Head Coaching Carousel

[Rogue219]

To be fair, he has a higher winning % there than the program does overall. School only started football in 2002. His predecessor, who was with the program at the beginning, only won 27%, Cristobal won 36.5%, Ron Turner 25%, and now Butch Davis in his first year went 8-4.

I can't fault Cristobal for his record at FIU, trying to even recruit 3 star guys with an infant program against FAU, UCF, USF, even Miami, Florida, and FSU taking some of them.

They've had three winning seasons in their history. Cristobal had two and Butch Davis just had the third.

 

[BGIF]

well, the entire world was pretty much racist and bigotted in 1817 when the school was built.

Is that the official spin out of Ann Arbor?

100-140 years later Fielding Yost and Fritz Chrisler still fed the flames of bigotry and prejudice.

 

[irishfan]

He's a horrible coach and this is hilarious. Oregon headed to being a Tier 3 team in its own conference. Rewind 5 years and they were basically untouchable... how quick things change in CFB.

I don't agree he's horrible (he did remarkably better job at FIU than the coach before or after him), but I do agree that you'd expect Oregon to get a bigger name there and that Cristobal should be re-emerging as a HC at a place like Oregon State, not Oregon.

 

[ab2cmiller]

I don't agree he's horrible (he did remarkably better job at FIU than the coach before or after him), but I do agree that you'd expect Oregon to get a bigger name there and that Cristobal should be re-emerging as a HC at a place like Oregon State, not Oregon.

All the Oregon players wanted Cristobal and you had a Oregon recruits saying that if you hire Cristobal or Leavitt our top 5 class will most likely stick together. Inmates running the asylum.

I guess Oregon does have a history of promoting Coordinators though.

 

[irishfan]

All the Oregon players wanted Cristobal and you had a Oregon recruits saying that if you hire Cristobal or Leavitt our top 5 class will most likely stick together. Inmates running the asylum.

I guess Oregon does have a history of promoting Coordinators though.

I think he'll do quite well there but we shall see. It's going to come down to how well he does getting coaching talent around him. He could be Dabo or he could be Brady Hoke.

 

[Rogue219]

I have never understood the public's fascination with Oregon. They have a rich alum who used to run Nike and they wear different uniforms. Other than that, what's so damn special? It's not a destination job.

 

[Irish#1]

Lol.

Bears are notoriously cheap. Doubt they'd pay the arm and leg that it'd cost to get him. He's making $7 million this year, made $9 million in total compensation last year because of that $2 million annuity. Michigan would pony up $9-10 million per in compensation package to keep him if push came to shove.

Colts? I don't think Jim would go work for that insane Jerry Jones wannabe drug addict with an ego bigger than the size of the state of Indiana in Jim Irsay. Big part of the reason why he turned Michigan down to go work for the 49ers was because of Dave Brandon. There was a lack of mutual appreciation between those two guys, let's just put it at that. Irsay is a Dave Brandon with billions instead of millions and a drug problem to boot. Don't see that one as likely.

Who really knows what the future holds, but I don't think Jim is leaving for awhile if ever.

You obviously have no idea who Jim Irsay is as an owner. He's had problems with illegal prescription use, but as an owner he's as good as anyone in the league. He's never displayed an ego and has almost always let the GM and HC do their thing without interfering. You also seem to forget that Harbaugh and Irsay have a relationship from when Harbaugh played for the Colts. Try harder next time instead of pulling crap out of your ass.

 

[Legacy]

Mike Riley to return to Oregon State football as assistant head coach under Jonathan Smith

CORVALLIS -- Following a three-year hiatus, Mike Riley is back at Oregon State.

Riley will return as an assistant head coach under Jonathan Smith, the school announced Thursday, reuniting the longtime OSU head coach with Smith -- the former quarterback he recruited as a walk-on in 1997.

The return will mark Riley's third time on the Beavers coaching staff, although his official assignment has not yet been determined.

Arrguably, Oregon has had their best seasons under HCs how have been promoted from within. Coaches stay with that program for long periods of time. The Taggart experience may reinforce those tendencies. Of course, Cristobal was brought in by Taggert a year ago. Looks like Steve Greatwood moved on last year to Cal-Berkeley, after twenty-five years, when Taggart came in. It would be interesting if he came back to the Ducks.

