I have mentioned in the past that I’m a huge fan of professional football. My wife calls this Sunday my biggest holiday – and she’s right. Your personal finances have a lot more in common with a football team than you might think. Let’s take it position by position starting at the top:
Head Coach – The head coach is responsible for evaluating the players and coming up with a game plan each week. You are the head coach in your finances. It’s up to you to develop your financial game plan. Investment options are your players. You choose how to use them. If you fail in planning or misuse your investment options, you aren’t likely to be successful.








Photo Credits:
Michekinn:Bill Belichick
Stussy5555:Tom Brady
Italian Freedom Fighter:Randy Moss
ClimbingKevin:Laurence Maroney
FLC:Patriots Defense
DLHPhotos:Vincent Wilfork
glenntoby:Asante Samuel
laingphoto:Rodney Harrison
PatriotsBlog.net:Marquise Hill
Nice to see someone else also pushing the sports analogies!
I am no a huge football fan but that is a great post.
I like the analogy – too bad I am not a Patriots fan! I really wish that Green Bay had made it to the Super Bowl – I think that would have been a better game. The thought of watching Eli vs. Tom just doesn’t excite me…
Also, we can’t forget the kicker. They’re kind of like an emergency fund – not having a good one can really mess things up (Scott Norwood comes to mind).
How much crap will you get over these “cheaters” – who have not “cheated” in months, yet are still in the SB?
Go Pats…
Can’t believe you dissed Pioli! Doesn’t he fit in there somewhere?
Good analogies – too bad it’s for a soon-to-be-super-bowl-losing-team ;)
Great analogy! I am a huge football fan myself, college more than pro, but I love them both. I’m looking forward to this weekend to see if the Giants can pull off the upset.
Dude, you forgot the fans! And the sponsors, and the stadium…. and gatorade! :-)
In your face victory of the GIANTS BABY!!!
Go Eli!
Keep up the good job Lazy Man by the way –
Paf
I’m a sucker for a good football analogy! Though I prefer college, my son was pulling for the Pats to the bitter end. I plan to include your article in my weekly carnival review this Friday.
Roll Tide!
D4L