re: List of potential candidates

Posted by Gumbo1

USAF

Member since Nov 2010

2541 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 4:23 am to SirWinston

quote:
I don't really want any of these people. We should go after Saban.

Not gonna happen.

USAF

Posted by ForeverEllisHugh

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2016

16235 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 5:09 am to Chicken

Fickell
Aranda
Napier
Freeze

I don’t see any other realistic hire being worth firing O.

Posted by bnb9433

Member since Jan 2015

14747 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 5:12 am to ForeverEllisHugh

It’s going to be Napier folks

Posted by Herbette

Member since Oct 2021

31 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 6:09 am to Chicken

As an Ole Miss fan, steer clear of Freeze. The man was responsible for the damage done to the Rebel program, yet threw his coaches under the bus, letting them take the fall while he walked away unscathed. A lot of Rebel fans still love him & want him back because of the Sugar Bowl win. Yes, that was fun, but they seem to forget the embarrassing Peach Bowl whipping, the losses in games after being ahead by 20+ points, & the 5 win season his final year, even with all the talent we had. I don’t believe for a second that he didn’t know what was going on. His personal issues were embarrassing, but his lack of taking responsibility for the actions that led to the NCAA investigation & his lack of humility & not apologizing to the players & fan base were far worse. I wouldn’t wish him on anyone! He isn’t what he claims to be.

Posted by Herbette

Member since Oct 2021

31 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 6:11 am to Gumbo1

I like Dabo, too, and agree that Bama will be his next stop.

Posted by LSUTIGERTAILG8ER

Chance of Rain....NEVER!!

Member since Nov 2007

1852 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 8:25 am to Chicken

Will Scott Woodward make Dabo tell him NO?

Posted by moontigr

Commanders/LA Kings/Detroit Tigers

Member since Nov 2020

7045 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 8:35 am to Chicken

Luke Fickell (HC at Cincinnati) - they say he doesn't want to leave Ohio, but $ talks
Dave Aranda (HC at Baylor) - definite possibility
Billy Napier (HC at ULL) -another favorite
Kendall Briles (OC at Arkansas) - don't see this happening, no HC experience
Jamey Chadwell (HC at Coastal Carolina) - crazy offense doesn't fit
Mark Stoops (HC at Kentucky) - questionable hire, took a long time to get KY "up"
Matt Campbell (HC at Iowa State) - interesting choice, could happen
Mel Tucker (HC at Michigan State) - unproven commodity, "woke" hire at best
Brian Kelly (HC at Notre Dame) - why would he leave ND for LSU?
Bill O'Brien (OC at Alabama) - if you want to go the Bama coordinator route, he's your guy

I see Aranda and Napier as the favorites.

Others to watch: Joe Brady, Matt Campbell, Chris Petersen, Luke Fickell

Long shots: Hugh Freeze, Lane Kiffin, Lincoln Riley

This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 11:45 am

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Posted by Afrojedi

Member since Jul 2017

608 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 8:53 am to oracle of joemaha

quote:
What else do they need to see out of Fickell?

One loss in the last 3 years (by 3 to Georgia

Dont disagree with any thing you said about Fickell, however, Memphis beat a Fickell led team twice (back to back, last regular season game then aac champ game) in 2019. So one loss in last 2 years (2020 amd 2021).

Posted by beachdude

Member since Nov 2008

6310 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:26 am to Chicken

It will be Jimbo Fisher.

Posted by TommyDaTiger

Nawlins

Member since Dec 2015

11279 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:33 am to Chicken

It’s Kelly

Wait and see

Posted by TommyDaTiger

Nawlins

Member since Dec 2015

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Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:36 am to TommyDaTiger

Also he will bring the DC that we wanted REALLY REALLY BAD but wanted no part of O

Posted by NewDay

Member since Oct 2021

28 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:51 am to Chicken

Why not put Saban in a category called “Miracles Happen”?

Posted by monsterballads

Gulf of America

Member since Jun 2013

31159 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 9:54 am to BananaManCan

quote:
Jon Gruden

He hasn’t coached in college in 30 years and has never recruited

Posted by Chad504boy

4 posts

Member since Feb 2005

176232 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:01 am to moontigr

quote:
Mel Tucker (HC at Michigan State) - LSU fans would rebel

Why?

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Posted by meatsauce

225

Member since Jun 2011

102 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:24 am to Chad504boy

Come on man really?? What has he done to deserve a top 5 coaching job? They will probably lose 4 of the 5 games they have remaining on their schedule..

Posted by WicKed WayZ

Louisiana Forever

Member since Sep 2011

33545 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:33 am to Chad504boy

You’re talking to a fan base that is legit excited about Dave Aranda as HC but also turns it’s nose up at guys like Napier

ETA: You make the Franklins and Dabo’s of the world say no (they will) and then hire Luke Fickell

This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 10:38 am

Posted by More beer please

Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:44 am to WicKed WayZ

The people screaming for Napier dont watch much football outside of Louisiana.

Chadwell with CC would be a much better G5 hire than Napier.

But Woodward is only going to hire a proven P5 guy so it doesnt matter.

Posted by WicKed WayZ

Louisiana Forever

Member since Sep 2011

33545 posts

Posted on 10/18/21 at 10:45 am to More beer please

I have a feeling it will be Tucker

And this place will MELT