 

[phork]

Oregon was the "it" thing in College football back in the Belotti days. Flashy, funky new offense etc. Enter Chip Kelly who ratchetted it up a few notches. Now they'll sink back to their standard layer in the muck at the bottom of college football.

 

[Legacy]

Looks like Joe Salave'a, co-Def Coord/DL coach, is still listed on the Oregon staff. Steve Greatwood, Cal's OL coach and former Oregon OL coach for 25 years, is being paid $200k by Cal on a 2 year contract, hired last year. Greatwood's last Oregon salary was $400k.

Salave'a is Polynesian with good recruiting among those recruits.
What's former Oregon assistant Steve Greatwood think of UO's new defense? 'Oh, I'm impressed'

Oregon Ducks make Joe Salave'a one of college football's highest-paid defensive line coaches

Oregon's rushing defense (against FBS teams) in 2016 gave up 260 yds per game - 122nd nationally.
Under Salave'a in 2017, their rushing defense gave up 132 yards - 27th nationally.

Oregon's 2018 Class ranks 9th nationally (247) just behind ND, and after five decommitments when Taggart left.

 

[IrishLion]

Have I missed the Brian-Kelly-to-Cincinnati-Bengals speculation in here, or has no one heard that rumor yet?

Chatter picking up among local sports reporters that the Bengals would be interesting in interviewing BK once Marvin's contract is up (in four weeks). That's the only concrete name mentioned in "sourced" rumors thus far concerning Cincy's impending coaching vacancy, aside from names that don't need to be "sourced" because they're already on the coaching staff (Paul Gunther; Ken Zampese).

Not sure I buy it, for a few reasons:

1. BK isn't on the NFL radar at this point, according to almost everyone
2. It's a convenient and easy rumor for Cincy media to tie to "anonymous sources," considering BK's connection to the city and his previous flirtations with the NFL
3. The radio reports and Twitter chatter isn't even convincing, and that's where it's usually easy to fake a serious take.

The only thing that gives me pause: I could totally see Katie Blackburn being enamored with BK's connections to the city, his pro-style offense, and his loose connections to Bill Belichick... once ol' Mike retires, she'll hire a GM and try to make a big splash and pave her own way, and taking a shot on her own personal Belichick-like hire would be reasonable (for her).

 

[zelezo vlk]

Have I missed the Brian-Kelly-to-Cincinnati-Bengals speculation in here, or has no one heard that rumor yet?

Chatter picking up among local sports reporters that the Bengals would be interesting in interviewing BK once Marvin's contract is up (in four weeks). That's the only concrete name mentioned in "sourced" rumors thus far concerning Cincy's impending coaching vacancy, aside from names that don't need to be "sourced" because they're already on the coaching staff (Paul Gunther; Ken Zampese).

Not sure I buy it, for a few reasons:

1. BK isn't on the NFL radar at this point, according to almost everyone
2. It's a convenient and easy rumor for Cincy media to tie to "anonymous sources," considering BK's connection to the city and his previous flirtations with the NFL
3. The radio reports and Twitter chatter isn't even convincing, and that's where it's usually easy to fake a serious take.

The only thing that gives me pause: I could totally see Katie Blackburn being enamored with BK's connections to the city, his pro-style offense, and his loose connections to Bill Belichick... once ol' Mike retires, she'll hire a GM and try to make a big splash and pave her own way, and taking a shot on her own personal Belichick-like hire would be reasonable (for her).

Then what does Jack do? Wait for an NFL retread to be available? Or go with Lax's plan and hire Autry Denson?

 

[koonja]

Then what does Jack do? Wait for an NFL retread to be available? Or go with Lax's plan and hire Autry Denson?

Wait, what?

 

[irishog77]

Have I missed the Brian-Kelly-to-Cincinnati-Bengals speculation in here, or has no one heard that rumor yet?

Chatter picking up among local sports reporters that the Bengals would be interesting in interviewing BK once Marvin's contract is up (in four weeks). That's the only concrete name mentioned in "sourced" rumors thus far concerning Cincy's impending coaching vacancy, aside from names that don't need to be "sourced" because they're already on the coaching staff (Paul Gunther; Ken Zampese).

