Silly Season '13 (Coaching Changes)

[gkIrish]

1) You're going strictly on revenue? By that logic and your article, USC is outside of the top 10. Seems to contradict your argument, considering you agreed USC is ahead of Alabama, no?

But if you want to use articles, let's see some others than have Alabama outside of the top 5 best coaching jobs (not sure why we're using other people's sources, because we're talking about my opinion here, but hey, you started it and I'll play along:

Georgia - College Football's 20 Best Coaching Jobs - Photos - SI.com

The Sunday List: The 10 best head-coaching jobs in college football | Chris Murray's Blog

10 Most Desirable College Football Coaching Jobs | Bleacher Report

Texas, Ohio State headline 20 best college football coaching jobs - Andy Staples - SI.com

I could go on, but again, this is my opinion so IDK why were using other sources. But these people agree.

2) Almost all of the things you double spaced are true for most SEC teams. And the two that aren't (complete control and well paid assistants) comes with winning, something that is Saban-specific. If Saban leaves, you think they next Bama coach is stepping in at > 5 million per year? If so, pass me what you're smoking.

3) I'm sure it is. But better than Florida, California, hell, even Texas? I don't think you'll say that, but if you do, agree to disagree.

4) This is part of your argument in your more recent post which I didn't quote, but you say Florida is a bad job because they're not winning the past couple of years? Who cares? They're still a big name in the premier conference in a perfect location (although you disagree maybe), and have won titles recently. And I'd argue it's BETTER to take over a program who's last coach has struggled. Yes, taking over a huge program who hasn't won recently is more attractive IMO.

Think about this. Do you want to take over USC after Pete Carrol or Lane Kiffen? Lane Kiffen, all day. This isn't a huge deal, as Florida would be a more attractive job than Alabama IMO whether or not the current coach is winning or losing, but you mentioned their 'shambles' so I wanted to share.

I didn't bother looking at the Bleacher Report article you posted but of the other 3, only one even lists Notre Dame in the top 10 (#9). So either they are accurate and Alabama isn't a top 5 job but it's better than ND or they are inaccurate in general.

 

[ulukinatme]

Tittie State University?

I've already submitted my resume. Starting salary request: $0.

 

[RyCo1983]

I've already submitted my resume. Starting salary request: $0.

I'll give you $50 if I can be your Offensive Coordinator!

 

[Andy in Sactown]

Tittie State University?

I've already submitted my resume. Starting salary request: $0.

I'll give you $50 if I can be your Offensive Coordinator!

Take my $50 to run the D and you're already up a bill with a great start to rounding out your staff. I'm a tittie man.

 

[RyCo1983]

Take my $50 to run the D and you're already up a bill with a great start to rounding out your staff. I'm a tittie man.

Fantastic! We need TSU shirts!

 

[PANDFAN]

larry johnson sr informed psu he isn't coming back....heard it on the radio

 

[irishff1014]

larry johnson sr informed psu he isn't coming back....heard it on the radio

Hear where he might end up?

 

[ND NYC]

larry johnson sr informed psu he isn't coming back....heard it on the radio

was your sense that he is retiring? or not being retained and is looking/getting another gig somewhere?

great news if the former...could be a problem depending on where he ends up if its the latter

 

[PANDFAN]

Hear where he might end up?

no, sorry

 

[Rhode Irish]

Anybody else think it is a little weird that PSU is going to jump in bed with Franklin in light of what went on there and what went on at Vandy under Franklin's watch? Chances are that neither situation repeats itself, but it just looks bad and furthers the perception that everyone has had of PSU since the Sandusky thing broke that they just don't get it.

 

[Cackalacky]

I've already submitted my resume. Starting salary request: $0.

I am shooting for the Strength and Conditioning position. Dont know what the salary is going to be but the benefits , I have heard, are solid.

 

[PANDFAN]

was your sense that he is retiring? or not being retained and is looking/getting another gig somewhere?

great news if the former...could be a problem depending on where he ends up if its the latter

not really, it was just a quick blurb ...i mean he has been there i think 18 years...could just be retiring...there was a rumor about him and vanderlin heading to maryland--not true

 

[BobD]

Tittie State University?

I've already submitted my resume. Starting salary request: $0.

I'll give you $50 if I can be your Offensive Coordinator!

Take my $50 to run the D and you're already up a bill with a great start to rounding out your staff. I'm a tittie man.

Fantastic! We need TSU shirts!

I am shooting for the Strength and Conditioning position. Dont know what the salary is going to be but the benefits , I have heard, are solid.

I'd like to be the director of recruiting and I'll pay the university. Can't wait to get business cards!

