Philadelphia Eagles Looking at Ryan Day for HC Job (Unlikely to happen, but who knows?)
According to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Eagles are interested in Ryan Day of Ohio State for their head coach position. He would replace Doug Pederson, who was fired earlier this week.
Reuben Frank says that this is a long shot, but who knows? As an Eagles fan I would love this move. We would get a good coach and take a bat to Ohio State's knees.
h/t to SB Nation's Bleeding Green Nation for bringing this to my attention.
January 13th, 2021 at 11:54 AM ^
Would OSU pass on Fickell for Campbell? I can't see why.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:56 PM ^
Oh I don’t know. Was just thinking of what series of events would be most ironically painful for UM football.
January 13th, 2021 at 11:50 AM ^
Day takes the Philly job
Urban takes the Jacksonville job
Michigan Football WMOPE (White Mountain Of Positive Expectations)
January 13th, 2021 at 12:05 PM ^
Keep race out of this! /hides
January 13th, 2021 at 12:25 PM ^
Ryan Day leaves for Philly.
Urban is headed to Jacksonville.
In Urban's last act in the osu AD office he is in charge of replacing Day and hires....Jim Harbaugh.
At the press conference Harbaugh pulls off his face to reveal he is actually Urban Meyer!
But wait, how can that be? Urban Meyer the first pulls of HIS face to reveal he is actually Jim Tressel!
You see, after the 2016 version of The Game, Tress and Urban realized Harbaugh was getting too close to beating osu and kidnapped him on the way out of the shoe.
Since then, we've seen a rotating cast of Urban, Tressel and random buckeye fans pretending to be Harbaugh in a very realistic looking costume. Why else did Harbaugh start sporting the woody hayes glasses?
Now that their ruse is up, surely Urban and Tressel will be hauled off to prison for multiple counts of identity theft, not to mention kidnapping?...nope, as per osu ways, they both get let off with a fine and a warning.
Harbaugh is released, but has decided eff this and peaces out back to Cali.
Left with a head coaching vacancy, Warde decides the sure fire thing is a branch off the old Carr tree, hiring Scott Loeffler. - BPONE
January 13th, 2021 at 11:47 AM ^
Sort of off topic but why is it that NFL teams seem to look at Big Ten coaches more for a HC vacancy vs other conferences? This year we have had Day, Fitzgerald, Fleck, and (sort of) Harbaugh tied to possible jumps to the NFL. Outside of the Big Ten, pretty much only Lincoln Riley and David Shaw are ever mentioned as possibilities. Why isn't someone like Dabo Swinney ever mentioned?
January 13th, 2021 at 12:35 PM ^
Outside of the backwater south there is a real bias against southern Jesus coaches. Swinney could only get hired in a place like Jacksonville, but their current owner would definitely hold his nose if he had to be in the same room as Dabo.
It's too bad, because the same mentality would prevent Michigan from ever hiring one of the good young southern coaches, whether he is openly Christian or not, especially after the RichRod experiment. RichRod was just too uncouth for the Harvard of the Midwest. That only leaves Michigan's coaching pool open to Matt Campbell, Luke Fickell types. Never would even consider a Billy Napier or Jamey Chadwell. Michigan has limited itself to a very small pool of candidates.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:42 PM ^
So this is an unexpected take. Wow. You're telling me Jerry Jones wouldn't be swayed by that?
January 13th, 2021 at 3:33 PM ^
And such is the sad state of affairs in our country today...
January 13th, 2021 at 12:41 PM ^
Because the NFL recognizes a figurehead coach who has significant built in advantages will not succeed in a league designed to enforce parity.
January 13th, 2021 at 11:49 AM ^
Day takes an NFL job. Recruits are let out of their LOIs, and decommit. Players transfer out, because they don't like the new coach. FINALLY opening the door for Michigan to have a chance to catch them. They turn into Florida State and suck, while we turn into Clemson.
*wakes from dream*
January 13th, 2021 at 7:32 PM ^
Who is going to establish the Ypsilanti chapter of Newspring Church?
