Who do you want to replace Brian Kelly?

[kmoose]

He also ran the flexbone in college at Hawaii under Paul Johnson, too.

Although Hawaii ran the flexbone when Niumatalolo was there, to say that Ken N. RAN it is kind of misleading. Niumatalolo was never more than a Graduate Assistant at Hawaii.

 

[ShamrockOnHelmet]

First, he reiterates that he got blasted for saying that Stoops was close to being hired instead of BK 7 years ago and that "according to his source", Stoops had the offer but wouldn't pull the trigger..

Thanks for the info.

Not that it matters now, but stoops did in fact meet with swarbrick twice in Indy before the Kelly hire.

 

[Rocket89]

Although Hawaii ran the flexbone when Niumatalolo was there, to say that Ken N. RAN it is kind of misleading. Niumatalolo was never more than a Graduate Assistant at Hawaii.

No, he literally ran the option at Hawaii.

 

[TheRealLynch51]

Thanks for the info.

Not that it matters now, but stoops did in fact meet with swarbrick twice in Indy before the Kelly hire.

In confirmation of what you're saying, the guy also states that Swarbrick met with Stoops while Stoops was in Youngstown, OH for a funeral as well.

 

[NDPhilly]

Allrighty boyos, here is what the summation of a non-staff poster over at ISD is saying about the head coach position. Again, DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER! I disagree with most of his "sources".

First, he reiterates that he got blasted for saying that Stoops was close to being hired instead of BK 7 years ago and that "according to his source", Stoops had the offer but wouldn't pull the trigger.

Here's his summation in bullet points:

ND has been in contact with representatives for coaches for the past couple of weeks.

Two of the coaches are for teams that are in the playoff mix currently, including a coach that is "EXTREMELY interested to end his career by winning another national championship at a third school". That would be alluding to Saban as one and Urban Meyer as the other one.

Other rumors say that Mark Dantonio is interested in the ND job and would leave Michigan St. for it. However, the guy states that multiple people of ND's board believe he's too old and wouldn't inject excitement into the program.

ND is looking for a young and up-coming coach to lead the program. Enter PJ Fleck. He claims that ND has been in contact with Fleck for a few weeks and that Fleck would take the job for the cheap. However, he has some off the field baggage with him getting divorced and possible cheating on his wife.

He reiterates that ND would buy out Kelly's contract and they're just looking for the right fit.

AGAIN, THESE ARE NOT MY WORDS. Just a non-staff member over at ISD.

IMHO however, ISD usually is pretty good about locking threads with baseless rumors, but will allow threads to keep going if they (non-publicly) believe there is some smoke to them.

Jesus Christ don't do this to us.

I'd take Dantonio in a heart beat. He'd give this program some much needed toughness.

 

[Irishize]

Until I hear of a Terri Saban sighting in South Bend, I'm not buying any Nick Saban to ND rumors.

 

[TheRealLynch51]

Jesus Christ don't do this to us.

I'd take Dantonio in a heart beat. He'd give this program some much needed toughness.

Haha I feel you brother. As I stated in the top of my original post, I'm VERY skeptical of the guy's sources.

 

[connor_in]

Jesus Christ don't do this to us.

I'd take Dantonio in a heart beat. He'd give this program some much needed toughness...and a fullback

fify

 

[Black Irish]

Until I hear of a Terri Saban sighting in South Bend, I'm not buying any Nick Saban to ND rumors.

I can't see Saban coming to ND. He's already secured his status as a CFB coach for the ages. Meyer? Maybe. ND is supposedly his dream job and nailing down a championship at his third coaching stop which is also one of the most storied CFB programs in history puts Meyer solidly in GOAT territory. But he's still got to get the admin at ND to budge off the academic exemptions. And my guess is after the sanctions from this year, the admin probably goes more stringent on academics for athletes, not less.

