Football Rumor Mill (Updated)

[BRStang]

http://www.footballrumormill.com/scoop.php

SMU Closing in on



UPDATED: Sources in Dallas tell us SMU is closing in on a hire to replace the deposed Phil Bennett. We are told to expect a “hugeâ€

[Charleston Pony]

there's the "deal breaker" right there. Won't be hard to figure out who they are talking about now

[BRStang]

Notice it doesn't say "Head Coach" at a BCS school. Does this mean it could be a coordinator?

[RGV Pony]

there's the "deal breaker" right there. Won't be hard to figure out who they are talking about now

okay, then who is it?

[jkflamebo]

who is is damnit!?

[BRStang]

It wouldn't be Tommy Bowden - no coaching stops in Tx and went to college at WVU.

[smupony94]

Notice it doesn't say "Head Coach" at a BCS school. Does this mean it could be a coordinator?

Applebowden is back!!!

[PK]

So are you trying to break the deal? Let's all just cool our heels for another two weeks and then bask in the glory when it is announced.

[jkflamebo]

dont see shockwaves coming if we hire applewhite

[Stallion]

I tell you what I've looked at that long list and in my long experience no of no one that fits except MAYBE Chan Gailey. Where did he attend College?

[couch 'em]

Applewhite has no NFL experience.

[ponydawg]

Notice it doesn't say "Head Coach" at a BCS school. Does this mean it could be a coordinator?

Applebowden is back!!!

Applebowden Checklist:

Went to school in Texas. CHECK
Has Coached in Texas. CHECK
Prior Nfl Experience. SORTA CHECK (he quit in training camp)
Has much to lose.....CHECK

But doubtful.

[SMU Football Blog]

I tell you what I've looked at that long list and in my long experience no of no one that fits except MAYBE Chan Gailey. Where did he attend College?

Florida

[jkflamebo]

florida i believe

[TheRealTruth]

If this is true were screwed. And by the way, are we going to roll the dice yet again on another unproven a.k.a Apple White. The only splash you would hear from this is me drowning myself.