That request was been prompted by a separate email to Manning from his longtime marketing agent, Ala. Jimmy Connors used to blank opponents before a match to unsettle them, and then often swear at them on court. 7) Boston CelticsStrengths The Celtics have one of the best coaches in the league in Brad Stevens, t. Add in the likes of Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Franco Harris, Mel Blount, John Stallworth, Lynn Swann, LC Greenwood and Mike Webster all draftees.