 

[GBdomer]

Real Lynch he also posted this on rivals. Not sure if he is looking for attention but he was correct in 2009

 

[TheRealLynch51]

Real Lynch he also posted this on rivals. Not sure if he is looking for attention but he was correct in 2009

He said in his post on ISD that he posted it on "TOS" corroborating what you said. If he was right then, maybe he still has some stroke to know now.

 

[NewBrunswickIrish]

Sorry if already posted, what are people's thoughts on Schiano?

I think he could be quite good with the right OC.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I can't imagine him not getting a HC jobs after this year. There will be too many openings for him not to. I think he's a pretty good coach and I'm surprised he is not getting more buzz for some of the openings.

 

[TheRealLynch51]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I can't imagine him not getting a HC jobs after this year. There will be too many openings for him not to. I think he's a pretty good coach and I'm surprised he is not getting more buzz for some of the openings.

I remember reading about how he treats pro scouts when he was the head coach at Rutgers. He would put pro scouts in a figurative box during practices and would be, more or less, openly hostile towards them. That would never fly at ND.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Allrighty boyos, here is what the summation of a non-staff poster over at ISD is saying about the head coach position. Again, DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER! I disagree with most of his "sources".

First, he reiterates that he got blasted for saying that Stoops was close to being hired instead of BK 7 years ago and that "according to his source", Stoops had the offer but wouldn't pull the trigger.

Here's his summation in bullet points:

ND has been in contact with representatives for coaches for the past couple of weeks.

Two of the coaches are for teams that are in the playoff mix currently, including a coach that is "EXTREMELY interested to end his career by winning another national championship at a third school". That would be alluding to Saban as one and Urban Meyer as the other one.

Other rumors say that Mark Dantonio is interested in the ND job and would leave Michigan St. for it. However, the guy states that multiple people of ND's board believe he's too old and wouldn't inject excitement into the program.

ND is looking for a young and up-coming coach to lead the program. Enter PJ Fleck. He claims that ND has been in contact with Fleck for a few weeks and that Fleck would take the job for the cheap. However, he has some off the field baggage with him getting divorced and possible cheating on his wife.

He reiterates that ND would buy out Kelly's contract and they're just looking for the right fit.

AGAIN, THESE ARE NOT MY WORDS. Just a non-staff member over at ISD.

IMHO however, ISD usually is pretty good about locking threads with baseless rumors, but will allow threads to keep going if they (non-publicly) believe there is some smoke to them.

If you believe this guy, I don't know what to tell you.

 

[greyhammer90]

If you believe this guy, I don't know what to tell you.

That read like a ND fanfiction.

 

[NDRock]

I remember reading about how he treats pro scouts when he was the head coach at Rutgers. He would put pro scouts in a figurative box during practices and would be, more or less, openly hostile towards them. That would never fly at ND.

Here's an article from a couple of years ago on him. Looks like he's trying to "change". I would take him over most of the other names I've seen.

How ex-Tampa Bay Bucs coach Greg Schiano is preparing for his next job | The MMQB with Peter King

 

[NDRock]

That read like a ND fanfiction.

Ha, agree. It's also why Coaching searches are so fun with the internet.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

Saban and Meyer being interested in ND is pure poop. ND is going to have a tough time getting a big name this year if they decide to make a change. People forget how lucky ND was in 2009 when they got BK. There were no other big jobs open except the dumpster fire at Tennessee.

 

[BobbyMac]

Saban and Meyer being interested in ND is pure poop. ND is going to have a tough time getting a big name this year if they decide to make a change. People forget how lucky ND was in 2009 when they got BK. There were no other big jobs open except the dumpster fire at Tennessee.

Lucky would have been if Patterson had taken the job. But he was unwilling to do what Kelly did, leave his undefeated team during bowl prep.

 

[Wild Bill]

Saban and Meyer being interested in ND is pure poop. ND is going to have a tough time getting a big name this year if they decide to make a change. People forget how lucky ND was in 2009 when they got BK. There were no other big jobs open except the dumpster fire at Tennessee.

If it's true lsu kept ed o, the only big job is Texas and that job probably belongs to Herman. Who does that leave? Oregon? Competing with other programs won't be as difficult as it seemed mid season.

