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Would Sumlin to USC hurt or help our '14 class?

Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:25 pm
Posted by PeaRidgeWatash
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:25 pm
Part of me thinks we'd gain from some of the possible Aggie leans, but the other part thinks the splash he'd make going to USC could hurt us(and others) with some big name players. I realize USC can only sign 19 this year.
Posted by oldschoolgreats
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:27 pm to
this would hurt aTm therefore help us in recruiting.
Posted by Big Lake
Member since Jul 2011
3844 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:35 pm to
If he leaves for USC it will be after aTms bowl game giving him very little time to make a splash in recruiting.

Would definitely help but Aggies aren't getting anyone we want from LA anyway
Posted by Cousin
The Bayou
Member since Feb 2012
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:36 pm to
quote:

but the other part thinks the splash he'd make going to USC could hurt us(and others) with some big name players.


I seriously doubt it. Who are you talking about with this one? The only ones I could think of is Speedy, Willis, and Brown. They would not go that far away from home. I'm sure all 3 will be at LSU regardless of what Sumlin does.

quote:

this would hurt aTm therefore help us in recruiting.



This
Posted by TheRookbird
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:37 pm to
Sumlin to USC is pie in the sky thinking. I'm sure they want Nick Saban, too.
Posted by bayou blazer
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 12:40 pm to
We need to help ourselves with recruiting.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:15 pm to
USC has enough talent within 25 miles of campus to stock a program. They'll occasionally try to poach someone from Louisiana (McKnight) but you wouldn't see Sumlin around here much. He wouldn't need to.
Posted by mdanyc03
Member since Aug 2012
83 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:22 pm to
We generate significantly more revenue than usc and the gap will be much larger after 2015 (new stadium and suites). Usc is not going to land sumlin or strong or anybody that already makes over 3 million.
Posted by ffishstik
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:28 pm to
How about this?

Sumlin to USC
Saban to UT
Dabo to UA

ATM and Clemson open for...

Regardless of what happens with the above, the coaching carousel will be VERY interesting after this season.
Posted by Memphis
Fenway Park
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:29 pm to
quote:

Sumlin to USC is pie in the sky thinking

how so?
Posted by mrbossier
Bossier City
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:35 pm to
quote:

USC has enough talent within 25 miles of campus to stock a program.
Dude.....you can't be serious!!
Posted by jamal
Places Unknown
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:37 pm to
I wouldn't mind taking Myles Garret from them.
Posted by Suntiger
BR or somewhere else
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:47 pm to
quote:

quote:

Sumlin to USC is pie in the sky thinking

how so?


That's what I'm screaming. USC is still one of the best jobs in the country.
Posted by Ironhead985
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
8727 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:53 pm to
quote:

USC is still one of the best jobs in the country.
Indeed. The history and tradition to go along with its location, that school practically recruits for itself.
Posted by Memphis
Fenway Park
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:57 pm to
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That's what I'm screaming. USC is still one of the best jobs in the country.


better than A&M
Posted by rzd30
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2008
1108 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 1:59 pm to
Sumlin to USC would not hurt or help our 14' class unless a few A&M recruits jump ship because he leaves and we become frontrunners.

15' would help us in that A&M should be less of a factor, as someone posted above, USC and LSU every now and then are in a recruiting "battle" but it is rare and for one major guy.
Posted by bayou blazer
Member since Dec 2010
1242 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 2:08 pm to
We'd still be battling bama for recruits. so it wouldnt make a differnce IMO
Posted by TJG210
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2006
28340 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 2:12 pm to
I see sumlin to the nfl being a much more realistic possibility.

He may want to strike while the iron is hot.
Sincerely,
Kirk ferentz
Posted by TheRookbird
Member since Aug 2013
1322 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 2:14 pm to
USC is still on probation and will have 55 scholarships next season.

Sumlin has built A&M into a winner overnight, they have tons of money (more than USC) and they are building a half a billion dollar stadium.

Here are the records for the coaches at USC in the last 30 years:

Ted Tollner (1983-1986) 26-20-1
Larry Smith (1987-1992) 44-25-3
John Robinson (1993-1997) 37-21-2
Paul Hackett (1998-2000) 20-17
Pete Carroll (2001-2009) 83-19
Lane Kiffin (2010-2012) 25-13

Pete Carroll's time there was the exception, not the rule over the past 30 years.

Cost of living in LA is much higher than College Station, TX. Texas has no state income tax, while California has the 2nd highest. Property values in California are significantly higher. Sumlin would probably have to get paid an extra 30+% on top of his salary just to sustain his standard of living in LA.

As much as it would be good for our recruiting for Sumlin to leave, I think he will only do so for the NFL.. and even that is a question mark to me.
Posted by Suntiger
BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
32953 posts
Posted on 10/2/13 at 2:22 pm to
quote:

USC is still on probation and will have 55 scholarships next season.

Sumlin has built A&M into a winner overnight, they have tons of money (more than USC) and they are building a half a billion dollar stadium.

Here are the records for the coaches at USC in the last 30 years:

Ted Tollner (1983-1986) 26-20-1
Larry Smith (1987-1992) 44-25-3
John Robinson (1993-1997) 37-21-2
Paul Hackett (1998-2000) 20-17
Pete Carroll (2001-2009) 83-19
Lane Kiffin (2010-2012) 25-13

Pete Carroll's time there was the exception, not the rule over the past 30 years.

Cost of living in LA is much higher than College Station, TX. Texas has no state income tax, while California has the 2nd highest. Property values in California are significantly higher. Sumlin would probably have to get paid an extra 30+% on top of his salary just to sustain his standard of living in LA.

As much as it would be good for our recruiting for Sumlin to leave, I think he will only do so for the NFL.. and even that is a question mark to me.



quote:

He may want to strike while the iron is hot.
Sincerely,
Kirk ferentz



As much as aTm hates to admit it, they will be the second school in the state behind Texas. Always! They lucked up with Manzel, but I'm not sure they can sustain that type of recruiting and winning. Then where is he left? He's basically in the South Carolina of the SEC West.

In USC he is at the top dog school of California at a program that can truly recruit nationally. And Hayden will stick with him because he will be his guy. Kiffin was hired before he got there.
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