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Still thrilled with Jones Hire
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:55 pmby 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
Posted:
Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:27 pmby ponyte
Agree. JJ needs time as do all coaches to win.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:38 pmby 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.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:16 pmby RednBlue11
i might take turner gill
Posted:
Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:34 pmby 03Mustang
RednBlue11 wrote:i might take turner gill
Agreed - but he's not on the list.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:36 pmby RednBlue11
hindsight being what it is
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:51 pmby White Helmet
Rumor is SDSU will be filled by Hoke from Ball State, doesnt seem like a huge step for him
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:52 pmby RednBlue11
rumor? haha...fact
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:19 pmby jtstang
Jones is a fine offensive coach. I am concerned about our defense.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:44 pmby 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.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:51 pmby 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.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:11 pmby jtstang
ponyboy wrote: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.
Posted:
Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:24 pmby 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.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:30 pmby 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.
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Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:36 pmby Dooby
Stallion wrote: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.