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I have decided to annoy you. Congratulations. Rather than scream "Bowdenheisel!"© 500 times, I am going to suggest other coaches SMU is apparently not going to consider. Unlike Bowdenheisel (tm), I am going to suggest coaches that other schools that haven't been looking for coaches as long as SMU are considering.

Today:

Larry Fedora (OC Okie State)

http://www.okstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml ... EASON=2007

Larry Fedora is a man and he is 40 (actually 45, I think). He is also a very well respected offensive coordinator and recruiter. Some will tell you he is a genius and if they don't, he will tell you he is a genius. Before becoming the OC at OSU, he was Zook's OC at Florida and Zook offered him the same job at Illinois but Fedora took the offer at OSU. He is a Texas native and went to Austin College. He also coached briefly in the HS ranks in Garland, Texas. Plus, I think he has a cool name.

He is expected to be named the HC at Southern Mississippi any day now. They are arguing over his budget for assistant coaches. SMU could have him if they acted assertively.

But, alas, we aren't looking at first-time head coaches. Personally, I believe that sometimes it is better to find a good coach yourself than overpay to hire a coach away from somewhere else.

Bowdenheisel!

SMU Football Blog wrote:IBut, alas, we aren't looking at first-time head coaches.

What ARE we looking at?

but what aren't we not looking at?

I like this game. How about this one: Mike Locksley.

In his third year as OC at Illinois, has completely turned around their offense under Juice Williams, Mendenhall, etc. and the players absolutely love him.

Also voted a top 25 recruiter in the country by Rivals and SI, during his time at Illinois and Florida. Last two classes at Illinios were in the top 20, where he was recruiting for a 3-9 team! (Also awarded the #5 recruiter among coaches in the Big 10 last year by rivals)

Haven't heard his name mentioned much, but definitely a guy to keep your eyes on in the coming years. Only 38 years old.

http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/m ... ike00.html

I will get to Locksley. I have him penciled in for next week if we get that far. I wanted to get Fedora out of the way because he might be named HC at USM any minute.

Fair enough. This should formulate a terrific list of candidates that we can favorably compare to whatever ghost we're currently pursuing..

SMU talked to Fedora in the past. He will land at a D1 program soon if not at USM. He has had success at every stop along the way, and comes from a family of football folks who can coach.

I will move Locksley up to Friday, just for you.

peruna81 wrote:SMU talked to Fedora in the past. He will land at a D1 program soon if not at USM. He has had success at every stop along the way, and comes from a family of football folks who can coach.

And that is imortant. One thing I like is sons of coaches. You learn a lot at the kitchen table.

What about Dan Mullen at Florida?

I am only doing one a day.

Since I am in Palo Alto today, do you want me to go find Harbaugh and tell him that Steve O will take his call this year.

SMU Football Blog wrote: You learn a lot at the kitchen table.

Thus the success of Mangino.

mrydel wrote:

SMU Football Blog wrote: You learn a lot at the kitchen table.

Thus the success of Mangino.

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SMU Football Blog wrote:
Today:

Larry Fedora (OC Okie State)

The excitement is palpable. Does this dude where feathered hats to his recruiting visits?