[Extra Point]

I highly doubt that Mandel has met any of the coaches in his article or has any knowledge about them other than what has already been in the press.

This looks like, "Well, what should I write about today?"  

[Extra Point]

I highly doubt that Mandel has met any of the coaches in his article or has any knowledge about them other than what has already been in the press.

This looks like, "Well, what should I write about today?"