The 2013-2014 NCAA Coaching Carousel

[MrBug708]

The two SC rumors are that Haden me with Petersen last week and James Franklin yesterday. Both would be wins in my book

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

So Wyoming fired their coach. Rumor has it (depends on where you get your rumor mill from) he is in line to be the next OC at Utah, which I find funny because Erickson has done a great job with what little he has had there.

Whit is grasping at straws to save his job. They have lost 2 starting QB's the last two seasons to career ending injuries (Though Wilson may still have a shot to return) and are living on their defense right now. Not that I would ever defend Utah, but continuing to turn staff over won't help. I would keep it intact one more year and see what happens.

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Korn Ferry (huge hiring firm) vetted him and it came out ok.

And who wouldn't trust the judgement of a corn fairy?



"Don't worry about rape. It's really no big deal."

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

The two SC rumors are that Haden me with Petersen last week and James Franklin yesterday. Both would be wins in my book

Still can't see Peterson going there, just seems like the lights of LA are not a good fit for him and his personality. Franklin is intriguing, would be a good hire.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by BYU 14

Whit is grasping at straws to save his job. They have lost 2 starting QB's the last two seasons to career ending injuries (Though Wilson may still have a shot to return) and are living on their defense right now. Not that I would ever defend Utah, but continuing to turn staff over won't help. I would keep it intact one more year and see what happens.

Yeah, and they are speculating Kalani is going to apply for the Wyoming HC job. It would be interesting to see if he could create a Poly pipeline to Wyoming, but I don't think Kalani goes there.

[Logan]

Washington's Steve Sarkisian interviewed w/USC about Trojans' opening, source told @ESPN

— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) December 2, 2013

[MrBug708]

This would be the year I'd want to see the UW job open. No way Mora leaves after year 2

[Logan]

Boise State's Chris Petersen has withdrawn from USC coaching search after mutual interest.

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 2, 2013

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by Logan

Boise State's Chris Petersen has withdrawn from USC coaching search after mutual interest.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 2, 2013

Totally expected that

[BYU 14]

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Yeah, and they are speculating Kalani is going to apply for the Wyoming HC job. It would be interesting to see if he could create a Poly pipeline to Wyoming, but I don't think Kalani goes there.

I would love BYU to go after him as DC/HC in waiting, but I think they have already promised that to Anae.

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by BYU 14

Totally expected that

Yep. It really shouldn't be a surprise to anyone anymore. Petersen isn't a coaching ladder climber - he's a guy that loves teaching the game, loves the coaching aspect. He hates the spotlight, hates everything that comes with the attention of being a head coach. He's not leaving Boise State for a big-market job - if anything, he's more likely to take an assistant position somewhere else.

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by Logan

Washington's Steve Sarkisian interviewed w/USC about Trojans' opening, source told @ESPN

— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) December 2, 2013

While I suspect this is more contract leverage than true interest, it wouldn't surprise me if Sark ends up being USC's choice and he takes it. He's started to take some heat among Husky fans, and he's got a long history with USC. He'd do very well there, and I think it's probably the only college job he'd leave the UW for. If it happens, it'll be very interesting to see how Woodward plays things. I doubt he goes after Mora - too much bad blood has transpired between both parties since he took the UCLA job. Would he offer the job to Justin Wilcox, or would he poke the tires on some outside candidates first like Tim DeRuyter?

[Logan]

Interesting...covers USC for Fox Sports.

Source, A previously unscheduled 2pm meeting has been called for the Washington football team.

— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 2, 2013

[Logan]

@EliseKJR I have confirmed Sark is leaving and taking the USC job -- it's real

— Realdawg.com (@Realdawg247) December 2, 2013

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm disgusted with how this process has played out. Hopefully, Sark surprises me and does well at USC.

Oh well, time to get ready for a week at Disney

[Logan]

Didn't see this potential turn happening...

Don't be surprised if Chris Petersen and Washington share mutual interest

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) December 2, 2013

[Logan]

Flashback...

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Kiffin Fired

USC Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin Terminated - University of Southern California Official Athletic Site

Originally Posted by Lathum

I really hope they don't make a run a Sark.

I'm sure thy will look for a more flashy hire like a Gruden, but not sure they will land a guy like that.

Originally Posted by Lathum

and as I say that Cowherd is on Sportscenter saying USC will go hard after Sark. Like Herd or not, he is pretty dialed in with USC football.

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

I think Sark will be their target too, but I think he stays at UW

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Sark is not a target.

Originally Posted by Lathum

Not sure how you can say that. Maybe he isn't currently, but when they get rejected by the Grudens of the world they will look elsewhere.

