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Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:19 am to Dr. Morgus
Art Briles should be thier first call.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:19 am to TTsTowel
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Already signed an extension with Auburn
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:20 am to Chicken
Is age keeping Art Briles off of the tier 1 list?
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:21 am to Horn09
If Texas is really ready to go $7mm or more per year, their effective list is almost everyone in college or pro football.
I think the coaching choice is going to be driven by the timeline. If you look at the guys playing in the BCS championship game, it is in their best interest to string Texas along. One of them will be able to leverage the win and Texas into a huge payday.
If Texas is looking to get someone right away, you can scratch the NFL guys and the two coaches in the BCS championship game.
Of the remainder, would it hurt to try and money whip someone like Urban Meyer?
At the end of the day, I think it will most likely be a tier 2 guy. The most likely tier 2 candidates are
1) Briles
2) Smart
3) Fitzgerald
4) Franklin
I think that Franklin and Fitzgerald have a bit of an advantage because of the academic handicap that they have been working under, their background will impress Bill Powers.
There is a fairly influential group of alumni that are avid supporters of Briles. He is one of the best spread guys in the country. He knows Texas, is well respected by the high school coaches and it makes you wonder what he could accomplish with better talent and resources. Kirby Smart has come up recently as well. He has been very smart about his career so far, in terms of waiting for the right job. Texas has the resources for him to compete for a championship and it is likely he puts his name in the hat.
I think the coaching choice is going to be driven by the timeline. If you look at the guys playing in the BCS championship game, it is in their best interest to string Texas along. One of them will be able to leverage the win and Texas into a huge payday.
If Texas is looking to get someone right away, you can scratch the NFL guys and the two coaches in the BCS championship game.
Of the remainder, would it hurt to try and money whip someone like Urban Meyer?
At the end of the day, I think it will most likely be a tier 2 guy. The most likely tier 2 candidates are
1) Briles
2) Smart
3) Fitzgerald
4) Franklin
I think that Franklin and Fitzgerald have a bit of an advantage because of the academic handicap that they have been working under, their background will impress Bill Powers.
There is a fairly influential group of alumni that are avid supporters of Briles. He is one of the best spread guys in the country. He knows Texas, is well respected by the high school coaches and it makes you wonder what he could accomplish with better talent and resources. Kirby Smart has come up recently as well. He has been very smart about his career so far, in terms of waiting for the right job. Texas has the resources for him to compete for a championship and it is likely he puts his name in the hat.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:21 am to Chad504boy
What do you find so funny, Chad?
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:22 am to Chicken
quote:
Jim Mora, Jr
UT > UCLA and it's not even close. Both NFL and college experience.
Big personality and full of himself which fits right in to UT's own personality.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:23 am to Chicken
Saban needs to be on the list IMO
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:23 am to Chicken
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Urban Meyer
Has a good thing at OSU and an easier schedule
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Jim Harbaugh
No
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Mike Tomlin
No
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Gus Malzahn
Posible huge payday and not having to compete in the SEC
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Jimbo Fisher
Possible but unlikely given what he has rebuilt at FSU
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Jim Mora, Jr
Possible, but UCLA is a hell of a nice place to go 8-4 every year
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Charlie Strong
good chance. is trending up, solid exp in coaching and recruiting.
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Mark Dantonio
probably not. not a big enough name
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Jack Del Rio
no. his name is always floated. better off as a coordinator in the NFL
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:24 am to Chicken
quote:
UT "insiders".
Do not exist.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:26 am to TTsTowel
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What do you find so funny, Chad?
if texas comes knocking with a 6-7 per yr deal, that new deal is not going to be enough to keep him.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:27 am to Chicken
Saban has got to be still in play. This is jimmy sexton we're talking about here.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:27 am to Chad504boy
quote:- SECRanters on Nick Saban just a couple days ago
if texas comes knocking with a 6-7 per yr deal, that new deal is not going to be enough to keep him.
Did I mention Gus Malzahn went to Jay Jacobs and wanted to sign the extension to end the speculation?
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:28 am to Horn09
You guys are going to be so disappointed.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:30 am to TTsTowel
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Did I mention Gus Malzahn went to Jay Jacobs and wanted to sign the extension to end the speculation?
smart... keep it low key for a while.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:30 am to parkjas2001
I don't think they get Briles either. This search has all the makings of one giant cluster frick. Should be fun
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:31 am to BilJ
Charlie Strong should be a safe fall back option.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:31 am to Chad504boy
quote:Never give up false hope, Saintard.
Chad504boy
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:32 am to BilJ
quote:starting to remind me of Florida's search after Spurrier left...Foley flew all over the country interviewing top names and ended up with Ron Zook.
I don't think they get Briles either. This search has all the makings of one giant cluster frick. Should be fun
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:33 am to Chad504boy
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if texas comes knocking with a 6-7 per yr deal, that new deal is not going to be enough to keep him.
They won't throw that kind of money at a one year HC.
Maybe sometime in the future, but not this year. Whatever Texas would offer Malzahn this year, Auburn could compete with.
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