Was this the WORST possible year for a coaching change?

[ponyinNC]

i still hold out hope that we can land PJ. That being said, all signs point to a GT press conference this week, and we all know who they are targeting. i know every year has many vacancies at various schools, but it seems that this offseason they are more HIGH PROFILE than ever before:

Michigan
Nebraska
Arkansas
Texas A&M
UCLA
GT
Wake Forest (soon)
Duke
Wash St
Baylor
Southern Miss
Ole Miss

If PJ is not our man, I sure hope we can lock up #2 THIS WEEK!!!

[MustangMan2001]

Where are you getting you information about a press conference. The GT message boards are all talking about how much they hate PJ and who is going to be the next option for coach

[ponyinNC]

Where are you getting you information about a press conference. The GT message boards are all talking about how much they hate PJ and who is going to be the next option for coach

I'm sorry, i was referring to the NAVY message boards:

Good sources confirm Georgia Tech has an 11 a.m. news conference scheduled for today to announce their new head coach.

Eyewitnesses have confirmed that Coach Johnson is currently in Ricketts Hall.

Keep refreshing www.ajc.com and Wag's blog:
http://www.hometownannapo...agner.html

That's what I am doing.



LINK:
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=240#s=240&f=2434&t=1599745

[EastStang]

Actually this might be the BEST possible year for a coaching change, because there are a lot of very good solid coaches in play. Guys like Chan Gailey, Dennis Franchione, Houston Nutt, and Jeff Bower didn't merit a pink slip and other coaches who did, have had success prior to their current job, like the Nebraska and Baylor coach. In other words, this is a great year to jump in when you have a wad of cash. Not only that, but if you're there to bid up the other guys, that's going to raise the cost for everyone else which makes the BCS guys begin to get nervous.

[George S. Patton]

What a stupid suggestion. This was an either/or year for Bennett's staff. They didn't get it done. They had to go. Whatever happens happens.

[Cadillac]

What a stupid suggestion. This was an either/or year for Bennett's staff. They didn't get it done. They had to go. Whatever happens happens.

I think the implication is that LAST year would have been better, not NEXT year.

-CoS

[mustangbill67]

If we do not get PJ, from alll appearances we gave it our best effort. Just like recruiting we have no real control over the final result. We should not dwell on it but move on to our next choice and get it done.

[SMU Football Blog]

There were 23 openings last year, including Alabama. There have been 16 openings this year so far (including Wake Forest, which opened last night). The average is 18 per year. I don't think this year is any better or worse than last year.

[ponyinNC]

What a stupid suggestion. This was an either/or year for Bennett's staff. They didn't get it done. They had to go. Whatever happens happens.

I think the implication is that LAST year would have been better, not NEXT year.

-CoS

That is exactly what I meant..thanks Cadillac.

We all know PB had to go.

[ponyinNC]

There were 23 openings last year, including Alabama. There have been 16 openings this year so far (including Wake Forest, which opened last night). The average is 18 per year. I don't think this year is any better or worse than last year.

Not saying more or less, just a bit HIGHER PROFILE

Last year:

AIR FORCE

Out - Fisher DeBerry, Retired on December 15, 2006

Record - 169-109-1 in 23 seasons

Salary - $755,370



In - Troy Calhoun, Hired on December 22, 2006

From - Houston Texans, Offensive Coordinator

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $450,000



ALABAMA

Out - Mike Shula - Fired on November 26, 2006

Record - 26-23 in 4 seasons

Salary - $1,766,853



In - Nick Saban - Hired on January 3, 2007

From - Miami Dolphins, Head Coach

Career Record - 91-42-1 ..683 - 11 seasons

Salary - $4,000,000



ARIZONA STATE

Out - Dirk Koetter - Fired on November 26, 2007

Record - 40-33 in 6 seasons

Salary - $991,000



In - Dennis Erickson - Hired on December 11, 2007

From - Idaho, Head Coach

Career Record - 148-65-1 .692 - 18 seasons

Salary - $1,500,000



ARMY

Out - Bobby Ross - Retired on January 29, 2007

Record - 6-16 in 2 seasons

Salary - $600,000



In - Stan Brock - Hired on January 29, 2007

From - Army, Assistant Coach

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1 season

Salary - $650,000



BOSTON COLLEGE

Out - Tom O'Brien - Hired by NC State, December 8, 2006

Record - 75-45 in 10 seasons

Salary - $733,626



In - Jabe Jagodzinski, Hired on December 19, 2006

From - Green Bay Packers, Offensive Coordinator

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1 season

Salary - $1,000,000



CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Out - Brian Kelly, Hired by Cincinnati on December 15, 2006

