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CA Mustang · Post by **CA Mustang** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:28 pm

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt ... &type=lgns

Guess Bowden really wants the job!

jkflamebo · Post by **jkflamebo** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:30 pm

that's the brightest piece of news yet. pelini is practically the only assistant i may actually want to head coach the mustangs

Insane_Pony_Posse · Post by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:31 pm

for people to lazy to click the link:

"People in the biz tell me Terry Bowden is pushing hard for the SMU gig.

If SMU opts not to go for an experienced coach, it may look at Wisconsin co-defensive coordinator Dave Doeren. He's one of the nation's best assistants -- a young, dynamic coach destined for big things. His energy and knowledge may be just what a program like SMU needs.

I also have been told someone connected with SMU has contacted LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini to gauge his interest in the job."

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:33 pm

they called him to gauge his interest-you want to bet what that interest is. Pellini is going to get a big boy's job this year-and it won't be SMU

SMU Football Blog · Post by **SMU Football Blog** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:37 pm

Stallion wrote:they called him to gauge his interest-you want to bet what that interest is. Pellini is going to get a big boy's job this year-and it won't be SMU

Good chance you are right, but of the assistants that will be first time head coaches, I would snap him up instantly. He is going to be a good head coach and everybody knows it.

biggin · Post by **biggin** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:38 pm

Stallion wrote:they called him to gauge his interest-you want to bet what that interest is. Pellini is going to get a big boy's job this year-and it won't be SMU

Ha Ha Ha. Pelini has zero interest. Dead on, Stallion. The guy who wrote that piece should also pick up the phone and call Bowden, himself. They both write for Yahoo! for goodness sake.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:40 pm

.....the first Step is to build the foundation......

RGV Pony · Post by **RGV Pony** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:40 pm

It says someone from SMU was dispatched to talk to Pelini. Does that include BRStang while dropping his kid off at daycare?

Billy Joe · Post by **Billy Joe** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:55 pm

It is no surprise some of the canidates contacted would not be interested in the SMU job but at least we are contacting qualified, impressive coaching candiates. I would rather contact these highly qualified coaches and get turned down than go for the 'unheard of' 'diamond in the rough' coach as in previous SMU coaching searches.

Charleston Pony · Post by **Charleston Pony** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:08 pm

SMU hired a recruiting firm, right? The flesh peddlers will undoubtedly contact lots of people to "guage their interest". Have none of you ever had one of those calls?

ebrooks11 · Post by **ebrooks11** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:02 pm

How about we just let Steve-O be our coach.

NewPonyFan · Post by **NewPonyFan** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:15 pm

I don't think these "writers" have any more clue as to what is going on than us "common folk" on these boards.

Didn't Sporting News say recently that Bowden wasn't interested in SMU? Now this guy says that he's lobbying hard.

You just have to laugh...

BRStang · Post by **BRStang** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:16 pm

RGV Pony wrote:It says someone from SMU was dispatched to talk to Pelini. Does that include BRStang while dropping his kid off at daycare?

I've gotten to know the Pelinis pretty well through my daughter. I don't really want to stick my nose where it doesn't belong, but I get the feeling that Bo is not interested. Just my feeling. I could be wrong.

PlanoStang · Post by **PlanoStang** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:17 pm

Billy Joe wrote:It is no surprise some of the canidates contacted would not be interested in the SMU job but at least we are contacting qualified, impressive coaching candiates. I would rather contact these highly qualified coaches and get turned down than go for the 'unheard of' 'diamond in the rough' coach as in previous SMU coaching searches.

Copeland Copeland Copeland

Hopefully, Copeland II won't be crowned in the next few weeks :!:

Ponyx2 · Post by **Ponyx2** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:20 pm

Charleston Pony wrote:SMU hired a recruiting firm, right? The flesh peddlers will undoubtedly contact lots of people to "guage their interest". Have none of you ever had one of those calls?

No, the search firm hasn't called me. I'd turn it down but I'd like to tell Orsini what I think...