provide valuable perspectives for Steelers fans and the broader football community, especially in light of a major leadership change within the organization.

The combination of a high-profile coaching resignation and Cowher’s ongoing relevance in conversations around NFL coaching strategies has contributed to the increase in search volume for information related to him. This moment has created an opportunity for fans to reflect on Cowher’s influence on the team and the league, resulting in heightened interest in his public statements and potential future involvement with the Steelers.

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samhit_n • 1,022 points

There are 34 year olds who have only seen 2 Steelers coaches in their lifetimes.

Doyce_7 • 181 points

It’s me, I’m 34

TeaMiser • 278 points

Can confirm

sonfoa • 109 points

There are people in this sub who have only seen 1 Steelers coach in their lifetime.

Waylander2772 • 45 points

I’m almost 54 and I have only seen 3.

shathaguy • 16 points

I am apart of that population. But I was time for Mike T to move on.

mikeok1 • 11 points

a part

Acrobatic-Landscape9 • 6 points

He separated himself from that population.

burnte • 15 points

Steelers have had three coaches since **humans landed on the moon**.

SeadderalCheatHawks • 10 points

Still 33 for another couple weeks but yeah, more or less.

ExTyrannomon • 23 points

Funny thing is that both Cowher and Tomlin were hired at 34.

saintsfan92612 • 8 points

hmm…any 34 year old assistants getting a call soon?

monstermayhem436 • 10 points

I’m 24, watched Cowher for a season when my dad got custody when I was 5. It’s been Tomlin for the rest of my 19 years watching

winky_guy • 8 points

He’s talking about me! (32 here)

PharmIVGuy • 8 points

I’m also 34… I’m sad. We’ll find another coach but this is a reality check of getting older for me it seems.

Raysor • 6 points

Of course I know him, he’s me

40_Is_Not_Old • 6 points

I’m in my 40s and the Steelers have only gone through the Head Coach hiring process twice in my lifetime (this makes the 3rd). Noll was already the coach when I was born.

TheyCallHimWheels • 3 points

I was just born this afternoon so I’ve seen 0.

GloriaToo • 3 points

I’m 56 and I’ve only known 3.

tonesloe • 3 points

I am 50…I know 3.

rcs5188 • 2 points

Hello, 34 year old season ticket holder.

Frosty-Search • 2 points

32, but yes

gtizzz • 2 points

I’m 37 and my only memories of Steelers coaches are Cowher and Tomlin.

skeetszn2 • 2 points

I’m 23 and I have only known Tomlin as my team’s coach. Makes me kinda sad to see him go.

MistaCreepz • 2 points

As a 42 year old I’ve only known Cowher and Tomlin… Noll ended his career a few years before I became a fan

ContinuumGuy • 391 points

It’s like a pope or a king dying. It happens so rarely.

Ancient_Swimming58 • 159 points

I think theres actually been more pope deaths. But I’m not gonna fact check it

ContinuumGuy • 172 points

Pulled it up. Chuck Noll was named Steelers HC on Jan. 27, 1969. Popes since then: Paul VI (until ’78) John Paul I (briefly in 78) John Paul II (78-2005) Benedict (2007-2013)- left due to abdication, not death. Francis (2013-2025) Leo (2025-now)- is alive So there have been more Popes (6) and Papal transitions (5) but once the Steelers hire someone they will have only tied the number of Papal deaths in office.

m48a5_patton • 40 points

> John Paul III (78-2005) *John Paul II*

tritonice • 19 points

Trying to figure out how a pope served for 1,927 years! (It’s the Catholic Church. 78 AD is relevant to their timeline!)

Couchmaster007 • 5 points

George Ringo I

SharpSlick753 • 40 points

When you consider the fact that the pope is generally ~70 you would expect a fairly regular turnover. I would imagine John Paul III holding the seat for 28 years is probably a bit of an anomaly historically. Edit: John Paul II – not III

pieface100 • 17 points

I’m going crazy in here, it was JP2 not 3. There hasn’t been a John Paul the 3rd

Healthy_Profit_9701 • 9 points

Can you imagine how long John Paul IV will reign?

Fezrock • 10 points

JP2 had the third longest tenure of all popes (and that’s taking as true that St Peter was pope for 34 years; otherwise JP2 had the second longest). The average pope tenure has been 7.5 years; though that includes a bunch of early popes that were martyred and a bunch of medieval popes that were assassinated.

ContinuumGuy • 5 points

Yeah, JP3 + the general lengthening of human lifespans due to medicine have definitely upped the average.

CecilFieldersChoice2 • 10 points

They should have to take a new name. Coach Yinzer IV

kkngs • 10 points

We are on our 3rd pope since Tomlin joined the Steelers. Pope John Paul died right before Tomlin was hired and he had been pope since well before Cowhers’ had the job.

problematic_glasses • 3 points

there have been 6(!) popes since 1969

Quasimdo • 970 points

Who’s their next HOF coach gonna be?

Blze001 • 628 points

Probably someone no one has really heard of outside fans of that specific team

Vitosi4ek • 432 points

Pre-Steelers experience for our recent HCs: Tomlin – DB coach in Tampa for 5 years, DC for the Vikings for one year Cowher – DBs coach for the Browns for two years, DC for the Chiefs for 3 years Noll – DC for the Chargers and Colts for 3 years each.

hendrix67 • 168 points

Hate to say it but Kubiak would fit this pattern best.

sonfoa • 143 points

Kubiak is an offensive guy, though. All the previous guys had a defensive background.

skeetszn2 • 209 points

After watching our offense since Ben retired, I am totally on board with an offensive coach lol

Cmp_ • 39 points

Is it asking too much for an offense from this century?

Schaftenheimen • 4 points

Can I interest you in a slightly used Shane Waldron? His offense from is from this century. It’s not a good offense, by any means, but it’s from this century.

Steelers711 • 59 points

I think it’s time for an offensive minded head coach, both with the evolution of the sport but also to as a change of pace, I feel like it’s easier to find a good DC than OC though that may be completely wrong

heroinsteve • 12 points

I don’t think it’s easier to find a great one, but it’s far easier to retain one. You lose your great OC after a great year and you have ups and downs like the Eagles. DCs don’t get poached as often.

Takemyfishplease • 11 points

Yeah it feels like good Once move around more and are harder to keep in that position. Lock down a HC with an offensive mindset and worry about a DC