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Blake Baker's Future

Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:13 pm
Posted by OJsLifeCoach
NYC
Member since Aug 2023
2797 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:13 pm
I am going to relish in this season, enjoying every game he leads this defense.

But just for the sake of conversation, let's talk about his future. Everyone knows he is head coach material. Defensive genius who players seem to absolutely love playing for.

He could leave as early as next year, taking a solid P4 job at an Ok State. or Wisconsin.

He could be inclined to stay, compete for a few titles, let his kids grow up around family and wait for a HC offer from a Powerhouse.

He could have something worked out with Woodward to be "next in line" in the event Kelly hangs it up before the 10 years (because he got sick of winning championships).

He could leave, get some HC experience with the end goal of coming back to take over here.

I'm enjoying the moment - but I'm curious what everyone thinks the future holds for this guy.
Posted by Draco Malfoy
Member since Mar 2024
2858 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:14 pm to
BKs replacement
Posted by T1gerNate
Member since Feb 2020
1564 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:15 pm to
He gone
Posted by whitetiger1234
They/Them
Member since Oct 2016
6054 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:16 pm to
Was thinking about this today.

In an ideal world (fantasy world) he stays around until Kelly retires.
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
58275 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:19 pm to
‘Member these same threads for Matt House
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
91717 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:19 pm to
He’s gone after this season in my book. He’s too good of a coach and now he has a solid national profile.
Posted by tiger109
1,378,962 post read
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:20 pm to
Brent Venables, Dave Aranda
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
77952 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:20 pm to
i think he is at least offered some jobs this year

it look at Pry who just got canned from VTech

he was a beast DC at Penn state for a long time.
Posted by dred24
In the south
Member since Nov 2006
1272 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:21 pm to
When I started reading your thread I was going to jokingly reply:
HC in waiting
But looks like you already covered it.
Posted by Mobiletiggah
Mobile Alabama
Member since Mar 2021
3782 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:22 pm to
Geez. We’re 3 games in and the fatalist are in full force. OMG! We have a good coach. OMG, he’s gonna leave. Yep, he’s gonna leave. Who do we get to replace him?
Posted by FireGoodell
Member since Mar 2019
7629 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:22 pm to
Woodward should put it in his contract that he is the next HC in waiting

I would think Baker would rather wait for this job, even if it took some years, than take a job at a lower tier program and potentially ruin his stock
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
8998 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:23 pm to
quote:

‘Member these same threads for Matt House


No, I don’t. Care to link just one of them?
Posted by jcole4lsu
The Kwisatz Haderach
Member since Nov 2007
31674 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:23 pm to
If Tulane opens up, he gone.
Otherwise, he can afford to be picky. No point in taking a dead end job like VaTech.

Just depends what opens up.
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
8998 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:24 pm to
quote:

Brent Venables


He has OU looking solid this year.

Posted by TigersJump
In a land far far away
Member since Feb 2018
3375 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:24 pm to
For fricks sake. Can we just get through this year that has barely started?
Posted by Ruston Trombone
Member since Jun 2025
530 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:24 pm to
quote:

HC in waiting


Ugh spare me
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9536 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:26 pm to
Good chance he’s coaching at Tulane next year when Sumrall leaves.
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
4148 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:27 pm to
Florida lock
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
15391 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:28 pm to
quote:

Defensive genius who players seem to absolutely love playing for.


Dave Aranda is 33-31 as a HC but at least he makes a lot of money
Posted by r0cky1
Member since Oct 2020
4510 posts
Posted on 9/15/25 at 8:34 pm to
With NIL where it is, it doesn’t make sense to leave to be a HC and mid tier program. Lots of pressure and no money. It’s a revolving door and your stock goes down.

Stay here for a while and your stock goes through the roof.

I hope we pony up for him.

He could easily go be the next Dan Lanning. Young energetic dude that gets it and is a master mind
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