Not to mention if they don't target Sark they are fools. He has all the tools to win there.

Originally Posted by HomerSimpson98

Sark should most definitely be a target. The question is when does USC star its full court press? UW still has lots to play for this year.

[dawgfan]

Heh. EF27 isn't the most dialed-in of fans. I knew from the start that Sark would be a serious candidate for USC, and that the interest would likely be mutual. I wasn't certain he'd take it, but I knew he'd listen.

He's going to do very, very well there. Big question is going to be how many of his current assistants he'll be able to bring with him. I'd imagine most/all unless Justin Wilcox is offered the job at Washington - if that happens, Sirmon stays at Washington, Tui stays, and Tosh would be torn. I'd imagine a bidding war would happen for Keith Heyward - not sure which job he'd end up picking, but he'll get a big raise either way.

[panerd]

Wonder if they will make a run at Pinkel? I would love to think he wouldn't want to leave an SEC school but am grounded enough in reality to know that Bama/LSU SEC <> Mizzou/Arkansas SEC.

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by panerd

Wonder if they will make a run at Pinkel? I would love to think he wouldn't want to leave an SEC school but am grounded enough in reality to know that Bama/LSU SEC <> Mizzou/Arkansas SEC.

I seriously doubt it. Why would Pinkel leave at this point in his career? No, I think Woodward will pursue a younger guy that has a chance to be here for a while.

[panerd]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

I seriously doubt it. Why would Pinkel leave at this point in his career? No, I think Woodward will pursue a younger guy that has a chance to be here for a while.

He played college football with Saban so they are the same age. Again like my previous post... Saban <> Pinkel... I just meant that if the $$$ was right he may have no problem leaving a place whose fanbase wanted him gone just 5 months ago.

[MrBug708]

I think the timing for Mora and UW is bad, thankfully

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

I think the timing for Mora and UW is bad, thankfully

Probably. Sounds like there's been contact but Mora has said no already. Mora's wife reportedly loves it in LA, and Mora likes his situation.

[ntndeacon]

Looks like Jim Grobe is stepping down at Wake Forest.

[General Mike]

7 win Steve? Ha!

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

I seriously doubt it. Why would Pinkel leave at this point in his career? No, I think Woodward will pursue a younger guy that has a chance to be here for a while.

Pinkel's been asked before about the Washington job and if he'd take it if it ever popped up. He said he might have earlier in his career, but felt like he was at a point where starting over with a new program isn't a very attractive option.

You have to remember at this point that with one more win, Pinkel will become the all-time wins leader at Mizzou. He'll have a statue outside the gates at some point. He's also likely to get a lucrative extension at the end of the season. I would think that being the all-time leader in wins at two schools (Toledo and Missouri) is probably enough for him. And he's now got the backing of a division championship and a possible SEC championship when he heads out to recruit.

[chadritt]

Not Surprisingly Orgeron has apparently turned down the assistant head coach job and quit. Clay Helton will coach the bowl game.

USC Trojans hire Steve Sarkisian from Washington Huskies as new football coach - ESPN Los Angeles

[Logan]

We're still doing statues of coaches?

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by chadritt

Not Surprisingly Orgeron has apparently turned down the assistant head coach job and quit. Clay Helton will coach the bowl game.

USC Trojans hire Steve Sarkisian from Washington Huskies as new football coach - ESPN Los Angeles

I probably would have done the same thing.

[Lathum]

I hate being right.

On one hand it makes total sense for Sark and I wish him luck.

On the other hand I wish he stuck around and finished the job.

I hope we give the keys to Wilcox and see what he can do.

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by Lathum

I hope we give the keys to Wilcox and see what he can do.

At the moment it sounds like Woodward has him on the back burner while he pursues other options.

[HeavyReign]

I've got an open mind here. I would have been able to get behind Wilcox as well given the work done by him and the rest of the defensive staff but I would trust the AD to make a good hire here. There is definitely room for improvement even though I liked Sark and wasn't one of the people who thought his job should be on the line.

At least this happened on a day when I'm just completely numb to anything happening outside of my home.

[Buccaneer]

Is it the wrong impression to think that Orge acted like a big baby?

[MrBug708]

Not really. He's bled Trojan red and yellow for a while, led them through this year better than anyone thought, and you hire a guy who basically was under him (not directly, really) for the second time who is bringing in his own DL and DC. It's understandable that they don't retain him, but he's certainly done more than enough to not earn a demotion.

[MrBug708]

Doug Nussmeier seems to be the first "serious" name bantered about.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Is it the wrong impression to think that Orge acted like a big baby?

Did he even get an interview?

