I must confess. I have actually never had Ashton Kutcher as my football coach and although I think he'd help with my four-step drop, I couldn't see him as much of a sled lover (those things are heavy!). Kutcher, the star or such moves as (checks IMDB) 'What Happened In Vegas' and 'Guess Who', is an assistant coach at Harvard-Westlake and is enjoying the job, but the players aren't so happy.
According to Star Magazine, the first place I go for sports news, Kutcher isn't so popular with some of the younger lads, even being given a rather immature (but kinda funny) nickname.
Coach of the year? Not quite. Kutcher has been having a ball as assistant coach to North Hollywood's Harvard-Westlake School freshman footballers. But the feeling isn't mutual.I mean, if I was Kutcher I might take a little offense to this until I realized that it is HARVARD-WESTLAKE! Honestly, what kind of pretentious talent is coming out of this place? While I'd really like to make a Brady Quinn joke right now, even he seems to be above such a place as Harvard-Westlake.
"The kids want him gone," says an insider. "They think he doesn't know what he's talking about and can't stand his tough-guy attitude."
Out of the huddle, the kids mock their famous coach and have even given him a special nickname: Ashton Doucher!
"Oh scurry, anyone up for a short stint in the coffee barista before heading off to strings class? I feel I need a boost if one is to hit the A-minor properly."
Stupid kids. Don't they realize the man that once saved Kevin Costner from a nasty water rescue is there to help on his own free time?
Celebrity Sports Crossovers
When he's not acting or hanging out with Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher likes to spend his spare time as an assistant coach for the Harvard-Westlake freshman football team. Kutcher certainly isn't the only celebrity to make a surprise appearance in the sports world. Click through to see the others.
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Gary Coleman, former star of the television series 'Diff'rent Strokes,' signed a one-game contract with the Madison Mallards in August as part of a minor league baseball promotion. As the gag played out, Coleman was ejected during his first plate appearance for corking his bat.
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Billy Crystal took his cuts for the Yankees in an exhibition game against the Pirates in March. The life-long Yankees fan received his cameo just before his 60th birthday, and he was released on the day he blew out his candles.
Bill Kostroun, AP
Garth Brooks played in spring training games for the Padres and Mets between 1998 and 2004. Country music's biggest superstar managed to get just two hits in 47 at-bats, but his stints helped raise money for children's charities.
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Writer George Plimpton attended training camp with the Detroit Lions in 1963 and ran a few plays at quarterback in a scrimmage. Nine years later, the 'Paper Lion' played against Detroit in a preseason game for the Colts.
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Actor Mickey Rourke compiled a 20-6 record as an amateur boxer before he became known as a tough-guy on the silver screen. He returned to the ring in the early 1990s, but couldn't find the same success as a pro.
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Paul Newman discovered a passion for auto racing while filming the 1968 film 'Winning.' Prior to his death, he had a very active role in the sport, even competing as a driver in major sanctioned events and fielding teams as a Champ Car owner.
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Rap mogul Master P (Percy Miller) signed contracts with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors in the late '90s, but never made it into a regular-season game. The Grammy winner and No Limit Records founder did play, however, in the CBA.
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Master P's son, Romeo (Percy Romeo Miller Jr.), released three studio albums before turning 18 and is currently attending USC on a basketball scholarship. The former Lil' Romeo started at point guard for four years at Beverly Hills High School.
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Actress Geena Davis hoped to make the US Olympic Archery team in 2000. The Academy Award winner's best shot wasn't good enough though as she placed 24th out of 28 semi-finalists.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-08-2008 @ 1:31AM
Kevinator said...
Having a tough-guy attitude but not knowing the techniques - that's the kind of stuff that can make you a laughingstock in a hurry....and not just as a football coach!
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11-09-2008 @ 6:44AM
Brad said...
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11-08-2008 @ 4:28AM
nick said...
i just couldn't see taking my team seriously if "Kelso" was coaching it. omg.... lmao... "That 70's Team" GTFO...Coach Kelso. buy a team, maybe... or act as a coach. maybe even coach acting... but... this... is a new entertainment.... hahaha
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11-08-2008 @ 7:15AM
mark said...
Give a guy a break for trying to have some fun helping kids. We cut on stars when there out partying .Now you want to beat them up for doing normal day to day things
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11-08-2008 @ 10:04AM
Steve said...
