IF Chad leaves...who's on the list for our next HC?

[mustangxc]

Why do you guys want Charlie Strong? He doesn't appear to be a very good salesman and he failed with UT's endless resources.

As Stallion has mentioned, when a coach tears up the program and builds from the bottom up it is reasonable to expect a 3-4 year rebuild. With that being the case 2017 would be the season UT should be winning big. I think there may be better options available, but he is worth a flier given that he has been actively recruiting Texas for the past 3 seasons and the fact that we would be able to save big money on his contract thanks to the UT buyout.

[sbsmith]

Why do you guys want Charlie Strong? He doesn't appear to be a very good salesman and he failed with UT's endless resources.

I'm not sure why he'd want us since fan support is a big deal to him. He constantly rode Louisville fans about showing up early and selling out the stadium and their fan support was pretty damn good.

[SMUer]

I think a Strong/Malone locker room would have a powerful, no-quit, do things the right way culture. Keeping Malone makes a strong play to retain our current recruits as best we can, maybe we add some of Strong's, and with UT playing Strong for awhile we can go pluck the best OC we can lure...

[SMUer]

Why do you guys want Charlie Strong? He doesn't appear to be a very good salesman and he failed with UT's endless resources.

I'm not sure why he'd want us since fan support is a big deal to him. He constantly rode Louisville fans about showing up early and selling out the stadium and their fan support was pretty damn good.

Maybe we need a coach like Herman who won't ask politely for fan support...

[mavsrage311]

I think a Strong/Malone locker room would have a powerful, no-quit, do things the right way culture. Keeping Malone makes a strong play to retain our current recruits as best we can, maybe we add some of Strong's, and with UT playing Strong for awhile we can go pluck the best OC we can lure...

Wouldn't work. Strong is a defensive coach and so is Malone. Ideally you'd want to pair either one with a big name OC.

[sbsmith]

Maybe we need a coach like Herman would won't ask politely for fan support...

That would be interesting to see though we'd probably just ignore him or tell him that we'll show up when he gives us a perfect team.

[SMUer]

I think a Strong/Malone locker room would have a powerful, no-quit, do things the right way culture. Keeping Malone makes a strong play to retain our current recruits as best we can, maybe we add some of Strong's, and with UT playing Strong for awhile we can go pluck the best OC we can lure...

Wouldn't work. Strong is a defensive coach and so is Malone. Ideally you'd want to pair either one with a big name OC.

Maybe. Current OCs and former OC coaches get along all the time so I don't see why DCs and former DC coaches couldn't also...unless they preferred totally different defensive schemes or Malone couldn't work underneath someone, things I do not know. I assume Malone would benefit from observing Charlie Strong run a program as well, if he aspires to be a HC. I guess, there is just something alluring about it, and it gives us the best shot to preserve/build upon our current class, which already has needs.

[smusic 00]

It's a very intriguing dynamic for sure. But would we be lacking the baby kisser factor that chad brought us?

[Rebel10]

I think a Strong/Malone locker room would have a powerful, no-quit, do things the right way culture. Keeping Malone makes a strong play to retain our current recruits as best we can, maybe we add some of Strong's, and with UT playing Strong for awhile we can go pluck the best OC we can lure...

Wouldn't work. Strong is a defensive coach and so is Malone. Ideally you'd want to pair either one with a big name OC.

You hire Sterling Gilbert OC. Problem solved.

[Digetydog]

I think a Strong/Malone locker room would have a powerful, no-quit, do things the right way culture. Keeping Malone makes a strong play to retain our current recruits as best we can, maybe we add some of Strong's, and with UT playing Strong for awhile we can go pluck the best OC we can lure...

Wouldn't work. Strong is a defensive coach and so is Malone. Ideally you'd want to pair either one with a big name OC.

Maybe. Current OCs and former OC coaches get along all the time so I don't see why DCs and former DC coaches couldn't also...unless they preferred totally different defensive schemes or Malone couldn't work underneath someone, things I do not know. I assume Malone would benefit from observing Charlie Strong run a program as well, if he aspires to be a HC. I guess, there is just something alluring about it, and it gives us the best shot to preserve/build upon our current class, which already has needs.

If Malone worked for Strong, it would be viewed as a demotion even if he kept the DC title.

[mrydel]

I have been initially pleased with the last two HC hires even though the ultimate results with Jones were not good. The right choice can build on what Chad has done. I will put my faith in the right choice being made and dream on for success before I die.

[FIVE-O-FAN]

I just read the quote at the bottom of mrydel's post. I laughed hard enough that my wife asked what was wrong. I read it to her and she laughed as well, and she laughs at nothing. Thanks for that...

[redpony]

mrydel is the Will Rogers of PF and CP.

[redpony]

I have no idea who might be the next coach but I sure hope our AD has already started a very aggressive search and has a list of top candidates. We need move quickly to protect the current recruits who have said they will come to SMU as well as recruit some additional ones.

If chad makes an announcement to leave on Monday our AD should be lining up interviews on Tues.

[mrydel]

Hopefully interviews with agents have already begun.