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Why is no one pursuing Bill Clark?
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:39 pm
What’s wrong with this guy? What am I missing? He’s done an incredible job at UAB.
Maybe he is being talked to and it’s just not being reported but really no buzz about him at all.
Maybe he is being talked to and it’s just not being reported but really no buzz about him at all.
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Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:40 pm to JesusQuintana
I kind of forgot about him, but he would be a great candidate for someone.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:41 pm to JesusQuintana
Memphis has been all about exciting, up and comers, but if Norvell does leave, he would be a good replacement there. Memphis has become a far better job with greater exposure and resources.
I would definitely look at him before Napier.
I would definitely look at him before Napier.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:43 pm to JesusQuintana
He's a very good coach. I wonder if South Florida will look at him
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:45 pm to misey94
I think Memphis will go the coordinator route again. Low risk, high reward. People are saying the current OC/Lead recruiter is probably the next man up.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:46 pm to JesusQuintana
Because great defense isn't sexy.
It just wins championships.
It just wins championships.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:55 pm to NikolaiJakov
He was always the fall back option for Auburn if they couldn't land a big name. With Gus being secure he may take the opportunity to jump and prove himself elsewhere. I don't see a P5 job being offered, so the AAC schools being thrown around sounds like the better fit.
There has been some talk of UAB making the jump to the AAC with Uconn bolting. Slick new stadium in 2021, in the best media market for CFB, traditional rival for Memphis, etc. There are a couple of schools who would be higher on the list I'm sure, but if the school did throw it's weight behind a push I wonder if Clark would stick around and see what happens.
There has been some talk of UAB making the jump to the AAC with Uconn bolting. Slick new stadium in 2021, in the best media market for CFB, traditional rival for Memphis, etc. There are a couple of schools who would be higher on the list I'm sure, but if the school did throw it's weight behind a push I wonder if Clark would stick around and see what happens.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 1:57 pm to Ssubba
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There has been some talk of UAB making the jump to the AAC with Uconn bolting. New stadium in 2021, in the best media market for CFB, traditional rival for Memphis, etc. There are a couple of schools who would be higher on the list I'm sure, but if the school did throw it's weight behind a push I wonder if Clark would stick around and see what happens.
I could see that happening as long as that program can prove it will continue to be stable. I would love to see them and Memphis go at it again every year.
ETA: And frick UCONN and their elitism. Crawling back to the Big East is going to hurt them, long term. They will take a big step back in TV money.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:06 pm to JesusQuintana
Clark and Norvell are the top two that I would like to see at OM.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:07 pm to JesusQuintana
Alabama needs to fire Golding and get David Reeves, whether Clark stays or takes another job.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:19 pm to JesusQuintana
If I were Arky/Ole Miss/Missou I would look hard at him
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:22 pm to JesusQuintana
He’s literally never left the state of Alabama.
AL High school coach to JSU to UAB
AL High school coach to JSU to UAB
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:38 pm to JesusQuintana
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What’s wrong with this guy? What am I missing? He’s done an incredible job at UAB.
He had incredible recruiting advantages when UAB went dormant for 2 years. He was able to recruit academically ineligible JUCO guys that other schools were not allowed to bring on. The NCAA froze their roster's eligibility for 2 years while the school got its act together. They played a weak schedule and this year caught a potent Tech offense without its 4 year starting QB due to Tech being Tech.
UAB is probably the weakest CUSA West Champ we've had. UAB should have a solid team next year. Can't hate Clark though, he's stuck through some BS.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:39 pm to Draconian Sanctions
I’m beginning to have a feeling he might be at the top of our board sooner than later.
I’m concerned about the fit and the fact he’d need an elite OC for it to work, but his record is hard to argue with
I’m concerned about the fit and the fact he’d need an elite OC for it to work, but his record is hard to argue with
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:40 pm to Road to 16
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He’s literally never left the state of Alabama. AL High school coach to JSU to UAB
He’s also never been offered SEC money, either.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:42 pm to Junky
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He had incredible recruiting advantages when UAB went dormant for 2 years. He was able to recruit academically ineligible JUCO guys that other schools were not allowed to bring on. The NCAA froze their roster's eligibility for 2 years while the school got its act together. They played a weak schedule and this year caught a potent Tech offense without its 4 year starting QB due to Tech being Tech.
UAB is probably the weakest CUSA West Champ we've had. UAB should have a solid team next year. Can't hate Clark though, he's stuck through some BS.
UAB had a talent lull this year as many of the JUCO guys you mentioned graduated or left after last season, so that really isn't relevant to the 2019 season. Having UAB in the mix to win the west this season was a surprise.
Just getting UAB bowl eligible for every year of his tenure is an achievement by itself. Bringing them to back-to-back conference championship games is truly amazing no matter what the surrounding circumstances were. It's easy to see how he did it, but not everyone is capable of making that happen.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 2:47 pm to misey94
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He’s also never been offered SEC money, either.
He's also worked in Alabama schools long enough that he can retire with full retirement benefits, and at his pay level the last few years he would receive the maximum monthly payout. He could retire and work in another state while still pulling in a nice retirement check from the state of Alabama without worry of losing his job and needing to find income. It's not head coach money, but the amount he'd get every month is definitely good money.
This post was edited on 12/2/19 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 12/2/19 at 3:22 pm to JesusQuintana
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I’m concerned about the fit and the fact he’d need an elite OC for it to work, but his record is hard to argue with
The fit would be a huge concern.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 3:23 pm to JesusQuintana
Clark isn't going to leave the state of Alabama until he's fully vested in the retirement system.
Posted on 12/2/19 at 3:28 pm to JesusQuintana
The biggest concern for Clark is going to be his ability to get quality assistants.
I don't think there is any doubt the dude can flat out coach and motivate a team. Down the line I absolutely think he will make somebody really happy.
I don't think there is any doubt the dude can flat out coach and motivate a team. Down the line I absolutely think he will make somebody really happy.
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