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2017 NCAA Coaching Carousel Thread

Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by gucci888, Sep 26, 2016.

  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    OK then...

    ATL Falcons have hired Alabama OC Steve Sarkisian to the same position.
     
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    Ugh...
     
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    WTH Sark?

    Talk about really being disrespectful to a group that gave you the opportunity...
     
  4. gucci888

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    Not a great look but a lot of coaches probably make that jump IMO. The Falcons can easily double his salary, if not more and OC's under Saban don't last that long for one reason or the other. Not sure about this for the Falcons though.
     
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    I know that Sarkisian was fired from USC after issues with alcohol, and that Alabama gave him an opportunity to get his life back in order and redeem himself, but why exactly is it a bad look for him to leave for the NFL?? It seems like he's got himself back in line, and this is a great chance for him to prove himself on the next level. Admittedly, I don't know much about anything that happened while he was at Bama, but on the surface, this seems like a good move for him from a career standpoint.
     
  6. gucci888

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    Think you already had the answer in your first sentence. Don't think anyone is putting him on his predecessor's level but it's never a good look to bolt just 6 months after someone gave you an opportunity as good as OC at Bama. But I agree this is a good move for him so doubt he is really sweating it.
     
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    Get me the list of coaches on the hot seat going into 2017. I want to make sure Texas A&M will be Chip's #1 available option. Okay college football peeps, see y'all again in 14 months.
     
  9. gucci888

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    I'd be rooting for Notre Dame, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and UCLA this upcoming season then. Think UCLA would be the biggest threat for Chip if the job opens up, style fits the conference better, stays on the west coast, and easier path to the playoffs. Kingsbury is another coach likely in the hot seat but probably not an option for him.

    No Chad Morris for you guys?
     
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Hell nah, man. I couldn't care less if someone was associated with TAMU at some random point their lives or not.
     
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    Dang that's big news as the kids start to hear back up.,,
     
  13. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Who's bothering to snoop in on the poor jabroni so closely that they even find calls to an escort service? Tough break, lulz.
     
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  14. gucci888

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    His predecessor apparently. But the guy was dumb enough to use his work issued cell phone. Get the feeling this is going to get messier for Ole Miss.

     
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    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    I assume he was buying the escorts for recruits. You have to use your work phone to make that call so you can write it off on Ole Miss' and not have to shell out for it out of your own pocket. It's like people have no clue how the SEC rolls or something. We PAY in the SEC. They FORCE in the Big12.
     
  16. gucci888

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    Nice article on the 30 hottest coaches going into this year's coaching carousel, broken down by sitting head coaches and assistants. Article too long to post but some interesting names out there.

    https://www.si.com/college-football...usel-preview-best-candidates-assistants-hires

    SITTING HEAD COACHES

    1. Philip Montgomery, Tulsa: One coach who faced Montgomery’s squad last season said the Golden Hurricane had the fastest tempo of anyone he’d ever played and was wowed by how well they were coached. The 45-year-old Texan put a jolt into the Tulsa program with his offense, going from a respectable six-win debut season to 10 wins last fall. This year’s team does have to replace triggerman Dane Evans but still has plenty of good skill talent and a veteran O-line. Montgomery has a chance to make a big statement on a national stage next Thursday night when Tulsa visits Oklahoma State.

    2. Frank Wilson, UTSA: A charismatic New Orleans native, Wilson, who was a top recruiter at LSU for Les Miles, led the Roadrunners to their first bowl in his debut season. If he can get UTSA to nine wins or more this fall, his name will get very hot. As one SEC administrator pointed out to me a few weeks ago, you know he can recruit well in the SEC—a lot of the other coaches people are putting on lists like this, you have no idea if they can do that. As SI reported on Wednesday, UTSA stepped up for Wilson, making him the highest-paid coach in Conference USA at $1,050,000 per year.

    3. Scott Satterfield, Appalachian State: His stock is soaring after leading the Mountaineers to 21 wins in the past two seasons after going 4–8 and then 7–5. There are a couple of potential vacancies in the ACC and the SEC (Ole Miss, perhaps) where the 44-year-old North Carolinian might make a lot of sense.

