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October 1st, 2014 at 11:57 PM ^
Sounds like LSU fans are like UM fans from a decade ago then.
Tell them to be careful what they wish for.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:29 PM ^
Looks like LSU fanbase got that classical case of delusional with a side of just desserts on its way if he does leave and they fail at hiring the next coach.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:11 PM ^
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I like Bronco. He and Nuss could have a special fusion cuisine.
October 2nd, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^
First mention of Morris I've seen here. Great X's and O's guy that has put a ton of playmakers into the pros.
October 3rd, 2014 at 10:28 PM ^
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October 1st, 2014 at 10:13 PM ^
Cons: Has never been a head coach. Offense would have to transition a bit. Not a MEEEECHIGAN man.
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October 2nd, 2014 at 8:41 AM ^
Should he? I understand his resume, but this is only his 2nd year as a coordinator. I believe he was the QB coach when Kelly was there.
He's not the innovator of this offense; this is still Kelly's offense.
If we go the coordinator route, there are several that I would pick before Frost (Narduzzi, Smart, Morris).
October 2nd, 2014 at 12:18 PM ^
October 1st, 2014 at 10:17 PM ^
Nuss and then watched his entire coaching career become tainted by this abysmal start, he would have been a top candidate. These first 5 games are such an outlier compared to the rest of his coaching stints, I just don't know what to make of it.
I don't know what to make of how badly Morris struggles while J.T. Barrett steps in and, while not lighting the world on fire, is managing to lead the team as effectively as you'd expect.
I just. Don't. Know.
October 2nd, 2014 at 8:56 AM ^
I agree wholeheartedly. That's one of the reasons why I have been hoping that Hoke gets fired mid season -- so that Nussmeier can get an audition and become a realistic coordinator candidate (if he suddenly makes the team look good, which is unlikely). Nussmeier could have easily been the coach a a mid tier program the caliber of Boston College or Central Florida by now.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:19 PM ^
KIRBY SMART!
October 1st, 2014 at 11:45 PM ^
and I honestly don't think he would. Obviously money trumps all, but still, he's at home in the South as it gets.
October 2nd, 2014 at 8:44 AM ^
It doesn't mean he wouldn't leave for a HC position at a school like Michigan. My only fear would be that he'd use it as a stepping stone and return to the south as soon as something opened up somewhere like Georgia, LSU, Alabama, etc.
Michigan is not a fucking stepping stone.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:19 PM ^
I'll break my special little opinons down into categories:
Pipe dreams: MALZAHN
Unlikely at best: Miles, Gundy
Probably unhireable at Michigan but would probably come: LEACH (Arrrrrrr!)
Actually would probably come here: CRAIG BOHL (Wyoming), DeRuyter (Fresno St.), Bobby Wilder (Old Dominion), and Doc Holliday (Marshall). Yes, that is what he is called.
And by the way, ODU plays Marshall this weekend. I will be watching as the appetizer to the Rutgers game.
Just because Brian likes him: Stitt (I think he needs to be at least an OC at a larger program before he is hireable though).
Guys in caps are my faves, and with all things considered, my #1 target is Craig "BCS" Bohl. Defense first guy, runs a Stanfordy system, reminds me of Bo in manner, etc.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:40 PM ^
I think he's the surest thing other than Jim Harbaugh, and I don't think it's a huge downside that he's old. He could come in, give 5 good years, get the program stabilized and back in its old place in the firmament, and then you can look around in 5-6 years when there might be a more slam dunk option out there.
The worst possible move is not, "aww man we hired a guy and he didn't stick around a long time." The worst possible move is "aww man we whiffed three hires in a row." That's why I think Brian's feeling on taking a shot with a guy like Frost is not a great idea.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:23 PM ^
Mike Hart
October 1st, 2014 at 10:26 PM ^
1. Miles
2. Dave Doeren
3. Jack Del Rio
4. At least 10 candidates truly considered and interviewed before a decision is made.
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Agreed, Shaw would be Lloyd Carr redux.
October 2nd, 2014 at 12:25 AM ^
122-40 with 5 Big Ten championships and 1 National Championship?
Sounds pretty good to me.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:29 PM ^
Aw, shit, the Lions coaching search still hasn't worn off on me yet...
October 1st, 2014 at 10:31 PM ^
and it is Jim Harbaugh.
Let us hope the 49ers tank.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:37 PM ^
I haven't heard if anyone has mentioned these guys, but here they are:
Mark Hudspeth (Louisiana-Lafayette)
Matt Wells (Utah State)
Young coaches getting a lot of attention from the NFL. And I think that's what we are looking for.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:39 PM ^
Gruden
Jack Del Rio
Tom Herman
Jim McElwain
Chad Morris
Vic Fangio
Pat Shurmur (with Bob Stitt as OC)
Jeremy Pruitt
Ruffin McNeil
Tyrone Wheatley
October 2nd, 2014 at 1:37 PM ^
I'll be the rare guy that says that getting Tom Herman would be coup. I have a lot of respect for him as a coach.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
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Absolutely not to Dabo. Do not want in any way, shape or form. Clemson routinely recruits well and doesn't do jackshit on the national stage. He's won the ACC once in 5 years (we won't count 2008 since hhe was interim) and for about half that time FSU wasn't very good.
Chad Morris -- kinda hesitant to go after a guy with only 4 years college experience, coming from HS. Worked for Mahlzan but he also was HC before taking over Auburn.
Either way, have either of these guys been north of the Mason-Dixon?
October 1st, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
I just don't see Butch Jones jumping to UM... He seems very tied to Tennessee right now... If he's going to be on the move, I think he stays at Tennessee for another two years and takes an NFL job.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:43 PM ^
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Tim Murphy (Head Coach at Harvard). He is 57, which is a little old, but not ridiculous. His teams are always well prepared, and he is great at making in game adjustments. This would not be a sexy hire, but I think it would be a good one.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:45 PM ^
But I'm shocked we haven't seen more talk of Schiano.
Gundy's not leaving Oklahoma State. I'd hire Mullin, he's Urban Meyer's version of Bo.
October 1st, 2014 at 10:46 PM ^
I hope Texas boosters, I mean athletic department, are crazy enough to fire him and we can hire him.
Seems like a no nonsense type guy (obviously kicking 8-9 guys off the team) and has a decent but limited record as head coach but has a track record as DC
October 1st, 2014 at 10:46 PM ^
I hope Texas boosters, I mean athletic department, are crazy enough to fire him and we can hire him.
Seems like a no nonsense type guy (obviously kicking 8-9 guys off the team) and has a decent but limited record as head coach but has a track record as DC
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October 1st, 2014 at 10:57 PM ^
Hell no
October 1st, 2014 at 11:05 PM ^
come on... He's gotta be better than half the candidates Brian posted about this morning... All of you are talking about how we need a young, fiery motivator who knows how to win... Swinney has shown that he is a winner at Clemson, has an intense attitude, actually wears a headset, and is a proven recruiter.
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