I'm with you mark. I think it's great that this guy is using his time to do this. When I played high school football we had a little guy as one of our asst. coachs and because of that I disrespected him the head coach put me threw tackling practice. I look back and have great respect for him now, knowing that he was doing it for us rather than him. Kids are kids.
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11-08-2008 @ 10:48AM
tom said...
I think they are just jealous because he is stealing their thunder from the highschool girls. but hey check out this 12 year old girl tennis player. she may be one of the news makers in the future
http://www.youtube.com/user/JustWinDeja
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11-08-2008 @ 1:01PM
bill said...
This kids are smart and hit the nail on the head by giving him his nickname-that is classic(Out of the huddle, the kids mock their famous coach and have even given him a special nickname: Ashton Doucher!) He should stick to what he knows-nothing!
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11-08-2008 @ 1:35PM
Wizard said...
Just because he's famous and "wants to coach" is zero reason to let him further boost his ego on a bunch of kids.
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11-08-2008 @ 1:44PM
Heather Farris said...
Demi should sit on the sidelines....that would shut the boys up! May not be able to play ball...but they would be happy little tykes!
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11-08-2008 @ 2:27PM
alan ladd said...
has he ever played football and is he even certified to coach football or anyother sport. there is alot more to know than just being a celeb. just out of curiosity does he have a child who plays on the team and what skill position does he coach
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11-08-2008 @ 2:34PM
Justin said...
What could fire up a team more than "Kelso" giving a pregame pep talk? These kids don't realize how privileged they are to have a B rate actor taking an active interest in ruining their morale. The only headlines my football team made was when the assistant coach got caught screwing several members of the girls softball team (seriously).
Honestly, though, this guy sucks and he isn't trying to "give back", he is having fun by doing what he wants because of his status.
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11-08-2008 @ 2:50PM
Danielle said...
All of you who have had harsh critisisms of Ashton, how many of you have actually met the man? You're own ignorance is showing by making comments about somebody you don't even know. You're assuming that you know him based on the fact that he has been on the big screen. All kids when they get a new coach tend to razz them. Some of the best coaches have stories to tell about earning their teams respect. At least Ashton is doing something positive in his life - he's not berating people on an Internet chat board for sure. :)
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11-08-2008 @ 7:16PM
DAVE said...
SOUNDS LIKE A BUNCH OF spoiled hollywood kids
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11-08-2008 @ 7:29PM
Curtis said...
Great. He's having a blast, the kids don't like him, and he's doing somebody out of a job. Can you say "dilittante"?
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11-09-2008 @ 12:51AM
Will said...
What? Who ARE you guys??? I GO to this school, kick on the football team that you seem to know so much about, and in case you wanna know how we REALLY feel about how awesome Kootch is, ask me or the guys who really ARE on the team what WE think... Wow. A great guy comes and supports our athletic program, is a blast to be around (pretty funny, too)and kinda knowledgeable about football, and you wanna trash him? Come on over & let's see how good you are! We're there 5 days a week--oh, and so's he. That's not counting our Friday night and weekend games.
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11-09-2008 @ 11:39AM
Jeff said...
If he hasn't really played the game and the kids seem to think he doesn't know very much about it, he doesn't need to be a assistant head coach. Learning the basics of every position, then studying game film, any game film, that should be his first job. After a few games and memorizing the playbook, then he should help out an assistant coach. He has a long ways to go before selling the program to the players.
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11-09-2008 @ 5:35PM
Justin said...
Will,
The posts on this forum are made based on the article by Star Magazine, which was written based off of comments made by your football team. If, in fact, the players do not feel that he is a crappy coach, then your issue lies with Star Magazine. Obviously, nobody is going to personally investigate the legitimacy of the article. Based off of the information given, the perception that Ashton sucks is completely warranted.
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11-12-2008 @ 7:58PM
wolverine said...
yeah, i also go to harvard-westlake, and i think all the hubbub about this is ridiculous. he is a great guy, and he does a fine job couching our freshman team. not even VARSITY. so who honestly cares how much experience he has? what upsets me more is not the fact that people are hating on ashton kutcher- however undeserved it is- but the fact that YOU, shane bacon, are hating on my school and students like me. yes, we have a reputation as rich spoiled brats, but honestly. not everyone is like that, and we are not the only private school in los angeles with rich kids in it. harvard-westlake attracts the wealthiest people because it has the best academics and the smarted kids, and i am insulted by your criticism. were you rejected by harvard-westlake, or something? is that the reason for all the animosity? lay off ashton, but more importantly, lay off my school.
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