'11 Coaching Carousel Scorecard

[BGIF]

Ranking the possible destinations IMHO:

1. Penn State
2. UCLA
3. Ole Miss
4. Arizona State
5a. Illinois
5b. Kansas
6. Washington State

You're missing UNC.

I'd drop Ole Miss down to a 4a, 4b, 4c. Nobody outside of the alumni know they have a program unless there's a Manning playing QB and that only happens every 20 or 30 years. If it weren't for Div 1aa opponents and the fodder from the Sun Belt Conference which should be Div 1aa Ole Miss could go 1-11, depends on who's worse in the Egg Bowl.

Oxford hasn't been a destination since Johnny Vaught worked his magic in the 50's and 60's. From '59 to '62 they only LOST 3 games in 4 years. Under Oregeron 3 WINS was a typical season. Today Oxford is a way station for coaches on the way up (Tuberville) or more likely on the way down (Cooper, Sloan, One and Dunn, Cutcliffe, Orgeron, Nutt).

Other fans talk about National Championships, Conference Championships, Heisman's, or Rankings, Ole Miss fans say, "Have you ever seen a lovelier place than The Grove?"

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

ASU has offered it's open position to Kevin Sumlin.

 

[rtrn2glory]

narduzzi from michigan state and chryst from wisconsin have both shown interest in the illinois opening.

 

[Ironman8]

Word around twitter is that Mike Sherman is out at A&M. Very attractive job considering the recruiting territory, history, and buzz over going to the SEC.

 

[rtrn2glory]

incredible how things to start to shake down after a week or two.

 

[Carlyle Javar Holiday]

Looks like Peterson said "no" to UCLA according to someone close to the program.

https://twitter.com/#!/GregBiggins/status/142444080331374592

 

[aubeirish]

You guys think Texas might go after him? I would imagine that would be a hard one to turn down.

 

[Riddickulous]

According to ESPN, Nebraska defensive coordinator Carl Pelini has been hired as the new head coach at FAU.

 

[irishff1014]

Word around twitter is that Mike Sherman is out at A&M. Very attractive job considering the recruiting territory, history, and buzz over going to the SEC.

I bet that Mike Leach wishes he didn't sign WSU. This would be a perfect place for him.

 

[aubeirish]

I bet that Mike Leach wishes he didn't sign WSU. This would be a perfect place for him.

I don't know. The pac 12 defenses doesn't offer him the same challenges the SEC defenses would. Also, not sure how much the aggies would have been interested in him..

 

[tko]

can't wait for the day when Tedford is on this list.

 

[Ironman8]

Reports are the Sumlin has now turned down ASU since the A&M job opened, and is strongly rumored to be heading there now (he was a former assistant there). Good hire for them IMO all things considered, but I honestly don't know if I agree with the initially firing of Sherman.

 

[BobD]

More open positions: Fresno St. and Colorado St. both fired their coaches today.

Colorado State Rams' Steve Fairchild won't return - ESPN

Fresno St. fires coach Pat Hill after 15 years at helm - ESPN

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

I hope Alford isn't interested in the Colorado St job.

 

[BobD]

I hope Alford isn't interested in the Colorado St job.

It would suck to lose him, but it would be an awesome job for him if he's interested.

 

[WaveDomer]

Tulane just hired Curtis Johnson, Saints WR coach today. Interesting hire. He spent a lot of time at the college level and is a really good recruiter, especially in the NOLA area. Recruited Faulk to San Diego and Ed Reed to Miami. He's a huge New Orleans guy, raised in the area, and Sean Payton, Colston, Moore, Meachem and other Saints were at his press conference today. He has zero HC experience, but has time in college and has been involved in winning programs throughout. The hire has gotten a lot of positive comments from Payton, Brees, Faulk and others. Also, LSU / Saints fans on Tiger Droppings, mostly think it's a good hire. Unlike delusional fellow Tulane alums who thought we'd get Leach or Rodriguez.

I think it's probably a good hire and he will be able to do well recruiting Louisiana and the kids who can make it at Tulane and play ball.

 

[rtrn2glory]

idk if this name has been mentioned, but look for a guy like kliff kingsbury (offensive coordinator at Houston/former texas tech QB) to start getting a sniff at some mid major's once things start to domino down.

 

[irishff1014]

June Jones going to ASU. He did good things with Hawaii can you imagine what he can do with some star recruits this might keep Neal in state. WRs like him excel in thses style offenses. Just like Rich rod though he needs to get a good D-Cord.June Jones of SMU Mustangs to coach Arizona State Sun Devils, sources say - ESPN

 

[Cali_domer]

June Jones going to ASU. He did good things with Hawaii can you imagine what he can do with some star recruits this might keep Neal in state. WRs like him excel in thses style offenses. Just like Rich rod though he needs to get a good D-Cord.June Jones of SMU Mustangs to coach Arizona State Sun Devils, sources say - ESPN

With SMU and Houston(Likely Sumlin leaves) losing there coaches the New Big East(Country) sucks even more.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

and with that SMU goes back into the dumpster.

 

[Rizzophil]

North Carolina hires Larry Fedora (sp?) from Southern Miss

 

[military_irish]

I didn't see this posted anywhere else but Arizona St pulled the offer to June Jones. He is no longer going to be the new coach.

Arizona State Sun Devils Pull Coaching Offer

 

[rtrn2glory]

rumblings around here that tim beckman from toledo is going to be named illinois' next head coach.

 

[NDPhilly]

Mark Richt rumored to be talking with Texas A&M. If this happens I think Marshall stays but we could very well land Theus.

Mark Richt Rumors Now Swirling As Texas A&M Coaching Search Continues - SBNation.com

 

[BeauBenken]

Fresno State fired Pat Hill? Is nobody's job safe? I figured that man was a legend to Fresno State.

Maybe we should pick him up to be part of our staff. I bet he could challenge for recruits in the L.A. area, his hometown.

 

[Carlyle Javar Holiday]

Rumor is that UCLA is trying to get Jim Mora as head coach and Jim Tressel as OC.

 

[irishog77]

Rumor is that UCLA is trying to get Jim Mora as head coach and Jim Tressel as OC.

I would only like this if it were the older Jim Mora...and then he could bash the current bowl format and BCS system...then talk about....PLAYOFFS.

 

[rtrn2glory]

i don't see tressel coming back to the game as anything, but a head coach imo

 

[mick2]

i think jim mora jr has the right kind of demeanor for the college game. i wouldnt count that hire as a homerun, but a solid stand up double for sure. i think he could kill it on the west coast.

 

[rtrn2glory]

i think jim mora jr has the right kind of demeanor for the college game. i wouldnt count that hire as a homerun, but a solid stand up double for sure. i think he could kill it on the west coast.

it would take him awhile to get going imo...inexperienced in recruiting and familiarity with the college game.