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John L. Smith
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:39 pmby Dwan
Not saying he is my first, second, or fifth choice but he has head coaching experience, has won, has built up a program at Louisville, does not have any baggage, and wants to get back into coaching.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_L._Smith
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:56 pmby PonyPatrol
Again, we could do worse. And I suppose he would be admired by Turner for turning around the academic situatation as MSU.
With the success Erickson is having, a disciple of his sure looks more enticing...
Also showed some recruiting chops -- from '04-'06 his classes at MSU averaged 28th in the country.
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:49 pmby westexSMU
John L Smith could be a very good choice, but I thought he was going Wash. St. ?
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:07 pmby Big Hoss
Wash St is apparently hiring Paul Wulff from Eastern Washington.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/moore/343067_moore11.html
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:13 pmby Junior
Is that the guy who created Mormonism?
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:15 pmby DiamondM75
Junior wrote:Is that the guy who created Mormonism?
I don't know about that, but he and his wife are checked into every hotel in Dallas tonight.
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:26 pmby PonyFan
Another good choice. Not a lot of splash, but a solid, veteran coach.
John L Smith - good choice
Rick Neuheisel - good coach but no way SMU hires him
Terry Bowden - ditto
Gary Barnett - ditto
Mike Shula - was once revered as a strong recruiter (i.e. getting Greg McElroy to Bama), and clearly must have climbed in reputation as a coach - haw drawn rave reviews for his work with David Gerrard
Dirk Koetter - I'd love this choice ... he made Boise State something more than "that place with the goofy blue field"
Paul Pasqualoni - has anyone even mentioned this guy since the day after it was announced Coach Bennett was not going to come back? Hope not[
Turner Gill - would be a great choice, but reportedly wanted Nebraska or to stay in Buffalo (maybe he's not that smart after all - who wants to stay in Buffalo?)[
June Jones - home run
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:27 pmby smuwins
As long as he slaps himself in the face during his first press conference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUO-7m9RuA
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:29 pmby huskerpony
I'm in. Still think Barnett would be better, but he'd be acceptable.
Do we know if he has any past problems?
More importantly, is HE willing to work at a SCHOOL with a PAST?
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:29 pmby Dwan
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:44 pmby Junior
DiamondM75 wrote:Junior wrote:Is that the guy who created Mormonism?
I don't know about that, but he and his wife are checked into every hotel in Dallas tonight.
My bad, that was Joseph Smith, Jr.
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:49 pmby PonyPatrol
This guy is quickly becoming my favorite candidate...
Chances of us becoming respectable, regradless of what coach we hire, about 7%....
At least there is no denying this guy will at least be entertaining along the way.
I can't wait to see the meltdown after 3 of our punts are blocked and Willis fumbles for the 7th time in the half.
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:50 pmby ponyfan84
1 montth ago I would have said "hell no", but as time passes by, he's looking better by the minute. let's end this agony and hire someone soon!
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Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:49 pmby westexSMU
John L Smith was the coach who really built Louisviille into a strong program right ? Then he made the mistake of going to Michigan St.