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Title: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Ogre on November 05, 2007, 04:13:16 PM
As much as I hate to admit it, I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.  I hope he stays at Auburn, but for shits and giggles, let's say he's College Station-bound after this year.  Who are your top 3 candidates to replace him?  Keep in mind we'll have an extra $6 mil to throw at a new coach due to his buyout.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Ogre on November 05, 2007, 04:28:20 PM
I heard Jack Bauer runs a wishbone-west coast hybrid.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Saniflush on November 05, 2007, 04:45:40 PM
I heard Jack Bauer runs a wishbone-west coast hybrid.

I would be totally surprised if it happened. 

That being said I don't know who to look toward.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: wesfau on November 05, 2007, 04:49:51 PM

3.  Tucker Max

Recruits would line up to play for this guy.

I'd take (in no particular order):

1)  Gary Patterson
2)  Gus Malzahn (call me woopig brainwashed, but his offense at Tulsa is awesome)
3)  <insert obscure NFL assistant here>
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Ogre on November 05, 2007, 04:58:24 PM
I know I'm going to sound bat-shit crazy and bammeresque, but here goes:

1.  Spurrier.  I'm not saying he'd come, but frickin' a, I think he's the best coach in the college game and I'd silently make him an offer behind the scenes to see if he'd be interested.  If he's not, I'd move on to

2.  Chris Peterson (Boise State).  This is the guy I wanted to take the OC reigns the year we hired Borges, and I still want him at Auburn.  I would make him either keep Muschamp on board or hire the next best DC out there, but this guy has a great offensive mind, and I think he'd stay for the long haul (as long as he wins, of course).  If he said no, I'd go for

3.  Muschamp, or perhaps Bo Pellini.  I like the idea of having a defensive-minded HC (like CTT), and I think both of these guys are going to be great HC's in the near future.  I love Muschamp's passion, but I'm not sure how that would carry-over to the HC's job. 

Honestly, I wouldn't be upset to see Petrino come back to Auburn as long as we locked his ass in a contract with a high buyout, similar to CTT's.  Again, make him hire a proven, kick-ass DC.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: wesfau on November 05, 2007, 05:04:26 PM
2.  Chris Peterson (Boise State).  This is the guy I wanted to take the OC reigns the year we hired Borges, and I still want him at Auburn.  I would make him either keep Muschamp on board or hire the next best DC out there, but this guy has a great offensive mind, and I think he'd stay for the long haul (as long as he wins, of course).  If he said no, I'd go for

I'm not very impressed with Dan Hawkins....and Nutt came from BSU also.

I think BSU is producing shit coaches.  Good for their conference...not good for ours.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Hogwally on November 05, 2007, 10:34:47 PM
     You mean you guys don't want Butch Davis?  Most everyone in Arkansas is convinced he's the best thing since fried Spam sandwiches.  I disagree on Dan Hawkins, he'll have Colorado winning soon.  I think he's still dealing with some scholarship reductions from all the rape charges.  Would love to see him in Ark if they run HDN, don't know if he'd leave Colorado to step into our mess though.  I also don't think Malzahn is ready.  His offense is much like Tex Tech or Hawaii's.  They'll run it up on bad teams, will struggle against good ones. 
     How about Mangino at Kansas?  Think he is a one hit wonder? 
     Didn't you guys have Jimbo Fisher at one time?  Figure he'll get a head coaching gig soon.
     I hear Terry Bowden is looking to get back into coaching, why don't you guys give him another chance?
     
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Saniflush on November 06, 2007, 07:22:49 AM
I hear Terry Bowden is looking to get back into coaching, why don't you guys give him another chance?     

May a hoard of near sighted locusts descend upon you for your Tater Tot comment.

Fisher will be the next coach at FSU.

I think Butch has shown that he has the ability to do well but I do not think he is the end all be all.

I do think you are right about Dan Hawkins bringing Colorado back.




Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 06, 2007, 09:05:33 AM
I am in agreement with Spurrier.  I think he is quickly learning that he cannot win consistently there, and I believe he could in Auburn, as long as he gets a good DC...in other words, keep Muschamp.

Petrino would make a good coach, and it would be a great way for the PTB at Auburn to thumb their collective noses back at Tubs if he did leave fot aTm.  I just don't know how long he would stay around with his happy feet.

I think Muschamp would make a great HC in a few years, but I am not sure he is ready now.

Otherwise, I don't think there are any "great" candidates that would be available w/o some serious green coming out of the Auburn pockets.

Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Thrilla on November 06, 2007, 11:35:33 AM
As much as I hate to admit it, I wouldn't be surprised to see him leave.  I hope he stays at Auburn, but for shits and giggles, let's say he's College Station-bound after this year.  Who are your top 3 candidates to replace him?  Keep in mind we'll have an extra $6 mil to throw at a new coach due to his buyout.

What the hell have I missed here?  Besides the uber gay website to keep our coach on board through petitioning (which I signed, nonetheless, despite the fact that petition websites normally have the opposite effect than what they're intended for), are there any substantial claims other than those spurned from the rumor mill?  Are ya'll hearing shit on the premium boards or something similar?  MY GOD IS MY TUBBY LEAVING ME?
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Saniflush on November 06, 2007, 11:39:33 AM
  MY GOD IS MY TUBBY LEAVING ME?

