HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have to agree about Petrino, but there is one factor that should also be considered...Saban owns Petrino. UT fans don't want a coach that can't beat Alabama. There isn`t many out there that Saban doesn`t own though lol. The next head coach will be myself they just contacted my agent and we are working on a deal Can I be the offensive coordinator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canes00 434 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 There isn`t many out there that Saban doesn`t own though lol. Can I be the offensive coordinator? yeah boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have to agree about Petrino, but there is one factor that should also be considered...Saban owns Petrino. UT fans don't want a coach that can't beat Alabama. Very few SEC teams have beaten Saban in his tenure at AL but there have been some close calls. :) I just think the UT brass will look at a defensive man to "right the ship"...fresh start...and someone with winning credentials. Dooley was a great person, but, his record at his previous school as HC was under .500. As I told relatives, anyone that thinks Gruden will be the HC at TN with the cushy job he presently has, MNF...not having to deal with recruiting, the NCAA regulations, constantly being "on call" as a NCAA HC for "kids" behavior...ain't happening. I don't think even for 6 mil...besides there will be some NFL jobs opening up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Very few SEC teams have beaten Saban in his tenure at AL but there have been some close calls. :) I just think the UT brass will look at a defensive man to "right the ship"...fresh start...and someone with winning credentials. Dooley was a great person, but, his record at his previous school as HC was under .500. As I told relatives, anyone that thinks Gruden will be the HC at TN with the cushy job he presently has, MNF...not having to deal with recruiting, the NCAA regulations, constantly being "on call" as a NCAA HC for "kids" behavior...ain't happening. I don't think even for 6 mil...besides there will be some NFL jobs opening up I agree. Besides, have you guys looked at Gruden's overall record? Not exactly Hall of Fame material. I don't see what all the fuss is about. I realize he has UT roots, and he won a Super Bowl before crashing and burning, but is that enough? Gruden talks an excellent game, we have all seen that on ESPN, but can he coach college football players? That's a complete unknown, and in my opinion a huge gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I agree. Besides, have you guys looked at Gruden's overall record? Not exactly Hall of Fame material. I don't see what all the fuss is about. I realize he has UT roots, and he won a Super Bowl before crashing and burning, but is that enough? Gruden talks an excellent game, we have all seen that on ESPN, but can he coach college football players? That's a complete unknown, and in my opinion a huge gamble. He is 1-0 all time against St. Nick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 He is 1-0 all time against St. Nick lol I'm sure there is more than one NFL coach who can lay claim to that stat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Look at any NFL coach who has spent their time in the free agency era and see what records are. Anyone above .500 is doing pretty dang good. The league has that much parity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hey blue, being an Alabama fan you know what UT is going through right now. I remember after Stallings retired Bama having Shula, Franchione, and Price at the helm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hey blue, being an Alabama fan you know what UT is going through right now. I remember after Stallings retired Bama having Shula, Franchione, and Price at the helm. Don't think Price ever actually got in the parade!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hey blue, being an Alabama fan you know what UT is going through right now. I remember after Stallings retired Bama having Shula, Franchione, and Price at the helm. I absolutely can relate. Those were tough times. But I have to make one correction...Mike Price never coached a game at UA...but he made good use of the school credit card. :) Kiffin absolutely destroyed the UT football program. You guys will be back, but I don't believe there is going to be a quick fix. Sal is a very good coach, and an even better recruiter. Sunseri is responsible for a lot of the players at Alabama right now. Bama hated to see him go. If UT gives him time, he will turn the Vol defense into a great unit. UT would be smart to keep him. I know the fans have a bitter taste in their mouths after this year, but believe me this guy is an asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Sal is done. No two ways about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Sal is done. No two ways about it. And you know that because....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshreeves 37 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Some names that have been surfacing over the last couple of days for the UT job... Jon Gruden. Already discussed here. Jimbo Fisher, Al Golden, Jim Mora Jr and Bob Stoops was mentioned this morning on WXSM by Jimmy Hyams. What do you guys here think of those names? Stoops seems as likely to me as Gruden but who knows, Fisher seems possible with the link at FSU with Dave Hart. Al Golden very may well want out of Miami with all the sanctions he is dealing with there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Jimbo...do not think he'll leave FSU...he was coach in waiting there...has the program going in the right direction again. Unlikely, IMO... Al Golden, I think he could be a candidate...Miami has imploded.Trading the orange pants for the white shirt and tie...might be the answer. :) Mora Jr....nope....he loves the west coast...and UCLA beat USC-W and the Kiffin boys...they be loving Mora at UCLA... Stoops...well, I guess that could be a possibility...if and that's a BIG if....he's just ready for a scenery change and possibly would like to be in the SEC...but doesn't he make gazillions of dollars??