    4. Jason Candle, Toledo: There had been some buzz building within coaching circles about Candle even before he took over at Toledo when Matt Campbell left for Iowa State. The Ohio native, a product of D-III power Mount Union, is 37 and coming off a strong first season in charge. The hunch here is that the Rockets, who return a lot of firepower, should be even better in 2017. Just how big of a job could Candle get from here?

    5. Ken Niumatalolo, Navy: Few coaches are respected more by their peers than the guy who has spent a decade piling up wins at Navy. Niumatalolo, 52, was in the mix for the Cal job last year. Keep in mind he’s 14–2 in the AAC, a conference that is loaded with up-and-coming coaches. The tricky part is some ADs are gun-shy to sign up for his option system.

    6. Scott Frost, UCF: A Chip Kelly disciple with NFL ties, Frost has gotten folks excited around Orlando after taking a team that went winless the year before he arrived to a bowl game in his first season. I’ll be surprised if Frost doesn’t get the Knights to double-digit wins before too long. He’s very marketable, but he also has arguably the top non–Power 5 head coaching job in the country right now, and he will be choosy.

    7. Chad Morris, SMU: The former Texas high school coach did a terrific job helping Dabo Swinney get Clemson rolling, then took over an SMU program that had fallen apart. The Mustangs went from two wins to five wins from his first to second year, but he is going to need a breakthrough season to be in consideration for any hefty SEC jobs or Texas Tech, should that come open. That said, I do buy that SMU is ripe for that kind of year—or at least another big step forward.

    8. Troy Calhoun, Air Force: I’m surprised Calhoun hasn’t been lured away yet. The 50-year-old has won 28 games over the past three seasons, and even though he's coaching at a service academy, he has an expansive offensive background and is a former NFL offensive coordinator. His job also didn’t get any easier with the return of a Department of Defense policy change that requires two years of active duty immediately after graduation, which makes playing in the NFL that a much more remote possibility for service academy players.

    9. Bryan Harsin, Boise State: A Chris Petersen protégé, Harsin is 31–9 in three seasons at Boise State. The 40-year-old was an assistant at Texas under Mack Brown. He would appear to be a solid candidate for some potential Pac-12 vacancies, assuming he keeps the Broncos near the top of the Mountain West.

    10. Mike Bobo, Colorado State: The former Georgia quarterback and offensive coordinator has won 14 games through two seasons in Fort Collins. He probably needs a big year in the Mountain West to springboard into contention for an ACC job or maybe get Ole Miss, but keep on eye on the Rams. They have 15 starters back, including a good QB in Nick Stevens, a big-play WR in Michael Gallups and nine returnees on defense.

    11. Mike Norvell, Memphis: A longtime assistant under Todd Graham, the former Arizona State offensive coordinator and Central Arkansas product had a strong debut season with the Tigers, going 8–5. At 35, he’s the second-youngest head coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision behind Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley. With QB Riley Ferguson back, Memphis is primed for a run at 10 wins.

    12. Neal Brown, Troy: He’s coached in the SEC as an assistant at Kentucky and in the Big 12 at Texas Tech. He just led the Trojans to a 10-win season after going 4–8 in his first year. The 37-year-old Brown seems like he’d be a strong candidate to step into one of these AAC jobs should they come open.

    13. Blake Anderson, Arkansas State: A Larry Fedora protégé, Anderson is 24–15 in three seasons at Arkansas State. With a big year in the Sun Belt, he might emerge as an option if NC State comes open.

    14. Nick Rolovich, Hawaii: One of the more unique characters in college football, Rolovich had a terrific first season at UH, going 7–7 at a program that is so under-resourced it seems like it’s on life-support. The 38-year-old Northern California native should be on a lot of ADs’ radar if he can continue to keep Hawaii competitive.

    15. Craig Bohl, Wyoming: His age, 59, probably will scare a lot of ADs, but he’s got Wyoming pointed in the right direction: The Cowboys won eight games in 2016 and should be even better with touted QB Josh Allen back. Oh yeah, Bohl also led North Dakota State to three national titles, too. If Bill Snyder decides to step down, Bohl could be in play at Kansas State.[/quote]
     
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    RISING ASSISTANT COACHES
    1. Joe Moorhead, Penn State offensive coordinator: The architect of the most exciting offense in college football, Moorhead helped Penn State win its first outright Big Ten title in over 20 years. He’s smart, innovative, down-to-earth and well-liked by his players. He also already has head coaching experience, having taken over a 1–10 Fordham team and gotten the Rams to 12–2 by year two. The 43-year-old Pittsburgh native would warrant a look from anyone in the market for a head coach, not just programs in the northeast.