 

[PANDFAN]

Penn State Coach Larry Johnson’s Son On Facebook: “It’s Been A Great 18-Year Run” | College Spun – Social. Local. Consumable. College Sports.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I see Larry Johnson's son Tony Johnson posted this on facebook about his dad. <a href="http://t.co/6IrIrreYfV">pic.twitter.com/6IrIrreYfV</a></p>— John Clark NBC10 (@johnclarknbc10) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnclarknbc10/statuses/421382479740542976">January 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Emcee77]

If LJ isn't retained, it's open season on Holley

 

[ulukinatme]

If LJ isn't retained, it's open season on Holley

Man, it would be a good thing if we could pick him up this time.

 

[PANDFAN]

If LJ isn't retained, it's open season on Holley

for florida..he just isn't into us

 

[ulukinatme]

Tittie State University?

I've already submitted my resume. Starting salary request: $0.

I'll give you $50 if I can be your Offensive Coordinator!

Take my $50 to run the D and you're already up a bill with a great start to rounding out your staff. I'm a tittie man.

Wait a minute, I'll need to see if you guys have qualifications first. Have either of you ever coached the LFL?

 

[Cackalacky]

Wait a minute, I'll need to see if you guys have qualifications first. Have either of you ever coached the LFL?

Some of those need some serious one-on-one work. I will have my work cut out for me if that's what i can be expected to work with, but its nothing I won't be able to handle.

 

[PANDFAN]

Some of those need some serious one-on-one work. I will have my work cut out for me if that's what i can be expected to work with, but its nothing I won't be able to handle.

i prefer the group setting

 

[PANDFAN]

Stacy Revere
SB Nation has learned the school will attempt to re-structure the head coach's deal in order to keep him from leaving for Penn State.

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Vanderbilt officials, including athletic director David Williams, will meet with head coach James Franklin either Friday or Saturday in an effort to keep him in Nashville, multiple sources tell SB Nation. The school is expected to make a counter offer to the head coach, re-structuring his deal in a hope to steer him away from his rumored departure to Penn State.

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Multiple Vanderbilt sources believe Franklin has not signed any official agreement with Penn State as of yet. The coach has not communicated with players or staff in Nashville.

Franklin is scheduled to return to Nashville Friday from Destin, Florida, where he may have met with Penn State officials.

Franklin, who was born in Pennsylvania and went to college in the state, was hired by Vanderbilt in 2011 after a three-year stint as Maryland's offensive coordinator. After just four prior bowls in the school's history (and one since 1982), he has led the Commodores to three straight bowl appearances, including two consecutive bowl victories and two straight nine-win seasons. Vanderbilt had not won nine games in a season since 1915.

The head coach is also receiving reported interest from NFL teams, as the Cleveland Browns have requested to interview him. After leading the Commodores to two straight ranked finishes, it appears the school is attempting whatever they can to keep Franklin around as long as possible.

 

[irishog77]

Cool your jets, fellas-- irishtrinity is possibly the only guy from IE I'll be bringing with me on my staff to TSU.

 

[dshans]

Cool your jets, fellas-- irishtrinity is possibly the only guy from IE I'll be bringing with me on my staff to TSU.

What I wanna know is are those titties Man Boobs or Lady Boobs.

Please respond at your earliest convenience.

 

[ACamp1900]

What I wanna know is are those titties Man Boobs or Lady Boobs.

Please respond at your earliest convenience.

I mean, you CAN see his avatar like everyone else can't you??

 

[Cackalacky]

Cool your jets, fellas-- irishtrinity is possibly the only guy from IE I'll be bringing with me on my staff to TSU.

Most unfortunate....

 

[irishog77]

I'm not keen on man boobs.

 

[dshans]

I mean, you CAN see his avatar like everyone else can't you??

Yes, I CAN see his avatar. I had/have no interest in his body, upper or otherwise.

My concern was with the focus of his conference.

Though I'm curious. What will his uni look like when stitched by Under Armour?

 

[BobD]

Cool your jets, fellas-- irishtrinity is possibly the only guy from IE I'll be bringing with me on my staff to TSU.

Ok, I smell a recall on Bavarian nuts coming up.

 

[ulukinatme]

I've got the TSU position locked up. I've got the experience, I know the best recruiting territory, and I've motor-boated the best at every level.

As far as changes to the uniform, I can promise that we're going back to the traditional look...keep it simple, just the bare necessities.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>James Franklin expected to receive contract worth up to $4.5M/year at Penn State, source told <a href="https://twitter.com/espn">@ESPN</a>. Bill O'Brien made $3.82M</p>— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN/statuses/421728860925739009">January 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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