New forum: Coaching Rumors and Speculation

[TNnative]

Petersen is a proven winner. He would give us what we expect as big orange fans. but who knows , i just think the grudenites will continue to poison the fan base if gruden isnt hired

no matter who is hired, the grudenites will complain. No stopping those idiots. However, when I go though the names of coaches we can get besides Gruden who people will call a "home run hire", Petersen is top of my list. He has the winning record, proved he can take a small program and beat the big teams, is an excellent recruiter. game planner, & game manager. I also know of nobody questioning his ethics either. If we don't go for him, somebody in the SEC is going to pony up the dough for him.

Of course, I believe he may be in play, because we have not heard anything about him either in the chats, or in the media.

 

[sjt18]

When you have nothing that looks like a team , you have to start over. The Vols have a great O, don't you think 4 defensive backs would have helped ?? That is what the Vols need.
Who do you think would be dumb enough to come here knowing what is at UT?? He would have to be offered a 15 yr contract with a double buy out if fired within 4 years . It will take another 4 years to get the talent that is needed at UT . There are only 2 coaches that I know of that could go to Knoxville and do that .

What on earth are you talking about? The next HC will inherit talent at DB, DL, OL, QB, and RB.

The biggest problems are depth at LB and TE plus whatever happens at WR. The roster situation is lightyears ahead of where it was when Dooley took over.

Dooley didn't get it done on gameday but he did build a good foundation for the next guy considering where he started. UT should have one of the best and deepest OL's in the country next fall. All three QB's are talented plus Ferguson. Dooley didn't inherit ONE SEC ready QB.

 

[TNnative]

Here are the details of Boise State football coach Chris Petersen's new contract
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:10am, updated on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:56pm

By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
© 2012 Idaho Statesman

Boise State football coach Chris Petersen’s new contract is worth $11,748,333 over five years — including a new $250,000 annual payment to purchase a license to use the coach’s likeness.

The contract must be approved by the State Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday and Thursday in Moscow. The State Board previously approved Petersen’s raise for this year.

Deal points:

— The annual salary, which includes longevity incentives, deferred compensation and pension payments, will be $1,706,333 in 2012, $1,898,000 in 2013, $2,098,000 in 2014, $2,298,000 in 2015 and $2,498,000 in 2016. The salaries include longevity bonuses that are only paid if he is still employed on Feb. 15 of the following year. For the last three years of the contract, that amount is $200,000.

— Petersen also will receive a $250,000 annual payment for the life of the contract as a licensing fee so that the university can use his “name, image, voice, signature, etc.” for marketing, promotion and merchandise. The licensing agreement is with Chris Petersen Enterprises, LLC. The agreement gives Petersen the right to veto any use of his likeness. It is an exclusive license.

Under his previous deal, Petersen would have been paid $1.625 million in 2012 and $9.125 million over five years. His pay in 2012 under the new contract is $1,956,333.

— As before, the contract is extended by a year each time the Broncos win eight games. It currently runs from Feb. 1, 2012, to Jan. 31, 2017.

— The performance bonus is $80,000 for winning a conference championship or reaching a conference championship game; or $35,000 for a bowl appearance; or $150,000 for a BCS appearance; or $250,000 for a national championship game appearance.

— The academic bonus is $40,000 for an APR of 955 or higher. The football program’s APR was 981 last year, which ranked in the top 10 percent of all FBS schools. The FBS average was 949.

— Petersen’s buyout is $750,000. The school’s buyout of Petersen is $250,000 per year left on the deal, plus any guaranteed money left in the deal, plus the pro-rated amount of his longevity incentive for the year he was fired. If Petersen leaves, he must do so after the end of the season, including a bowl game. The buyout applies to three kinds of jobs: FBS head coach, assistant coach at a school in Boise State’s conference or a conference Boise State has contractually agreed to join; or NFL head coach.

— Petersen receives a $100,000 raise for each extension year.

— Petersen can earn additional money from university-sponsored camps.

— Petersen must provide written (or e-mail) notice at least 24 hours before interviewing for a coaching job at another college or with a professional team.

— Petersen’s pay comes from athletic department revenue, not from state-appropriated funds.

The numbers are a little short of what Boise State previously announced, which was $2 million for this year and $12 million over five years. There are two reasons: Petersen pushed $25,000 per year from his contract to weight room salaries, and the rest of the difference is money the university contributes to Petersen’s retirement plan but is not reflected in the contract.

