John L. Smith

by **Dwan** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:39 pm

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

by **PonyPatrol** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:56 pm

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.

by **westexSMU** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:49 pm

John L Smith could be a very good choice, but I thought he was going Wash. St. ?

by **Big Hoss** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:07 pm

Wash St is apparently hiring Paul Wulff from Eastern Washington.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/moore/343067_moore11.html

by **Junior** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:13 pm

Is that the guy who created Mormonism?

by **DiamondM75** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:15 pm

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.

by **PonyFan** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:26 pm

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

by **smuwins** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:27 pm

As long as he slaps himself in the face during his first press conference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlUO-7m9RuA

by **huskerpony** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:29 pm

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?

by **Dwan** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:29 pm

this guy rules!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvrRvUYR ... re=related

by **Junior** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:44 pm

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.

by **PonyPatrol** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:49 pm

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.

by **ponyfan84** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:50 pm

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!

by **westexSMU** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:49 pm

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.

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