Coach0001 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Now that the gash is open again and the record looks to end 8-4 or 7-5 Saban is story by itsself Who are others that should be considered? Dont you have to look at Franklin the guy from Vandy has taken perenial doormat in SEC and has competed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The list should start with Saban and Briles. I don't see Texas hiring anybody without a proven record as a head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyperWoods Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Art will be auditioning for the job in Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Briles is not leaving Baylor in my opinion. While he may not finish out the entirity of his new 10 year contract, I highly doubt he leaves just 2 months after signing it. I do agree with Valhalla, Texas needs not hire anyone without a proven track record. That said, here is my list in order.... 1. Jon Gruden 2. Saban 3. David Shaw 4. James Franklin 5. Pat Fitzgerald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Briles is not leaving Baylor in my opinion. While he may not finish out the entirity of his new 10 year contract, I highly doubt he leaves just 2 months after signing it. I do agree with Valhalla, Texas needs not hire anyone without a proven track record. That said, here is my list in order.... 1. Jon Gruden 2. Saban 3. David Shaw 4. James Franklin 5. Pat Fitzgerald Wasn't Patterson on your short list earlier this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've never been a Gruden fan. I do like Shaw and Fitzgerald. I'd like somebody with some nasty. I know high powered offenses are all the rage right now but I'd love a non clapper after stupid plays and penalties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyperWoods Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Grudens not leaving MNF. Shaw is not leaving Stanford. Franklin and Fitzgerald would leave, but I dont see either of them being asked to Briles is a Texas guy, what better way to cap his career than at the premier school in the state, THE University of Texas? Money, prestige, the allure of what he could accomplish with the resources at THE University of Texas. Not playing in Toilet Bowl Stadium would also be a plus. Saban would have a shot at NCs at 3 different schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Wasn't Patterson on your short list earlier this year? If you struggle to even make a bowl game after just 2 years in the Big 12, you fall off the list, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've never been a Gruden fan. I do like Shaw and Fitzgerald. I'd like somebody with some nasty. I know high powered offenses are all the rage right now but I'd love a non clapper after stupid plays and penalties! So then why don't you like Gruden? Gruden didn't get the nickname Chucky for nothing, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher805 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 So then why don't you like Gruden? Gruden didn't get the nickname Chucky for nothing, lol. Sad, the Texans will likely be in the running for Gruden, but could be easily outbid by Texas... Rhodes and Fitzgerald are guys that I could see heading that way. Also keep an eye out for David Cutcliffe at Duke. If he can get football to win at Duke, the man can win anywhere. Cutcliffe is 8-2 at Duke this year, and is coming off a 48-30 win over Miami this week... Not sure if Texas can talk Briles into it, but it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 So then why don't you like Gruden? Gruden didn't get the nickname Chucky for nothing, lol. I would not want Gruden because the last time he did something significant as a football coach was over a decade ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFootball Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I would not want Gruden because the last time he did something significant as a football coach was over a decade ago. That's a good point. That said, in his prime, the dude was a killer coach. Has he expressed interest in getting back into coaching, especially at the college level? If I were Texas, I'd go after a guy like Shaw. Saban has been a great coach, yes, but he can't stop the spread which the Big XII runs with the best of them. Shaw has completely shut down Oregon the past two seasons. He'd be primed to stop some of the Big XII's offenses, and I LOVE his style of play. Also, he's only 41 compared to the 62 of Saban. You'd have Shaw much longer, I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 So then why don't you like Gruden? Gruden didn't get the nickname Chucky for nothing, lol.I have no idea. I have no good reason, just have never been a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 What is everybody's thoughts on Trent Dilfer? Head Coach material, collegiate coordinator? I like the way he handles the elite 11 competition, the way he mentors the kids and pushing them to not only be a good player but a good person. I've never seen anybody name him in any discussion, just curious as to why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFootball Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 What is everybody's thoughts on Trent Dilfer? Head Coach material, collegiate coordinator? I like the way he handles the elite 11 competition, the way he mentors the kids and pushing them to not only be a good player but a good person. I've never seen anybody name him in any discussion, just curious as to why. No coaching experience is probably the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 What is everybody's thoughts on Trent Dilfer? Head Coach material, collegiate coordinator? I like the way he handles the elite 11 competition, the way he mentors the kids and pushing them to not only be a good player but a good person. I've never seen anybody name him in any discussion, just curious as to why.I don't know if he wants to coach but I'd love him as a offensive coordinator. He works so well with kids. I think he'd be a great recruiter also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I don't know if he wants to coach but I'd love him as a offensive coordinator. He works so well with kids. I think he'd be a great recruiter also I'd feel comfortable with him coaching my son. I believe he'd have high ethical standards as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 No coaching experience is probably the reason. I would say it is the biggest reason, but you can't deny he knows the offensive side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmt6793 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 What about Charlie Strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 What about Charlie Strong? I'm not sold on him just yet. Let's see what his team does post-bridgwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 What is everybody's thoughts on Trent Dilfer? Head Coach material, collegiate coordinator? I like the way he handles the elite 11 competition, the way he mentors the kids and pushing them to not only be a good player but a good person. I've never seen anybody name him in any discussion, just curious as to why. Dilfer is the same as Archie Manning, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, not Cooper Manning... They may be the best coaches in the world, but they make close half a mil or more just running camps, coaching up young kids, without having to hire, fire, be questioned, or even make their own playbook. They don't have to manage anything under pressure, they just work under their own terms. Why coach when you don't really need that pressure to accomplish your goals in life? I am Mavgrad, and these are solely my opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Unfortunately UT is now in a position where it needs to bring the "Name" coach in more for recruiting than coaching. The talent they are losing to A&M, Baylor, and OU is what is accelerating their decline. You can bring in the best coach in the world, but if the kids (and highschool coaches) have no attachment to them the disaster will continue. Briles is who they should have been after from the start. I have no idea why some UT-Alums think he is somehow beneath them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertown Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Personally I see him as a UT guy. I see him hanging out Willie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Unfortunately UT is now in a position where it needs to bring the "Name" coach in more for recruiting than coaching. The talent they are losing to A&M, Baylor, and OU is what is accelerating their decline. You can bring in the best coach in the world, but if the kids (and highschool coaches) have no attachment to them the disaster will continue. Briles is who they should have been after from the start. I have no idea why some UT-Alums think he is somehow beneath them. The sad part about that is, I said 2 years ago it was time for a change as that path was being laid out then....it's just sad that the powers that be, the 'experts', weren't expert enough to see that themselves then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-town12 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Personally I see him as a UT guy. I see him hanging out Willie. I hope nobody is hanging their willie out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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