 

[TNnative]

Well Pete's kid is here and has problems so that's a big reason why Pete is staying instate. Also he may not make as much money here but with cost of living it is equivalent to making as much as the bigger name coaches in big cities. Plus Boise's fanbase is pretty loyal.

didn't know what you were referring to about his son, until I did a search on it. Yeah that is huge, and he might never leave Boise. He is still worth an interview, because when Boise loses one game, they are out of the BCS, and future playoff considerations. Here, we can still be in play with one loss.

 

[tigertnvol9370]

We shall see.

I think until you hear something more "official" from the University. This rumor is dead. Let's move on.

 

[Drivebye]

Here are the details of Boise State football coach Chris Petersen's new contract
Submitted by Chadd Cripe on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 11:10am, updated on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:56pm

By Chadd Cripe
ccripe@idahostatesman.com
© 2012 Idaho Statesman

Boise State football coach Chris Petersen’s new contract is worth $11,748,333 over five years — including a new $250,000 annual payment to purchase a license to use the coach’s likeness.

The contract must be approved by the State Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday and Thursday in Moscow. The State Board previously approved Petersen’s raise for this year.

Deal points:

— The annual salary, which includes longevity incentives, deferred compensation and pension payments, will be $1,706,333 in 2012, $1,898,000 in 2013, $2,098,000 in 2014, $2,298,000 in 2015 and $2,498,000 in 2016. The salaries include longevity bonuses that are only paid if he is still employed on Feb. 15 of the following year. For the last three years of the contract, that amount is $200,000.

— Petersen also will receive a $250,000 annual payment for the life of the contract as a licensing fee so that the university can use his “name, image, voice, signature, etc.” for marketing, promotion and merchandise. The licensing agreement is with Chris Petersen Enterprises, LLC. The agreement gives Petersen the right to veto any use of his likeness. It is an exclusive license.

Under his previous deal, Petersen would have been paid $1.625 million in 2012 and $9.125 million over five years. His pay in 2012 under the new contract is $1,956,333.

— As before, the contract is extended by a year each time the Broncos win eight games. It currently runs from Feb. 1, 2012, to Jan. 31, 2017.

— The performance bonus is $80,000 for winning a conference championship or reaching a conference championship game; or $35,000 for a bowl appearance; or $150,000 for a BCS appearance; or $250,000 for a national championship game appearance.

— The academic bonus is $40,000 for an APR of 955 or higher. The football program’s APR was 981 last year, which ranked in the top 10 percent of all FBS schools. The FBS average was 949.

— Petersen’s buyout is $750,000. The school’s buyout of Petersen is $250,000 per year left on the deal, plus any guaranteed money left in the deal, plus the pro-rated amount of his longevity incentive for the year he was fired. If Petersen leaves, he must do so after the end of the season, including a bowl game. The buyout applies to three kinds of jobs: FBS head coach, assistant coach at a school in Boise State’s conference or a conference Boise State has contractually agreed to join; or NFL head coach.

— Petersen receives a $100,000 raise for each extension year.

— Petersen can earn additional money from university-sponsored camps.

— Petersen must provide written (or e-mail) notice at least 24 hours before interviewing for a coaching job at another college or with a professional team.

— Petersen’s pay comes from athletic department revenue, not from state-appropriated funds.

The numbers are a little short of what Boise State previously announced, which was $2 million for this year and $12 million over five years. There are two reasons: Petersen pushed $25,000 per year from his contract to weight room salaries, and the rest of the difference is money the university contributes to Petersen’s retirement plan but is not reflected in the contract.

Chicken Feed!

 

[Volosaurus rex]

didn't know what you were referring to about his son, until I did a search on it. Yeah that is huge, and he might never leave Boise. He is still worth an interview, because when Boise loses one game, they are out of the BCS, and future playoff considerations. Here, we can still be in play with one loss.

If memory serves me correctly, his son's medical condition has been discussed thoroughly in other threads and is either fully resolved or in no danger of relapse. In either event, it occurred many years ago when his son was an infant.

 

[orangeblood]

Wins against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl when Boise finished undefeated, a 2010 win against 10th ranked VA Tech, 2011 2 touchdown win against Georgia, Utah, etc. The only big game I remember them losing was when they missed 2 field goals and lost by 1 to TCU.

 

[GOVOLS94]

Jim Tressel Is A Betting Favorite For Tennessee Volunteers Head Coaching Job - FanSided - Sports News - An Independent Sports Network

 

[X2row34]

Jim Tressel Is A Betting Favorite For Tennessee Volunteers Head Coaching Job - FanSided - Sports News - An Independent Sports Network

He's not coming! No way he can wear a sweater vest in Knoxville until at least late October.

 

[GOVOLS94]

I don't think he would be my first choice, just passing along the link. I was actually pretty shocked to see him as the favorite.

