1.  In the middle of a dreary, winless football season, a desperate coach tried to inspire his players before a game a few years ago.

2.  Just how desperate Chicago coach Dave Wannstedt was for linebacker help became even more obvious last week when he signed Cincinnati discards Rico McDonald and Andre Collins.

3.  Out of ideas and running out of patience, desperate Fordham coach Bob Hill Saturday asked the media for advice.

4.  The firing of Harris looked to be the last refuge of a desperate coach.

5.  When a disgusted Toledo threw the players out of practice Wednesday afternoon, it seemed the work of a desperate coach.