Yahoo! Sports: Saban to Texas (Rumor)

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Who, within reason, would be an upgrade over Mack other than Saban? Don't see them pushing Mack aside unless they're confident they'll get a clear upgrade.

Strong proved this year he's not elite HC material (yet at least). Glad we dodged that bullet.
 
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IN Jed said:
Who, within reason, would be an upgrade over Mack other than Saban? Don't see them pushing Mack aside unless they're confident they'll get a clear upgrade.

Strong proved this year he's not elite HC material (yet at least). Glad we dodged that bullet.
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In all honesty, what has Mack Brown done since VY? Please don't compare Saban to him. Saban has been the most dominate coach in recent history.

If they don't get Saban, they will hire another huge name.


I know they played in NC game with Colt McCoy. 30-20 since 09.
 
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bamawriter said:
I think Saban would have to be their #1 target. But to suggest that it's "Saban or Mack stays" is incredibly short-sighted. The Texas fanbase, along with many of the powerbrokers, are ready to see Mack go. While they might want Saban, I think there are several coaches out there that they would prefer over Brown at this point.
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Yep, Mack still has some support but there are some big money backers that wanted him gone last year. Their patience is gone.
 
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IN Jed said:
Strong proved this year he's not elite HC material (yet at least). Glad we dodged that bullet.
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Ummm, went 11-1 and the only loss came to a team that ended up also 11-1 and ranked #15.

Pulled a struggling UL team up to being competitive, so I'm not sure how much more "elite" you need him to be.
 
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bamawriter said:
I think a Saban-or-bust mentality is incredibly naive. Look, they might or might not get Saban (I doubt it). But that doesn't mean that keeping Mack Brown around, who has done nothing but be slightly above average since losing the NCG in '09, is the right call if Saban doesn't come.
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Naive it may be, But I dont seem them getting rid of Mack to pick up a "proven" coach that plays a light schedule. I think they are only after big names, I think they are only after Saban. I am naive.
 
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Tennkook said:
Naive it may be, But I dont seem them getting rid of Mack to pick up a "proven" coach that plays a light schedule. I think they are only after big names, I think they are only after Saban. I am naive.
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I agree they will want a big name. However, that's kind of subjective to an extent. But don't tell Texas fans that. They think the Longhorn symbol and a big bag of cash will get any coach in the nation to come running (which a lot would). And if that fails, an NFL head coach won't turn down the opportunity to coach at Texas, at least according to them.

But if a big name is what they are seeking, chances are the announcement will come in January since most of the "big" names in the collegiate arena are playing in bowl games. There are a few that would leave their teams high and dry before a bowl game, but not many.
 
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I'll admit my comments are Strong were a little, well, too strong. I base my opinion on the fact that Louisville had the clearest path to a BCS game coming off a big win last year with a relatively light schedule this year and underwhelming down the stretch but wins are wins. That's not the main point. Is he an upgrade over Mack brown? I don't see his resume suggesting that. Other than Saban, who is a clear upgrade?
 
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Grand Vol said:
Ummm, went 11-1 and the only loss came to a team that ended up also 11-1 and ranked #15.

Pulled a struggling UL team up to being competitive, so I'm not sure how much more "elite" you need him to be.
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..and what was Louisville's strength of schedule this year? Not exactly elite-level coaching when you can't run the table when it's full of nobodies.
 
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Grand Vol said:
I agree they will want a big name. However, that's kind of subjective to an extent. But don't tell Texas fans that. They think the Longhorn symbol and a big bag of cash will get any coach in the nation to come running (which a lot would). And if that fails, an NFL head coach won't turn down the opportunity to coach at Texas, at least according to them.

But if a big name is what they are seeking, chances are the announcement will come in January since most of the "big" names in the collegiate arena are playing in bowl games. There are a few that would leave their teams high and dry before a bowl game, but not many.
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Didn't Tennesee fans think that U.T., the S.E.C. and a big bag of cash would get us any coach we wanted?