Record - 19-16 in 3 seasons

Salary - $184,897



In - Butch Jones, Hired on January 5, 2007

From - West Virginia, Receivers Coach

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $200,000



CINCINNATI
Out - Mark Dantonio, Hired by Michigan State on November 27, 2006

Record - 18-17 in 3 seasons

Salary - $495,000



In - Brian Kelly, Hired on December 4, 2006

From - Central Michigan, Head Coach

Career Record - 138-51-2 .722 - 16 seasons

Salary - $825,000



FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

Out - Don Strock, Resigned on November 15, 2006

Record - 15-38 in 5 seasons

Salary - $282,100



In - Mario Cristobol, Hired on December 19, 2006

From - Miami, Offensive Line Coach

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $300,000



IDAHO

Out - Dennis Erickson, Hired by Arizona State on December 11, 2006

Record - 4-8 in 1 seasons

Salary - $214,643



In - Rob Akey, Hired on December 22, 2006

From - Washington State, Defensive Coordinator

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $250,000



IOWA STATE

Out - Dan McCarney, Resigned on November 8, 2006

Record - 56-85 in 12 seasons

Salary - $1,107,000



In - Gene Chizik, Hired on November 27, 2006

From - Texas, Defensive Coordinator

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $1,100,000



LOUISIANA TECH

Out - Jack Bicknell, Fired on December 4, 2006

Record - 42-53 in 8 seasons

Salary - $208,500



In - Derek Dooley, Hired on December 17, 2006

From - Miami Dolphins, Tight Ends Coach

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $250,000



LOUISVILLE

Out - Bobby Petrino, Hired by Atlanta Falcons on January 7, 2007

Record - 41-9 in 4 seasons

Salary - $1,743,000



In - Steve Kragthorpe, Hired on January 9, 2007

From - Tulsa, Head Coach

Career Record - 29-22-0 .569 - 4 seasons

Salary - $1,100,000



MIAMI

Out - Larry Coker, Fired on November 24, 2006

Record - 59-15 in 6 seasons

Salary - $1,500,000



In - Randy Shannon, Hired on December 8, 2006

From - Miami, Defensive Coordinator

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $1,100,000



MICHIGAN STATE

Out - John L. Smith, Fired on November 1, 2006

Record - 22-26 in 4 seasons

Salary - $1,545,834



In - Mark Dantonio, Hired on November 26, 2006

From - Cincinnati, Head Coach

Career Record - 138-51-1 .722 - 16 seasons

Salary - $1,100,000



MINNESOTA

Out - Glen Mason, Fired on December 1, 2006

Record - 64-57 in 10 seasons

Salary - $1,210,000



In - Tim Brewster, Hired on January 16, 2007

From - Denver Broncos, Tight Ends Coach

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000

Salary - $1,000,000



NC STATE

Out - Chuck Amato, Fired on November 26, 2006

Record - 49-37 in 7 seasons

Salary - $995,000



In - Tom O'Brien, Hired on December 8, 2006

From - Boston College, Head Coach

Career Record - 76-45-0 .628 - 10 seasons

Salary - $1,500,000



NORTH CAROLINA

Out - John Bunting, Fired on October 23, 2006

Record - 27-45 in 6 seasons

Salary - $311,200



In - Butch Davis, Hired on November 13, 2006

From - Unemployed

Career Record - 51-20-0 .718 - 6 seasons

Salary - $1,800,000



NORTH TEXAS

Out - Darrell Dickey, Fired on November 8, 2006

Record - 42-64 in 9 seasons

Salary - $266,625



In - Todd Dodge, Hired on December 12, 2006

From - Southlake Carroll High School (Texas), Head Coach

Career Record - Unknown

Salary - $300,000



RICE
Out - Todd Graham, Hired by Tulsa on January 12, 2007

Record - 7-6 in one season

Salary - $252,000



In - David Bailiff, Hired on January 18, 2007

From - Texas State, Head Coach

Career Record - 21-15-0 .583

Salary - $400,000



STANFORD

Out - Walt Harris, Fired on December 4, 2006

Record - 6-17 in 2 seasons

Salary - $1,000,000



In - Jim Harbaugh, Hired on December 18, 2006

From - University of San Diego, Head Coach

Career Record - 29-6-0 .829 - 3 seasons

Salary - $750,000



TULANE

Out - Greg Scelfo, Fired on November 28, 2006

Record - 37-57 in 8 seasons

Salary - $500,000



In - Bob Toledo, Hired on December 11, 2006

From - New Mexico, Offensive Coordinator

Career Record - 78-68-0 .534 - 13 seasons

Salary - $600,000



TULSA

Out - Steve Kragthorpe, Hired by Louisville on January 9, 2007

Record - 169-109-1 in 23 seasons

Salary - $438,533



In - Todd Graham, Hired on January 12, 2007

Career Record - 7-6-0 .538

From - Rice, Head Coach

Salary - $1,100,000



UAB
Out - Watson Brown, Fired on December 9, 2006

Record - 62-74 in 12 seasons

Salary - $371,500



In - Neil Callaway, Hired on December 17, 2006

From - Georgia, Offensive Coordinator

Career Record - 0-0-0 .000 - 1st season

Salary - $300,000

[JesuitPony]

This is one of the worst weeks for my productivity.

[Eagle01]

This is one of the worst weeks for my productivity.

I feel the same way, just from the other end of the spectrum. Rumors have been swirling around Georgia Southern's head coach as a candidate for the GT job. I'm not sure which is worse, worrying about losing your head coach, or trying to find a new one.

Good luck landing PJ (as long as that doesn't mean GT comes for my coach!)

[SMU Football Blog]

This is one of the worst weeks for my productivity.

I feel the same way, just from the other end of the spectrum. Rumors have been swirling around Georgia Southern's head coach as a candidate for the GT job. I'm not sure which is worse, worrying about losing your head coach, or trying to find a new one.

Good luck landing PJ (as long as that doesn't mean GT comes for my coach!)

I like Hatcher, btw. Always a guy I thought SMU should look at, but that isn't the direction we are going in.

[Eagle01]

This is one of the worst weeks for my productivity.

I feel the same way, just from the other end of the spectrum. Rumors have been swirling around Georgia Southern's head coach as a candidate for the GT job. I'm not sure which is worse, worrying about losing your head coach, or trying to find a new one.

Good luck landing PJ (as long as that doesn't mean GT comes for my coach!)

I like Hatcher, btw. Always a guy I thought SMU should look at, but that isn't the direction we are going in.

Thanks, and please don't look at him. Nothing to see there. Move along

[huskerpony]

have had success prior to their current job, like the Nebraska and Baylor coach.

Surely, you can't be suggesting we take Bill Callahan? I just got rid of him!