Let's talk about a legitimate candidate list

[Easttnken]

Get out of here Rucker! jk

No, sadly just a Rucker wannabe LOL

 

[perico]

It's been weeks and still no love for Chris Ault. Who cares if he is like 70!! 200 Wins!!

opcorn:

Exactly. Dude's AARP checks are in the mail. He's had a $hit year with MWC expansion as well . Actually thought about him earlier this year, but it makes no sense.

For a left field pick, I'd be more comfortable with Belloti, who was directly responsible for the success Oregon is now having

 

[VolCrash33]

What about Jon Gruden?

 

[Jax_Vol]

At this point, my money is on either Jimbo or strong.

Skeeter said that golden, Davis, Gruden and Gundy are out.

Patterson staying in Dallas

Mullin to Colorado

Sonny dykes to n c state

Things are starting to shake out.

 

[voltnh]

I think the only legitimate name that I would be excited about is Greg Roman. Gundy would, but he is a long shot, IMO.

 

[lilesrt]

I understand where you're coming from. I was ALL IN for Gruden. But since I've had to step back and re-evaluate the situation. Yeah we are Tennessee, but seldom does a school just go and scoop a big name coach from another elite school. The way I see it, if we can come off 3 straight 5 win seasons and go get FSU's coach, that says a whole hell of a lot.

UGA-Richt was an OC at FSU
UF-Muschamp was a DC, Meyer came from Utah, Spurrier from Duke
LSU-Myles came from Ok State and his record wasn't that of an "elite" coaches.
A&M-Sumlin from Houston

Point being, most of the top programs in the league didnt just go and snatch an elite coach from another program. In fact, most top programs in the country don't do it unless there's a tie between the potential coach and the school seeking his services. Hell, Texas went to UNC for Mack Brown. I think the coaches who were eliminated are very relevant, because there's a VERY good chance that's the route we will have to go.

Peterson and Patterson are the only two "home run" hires not named Patrino.

I couldn't agree more. The mid major route is probably what Dave Hart is looking at. Kevin Sumlin did quite well his first year at A&M. With the right coach, it can be successful. It will be interesting to see how much Dave Hart's short list evolves over the next couple of weeks.

 

[Catbone]

At this point, my money is on either Jimbo or strong.

Skeeter said that golden, Davis, Gruden and Gundy are out.

Patterson staying in Dallas

Mullin to Colorado

Sonny dykes to n c state

Things are starting to shake out.

Unfortunately this is probably true. So much for a homerun or tier 1 hire...

 

[lilesrt]

At this point, my money is on either Jimbo or strong.

Skeeter said that golden, Davis, Gruden and Gundy are out.

Patterson staying in Dallas

Mullin to Colorado

Sonny dykes to n c state

Things are starting to shake out.

Mullin to Colorado? Huh?

 

[DWright39]

Someone mentioned Pelini. I cant see someone leaving Nebraska. Although like Tennessee, they are not the program they once were. Someone also mentioned Bud Foster. I personally wouldnt want him but im also surprised he hasnt been offerred a HC job. I was all in for Gruden. The more ive read about Strong hes looking not quite as bad as he was to me. Fisher isnt an awful choice but FSU seems to lose a game or 2 every year that they shouldnt but thinking back it seems like that also happened a lot when Bobby Bowden was the coach.

 

[RichRollin]

At this point, my money is on either Jimbo or strong.

Skeeter said that golden, Davis, Gruden and Gundy are out.

Patterson staying in Dallas

Mullin to Colorado

Sonny dykes to n c state

Things are starting to shake out.

I'd take Jimbo, Strong, or Fadora. I think some are ragging on Fisher a bit much, JMO. He can recruit, and in his third year he has 2 10 win seasons. He could very well end up with 12 this season. Yeah, he's lost some doozies, but every coach in America has epic losses. All of them. People need to remember, he's only in his 3rd year as a HC. Again, that's just my take on things.

Mullen to Colorado? That's outta left field. That's a once proud program that has vanished from the face of the earth. But they've been there before. It would take a while, but I'd like to see someone do well there.

 

[chumleypm]

Petrino
Mora Jr
Roman
Jimbo
Davis

 

[JCHateSteve]

At this point, my money is on either Jimbo or strong.

Skeeter said that golden, Davis, Gruden and Gundy are out.

Patterson staying in Dallas

Mullin to Colorado

Sonny dykes to n c state

Things are starting to shake out.

You're probably correct. Neither is a home run but we could do a lot worse.

 

[BIGORANGEFANINFL]

What about this, put an ad out in KNS in the help wanted section. Something like " head coach wanted for local college football team, must be willing to work with the most rabid fan base known under the heavens. Must be willing to put up with an A D that is known to procrastinate when it comes to making the right choice. Pay negotiable with experience preferred. "

 

[knoxvol_79]

At this point, my money is on either Jimbo or strong.

Skeeter said that golden, Davis, Gruden and Gundy are out.

Patterson staying in Dallas

Mullin to Colorado

Sonny dykes to n c state

Things are starting to shake out.

Either would be an absolutely phenomenal hire. Lets not kid ourselves.