Replacement for Lane Kiffin

[ricky023]

Who would accept this job here for the very reasons you all have stated. Who wants to walk into a place that Hero just left winning all these NCG's. He or They would know they are behind the eight ball from the get go. I hope we don't have to worry about this for another 6 to 8 years. RTR!

[Marshal Dillon]

Who would accept this job here for the very reasons you all have stated. Who wants to walk into a place that Hero just left winning all these NCG's. He or They would know they are behind the eight ball from the get go. I hope we don't have to worry about this for another 6 to 8 years. RTR!

Excellent point. Also, fans will expect another Saban/Bryant type winning which just will not happen. The odds against that are incredible. There was only one Paul Bryant and one Saban.

[ricky023]

Who would accept this job here for the very reasons you all have stated. Who wants to walk into a place that Hero just left winning all these NCG's. He or They would know they are behind the eight ball from the get go. I hope we don't have to worry about this for another 6 to 8 years. RTR!

Excellent point. Also, fans will expect another Saban/Bryant type winning which just will not happen. The odds against that are incredible. There was only one Paul Bryant and one Saban.

 , Well said MD. The greatest 2 football coaches of all time have walked in the mist of our halls.  , RTR!

[pmull]

I would put a lot of stock in whoever CNS recommends.  In fact, I would have him heavily involved in the search if he would be willing to do it.

Retiring coaches always recommend a top assistant, like Kirby Smart, when they retire. They feel bad they are leaving all their loyal assistants without a job if a new guy comes in. Therefore, the retiring coach recommendation does not carry a lot of weight IMO.

I agree with MD that hiring an assistant is a dangerous move. There are many good assistants that are not cut out to be head coaches. I am not against Kirby being our next coach but I think he needs to be a head coach for a few years to see how he does out from underneat CNS shadow.

I just hope we go after the best hire available when the time comes.

[Catch Prothro]

Comparing Smart and Shula is apples and oranges.  Shula had no college coaching experience, Smart has sat behind the master.

I'm not saying he would be my first choice, but he may be the best choice available, if no one else wants to fill Saban's shoes.

[Marshal Dillon]

I would put a lot of stock in whoever CNS recommends.  In fact, I would have him heavily involved in the search if he would be willing to do it.

Retiring coaches always recommend a top assistant, like Kirby Smart, when they retire. They feel bad they are leaving all their loyal assistants without a job if a new guy comes in. Therefore, the retiring coach recommendation does not carry a lot of weight IMO.

I agree with MD that hiring an assistant is a dangerous move. There are many good assistants that are not cut out to be head coaches. I am not against Kirby being our next coach but I think he needs to be a head coach for a few years to see how he does out from underneat CNS shadow.

I just hope we go after the best hire available when the time comes.

BINGO!!!!! Exactly my reasoning. Plus, I am somewhat uneasy that we may be giving Smart too much credit as the defensive genius of the team. This is Saban's defense and he is the defensive genius & Smart might be getting too much credit. Just a thought.


 

[XBAMA]

mighty big shoes we are trying to fill here 

those statues out in front of BDS won't be easily matched
finding someone to join them will be very hard

 

[Marshal Dillon]

mighty big shoes we are trying to fill here 

those statues out in front of BDS won't be easily matched
finding someone to join them will be very hard

 

Unless we are incredibly lucky, we will hire a coach with a good resume` but nothing outstanding. Someone like a Dabo, Briles, Gundy, Franklin, etc. Not saying these guys will be hired, but that we will probably end up with an up-and-coming coach instead of a proven NC coach like Saban.


 

[SUPERCOACH]

There aren't that many NC coaches around any more since Saban started winning them every year. 

Certainly not one I would want:

Gene Chizik
Urban Meyer
Les Miles
Mack Brown
Pete Carroll
Jim Tressel

[2Stater]

There aren't that many NC coaches around any more since Saban started winning them every year. 

Certainly not one I would want:

Gene Chizik
Urban Meyer
Les Miles
Mack Brown
Pete Carroll
Jim Tressel

 

You forgot:

Phil Fulmer
Larry Coker

[SUPERCOACH]

There aren't that many NC coaches around any more since Saban started winning them every year. 

Certainly not one I would want:

Gene Chizik
Urban Meyer
Les Miles
Mack Brown
Pete Carroll
Jim Tressel

 

You forgot:

Phil Fulmer
Larry Coker

I did indeed forget those guys. 

[Marshal Dillon]

Guys, calm down. You're having too much fun. This thread is about replacements for LANE KIFFIN. Focus and get back on subject.



 

[Marshal Dillon]

A bizzare story about the USC coaching search.

 

Shortly after firing Lane Kiffin last weekend, the school reached out to one-time rival Jeff Tedford to ask him to come aboard as an offensive consultant and recruiter, a source told FOX Sports. /quote]


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