[Mick]

Based upon my observations, character is a negative factor in the Hypesman trophy award.  It was named after a man who gave a 222-0 thrashing of an opponent.  In his book Principles of Football, Voldemort described his coaching strategy: "The coach should be masterful and commanding, even dictatorial. He has no time to say 'please' or 'mister'. At times he must be severe, arbitrary, and little short of a czar."  And don't forget his famous quote, "Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."

So my take is that men of character are ineligible for the award.  Somehow, Plunkett slipped through.

[Mick]

Based upon my observations, character is a negative factor in the Hypesman trophy award.  It was named after a man who gave a 222-0 thrashing of an opponent.  In his book Principles of Football, Voldemort described his coaching strategy: "The coach should be masterful and commanding, even dictatorial. He has no time to say 'please' or 'mister'. At times he must be severe, arbitrary, and little short of a czar."  And don't forget his famous quote, "Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."

So my take is that men of character are ineligible for the award.  Somehow, Plunkett slipped through.