Gruden, Butch Davis, Lovie Smith, Muschamp, Art Bryles, Gary Patterson, Peterson, etc. etc. all said "No"
 
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eazyTD said:
Exactly what I'm thinking as well. I mean Alabama has won back to back National Titles and is currently 11-1 with a spot in the Sugar Bowl. Every other school in the country would give their left nut to have that kind of success. How did the redneck Bama fans respond? By going ape**** and sending death threats to players. I can just imagine their response if, god forbid, they don't win 10 games or make the playoffs.
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SIAP, but did y'all see this one? Wow!

@ChatVols: Murder for Hire plot thwarted in Alabama (football related, of course) Murder for Hire plot thwarted in Alabama (football related, of co | ChatVols.com #Volunteers #NCAA
 
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Rudy123 said:
Didn't Tennesee fans think that U.T., the S.E.C. and a big bag of cash would get us any coach we wanted?

Gruden, Butch Davis, Lovie Smith, Muschamp, Art Bryles, Gary Patterson, Peterson, etc. etc. all said "No"
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There's a huge difference between everyone's big bag of cash and Texas's big bag of cash.............
 
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Rudy123 said:
Didn't Tennesee fans think that U.T., the S.E.C. and a big bag of cash would get us any coach we wanted?

Gruden, Butch Davis, Lovie Smith, Muschamp, Art Bryles, Gary Patterson, Peterson, etc. etc. all said "No"
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The problem is UT is not a big job compared to Texas

Texas is rated by many, as the #1 job in the country
 
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Yet they cant afford to pay someone to designed their on Version of UT or T... They have to borrow ours. Deep pockets, small brains.
 
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CountVolcula said:
The problem is UT is not a big job compared to Texas

Texas is rated by many, as the #1 job in the country
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Tennessee is still a big job. Definitely top 10, but understand to a degree. Texas is a better job because its an easier job. In the mid 2000's people were saying bama was not a big job because they were down.
 
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CWGvol said:
Tennessee is still a big job. Definitely top 10, but understand to a degree. Texas is a better job because its an easier job. In the mid 2000's people were saying bama was not a big job because they were down.
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Top 15.....maybe, definitely not top 10
 
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BearCat204 said:
Top 15.....maybe, definitely not top 10
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Who do you have at 9-10?

IMO The best jobs based off place to live, recruiting grounds, facilities, tradition/fan support in no particular order...

TX
Notre Dame
tOSU
USC
Bama
FL
FSU
LSU
MICH
TN
UGA
AU
OU
TA&M
 
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burntorangeVOLffle said:
Who do you have at 9-10?

IMO The best jobs based off place to live, recruiting grounds, facilities, tradition/fan support in no particular order...

TX
Notre Dame
tOSU
USC
Bama
FL
FSU
LSU
MICH
TN
UGA
AU
OU
TA&M
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TX
UF
USCw
Bama
ND
OSU
LSU
FSU
OU
UGA
Michigan
Oregon
Miami
 
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chef3531 said:
..and what was Louisville's strength of schedule this year? Not exactly elite-level coaching when you can't run the table when it's full of nobodies.
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Pretty sure the same could be said about Urban Meyer and Jimbo Fisher. Well, Fisher is still undefeated so maybe just the one. But either way, both teams have gone on to show that running through nobodies can and will get you ranked.

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I'll admit my comments are Strong were a little, well, too strong. I base my opinion on the fact that Louisville had the clearest path to a BCS game coming off a big win last year with a relatively light schedule this year and underwhelming down the stretch but wins are wins. That's not the main point. Is he an upgrade over Mack brown? I don't see his resume suggesting that. Other than Saban, who is a clear upgrade?
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I think that combining Strong's recruiting talents with a hotbed like Texas is a win-win. He appears to have proven his worth, but for me, I think Louisville got a little overconfident this year which is why they ended up being where they are at. It's like the UCF game took part of their heart.

I'd personally be pretty happy if Texas kept Mack on.
 
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