Still thrilled with Jones Hire

[Dooby]

Was looking at the below list and I just wanted to say, "There is not one guy on this list I would want over June Jones."

Purdue – Joe Tiller announced retirement; Hired Former Eastern Kentucky Coach Danny Hope

Kansas State – Ron Prince, fired 11/05/08; Hired Former Coach Bill Snyder

Tennessee – Phil Fulmer, fired 11/03/08; Hired Former Raiders Coach Lane Kiffin

Wyoming – Joe Glenn, fired 11/23/08; Hired Missouri OC Dave Christensen

Clemson – Tommy Bowden, resigned 10/13/08; Hired Interim Coach Dabo Swinney

Toledo – Tom Amstutz, resigned 11/03/08; Hired Oklahoma State DC Tim Beckman

Washington – Tyrone Willingham, resigned 10/27/08; Hired USC OC Steve Sarkisian

Utah State – Brent Guy, fired 11/16/08; will finish season; Hired Utah DC Gary Anderson

New Mexico – Rocky Long, resigned 11/17/08; Hired Illinois OC Mike Locksley

Mississippi State –Sylvester Croom, resigned 11/29/0; Hired Florida OC Dan Mullen

Syracuse – Greg Robinson, fired 11/16/08; will finish season; Hired Saints OC Doug Marrone

Bowling Green – Gregg Brandon, fired 11/29/08; Hired Tennessee OC Dave Clawson

Auburn – Tommy Tuberville, resigned 12/03/08; Hired Iowa State HC Gene Chizik


OPEN – 6 Head Coaching Jobs Currently Open

San Diego State – Chuck Long, fired 11/23/08

Eastern Michigan – Jeff Genyk, fired 11/24/08

Miami (OH) – Shane Montgomery, resigned 11/29/08

New Mexico State – Hal Mumme, fired 12/01/08

Army – Stan Brock, fired 12/12/08

Iowa State – Gene Chizik, resigned 12/13/08

[ponyte]

Agree. JJ needs time as do all coaches to win.

[MustangIcon]

I would agree with you.

The one I am still shocked aboput from last season was Mike Sherman to A&M. I just can't help but continue to think that will be a huge bust. I thought Briles would have been a good fit at A&M and suggested it to a co-worker (an Aggie alum) of mine before Fran was even fired (and way before Briles to Baylor ever came up). His response to me was one that we still joke about in the office today. "No way A&M would ever hire Briles. He is too country and wouldn't be able to connect with our white collar alum base." He was not kidding even a little bit. Dead on serious, he thought the Aggies were too far above a country boy like Art Briles. Still can't get over that one.

*Disclaimer* I don't think Briles will experience long-term success at Baylor. He is simply not a good enough recruiter to overcome the hurdle of being at Baylor. At A&M though, I think he could have gotten the job done and been a big-time success long-term.

[RednBlue11]

i might take turner gill

[03Mustang]

i might take turner gill

Agreed - but he's not on the list.

[RednBlue11]

hindsight being what it is

[White Helmet]

Rumor is SDSU will be filled by Hoke from Ball State, doesnt seem like a huge step for him

[RednBlue11]

rumor? haha...fact

[jtstang]

Jones is a fine offensive coach. I am concerned about our defense.

[ponyboy]

I am too, jt. But I don't think it has anything to do with coaching on that side of the ball. Outside the secondary, we're just really, really deficient in defensive talent.

[Billy Joe]

I am still excited about JJ coaching SMU. I also would have been thrilled with Paul Johnston. The defense will continue to improve with improved recruiting. We have already seen that JJ is generating more interest and more quality recruits than Bennett.

[jtstang]

I am too, jt. But I don't think it has anything to do with coaching on that side of the ball. Outside the secondary, we're just really, really deficient in defensive talent.

Oh, there's no question about that. But I still think that some of that poor tackling technique they rolled out every week has to be chalked up to coaching.

[Buckethead]

These are the same guys who had poor tackling technique with Bennett coaching them. When we get better players the coach's will look better.

[Stallion]

I still think SMU should actually TACKLE in practice. Who knows that might have something to do with it. Its gonna take me a few years to actually buy in to this flag football concept to practicing.

[Dooby]

I still think SMU should actually TACKLE in practice. Who knows that might have something to do with it. Its gonna take me a few years to actually buy in to this flag football concept to practicing.

Agreed, but it is a fine line. They used to tackle in practice under Bennett in August then key players started getting hurt.