Like I said before, I'd probably would have done the same thing. Take over under bad circumstances, do an incredible job of it and then get told that I'm not good enough to do it on a regular basis.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Did he even get an interview?

Like I said before, I'd probably would have done the same thing. Take over under bad circumstances, do an incredible job of it and then get told that I'm not good enough to do it on a regular basis.

This. I'd have resigned, too. If they're not going to appreciate my work, there will be lots of other places that do.

[MrBug708]

How soon til the Bobby Hauck to UW rumors start

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

How soon til the Bobby Hauck to UW rumors start

Not by anyone sane.

The good news for UCLA fans is it appears Scott Woodward and Jim Mora are a bad fit together, and it's unlikely Woodward goes all out to try to woo him.

Nussmeier is the name I'm seeing thrown around the most right now.

[MrBug708]

Any idea who sticks around? I would imagine Eric Kiesau and Tui coach the bowl game? Who calls the defense? Heyward? Unless Wilcox gets the gig.

[Lathum]

I am going to preface this by saying I realize people who post in the comments section of stories are for the most part idiots, but man, the idiot Husky fans are out in full force.

about 4 comments in someone posted the Huskys should go after, in this order, Mora, Jim Tressle, Gruden, or Peterson. Lol.

Lots of comments about how USC got a .500 coach and how we need someone to get us to the next level. Forgetting the fact Sark took over an 0-12 team and managed to get really talented kids to come play in Seattle.

These Husky fans have no concept of what our program is. A member of a power conference that has the potential to be above average most years but other than occasionally catching lightening in a bottle really doesn't have the tools to be a national power.

I Lol every time the fire Romar or Sark talks come up. Romar has led the program to a level of consistency never seen and Sark rebuilt it from the ground up. I'm not sure where some of these people got the idea we are a destination job but we really aren't. A nice, above average job, yes, but we aren't getting the Grudens of the world that could have any job they wanted.

I will say Mora could be the exception given his ties to the area.

[Lathum]

dola- A guy like Cutcliff (sp?) is an intriguing thought but I don't know how he would recruit the West Coast.

[General Mike]

Originally Posted by Lathum

dola- A guy like Cutcliff (sp?) is an intriguing thought but I don't know how he would recruit the West Coast.

Doesn't he have health issues that he gets treated for at Duke University?

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by General Mike

Doesn't he have health issues that he gets treated for at Duke University?

No idea.

UW Medical center is right on campus and is an excellent facility!

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Any idea who sticks around? I would imagine Eric Kiesau and Tui coach the bowl game? Who calls the defense? Heyward? Unless Wilcox gets the gig.

Hard to know until the new HC hire is made. Tui would be the most likely to stick around if given similar offers (i.e. QB coach). We already know that Sark would like to bring most/all of the defensive staff with him. If Wilcox isn't hired as head coach, there would seem to be a pretty good chance Wilcox & Tosh go to USC. Interestingly, I'm hearing that Sirmon really wants to stick around, and might not be a lock to follow wherever Wilcox goes. No idea on Heyward. He's terrific IMO, and I would think Sark would try to bring him along. And if Wilcox is the DC at USC, I'd bet Heyward would join him, but maybe the new coach at the UW promotes Heyward to DC?

No idea on the offensive assistants. Kiesau is a pretty good WR coach, and clearly things were clicking for the offense this year, so one would think Sark would strongly consider trying to bring him along. I would suspect Sark will try to make room for Nansen, though you have to stash him somewhere as his only value is in recruiting.

[MrBug708]

He's Juju's uncle, so there is some value there

[murrayyyyy]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

Not by anyone sane.

The good news for UCLA fans is it appears Scott Woodward and Jim Mora are a bad fit together, and it's unlikely Woodward goes all out to try to woo him.

Nussmeier is the name I'm seeing thrown around the most right now.

Wondering if they give McElwain a call at CSU. Was the OC before Nussmeier and actually had CSU with a winning record this year. Had similar stats as UW this year and I think UW had three times the talent.

[MrBug708]

Ty might do it for free. So would Rick and Gilby

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by murrayyyyy

Wondering if they give McElwain a call at CSU. Was the OC before Nussmeier and actually had CSU with a winning record this year. Had similar stats as UW this year and I think UW had three times the talent.

It wouldn't be a "sexy" hire, but he does appear to be a guy they ought to consider.

[murrayyyyy]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

It wouldn't be a "sexy" hire, but he does appear to be a guy they ought to consider.

I would assume he has some West Coast connections having been the OC at Fresno and was an assistant with the Raiders for a year I think. Plus he played at Eastern Washington. Also has those national championships as the OC on his resume.