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UPDATE: Texas Coaching Search - Tier 1 and Tier 2 lists
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:02 am
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:02 am
Now with Mack out of the way, here are the Tier 1 names that been batted about by UT "insiders". UT will be trying to make a splash hire and some of these names are big splashes. Do you think the right amount of money can get any of these Tier 1 guys below to jump to Austin?
Notes:
- Saban still very much in play, despite new contract.
- I have now been told that Briles is very much in play and would be at the top of Tier 2.
- reports of Jim Harbaugh's wife missing the days when Jim coached in college (ie, more time with family).
- Saban and Meyer remain top choices.
Tier 1 List:
Nick Saban: Age 62 - seventh year as head coach of Alabama. Won at BCS title at LSU and has won three at Alabama. Agreed to a $7.5 million/year contract on Saturday.
Urban Meyer: Age 49 - second year as head coach of Ohio State. Won two BCS titles at Florida. While between Florida and Ohio State jobs, expressed interest in Texas job if it were to become available.
Jim Harbaugh: Age 49 - third year as head coach of San Francisco 49ers. Led 49ers to Super Bowl appearance in 2012. Previous college coaching experience at San Diego State and Stanford. Has three young kids with second wife.
Jimbo Fisher: Age 48 - fourth year as head coach of Florida State. Previously was offensive coordinator under Bobby Bowden at Florida State and Nick Saban at LSU. Has Florida State in BCS title game, and was offensive coordinator at LSU in 2003 when they won BCS title.
Gus Malzahn: Age 48 - first year as head coach of Auburn. Has Auburn in BCS title game, and was offensive coordinator at Auburn in 2010 when they won BCS title. Only has two years of college head coaching experience.
Les Miles: Age 60 - ninth year as head coach of LSU. Won BCS title in 2007 and was runner-up in 2011. Daughter is a swimmer at UT.
Mike Tomlin: Age 41 - seventh year as head coach of Pittsburgh Steelers. Led Steelers to Super Bowl victory in 2008. Previous college assistant coaching experience from 1995-2000. Tomlin is known for his resemblance to actor Omar Epps.
Mike McCarthy: Age 50 - eighth year as head coach of Green Packers. Limited college coaching experience. Owns lake house on Lake Travis in Austin. Has two young kids.
Tier 2 List:
Art Briles
David Shaw
Charlie Strong
Pat Fitzgerald
James Franklin
Jim Mora, Jr.
Bill O'Brien
Mark Dantonio
Scott Frost
Kirby Smart
Notes:
- Saban still very much in play, despite new contract.
- I have now been told that Briles is very much in play and would be at the top of Tier 2.
- reports of Jim Harbaugh's wife missing the days when Jim coached in college (ie, more time with family).
- Saban and Meyer remain top choices.
Tier 1 List:
Nick Saban: Age 62 - seventh year as head coach of Alabama. Won at BCS title at LSU and has won three at Alabama. Agreed to a $7.5 million/year contract on Saturday.
Urban Meyer: Age 49 - second year as head coach of Ohio State. Won two BCS titles at Florida. While between Florida and Ohio State jobs, expressed interest in Texas job if it were to become available.
Jim Harbaugh: Age 49 - third year as head coach of San Francisco 49ers. Led 49ers to Super Bowl appearance in 2012. Previous college coaching experience at San Diego State and Stanford. Has three young kids with second wife.
Jimbo Fisher: Age 48 - fourth year as head coach of Florida State. Previously was offensive coordinator under Bobby Bowden at Florida State and Nick Saban at LSU. Has Florida State in BCS title game, and was offensive coordinator at LSU in 2003 when they won BCS title.
Gus Malzahn: Age 48 - first year as head coach of Auburn. Has Auburn in BCS title game, and was offensive coordinator at Auburn in 2010 when they won BCS title. Only has two years of college head coaching experience.
Les Miles: Age 60 - ninth year as head coach of LSU. Won BCS title in 2007 and was runner-up in 2011. Daughter is a swimmer at UT.
Mike Tomlin: Age 41 - seventh year as head coach of Pittsburgh Steelers. Led Steelers to Super Bowl victory in 2008. Previous college assistant coaching experience from 1995-2000. Tomlin is known for his resemblance to actor Omar Epps.
Mike McCarthy: Age 50 - eighth year as head coach of Green Packers. Limited college coaching experience. Owns lake house on Lake Travis in Austin. Has two young kids.
Tier 2 List:
Art Briles
David Shaw
Charlie Strong
Pat Fitzgerald
James Franklin
Jim Mora, Jr.