 

[X2row34]

I don't think he would be my first choice, just passing along the link. I was actually pretty shocked to see him as the favorite.

I'm with you man... Just making fun of his vest. I too numb to all of this to be serious.

 

[TNnative]

I think they beat Georgia.....I can also remember a win over Va. Tech i believe. Your right though, it's not hard to motivate a team 2-3 times a year. SEC you have to motivate every week.

yeah remember the night GA had the red and silver helmets with the really strange uniform? Boise beat the daylights out of them.

 

[TNnative]

Chicken Feed!

Exactly why I cut and pasted this in here. Of course, we would have to give him the licensing money Boise is giving him for putting his picture up, but ya know something? the man deserves it.

 

[TNnative]

Boise st. is not an SEC calibar school and never will be . but they have a coach who gets more out of its program than could ever be realistically expected.HE has earned a shot at the big time and if not at UT he will more than likley get it somewhere else

OH ****, I just saw Arkansas is after Petersen. Get your ass in gear, Hart

 

[TD TN Vols]

Boise St QB giving it away that Chris Peterson going to Arkansas?

 

[volmanbill]

Boise St QB giving it away that Chris Peterson going to Arkansas?

Fake account.

 

[ericpVOL4LIFE]

has anyone considered andy reid from the eagles ? thoughts.?

 

[Neylandsmaxims]

Ok, I've done some minor homework. I watched OK State this week, and TCU. This Gundy bum........NOT INTERESTED. NO DEFENSE. I'd rather have kept Dooley. Hell no!!I do not want his "Hurry Up offense and play zero defense" theory. Did we just get outta that? Patterson, I like. He has consistently had well above average defenses, with offenses that score, but use the running game, more like an SEC Offense. Very good hire, IMHO.

Petersen seems to be heading to Arkansas, or staying put. He would be a homerun hire. IMHO.
Strong.....NOT INTERESTED. Need more success from him, against better opponents.
Davis....I just ain't sure.
Jones......NO.
Fisher.....Another very good hire. Plus, the relationship he has with Hart would foster an environment of cooperation.
Smart........Auburn, or staying put.

All in all.......I'm still saying GRUDEN, GRUDEN, GRUDEN..........

 

[Gramps]

IMO, Petersen would be a grand slam hire.

 

[madkels]

Should of had Petersen instead of Dooley. Ths guy has never had a top twenty recruiting class and gets the most out of his players. I think the average ranking of his classes are in the 40's. Just imagine what he could do with better players.

 

[Vol Main]

Boise st. is not an SEC calibar school and never will be . but they have a coach who gets more out of its program than could ever be realistically expected.HE has earned a shot at the big time and if not at UT he will more than likley get it somewhere else

From what I've read, the Idaho State Board of Education has to approve his contracts. He's up to two mill a year and counting.

 

[Long_Tim]

Fantasy: Finally this joke is put to rest. I wish the same cast of goofy characters would quit calling into the talk shows with their under-researched opinions on why we need Jon Gruden. If we were going to pay someone big dollars to coach, we needed to get a guy with proven, big game college experience. Not a guy that has never been a coordinator or head coach that was fired in the NFL. Or won a superbowl with dungee's players. Granted NFL wins are much harder to attain than college wins, but there isn't any evidence that would make someone that does their research believe Gruden would do a stand up job. It's another crapshoot just like DD. All this talk is based on emotion because the guy was a grad assitant here at UT.

Reality: If you are going to pay the big $$ you have to go for the proven college 'head' coaches that can recruit and DEVELOP their players. Not an ESPN analyst. A coach that can take a 3 star guy and make him into a 4 star guy by developing his body and teaching him fundamentals he didn't get in high school. IE: Meyer, Tressel, Patterson, Petersen, or Stoops.

Business 101. Don't hire the guy (Dooley/Gruden) in the mail room that has no practical experience to take over the CEO's spot. Just because he looks good, sounds good, and is witty, doesn't mean he can get the job done. Hire the guy with the experience in your field that has been successful and has a track record of growing the business.

Now let's move on to a real college football coaching candidate.

 

[DelawareVolfan]

has anyone considered andy reid from the eagles ? thoughts.?

He'll stay in the pros. He's better suited for the NFL.

 

[DelawareVolfan]

He's not coming! No way he can wear a sweater vest in Knoxville until at least late October.

He'll find a way. It doesn't appear that the sanctions that follow him are as bad as I thought.

I think he is unable to coach the first five games and is not allowed to coach in a bowl game.

We aren't going to a bowl next year and if he has to sit out five games then fine, I am OK with it. I think he is a proven winner and can get the talent level in here needed to win.