Not sure I buy it, for a few reasons:

1. BK isn't on the NFL radar at this point, according to almost everyone
2. It's a convenient and easy rumor for Cincy media to tie to "anonymous sources," considering BK's connection to the city and his previous flirtations with the NFL
3. The radio reports and Twitter chatter isn't even convincing, and that's where it's usually easy to fake a serious take.

The only thing that gives me pause: I could totally see Katie Blackburn being enamored with BK's connections to the city, his pro-style offense, and his loose connections to Bill Belichick... once ol' Mike retires, she'll hire a GM and try to make a big splash and pave her own way, and taking a shot on her own personal Belichick-like hire would be reasonable (for her).

His what?

 

[NDohio]

I thought most people in Cincinnati hated BK because of the way he left UC? All my friends back home - and most of them are Bengal fans - cannot stand the guy.

 

[irishog77]

I thought most people in Cincinnati hated BK because of the way he left UC? All my friends back home - and most of them are Bengal fans - cannot stand the guy.

How many UC football fans are there?

 

[zelezo vlk]

How many UC football fans are there?

There's IrishLion, that's 1

 

[NDohio]

How many UC football fans are there?

There aren't a lot, but most of the people I am still in contact back in Cinci aren't UC fans per say, they just thought BK treated the UC players badly and they hate him for it. It goes beyond just UC fans.

 

[IrishLion]

I thought most people in Cincinnati hated BK because of the way he left UC? All my friends back home - and most of them are Bengal fans - cannot stand the guy.

Most UC fans hate him because they don't understand how contracts work, nor do they understand that UC is a stepping-stone, and always will be.

You'll catch some intelligent UC fans every now and again that understand his contract stipulations that allowed him to leave at the drop of a hat, no questions asked, and some that are actually appreciative of what he did for the program.

Cincinnati media are generally in agreement that (1) he's an asshole, and (2) that he's a pretty good coach that created a really prosperous time in their fields of work because of how much interest was generated by UC stories during his time. Cincy media would LOVE to see him back in town.

How many UC football fans are there?

There's IrishLion, that's 1

Go Bearcats.

 

[NDohio]

Most UC fans hate him because they don't understand how contracts work, nor do they understand that UC is a stepping-stone, and always will be.

You'll catch some intelligent UC fans every now and again that understand his contract stipulations that allowed him to leave at the drop of a hat, no questions asked, and some that are actually appreciative of what he did for the program.

Cincinnati media are generally in agreement that (1) he's an asshole, and (2) that he's a pretty good coach that created a really prosperous time in their fields of work because of how much interest was generated by UC stories during his time. Cincy media would LOVE to see him back in town.


Go Bearcats.

Interesting...

 

[Rogue219]

Lol.

Bears are notoriously cheap. Doubt they'd pay the arm and leg that it'd cost to get him. He's making $7 million this year, made $9 million in total compensation last year because of that $2 million annuity. Michigan would pony up $9-10 million per in compensation package to keep him if push came to shove.

Colts? I don't think Jim would go work for that insane Jerry Jones wannabe drug addict with an ego bigger than the size of the state of Indiana in Jim Irsay. Big part of the reason why he turned Michigan down to go work for the 49ers was because of Dave Brandon. There was a lack of mutual appreciation between those two guys, let's just put it at that. Irsay is a Dave Brandon with billions instead of millions and a drug problem to boot. Don't see that one as likely.

Who really knows what the future holds, but I don't think Jim is leaving for awhile if ever.

In 1997 the Bears dropped $20M on Halas Hall.

In 2005 the Bears signed Mushin Muhammad to a near $30 million dollar deal.

In 2007 the Bears made Lovie Smith one of the highest paid coaches in pro sports.

In 2009 they traded for Cutler then extended his deal with $20M guaranteed and $30M in new money.

In 2010 Julius Peppers signed a huge contract worth $91.5 million with $42 million guaranteed.

In early 2012 the Bears traded for one of the highest paid wide outs in the NFL trading two draft picks to the Dolphins for Brandon Marshall.

Matt Forte, Charles Tillman, Devin Hester, Lance Briggs, Brian Urlacher, and Robbie Gould all did well for themselves courtesy of the Bears in addition to these other players.