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Some names that have been surfacing over the last couple of days for the UT job... Jon Gruden. Already discussed here. Jimbo Fisher, Al Golden, Jim Mora Jr and Bob Stoops was mentioned this morning on WXSM by Jimmy Hyams. What do you guys here think of those names? Stoops seems as likely to me as Gruden but who knows, Fisher seems possible with the link at FSU with Dave Hart. Al Golden very may well want out of Miami with all the sanctions he is dealing with there. Fisher would be a big surprise to me if he left his dream job at Florida State. Al Golden? I guess, but why would you want him? Jim Mora? That would be a good choice IMO. But I doubt he's leaving UCLA and the sunshine. Bob Stoops? Not unless he's forced out at Oklahoma. Why leave Oklahoma for UT with the added probation? I would add Charlie Strong to the list, and if you can get him you better jump on it. David Cutcliffe has been mentioned, but I don't think Tennessee fans are too excited about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Fisher would be a big surprise to me if he left his dream job at Florida State. Al Golden? I guess, but why would you want him? Jim Mora? That would be a good choice IMO. But I doubt he's leaving UCLA and the sunshine. Bob Stoops? Not unless he's forced out at Oklahoma. Why leave Oklahoma for UT with the added probation? I would add Charlie Strong to the list, and if you can get him you better jump on it. David Cutcliffe has been mentioned, but I don't think Tennessee fans are too excited about him. Cutcliffe would leave in a heartbeat. He'd be a better hire than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSocko 136 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Some names that have been surfacing over the last couple of days for the UT job... Jon Gruden. Already discussed here. Jimbo Fisher, Al Golden, Jim Mora Jr and Bob Stoops was mentioned this morning on WXSM by Jimmy Hyams. What do you guys here think of those names? Stoops seems as likely to me as Gruden but who knows, Fisher seems possible with the link at FSU with Dave Hart. Al Golden very may well want out of Miami with all the sanctions he is dealing with there. I don't think Bob would leave but I think his brother Mike Stoops would like another chance. Mike was 41-50 at Arizona but I don't think he is a top choice; UT can probably get and afford Charlie Strong and hopefully he comes to Knoxville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneWarning 212 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Imo if Tennessee hires a name like Golden or Smart they will be in for more 6-6 and 5-7 seasons. The only way they will recruit against the top SEC teams is to hire a big name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battleftbl 42 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Unless Bob Stoops has redone his contract in the past year or two..... He has it written in his contract that he has to stay the highest paid coach in the country. If any coach is given a larger contract, Oklahoma must go $5.00 over that amount. This was in his contract a few years ago..... I'm not sure if they've redone it in the past 2 years though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battleftbl 42 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Nevermind....that is not in Stoops contract anymore. He is the 3rd highest paid coach in the country though. I doubt he's going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battleftbl 42 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here is a list of the top paid headcoaches. Charlie Strong is making alot more than I figured. http://www.philsteele.com/blogs/2012/Mar12/DBMar15.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here is a list of the top paid headcoaches. Charlie Strong is making alot more than I figured. http://www.philsteele.com/blogs/2012/Mar12/DBMar15.html Where is Brian Kelly on this list? You know he has to be making more than Dana Holgorsen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here is a list of the top paid headcoaches. Charlie Strong is making alot more than I figured. http://www.philsteele.com/blogs/2012/Mar12/DBMar15.html That list has some coaches listed that are not coaching at those schools now. A&M- Coach is now Sumlin coming over from Houston IL - Has Ron Zook listed and he's gone KS- showing Turner Gill and he's now at Liberty University There may be more but I just noticed these in browsing the list. Gosh...Dabo needs to be asking for a raise :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSocko 136 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Imo if Tennessee hires a name like Golden or Smart they will be in for more 6-6 and 5-7 seasons. The only way they will recruit against the top SEC teams is to hire a big name. They can't afford a big name they are paying Fulmer,Pearl,a former baseball coach,and now Dooley the remainder of their contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 They are no longer paying Fulmer and Pearl. Cut wouldnt leave in a heartbeat because he doesnt want that competitive part of the SEC recruiting battles. He was lucky Ole Miss fired him (dumb move on their part) as the job about killed him. He signed on to be the OC and ND and had to quit just a few weeks later with heart issues due to stress. Theres not near the stress at Duke as compared to UT. Cuts a great coach, but he has already said he will return to Duke and he is a man of his word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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