Yankees Manager Joe Giradi Tutors Mark Sanchez

Here is one out of the "what-the-heck" category.

Almost a month after celebrating his first World Series title as manager of the New York Yankees, Joe Girardi spent his December 1 afternoon tutoring Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez on how to slide.

As ridiculous as it sounds, the Jets want Sanchez to learn to slide in front of charging defensive players when he is running in space for huge chunks of yards. Many a time this year has Sanchez tried to act like Earl Campbell and lead head first into oncoming tacklers.

His biggest highlight coming in week three against Tennessee occurred when Sanchez tried to bulldoze his way past a linebacker for touchdown. Last week against Carolina, Sanchez led with his body twice and nearly got himself TKO'd with a knee injury.

Girardi had Sanchez slide on a mat during the training session. Girardi later addressed the Jets as a team. Read more.