This notion that the Bears are cheap should have been left for dead a long time ago. A lot of their previous actions have made this reputation a myth in present day. That being said, they're not going to get Harbaugh. Ryan Pace is in year three of a five year deal. The Bears used Ernie Accorsi as a consultant to hire John Fox. Pace is going to get his own guy this time, and it will likely be the Saints OC Carmichael. Pace came up through the Saints organization and Carmichael is the guy behind the guy as Sean Payton has received the majority of the credit for any offensive success the Saints have had from a coaching perspective.

 

[NDbrbkny]

All power 5 positions filled for now... christobal promoted to Oregon HC

 

[Legacy]

UF to pay Jim McElwain a $7.5 million buyout to no longer coach Gators Nov 28, 2017

When UF ousted McElwain Oct. 29, he was due a buyout of $12.9 million. But the school negotiated an agreement — presumably because McElwain failed to provide evidence to support his Oct. 23 claim he, his family, staff and players had received death threats from the UF fan base.

McElwain still owes Colorado State, his former school, $1.5 million. As part of UF’s deal with the school to meet his $7.5 million buyout, McElwain agreed to pay $2 million during a period of time.

UF is paying former coach Will Muschamp and McElwain $13.8 million in buyouts. Muschamp is still slated to be paid one more installment, leaving Florida paying three head coaches at the same time.

Florida announced McElwain’s exit deal on the same day it released new coach Dan Mullen’s agreement. The former Mississippi State coach will be paid $6.1 million a year and will receive a buyout of $12 million if the school were to terminate him. Mullen would have to pay UF $2 million to get out of the contract.

Mullen will receive a base salary of $3 million, $1.75 million for media and public relations responsibilities and $1.05 million from the school’s equipment deal, including $350,000 from Nike. Mullen also will receive a $200,000 expense account and have access to $70,000 worth of travel on the athletic department’s private plane.

Mullen fired Randy Shannon, who is now UCF's Def Coord. Shannon along with other assistant coaches received two or three year extensions prior to the 2017 season.

Florida releases contracts for new assistant coaches, significant pay raise for DC Randy Shannon August 2017

Mullen has not retained any of McElwain's nine assistant coaches. Florida owes them buyouts or to pay the remaining years on their contracts, but those amounts are not available at this time.

Florida reached an agreement with Colorado State on McElwain's $7 million buyout, with UF boosters paying them $3 million and UF paying Colorado State $2 million for a scheduled game. McElwain owed the other $2 million, about half of which he has paid CSU.

Whopping $15M in payouts for Florida to change coaches Dec 4, 2014

 

[stlnd01]

These buyout deals are nuts. Especially when schools will now routinely fire a guy after three seasons.

 

[Hammer Of The Gods]

Interesting...

700wlw talked some about this today. Could have legit legs. It’s pretty well known that Marvin isn’t really a nice guy and doesn’t ‘do’ much of anything at all outside of Paul brown Stadium. Kelly might welcome the idea of just having to coach football. Plus, I’d assume BK would come cheap and Mike Brown loves him a cheap coach.

 

[BGIF]

Ex-Vols AD Currie, Schiano had agreed on $27 million deal | Amway Fan Poll
By Associated Press 4 hours ago

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Tennessee athletic director John Currie and Greg Schiano signed a memorandum of understanding to make the Ohio State defensive coordinator the new Volunteers football coach before the deal fell apart amid a public backlash.

The memorandum of understanding, obtained through a public records request, states Schiano would have received a six-year, $27 million contract. Tennessee officials say they believe the document isn’t legally binding because it was never signed by the school’s chief financial officer.

...

 

[loomis41973]

Vols been tripping over their own dicks since they fired Fulmer.

 

[Legacy]

Dabo Swinney and Jimbo Fisher have buyouts of $39 million and $40 million (!) Oct 2017

Mullen's buyout by Florida is $12 million if they fired him. His contract is for $6 million per year for six years.

Jimbo Fisher’s buyout is how much for Texas A&M to Florida State?

 

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI: Sonny Dykes has agreed to become the new head coach at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SMU?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SMU</a>, per sources. Here's more of our <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SInow</a> report on how the move unfolded: <a href="https://t.co/p9vamlXez8">https://t.co/p9vamlXez8</a></p>— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/status/940416539903197184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2017</a></blockquote>

 

[Legacy]

Rice names Mike Bloomgren as head coach

2018 Coaching Changes