 

[BobbyMac]

If it's true lsu kept ed o, the only big job is Texas and that job probably belongs to Herman. Who does that leave? Oregon? Competing with other programs won't be as difficult as it seemed mid season.

If Chip Kelly doesn't go back to Oregon, I'll say it's BSU's Bryan Harsin to the Ducks and Washington's Pete Kwiatkowski goes back to Boise as HC.

 

[NDShark]

If it's true lsu kept ed o, the only big job is Texas and that job probably belongs to Herman. Who does that leave? Oregon? Competing with other programs won't be as difficult as it seemed mid season.

ESPN is reporting Ed O is the LSU coach

 

[rtrn2glory]

So who does Charlie strong DC for next season? He has ties to ND correct?

 

[ThePiombino]

So who does Charlie strong DC for next season? He has ties to ND correct?

He does. My assumption is he'll be coming here to serve as Urban's DC, with Mullen serving as OC. That's how this is done, right?

 

[NorthDakota]

Saban and Meyer being interested in ND is pure poop. ND is going to have a tough time getting a big name this year if they decide to make a change. People forget how lucky ND was in 2009 when they got BK. There were no other big jobs open except the dumpster fire at Tennessee.

I have no doubt in my mind Saban and Meyer's ears perk up when they hear Notre Dame. I would be very very surprised to see Saban come, he's getting old now isn't he? Meyer I'd be less surprised. He's not exactly old, and I can't imagine him staying at tOSU until he retires(for good this time). Hasn't he referred to ND as his dream job?

Crazy that the three biggest names in coaching are all Roman Catholic and ND can't snag any of them.

 

[T Town Tommy]

He does. My assumption is he'll be coming here to serve as Urban's DC, with Mullen serving as OC. That's how this is done, right?

You forgot Nick. He will be responsible for breaking down film with the twenty new analysts being hired.

 

[IrishLax]

To reiterate something from earlier, I think people will be shocked at the caliber of coaches who will be interested in opening. I basically consider PJ Fleck the WORST we could do... and I'd be VERY happy with him.

Everyone says "oh, that person will NEVER be interested..." or "who can Notre Dame get that is better?" Post-Weis hiring is completely different than pre-Weis hiring. Trust me on this. There is no way we'd be left with some rube when the music stops as long as we're willing to pay the $$$ (which, by all accounts, we are).

 

[NorthDakota]

To reiterate something from earlier, I think people will be shocked at the caliber of coaches who will be interested in opening. I basically consider PJ Fleck the WORST we could do... and I'd be VERY happy with him.

Everyone says "oh, that person will NEVER be interested..." or "who can Notre Dame get that is better?" Post-Weis hiring is completely different than pre-Weis hiring. Trust me on this. There is no way we'd be left with some rube when the music stops as long as we're willing to pay the $$$ (which, by all accounts, we are).

This thread is kinda a trainwreck to move around in. Can you throw some names out that you think ND could get? I'm still good with BK but I'm open to other names.

 

[T Town Tommy]

To reiterate something from earlier, I think people will be shocked at the caliber of coaches who will be interested in opening. I basically consider PJ Fleck the WORST we could do... and I'd be VERY happy with him.

Everyone says "oh, that person will NEVER be interested..." or "who can Notre Dame get that is better?" Post-Weis hiring is completely different than pre-Weis hiring. Trust me on this. There is no way we'd be left with some rube when the music stops as long as we're willing to pay the $$$ (which, by all accounts, we are).

I do believe Urban would entertain a conversation. IMO I think he knows the only way he can pass Nick as the GOAT is to be the one coach that returned three schools to the top of CFB glory. That has to be intriguing to him.... whether or not he had the balls to pull the trigger is a whole other story.

 

[ThePiombino]

You forgot Nick. He will be responsible for breaking down film with the twenty new analysts being hired.

My bad, TTT - thanks for the reminder! Forgot that we'll be expanding our support staff with future HOFers!