    2. Dave Aranda, LSU defensive coordinator: The highest-paid coordinator in college football, Aranda backs it up on the field with his results. In 2016, LSU's defense allowed the fewest touchdowns (16) and fewest touchdowns per game (1.3) in the country. The Tigers also led the nation in red zone touchdown percentage allowed by a wide margin. Over the span of Aranda’s three seasons as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator, the Badgers ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense, No. 2 in scoring defense, No. 3 in pass defense and No. 4 in run defense. His low-key personality may give some ADs pause, but his football sense and preparation are as good as any in the game. He’s also making around $2 million a year, so it’s going to take a pretty good job to pull him away from Baton Rouge.

    3. Greg Schiano, Ohio State defensive coordinator: He did a terrific job turning a dismal Rutgers program into a respectable one before he left to take over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Schiano returned to the college game last year and has become Urban Meyer’s right-hand man. Years ago, Schiano could’ve had the Michigan job. Don’t be surprised if the Buckeyes end up in the playoff this winter and Schiano ends up on the radar for a similar powerhouse brand looking for a new head coach. He also had an exemplary academic track record at Rutgers: At one point it ranked behind only Northwestern in APR, and it had the best APR mark of any state university in the nation four years in a row. Schiano is not the only Buckeyes assistant who could land an FBS head coaching job with a big 2017: co-OC/QBs coach Ryan Day, a Chip Kelly protégé who did well as Boston College’s offensive coordinator, also figures to get some looks from ADs this winter.

    4. Brent Venables, Clemson defensive coordinator: Last year was a big one for Venables. His team not only won the national title, but he also won the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant. The 46-year-old is beloved by players and has always had a strong reputation as a recruiter. He’s made it known he’s not going to jump at just any chance to be a head coach, since he is very happy with how things are now. One intriguing twist could come at Texas Tech, where Kliff Kingsbury is on the hot seat and Red Raiders AD Kirby Hocutt is one of Venables’s closest friends.

    5. Tony Elliott, Clemson co-offensive coordinator: His personal story is inspiring, overcoming so much tragedy to walk on at Clemson and earn a degree in industrial engineering. Now he has risen up the coaching ranks, playing a key role in the Tigers’ climb to the national title. Clemson is 70–13 and have 10-plus win seasons in his six years on staff. Last season as the Tigers’ play-caller he help light up Alabama’s No. 1 defense for over 500 yards on 99 plays—all but two snaps came out of the shotgun. Even if the Tigers don’t end up as a Top 5 or even Top 10 team this year, Elliott still should be in the mix for AAC and maybe even some ACC head coaching vacancies.

    6. Tony Gibson, West Virginia defensive coordinator: In a short period of time, Gibson has made a case to be the best defensive coordinator in the Big 12 and one of the most underrated in college football. After entering 2016 with only two returning starters following the loss of the Mountaineers’ best defensive player Dravon Askew-Henry on the eve of the season, Gibson’s unit was tops in the conference in total defense, scoring defense and fewest opponent first downs, and second in rushing defense during Big 12 play. No one gets more out of his defense than Gibson. This year, he again opens the season with only two starters back while standout linebacker David Long comes back from a meniscus injury(he probably will not return until October). Gibson would be a logical option at Appalachian State, Toledo, Marshall or Northern Illinois should any of those come open.

    7. Manny Diaz, Miami defensive coordinator: The Miami native made a big impact during his first season in Coral Gables, leading a unit that finished ninth nationally in yards per play (up from No. 86 in 2015), 12th in scoring defense (up from No. 77 in ’15), fifth in tackles for loss (up from 105th in ’15) and 22nd in team sacks (up from 70th in ’15). The Canes look like they could be even better on D this year. Diaz has had success coaching in the ACC and the SEC, and he has the kind of big-picture presence that should translate well to the head coach role.
     
  18. Brando2101

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    An A&M Regent wants Sumlin gone. I would have posted it in the A&M thread but I guess that community is dead on CF.

    http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...aggies-regent-calls-ouster-coach-kevin-sumlin

     
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