Bill O'Brien
Mark Dantonio
Scott Frost
Kirby Smart
This post was edited on 12/19/13 at 12:11 pm
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Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:04 am to Chicken
quote:
Tomlin is known for his resemblance to actor Omar Epps
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:04 am to Chicken
No James Franklin I thought for sure Texas would be going after him.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:04 am to Chicken
Why in the hell would Harbaugh and/or Tomlin leave the the League for a college job?
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:07 am to Chicken
quote:
I have omitted Les Miles (age)
Shocking. Only 2.5 years older than one of your "tier 1" members.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:09 am to Chicken
Tier .5
Nick Saban
Nick Saban
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:10 am to Chicken
They should have a good shot with Fisher and everyone below that on that list. Possibly Gus as well. The top 3 no way
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:11 am to Chicken
serious question but why isn't Saban on that list? do people really think texas isn't going to make a huge push for him now? and do people REALLY think he wouldn't leave Bama in the night if the push is big enough?
it IS saban we're talking about. that's just my 2 cents.
it IS saban we're talking about. that's just my 2 cents.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:16 am to Chicken
Vegas still has Saban as the best odds to end up the next coach at UT since he has no buyout clause in the new contract. But I don't see it happening. Vegas may do well with picking ballgames but I don't think Saban is stupid enough to have the Dolphins/Bama situation happen twice.
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This post was edited on 12/16/13 at 9:18 am
Posted on 12/16/13 at 9:17 am to Chicken
quote:Already signed an extension with Auburn, just like Nick Saban with Alabama (both done due to the crazy, unconfirmed rumors that they wanted the Texas head coaching job).
Gus Malzahn: Age 48 - first year as head coach of Auburn. Has Auburn in BCS title game, and was offensive coordinator at Auburn in 2010 when they won BCS title. Only has two years of college head coaching experience.
His name can be taken off.
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 9:22 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
quote:
Urban Meyer
Has a good thing at OSU and an easier schedule
quote:
Jim Harbaugh
No
quote:
Mike Tomlin
No
quote:
Gus Malzahn
Posible huge payday and not having to compete in the SEC
quote:
Jimbo Fisher
Possible but unlikely given what he has rebuilt at FSU
quote:
Jim Mora, Jr
Possible, but UCLA is a hell of a nice place to go 8-4 every year
quote:
Charlie Strong
good chance. is trending up, solid exp in coaching and recruiting.
quote:
Mark Dantonio
probably not. not a big enough name
quote:
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 9:27 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 9:54 am to Chicken
quote:Meyer is fine where he is, Midwest guy at the pre-eminent midwest school
Urban Meyer:
quote:already squashed it and Texas would have to wait until SF is out of the playoffs. Harbaugh is a bay area guy living in the bay area.
Jim Harbaugh:
quote:intriguing but I think his agent reached out to Texas solely to create a bargaining chip if the Rooney's decide to rebuild and dont want to do it with Tomlin
Mike Tomlin:
quote:Frankly the job is too big for him IMHO and I wouldn't want to be the Texas AD that hired him and had him learn the job on the fly.
Gus Malzahn:
quote:no reason to leave FSU with the Heisman winner coming back.
Jimbo Fisher:
Both Fisher and Malzahn are going to squash this because of distractions going into Jan 6.
quote:possibility, cant think of any reason why he would not be interested
Jim Mora, Jr.:
quote:Another guy that I think the job is too big for.
Charlie Strong:
quote:kind of old for Texas right now, when they should be looking for a guy that will stabilize the program and be there for 10 years. What has he done to deserve the job?
Mark Dantonio:
quote:huge wildcard, way too much risk, and you will have to wait until Denver is out of the playoffs.
Jack Del Rio:
When I say the job is too big for some people, it is the reason why Texas said they wanted a BCS or Super Bowl caliber coach. Someone that has performed and succeeded at the highest level and has a reputation that will stand up to the scrutiny from the hiring and the grind of the program
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:17 am to Chicken
Mr. Chicken, sir, is your source telling you Saban is kaput?
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:38 am to Chicken
Texas won't hire a black coach. End of story.
Posted on 12/16/13 at 10:43 am to Chicken
I'd add Dabo to that list.
Jimbo is probably the best candidate, but I'm not sure they will get him.
So.... they'll have to consider top candidates that have succeeded in unlikely places.
Franklin, Cutcliff.
Maybe even throw in Cam Cameron.
Jimbo is probably the best candidate, but I'm not sure they will get him.
So.... they'll have to consider top candidates that have succeeded in unlikely places.
Franklin, Cutcliff.
Maybe even throw in Cam Cameron.
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