Nobody knows anything.  All just speculation.  A&M want to talk to him.  No doubt about that.


Your Tubby will not be going anywhere.


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Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: JohnDeere on November 06, 2007, 11:49:38 AM
1) Paul Johnson at Navy
2) Bobby Johnson at Vandy
3) Jim Grobe at Wake Forest
4) Frank Solich at University of Ohio, seriously
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: wesfau on November 06, 2007, 11:53:39 AM
1) Paul Johnson at Navy
2) Bobby Johnson at Vandy
3) Jim Grobe at Wake Forest
4) Frank Solich at University of Ohio, seriously


That's a pretty good list.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: JohnDeere on November 06, 2007, 12:10:17 PM
That's a pretty good list.

I'd love to see the wishbone or wing-T in the SEC again. (Wake Forest doesn't run either set but they are a solid running team).

Will an option style offense work in the SEC? Probably not.
It would take a few years to get the size athletes needed to run it, but it would be frickin awesome.

Was it 1996 when Nebraska laid like 350 yards of the run on UF in the NC game (see Frank Solich)?
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Jumbo on November 06, 2007, 02:46:38 PM
I know I'm going to sound bat-shit crazy and bammeresque, but here goes:

1.  Spurrier.  I'm not saying he'd come, but frickin' a, I think he's the best coach in the college game and I'd silently make him an offer behind the scenes to see if he'd be interested.  If he's not, I'd move on to

2.  Chris Peterson (Boise State).  This is the guy I wanted to take the OC reigns the year we hired Borges, and I still want him at Auburn.  I would make him either keep Muschamp on board or hire the next best DC out there, but this guy has a great offensive mind, and I think he'd stay for the long haul (as long as he wins, of course).  If he said no, I'd go for

3.  Muschamp, or perhaps Bo Pellini.  I like the idea of having a defensive-minded HC (like CTT), and I think both of these guys are going to be great HC's in the near future.  I love Muschamp's passion, but I'm not sure how that would carry-over to the HC's job. 

Honestly, I wouldn't be upset to see Petrino come back to Auburn as long as we locked his ass in a contract with a high buyout, similar to CTT's.  Again, make him hire a proven, kick-ass DC.
I'm a huge Chris Peterson fan, his playcalling against Oklahoma last year was fucking awesome. Muschamp will be a great coach one day. I also think Patrick Nix would be a great fit for our tigers
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Godfather on November 06, 2007, 09:13:27 PM
I'm a huge Chris Peterson fan, his playcalling against Oklahoma last year was fucking awesome. Muschamp will be a great coach one day. I also think Patrick Nix would be a great fit for our tigers
Nix is still too young.  Let him do the Offense Cord thing for awhile...that Miami offense against NC State last week...one word ATROCIOUS :bag:

My List (in order):

1. Jim Leavitt- USF - Guy has a ten year old team and is in a state full of prime time programs imagine what he could do with a real team with facilities and opportunities.
2. Bo Pelini -LSU- I think its only a matter of time before he's a head coach.
3. Jim Grobe - Wake Forrest - pretty much the same reason as Leavitt.
4. Will Muschamp- AU- Sufficed to what others are saying regarding his emotions, I think it is good to see a coach inspire and fire up his players. I think Muschamp is going to be a hell of a head ball coach someday.


Dark Horse: Although I don't think it would ever happen and ultimately I think he is shooting for an NFL Head Job...Norm Chow

and whoever brought up Mangino, yes I think he is a one hit wonder, and I would worry about him surviving in the heat.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Snaggletiger on November 06, 2007, 10:24:36 PM
I would want nothing less than a D-1 coach with experience and a history of winning.  NO EXPERIMENTS or giving someone a shot who looks like they COULD be good.  A head coach at the D-1 level is light years ahead of any coordinator when it comes to overall responsibilities.  He's responsible for every single phase of the program right down to deciding how they come out of the tunnel.  I may, and that's a huge may, consider someone like Borges simply because he's been around the game so long and and has seen it all.

My list:

1. As someone said earlier, I like the thought of at least talking to Spurrier behind the scenes and seeing if we could squeeze 5-7 years out of him

2. Petrino as long as he brings a proven DC with him.  The guy can coach and he'd have it all in place at Auburn.

3. Leavitt: It's already been said.  He's good.

4. Peterson with the same stipulation as Petrino above.  Despite what they called late in the game against OU, they really don't rely on trick or gadget plays.  They are usually very sound running the ball and know how to spread it around to their receivers and backs.

5. Gary Pinkel: 110-71-3 at Toledo and Missouri.  Give him the players, facilities and backing...I think we'd be happy with the choice. 
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: wesfau on November 07, 2007, 09:56:27 AM
Ya'll can strike Leavitt off your wish lists.  He's never leaving USF.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Saniflush on November 07, 2007, 10:01:29 AM
Ya'll can strike Leavitt off your wish lists.  He's never leaving USF.

