Could we have potentially missed the boat?

[McAndless]

In all seriousness, could SMU have missed the boat by not hiring Art Briles? This isn't a flame, but I hope some of you watched him coach last night and have an educated opinion of the matter.

[MizterTea]

Originally posted by McAndless:
In all seriousness, could SMU have missed the boat by not hiring Art Briles? This isn't a flame, but I hope some of you watched him coach last night and have an educated opinion of the matter.

umm... Briles is a cougar alum and he is playing a soft opening schedule with freshmen and jucos...

SUCKA

[dandyfan]

So what you are saying then is...SMU could have beaten ECU??

[Stallion]

I'll reserve judgment on Briles but the real uptick started with the improved recruiting of Dana Dimel which is why UH improved more than any team in the nation last year when it was +5 wins from the previous year-pretty tough to get fired when your team improves that much. I think Dimel really did redshirt his entire first class at UH which shows you what happens to coaches who don't play freshman.

[dandyfan]

from 2-10 to 4-1 thus far..dont reserve too long stallion. he beat a pretty fine defensive coach the other night.

[McAndless]

I think Briles walked into a prime situation to be a first-time college head coach. Dimel recruited very well and brought the program back a little bit, I just think Briles' personality, demeanor, and most importantly, relationships with players is pretty special. I am not comparing his recruiting styles, admission policies of UH, JUCO transfers, etc., I just want to know if anyone sees how good of a coach this guy is and how he will be so successful?

[Stallion]

I repeat UH was NOT 2-10 last year but won 5 games including a season ending victory over bowl bound Louisville. They also beat Memphis in the second half of the year.

[dandyfan]

you're right stallion!, my bad on the record. That was a nice recruit ol dana picked up too in that freshman quarterback......

[dandyfan]

just yanking your chain stallion! briles will build houston faster for two reasons. they do have more athletes(entrance requirements at cougar high are not too tough)and briles is an offensive coach with a knack for thinking outside the box a little bit. kinda fun to watch that ol high school coach frustrate the college defensive coaches.

[Stallion]

the University of Houston is a Sleeping Giant -Big Time Recruiting Hot Bed + Low Academic Standards for Athletes equal potential powerhouse. Right now they are missing two major ingredients-an acceptable stadium and alumni/student support. However, the right coach could win and win BIG there as has been proven in both FB and BB under several coaches over the years.