Post by rockybeav on Sept 3, 2017 11:01:44 GMT -8
It is still early in the season, but I think many of us can agree that this season appears to be a regression. Personally, I think GA gets the rest of this year and 2018 for financial reasons. Not saying this is the right decision, just what I think is going to happen. It also allows OS to show a new candidate that they will get a "fair shot" at running their own program.
Since the season thus far has given us little reason to celebrate, I thought this would be a fun distraction. Please see the rules:
Rule #1: NO RILEY VERSUS GA COMPARISONS AT ALL ON THIS THREAD! This is to talk about prospective head coaching candidates.
Rule #2: List your candidate wish list in order - up to 5 maximum, 3 minimum as well as a brief (or lengthy) justification as to why each candidate would be a good fit.
Rule #3: Try to be realistic (Saban, Meyer, Harbaugh, and Swinney are not coming to OS). However, feel free to throw out some "long shot" candidates, as long as you can provide a justification.
Rule #4: SEE RULE #!
An article that will provide some of you with a cheat sheet of sorts: www.si.com/college-football/2017/08/24/coaching-carousel-preview-best-candidates-assistants-hires
I'll go first (in order):
1. Les Miles: The fact that his offenses at LSU towards the latter stage of his career were inconsistent (and boring IMO) can be a concern. I think it's "realistic" in the sense that he was considered for a couple of jobs last year (I believe Houston was one), but didn't receive an offer. Heck of a recruiter and a personality that would spur a lot of financial investment from boosters. Much like DE did when he was hired on. Some people mentioned his age (64) as a barrier, but I don't think it's an issue. The guy wants to coach, is still being paid by LSU, and seems like an energetic guy.
2. Scott Frost: Chip Kelly guy, but had a great year at UCF in his first season. He could be waiting for a bigger program to have an opening. I am listing him as a "long shot" because he will have opportunities at schools with more resources. Will have recruiting ties to Florida and West Coast. Highly unlikely, but I like the fact he has head coaching experience now. My justification: HC gig in the PAC 12. Maybe he liked living in Oregon?
3. Beau Baldwin: I'm not basing this on his one game as Cal's OC, but from watching his Eastern Washington teams in person a few times. Great offenses, and he has the west coast recruiting ties. His defenses at EWU were below average, so he would need to hire a great defensive coordinator.
4. Jonathan Smith: Positives are he's learned from a great HC in Chris Petersen, following him from BSU. I'm not sure he's ready to be a HC at a Pac 12 school, but for sentimental reasons I had to add him to the list. I'm not sure why Petersen hired a co-offensive coordinator, but that worries me a bit.
5. Jedd Fisch: Not going to lie, I know very little about him. I liked the fact he improved Michigan's passing offense under Harbaugh. Seems to have learned from great coaches over the years. Big caveat is to see how he performs as UCLA's first year offensive coordinator.
Since the season thus far has given us little reason to celebrate, I thought this would be a fun distraction. Please see the rules:
Rule #1: NO RILEY VERSUS GA COMPARISONS AT ALL ON THIS THREAD! This is to talk about prospective head coaching candidates.
Rule #2: List your candidate wish list in order - up to 5 maximum, 3 minimum as well as a brief (or lengthy) justification as to why each candidate would be a good fit.
Rule #3: Try to be realistic (Saban, Meyer, Harbaugh, and Swinney are not coming to OS). However, feel free to throw out some "long shot" candidates, as long as you can provide a justification.
Rule #4: SEE RULE #!
An article that will provide some of you with a cheat sheet of sorts: www.si.com/college-football/2017/08/24/coaching-carousel-preview-best-candidates-assistants-hires
I'll go first (in order):
1. Les Miles: The fact that his offenses at LSU towards the latter stage of his career were inconsistent (and boring IMO) can be a concern. I think it's "realistic" in the sense that he was considered for a couple of jobs last year (I believe Houston was one), but didn't receive an offer. Heck of a recruiter and a personality that would spur a lot of financial investment from boosters. Much like DE did when he was hired on. Some people mentioned his age (64) as a barrier, but I don't think it's an issue. The guy wants to coach, is still being paid by LSU, and seems like an energetic guy.
2. Scott Frost: Chip Kelly guy, but had a great year at UCF in his first season. He could be waiting for a bigger program to have an opening. I am listing him as a "long shot" because he will have opportunities at schools with more resources. Will have recruiting ties to Florida and West Coast. Highly unlikely, but I like the fact he has head coaching experience now. My justification: HC gig in the PAC 12. Maybe he liked living in Oregon?
3. Beau Baldwin: I'm not basing this on his one game as Cal's OC, but from watching his Eastern Washington teams in person a few times. Great offenses, and he has the west coast recruiting ties. His defenses at EWU were below average, so he would need to hire a great defensive coordinator.
4. Jonathan Smith: Positives are he's learned from a great HC in Chris Petersen, following him from BSU. I'm not sure he's ready to be a HC at a Pac 12 school, but for sentimental reasons I had to add him to the list. I'm not sure why Petersen hired a co-offensive coordinator, but that worries me a bit.
5. Jedd Fisch: Not going to lie, I know very little about him. I liked the fact he improved Michigan's passing offense under Harbaugh. Seems to have learned from great coaches over the years. Big caveat is to see how he performs as UCLA's first year offensive coordinator.