January 13th, 2021 at 11:53 AM ^
With the ownership situation (and the fans), who would want to be an NFL head coach in Philadelphia?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/01/11/doug-pederson-out-philadelphia-eagles-not-attractive-job
January 13th, 2021 at 11:53 AM ^
Man. Even if it happened, the hottest coaching candidate out there wouldn't come to U of M.... and would sprint into Columbus. Only OSU could go from Tressel (multiple NC appearances, then scandal) to Urban Meyer (multiple playoff appearances, then scandal) to Ryan Day (multiple playoff appearances, early departure) to the unanimous hottest coaching candidate out there (Fickell).
Seems unlikely to happen anyway.
January 14th, 2021 at 12:31 AM ^
I just don't get the Fickell infatuation, I'd be just fine with him taking over there after the run they've had.
January 13th, 2021 at 11:58 AM ^
Day has such a recruiting advantage at OSU that his floor is 1-2 losses a season. I doubt he leaves until he gets a National Championship. NFL is Not For Long. No reason to go there until college has nothing left to offer him.
January 13th, 2021 at 11:58 AM ^
also interesting that A) Day worked for the Eagles when Chip was here and B) the Eagles are also bringing in Luke Fickel for an interview.
January 13th, 2021 at 11:59 AM ^
Day has the easiest job in college football - recruiting is on autopilot and all Day has to do is execute the plan Meyer comes up with.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:49 PM ^
The "Ryan Day runs Urban Meyer's gameplan" notion is idiotic and uninformed. Frankly, it's a pathetic line and lets me know that you don't actually understand what you're watching.
It's like the Sparty shitheads who won't acknowledge that Juwan Howard can coach and think Phil Martelli is the brains of the operation.
Anyone that actually understands Meyer's offense sees how much Ohio State's changed from Herman to Day. This is Day's offense (with input from Kevin Wilson). Day is both the HC and OC.
The offense OSU is running now is not the same offense from 2016 or 2012. Some plays have carried over but the philosophy has changed.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:45 PM ^
Coaching at OSU is a double-edged sword. You will win a lot, but possibly not enough to keep the fans happy. Expectations are through the roof. If they lose in the playoff again next year, there will be griping.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:05 PM ^
This is only a good thing if Urban is hired by Jacksonville. If so, cue applause.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:07 PM ^
He coached there under Chip, so I can see it. Would depend on how much money they offer.
It's not a bad spot to land in for your first NFL HC gig, all things considered. They have a solid roster and that division is a dumpster fire and can be easily won.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:09 PM ^
I think Day will jump to the NFL eventually, but I don't think it will happen this year. My guess is he wants to cash in their big recruiting classes for a national championship before leaving.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:09 PM ^
All depends on what Day wants out of his career. OSU is one of the best college jobs in the country. Probably top 2 or 3 in terms of overall jobs. But its not the league. If he wants to win at the highest level of football, then there is nothing OSU can offer him that will allow him to fulfill that desire in Columbus.
That's not a knock on OSU. That's just facts. I'd say the same thing about Michigan, or ND, or Alabama. If you want to win at the highest level, then that is something that OSU can not offer you. No matter how much money they throw at you, or how great your facilities are.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:41 PM ^
"win at the highest level" 50/50 if you win in the NFL. Even the best coaches in the NFL end up losing and get recycled elsewhere. Other than Belichick, Pete Carroll, John Harbaugh and maybe Sean Peyton how many active NFL coaches are consistent winners?
January 13th, 2021 at 2:12 PM ^
You're not wrong but that's beside the point. If Ryan Day has a desire to be a winning coach at the highest level of football, then OSU can't fulfill that. No college job can. Plain and simple.
Is it a lifelong dream of his to coach in the league? Maybe. I don't know. Never met the guy. But if he wants to coach in the league, that will supercede any concerns he might have about making the jump from college to the pros and failing.
January 13th, 2021 at 2:46 PM ^
Both Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid have done fairly well over the years.
January 13th, 2021 at 5:26 PM ^
Mike McCarthy too. Although the falling out with Rodgers is concerning.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:11 PM ^
Throw the bank at him! Back up the brinks truck!
January 13th, 2021 at 12:17 PM ^
In a perfect world, OSU loses Day and hires Fickell (terrible clock management and mediocre offense and all) who proceeds to be their Brady Hoke.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:44 PM ^
Oh great, just when urban meyer is ready to get back on the field.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:50 PM ^
Please let this happen!