I say we have about as much chance of getting him as aTm has of getting Tuberville.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Godfather on November 07, 2007, 10:11:31 AM
I would expect to get him over the likes of Spurrier. Also curious as to where your assumption comes from?  Just because he has no interest in uat, can you blame the man.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Godfather on November 07, 2007, 10:15:08 AM
Also I don't think I'm going to scratch him off my list, since my list is about as pertinent as Davids "sources"  :)

Of course when Bobby and I go out to lunch on Friday I might mention it to him.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Lurking Tiger on November 07, 2007, 10:21:15 AM
Ya'll can strike Leavitt off your wish lists.  He's never leaving USF.

Concurance.

And Petrino is a good coach, but he is ALWAYS looking for the next job. We don't want him.

Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Ogre on November 07, 2007, 10:33:19 AM
That's why I say if we get Petrino, lock him in a rediculously high buyout, similar to what we did with CTT.  That way, if he does leave we'll have even more money to throw at a coach.  The only downside to that is that if he ends up being a bust, we're stuck with him.  I think that is highly unlikely as long as he has a strong DC, though.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: JohnDeere on November 07, 2007, 10:42:05 AM

5. Gary Pinkel: 110-71-3 at Toledo and Missouri.  Give him the players, facilities and backing...I think we'd be happy with the choice. 

I've been following Mizzou for a few years. They should have won a few more with Brad Smith at QB, but Pinkel is not a one hit wonder with this 2007 team. They have been building out there for a few years.
2000 3-8
2001 4-7 Pinkel's 1st Season at UM
2002 5-7
2003 8-5
2004 5-6
2005 7-5
2006 8-5
2007 8-1 so far

 Plus, UM is a basketball school, the football stadium is smaller then Starkville. Football will always be second fiddle to basketball out there. And it snows a good bit up there.

Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: wesfau on November 07, 2007, 11:21:52 AM
I would expect to get him over the likes of Spurrier. Also curious as to where your assumption comes from?  Just because he has no interest in uat, can you blame the man.

Leavitt has been courted by a few programs and his answer is always the same.  He built that program...from scratch.  He's a god to USF fans.  He's from Tampa and his family resides in the area.

The guy has his dream job, he can do no wrong in his employers' eyes and he's at home. 
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Lurking Tiger on November 07, 2007, 11:38:12 AM
Leavitt has been courted by a few programs and his answer is always the same.  He built that program...from scratch.  He's a god to USF fans.  He's from Tampa and his family resides in the area.

The guy has his dream job, he can do no wrong in his employers' eyes and he's at home. 

And he can do all of his recruiting on a single tank of gas.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Raven_tiger on November 07, 2007, 12:08:05 PM
On a serious note, if what David is saying is correct and the EOTTC and the shills like Phillip Marshall are holding Auburn hostage for Tuberville, I say let him go.  I don't like Jay Jacobs and I don't always agree with Bobby Lowder, but fuck all the drama.  Hire Patrick Nix, put Kurt Crain in charge of the defense and fuck the fucking drama. 

I would second that. For all the bitching that I have done about Tubby being inconsistant, he has been of great benefit to Auburn. We don't see our players on COPS, grad rates are improving and we seemed to have turned the corner on the consistentsy issue. However, if it is true that Tubby is trying to leverage aTm against Auburn... I hope he enjoys following in Frans footsteps.

My coach wishlist:
1. Petrino
2. Chris Petersen
3. MUSCHAMP* (Actually my favorite)
4. Jimbo Fisher...
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Raven_tiger on November 07, 2007, 12:13:22 PM
I'm not very impressed with Dan Hawkins....and Nutt came from BSU also.

I think BSU is producing shit coaches.  Good for their conference...not good for ours.

DH took over a CU program that was a mess. This year the Buffs have shown glimmers of what to expect (OU upset and played KU very close) in the coming years. Once DH can recruit some solid classes, watch out...geez his 5'9" son is playing QB. :blink:
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Godfather on November 07, 2007, 12:48:25 PM
Wes.. I know what your saying, but I still believe anything can happen, (I also thought Saban would never leave Miami after only 2 years) all coaches are liars almost as bad as lawyers...almost.

Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Godfather on November 07, 2007, 12:55:04 PM
On a side note why do I care if Tuberville goes to an aTm, I mean maybe he just needs some money, or his wife does. He is stupid if he goes to one where they charge him fees. Do you think his code is BOSCO? :rimshot:
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Raven_tiger on November 07, 2007, 10:32:10 PM
Wes.. I know what your saying, but I still believe anything can happen, (I also thought Saban would never leave Miami after only 2 years) all coaches are liars almost as bad as lawyers...almost.


Don't get me started on scumbag lawyers...
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: wesfau on November 07, 2007, 11:12:12 PM
Don't get me started on scumbag lawyers...

Go ahead...let it out.
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Snaggletiger on November 08, 2007, 08:07:03 AM
Don't get me started on scumbag lawyers...

If you comes, you better comes correct
Title: Re: Ok, say CTT ends up going to aTm.
Post by: Raven_tiger on November 10, 2007, 08:25:09 PM
If you comes, you better comes correct

I don't want to be sued... :sneer: