By Cody Marshall-Sultan of Sports

After watching the 49ers/Giants game last night, and with the hopes of someday coaching sports at any level, I figured I’d post an article stating what I would do under the situations going on around sports. Each time, I’ll try to come up with at least three unique situations that professional and college coaches are facing and give my input on how I would do things. Also, this will help me figure out what kind of coach I will be in the future.

1) In last night’s NFC Championship, the Giants defeated the 49ers 20-17 in overtime to advance to Super Bowl XLVI. The winning field goal was set up by Kyle Williams’ fumbled punt return. How would you handle Kyle Williams’ status with the team after such an event?

If it were up to me, Kyle Williams would not be wearing the same uniform by this time next season. This was a play where in a 17-17 game, you need to play smart. He had two safe options during this play, and chose neither. First, Williams could have signaled for a fair catch and the 49ers would have started at their own 30. Or, during his return, he could’ve tucked the ball into his chest like you’re supposed to so that a measly slap on the arm wouldn’t have caused a fumble. I understand that he’s only a 2nd year player and my decision might be harsh, but this is professional sports and our goal is to win. Williams obviously isn’t helping us reach that goal.

2) Fab Melo was academically ineligible to play in #1 Syracuse’s 67-58 loss to Notre Dame. Entering the game, the Orange were 20-0 and looked to be a clear favorite to win the Big East. The Orange are without Melo again for Tuesday’s contest at Cincinnati. How do you handle this situation?

Fab Melo doesn’t travel with the team, so I wouldn’t have to worry about him sitting on the bench while his teammates play. However, when he comes back, he better make himself comfortable on the bench for at least one game. Academics are important and you’re an athlete. All you have to do is keep the grades up and score points for us, so why are you making it so hard? Well, I’m playing the top five guys who perform the best on the floor because they are able to keep the grades up. If it costs me a top seed in the postseason, well, you can’t fully blame me.

3) On Sunday, legendary college football coach Joe Paterno passed away at the age of 85. His death came just 2 months after being fired from Penn State. If you’re his successor, what are you doing in honor of him?

I had and still have the greatest amount of respect for Joe Paterno. He’s the first coach to win 400 games at the Division I level and he won more bowl games than any other coach in history. Starting the next season, all players will have a sticker on the back of the helmet to honor JoePa. Also, no other person meant more to a university than Paterno did to Penn State. Therefore, you have to suggest renaming the football field. Whether you change it to Paterno Stadium instead of Beaver Stadium, or make it Paterno Field at Beaver Stadium, the move needs to be made. Finally, as a coach, my biggest goal is getting Penn State football back to what it was during Paterno’s golden years.