re: Why is Venables not a HC?

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Venables is better than Aranda. There is no debate. A retard could coach LSU to a top 25 defense. Hmmm.

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Venables recently made the comment that he's aware that the offers are going to stop coming one day if he doesn't take a gig.

He's in a situation where he can cherry-pick a little and look for a gig that is built to win. Lane Kiffen was making about half of what BV was making as a HC at FAU.

Here's my theory...

Since Oklahoma is not going to the playoffs I'm guessing that Lincoln Riley takes a pro-job like Dallas and the Sooners will come after Venables since he was a DC there before and is from the mid west.

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I think he is very happy there. That means everything in the world. It's just like a relationship

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He did an interview last year on ESPN I think. He said he’s sat back and watched great assistant coaches ruin their careers by taking HC jobs, or the wrong job for money. He also mentioned he stayed a long time at a previous job (OU?) that had a very toxic environment. Basically he’s a smart, grounded guy who’s happy where he is. If Dabo were to leave he’d be a great replacement. He actually does have a great friendly personality when off the field.

I’ve seen recent interviews where he has reiterated he wants to be a HC. He wanted his kids to get through HS and not pack up and move. As others said above, he wanted the “right job.” He also said in interview last year he knows his window is now closing. With both kids in college now, he will either finish at Clemson and leave in next 2-3 years when both graduate or he will go after this season.

If I was one of Clemson’s rivals on the recruiting trail, I would strongly consider hiring him. Maybe he works out as your HC. But at a minimum, you know Clemson’s program will finally start it’s decline. Especially after Dabo has to replace their OC after this year, who is also expected to take a HC job soon as wel.

Best line over heard today.

Dude didnt even mean to set you up

Guy will retire with 30+ mill. And works over 40 hrs a week...maybe 8 wks a yr

Not a bad gig

He may not want to be. He makes damn good money and doesn't have the stress of being a head coach. Even if Clemson went to shite and Dabo got fired, if he kept the defense and his schemes intact and stays on top of his game, any new coach would be insane not to retain him. If he ever wants to leave, any team without an elite defense would be insane not to throw money at him. With what assistants are making now, I can see more and more going this route. Great money, better quality of life overall and you get to focus on what you are good at and enjoy doing.

I think the CEO head coach surrounded by the best assistants they can afford and retain will be the future. Even a Bill Belichick may flounder at the college level. Time limitations on practice, recruiting, coordination of assistants and compliance issues etc. etc. There's just not enough time for even the most brilliant head coach to maximize his coaching skills.

I think the model we see with Pittman and Orgeron will be the new trend. Older, respected career assistants that have built vast networks in recruiting and relationships with other top assistants assuming a CEO role for lower pay to free up money for the best assistants. I can forsee a time when certain assistants could be making more than the head coach if the head coach can put ego aside. Even with Saban, his inability to retain his assistance has hurt Bama. The fact that Dabo has been able to do this helps with continuity, player development and recruiting. Saban>>>>>>>>Dabo in coaching intellect, but Dabo has negated that by reducing staff turnover.