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OU coaching candidates
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:16 am
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:16 am
I know y’all got your coach in Brian Kelly (some happy, some not), but I figured I’d give you another inside scoop on OU. I previously reported that Lincoln Riley told OU he was leaving, which was true, although he apparently used LSU to help get the deal he got from USC.
Anyways, in that, I stated there’s only 1 head coach in the SEC that OU was interested in, which is Shane Beamer.
I’ve now been told a list, most that are known, a few who aren’t. What I learned though is, there’s a name at the top of the list, that OU is pursuing, that isn’t SEC, but might be of interest to you due to this being CFB.
Everyone knows OU likes Brent Venables from Clemson, BUT, the main candidate Joe C is trying to convince to come, is Dabo Swinney.
I personally don’t think Dabo would leave, but OU is apparently offering him a $12m deal to coach at OU, and lead them into the SEC.
I guess we’ll see where this is going. Dabo is number 1 on the list, Fickell is 2nd, and then it becomes unknown from my source where Lanning (UGA) and Venables are.
Dave Aranda is on the list but not high up because OU believes he isn’t leaving.
Edit: I should add that Rhule is on the list, but I don’t actually think he’s interested.
Anyways, in that, I stated there’s only 1 head coach in the SEC that OU was interested in, which is Shane Beamer.
I’ve now been told a list, most that are known, a few who aren’t. What I learned though is, there’s a name at the top of the list, that OU is pursuing, that isn’t SEC, but might be of interest to you due to this being CFB.
Everyone knows OU likes Brent Venables from Clemson, BUT, the main candidate Joe C is trying to convince to come, is Dabo Swinney.
I personally don’t think Dabo would leave, but OU is apparently offering him a $12m deal to coach at OU, and lead them into the SEC.
I guess we’ll see where this is going. Dabo is number 1 on the list, Fickell is 2nd, and then it becomes unknown from my source where Lanning (UGA) and Venables are.
Dave Aranda is on the list but not high up because OU believes he isn’t leaving.
Edit: I should add that Rhule is on the list, but I don’t actually think he’s interested.
This post was edited on 12/1/21 at 10:09 am
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Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:19 am to OUFanInPeace
Whi the frick is Arthur Biggelsbe the third?
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:20 am to OUFanInPeace
List should begin and end with Bob Stoops. The man is only 61 and has tremendous chest. Let him pull a Bill Snyder.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:21 am to OUFanInPeace
Appreciate the info. Only thing I have against OU is “boomer sooner”
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:22 am to OUFanInPeace
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Dave Aranda is on the list but not high up because OU believes he isn’t leaving.
The same people believe that Dabo would come to OU think Aranda would not?
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:22 am to OUFanInPeace
quote:this came up here and the board seemed split due to lack of time as a coordinator (coming from our time with O)
the main candidate Joe C is trying to convince to come, is Dabo Swinney.
He will build a badass roster, you know that much.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:23 am to red sox fan 13
Bob doesn’t want to. He doesn’t like the amount of work it is these day. He enjoys his vacations to Cabo.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:24 am to molsusports
Let’s just say they’ve approached and his agent has signaled they are open to an interview in person for OU to pitch to him. And OU doesn’t feel like this is a “I want a raise a Clemson so come talk to me” type interview.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:25 am to OUFanInPeace
Good info. Dabo at the top is a bit of a shocker, but why not swing for the fences? That's what USC and LSU did. If we had not just seen those two crazy coaching hires, I'd say there's no chance at Dabo, but the CFB coaching carousel has accelerated to the point where everyone needs a seatbelt to ride, now.
Kind of surprised that OU would drop off from Dabo and Fickell to Venables and Lanning so quickly. I figured they'd kick the tires on Campbell, Heupel (I know there's history) and Mark Stoops.
Also thought Kellen Moore from the Cowboys might be an interesting option for OU.
Kind of surprised that OU would drop off from Dabo and Fickell to Venables and Lanning so quickly. I figured they'd kick the tires on Campbell, Heupel (I know there's history) and Mark Stoops.
Also thought Kellen Moore from the Cowboys might be an interesting option for OU.
This post was edited on 12/1/21 at 12:26 am
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:25 am to OUFanInPeace
Seriously OP, give the job to Bob. Dude bleeds OU and I think he is hungry again. That's the general you want leading the charge up the SEC Hill.
Would you ride with big game bob?
Would you ride with big game bob?
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:26 am to OUFanInPeace
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although he apparently used LSU to help get the deal he got from USC.
Absolutely false. SWW had his guy. RILEY’S agent used the LSU opening to sling it to SC. LSU was never hiring him.
Dabo isn’t shite without Venables. Since BV was from OU, it makes sense hiring him. We will see.
Dabo will bail for Bama as soon as Saban retires.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:29 am to OUFanInPeace
Mark Stoops
Josh Huepel
Bill O’Brien
Matt Campbell
Josh Huepel
Bill O’Brien
Matt Campbell
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:29 am to TigahJay
None of those guys are even on the list.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:32 am to OUFanInPeace
quote:
None of those guys are even on the list.
At least two should be imo. Not that I really care as long as Texas sucks.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:32 am to OUFanInPeace
Give it a week and check back in. Unless you want Shane Beamer lol.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:33 am to OUFanInPeace
So go ahead and tell you what coaches you represent. And we should get a cut of the Riley deal since you used us to get USC to throw mad money. Are you trace or do u just work for him??
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:35 am to OUFanInPeace
On a side note, if Riley, kelly, and dabo all jump schools this year it would be insane.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:36 am to Tiger1988
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although he apparently used LSU to help get the deal he got from USC
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Absolutely false. SWW had his guy. RILEY’S agent used the LSU opening to sling it to SC.
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:36 am to OUFanInPeace
Posted on 12/1/21 at 12:39 am to fricket
Maybe people outside of Norman don’t understand, but there is major bad blood between Heupel and Oklahoma.
I said in earlier posts, but Heupel was a scapegoat that Bob used, to try and protect his brother. Josh Heupel wanted to play uptempo offense at OU, and Bob told him no, because it would make Mike’s defense look even worse. So Josh was forced to adjust, which then he got fired for not having a great offense.
Josh ain’t coming back to Norman for anything, until Bob is away and Joe C is gone.
I said in earlier posts, but Heupel was a scapegoat that Bob used, to try and protect his brother. Josh Heupel wanted to play uptempo offense at OU, and Bob told him no, because it would make Mike’s defense look even worse. So Josh was forced to adjust, which then he got fired for not having a great offense.
Josh ain’t coming back to Norman for anything, until Bob is away and Joe C is gone.
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