SIAP. Texas could get James Franklin?

#51
#51
According to several sources, James Franklin is a candidate for the now vacated Texas job. I sincerely hope not, I am looking forward to beating his sorry a$$ next year.
 
#52
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Franklin seems like the most reasonable option (excluding trying to lure someone away from the NFL). A lot of their "targets" seem like total pipe dreams. I suppose they might be able to lure Gus Malzahn if he decides he'd rather not compete with Alabama and Saban. Franklin is the only name I've seen ESPN throw out that seems like they'd for sure take the job.
 
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TreeGreen said:
Franklin seems like the most reasonable option (excluding trying to lure someone away from the NFL). A lot of their "targets" seem like total pipe dreams. I suppose they might be able to lure Gus Malzahn if he decides he'd rather not compete with Alabama and Saban. Franklin is the only name I've seen ESPN throw out that seems like they'd for sure take the job.
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Don't think Malzahn leaves Auburn anytime soon ..

Franklin to Texas would be a really good hire, but Texas wants the Big Fish coach I am sure.
 
#54
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Nope....he's a good coach, but simply not a big enough name and resume. Texas will swing for the fences....I promise you that. (And they have the resources to make it happen.)
 
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daj2576 said:
I got in a cordial but passionate debate with a good friend (a Vandy Law graduate). As a UT grad, I did some digging and examined Vandy's wins under Franklin. Here are the results as quoted from me to him via email:

"During the greatest stretch in Vandy history (aided in no small part to the downward trend at UT and some incredible scheduling "luck"), Vandy has gone to three bowl games. I concede that is unprecedented. The reason that Vandy doesn't get invites to "better" bowls is certain: scheduling. In three years, the teams that Vandy has beaten average a 4-8 record. 6 of the 23 individual victories of Vandy's came against teams who were so bad that the HC was replaced. Vandy has only beaten 4 teams in three years who were bowl eligible.

Vandy, under Franklin, has never beaten a team that finished the regular season with more than 8 wins.

Franklin's best win on paper is against an 8 win UGA squad. Close your eyes and pretend that that game isn't any different had UGA not had its whole offense sidelined playing at UT.

Now consider this, if UT scheduled like Vandy (you know, not playing Oregon and instead schedules UMASS, or UAB, a WF - teams that totaled 7 wins this season), UT would also be going to a bowl. Pay no attention to the fact that UT's western division games came against Auburn and Bama ( two of the most talented teams in the SEC with a combined 2 losses between them) to Vandy's western division games (9 losses between them, both mid pack talent wise). How about this: 10 of the 23 Vandy victories came against teams with 3 wins or less. Almost half of Vandy's wins during the greatest stretch in their history came against teams who couldn't....win....4....games."
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Seams to me that maybe you should have been the one in law school lol. That's just dirty factual evidence that's indisputable. Very nice work man.
 
#59
#59
If Franklin gets an offer from Texas, he'd be fully retarded not to accept. Hilarity will ensue when Vandy begins their coaching search (thought they'll likely promote one of their coordinators).
 
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bowlinggreenvol said:
How much have you heard about the rape case lately? I understand it's still supposedly being "investigated" but this thing has been forgotten for the most part, by many. Hell, I live in the Nashville area, my father in law is the Davidson Co Court Administrator and I've forgotten about it and heard nothing in 4+ plus months. I think very little will come of the situation period, and Franklin will be free of any wrong doing.
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We'll see... The parties are still doing their pre-trial work, as far as I know. Best case scenario for Vandy and Franklin is the accuseds enter into plea deals and quietly go away.

If there's a trial, the dirty laundry that will be aired will certainly tarnish the program and its head coach. I imagine senior players on this year's team will have their character called into question. It will be an all-around circus.
 
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WallyBalls said:
I can't see them stroking a check for the guy until the rape investigation is cleared.

I guess it could go the other way...if Franklin took the job, TX money might try to make the investigation go away as quickly as possible.
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Enough with the rape scandal. Franklin didn't commit a crime and he's not on trial. The school turned the culprits in and investigated the matter themselves to catch them. There was no cover up. U people are blinded by hate for someone that's had some success against your football team.
 
#64
#64
Franklin will kill it in Texas. If he can recruit decent athletes to Vandy of all places, imagine what he will do with Texas' backyard talent.
 
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WallyBalls said:
Agreed.

On the surface, it looks like a solid and exciting hire.

Dig down a little and its pretty shaky. Not saying he wouldn't win there, but I don't think its the slam dunk some paint it as.

He'd definitely have to adjust his style. I don't think his schtick he's used at Vandy would play very well at Texas. It would be a very Kiffin-esque hire from that aspect.
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:lolabove:
Comparing Franklin to kiffen? Franklin can coach and Kiffen is a snake oil salesman!
 
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immyaxl said:
Enough with the rape scandal. Franklin didn't commit a crime and he's not on trial. The school turned the culprits in and investigated the matter themselves to catch them. There was no cover up. U people are blinded by hate for someone that's had some success against your football team.
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According to Mr SEC

"We don't believe Franklin or his staff helped players cover up the crime, but as long as lawyers are asking for text messages sent between players and coaches, any good AD would have to consider the potential ramification if some shoe did surprisingly drop."

Plus, he only has two wins over teams with winning records the last two seasons.

He's probably on Texas' list, but far enough down that I wouldn't worry about him leaving if I was a Vandy fan
 
#69
#69
I would bet the house that Franklin isn't even considered for the UTjr job.
 
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lilesrt said:
Alot. Tennessee cannot beat James Franklin. If he gets hired away, hopefully we can start beating Vanderbilt again and move up a spot in the East.
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Are you kidding me. If Dooley can beat Franklin and coach at TN can beat them. There will be no more loses to Franklin and his candy team. In CBJ I trust.
 
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immyaxl said:
Dooley beat Jones and Jones had a conference champion team while Dools had a 5-7 squad.
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A > B and B > C does not always mean A > C.

Jones beat SC and Spurrier, which beat Missouri, but TN didn't beat Missouri. It doesn't always work that way.

IMO A little common goes a long way.
 
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immyaxl said:
Dooley beat Jones and Jones had a conference champion team while Dools had a 5-7 squad.
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Yea that would be dooleys biggest win at UT. Hey quick question how come Vandy fans come on UT message boards and are free to say what they want but a UT fan is not welcome on Vandy message boards?
 
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