January 13th, 2021 at 12:50 PM ^
I vote we have Stephen Ross hire Day as the HC of the Dolphins instead of a direct cash contribution to the athletic department.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:53 PM ^
The one pseudo “insider” that I know has maintained for weeks that Day would jump to the NFL after this year. Seems like wishful thinking to me, but a guy can hope.
January 13th, 2021 at 12:55 PM ^
Ryan Day's ability to be an elite coach is YET to be determined. Yes, they have been to the playoffs twice but he is operating 100% under Urban Meyers players and system and some of those coaches left with Meyer and did you see those results on the defensive side of the ball against Alabama? It looked like Don Brown calling the defense. Yes they beat Clemson but Clemson was operating in overdrive with a few good players and their OL was an AVERAGE OL at best as Urban Meyer said after the game. Clemson, without its star players LOST to Notre Dame. Let's see how OSU operates next year after losing what is left of their run. Yes they have great recruiting classes but let's see how they pan out now.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:06 PM ^
Somehow Vince Lombardi will be brought back from the dead and lead the Buckeyes to multiple national titles. It is known.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:35 PM ^
I don't know much about Lombardi except for a superficial knowledge of his accomplishments, so I just tried to find some dirt on him for a 'witty' remark to your comment. Most of you may know this but, holy shit, the guy was way ahead of his time in terms of social issues. From wikipedia (I know...):
During his first training camp in Green Bay, Lombardi was notified by Packer veterans that an interracial relationship existed between one of the Packer rookies and a young woman.The next day at training camp, Lombardi—who was vehemently opposed to Jim Crow discrimination and had a zero-tolerance policy towards racism—responded by warning his team that if any player exhibited prejudice in any manner, that specific player would be thrown off the team.
Lombardi let it be known to all Green Bay establishments that if they did not accommodate his black and white players equally well, then that business would be off-limits to the entire team. Before the start of the 1960 regular season, he instituted a policy that the Packers would only lodge in places that accepted all his players. Lombardi also refused to assign hotel rooms to players based on their race: by 1967 the Packers were the only team with such a policy.
He was also opposed to any discrimination against gay players. Any player or coach that discriminated against a gay player would be thrown off the team. "If I hear one of you people make reference to his [gay running back Ray McDonald's] manhood, you'll be out of here before your ass hits the ground." This was in the late 50s to 60s. It wasn't until 2014 that Michael Sam was drafted as the first openly gay player.
Kudos to Vince Lombardi!
January 13th, 2021 at 3:18 PM ^
Read when “Pride Still Mattered”. Brilliant book.
Lombardi is very deserving of the trophy being named after him.
January 13th, 2021 at 3:20 PM ^
Thanks for the recommendation! Will do.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:11 PM ^
Stoops to OSU? Herman to OSU? If it's Fickell I bet the wins slow to a trickle. If it's Campbell they'll wish for Curtis Samuel.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:13 PM ^
If it's Fickell I bet the wins slow to a trickle.
That, my friend, is pure poetry! A tip of the hat to you for that one.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:11 PM ^
Ha! Will never happen.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:14 PM ^
I really don't get the excitement around Ryan Day as a pro HC based off two college seasons, but NFL teams are both remarkably smart AND reactionary, so I wouldn't be shocked.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:46 PM ^
I mean, why not?
You're just swapping one insufferable fan base for another, with a higher salary and no recruiting responsibilities.
I'd do it.
January 13th, 2021 at 1:52 PM ^
So many posts that deserve upvotes.
January 13th, 2021 at 2:16 PM ^
I mean it's a matter of time before Ryan Day ends up in the NFL, and a team he's already been an assistant at makes sense.
He runs a pro style offense, not an offense that was "pro style" 20 years ago.
January 13th, 2021 at 2:40 PM ^
Urban would just take over again
January 13th, 2021 at 3:57 PM ^
Not if he's in Jacksonville, he's not.
January 13th, 2021 at 2:55 PM ^
As an eagles fan....ew.
As a UM fan I’d take it
January 13th, 2021 at 3:43 PM ^
Idk. Hoping for success by praying for OSU coaches to take other jobs?