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ESPN says that BD is not interested in the job, and I kinda believe it, he is under very little pressure there at UNC. It looks more and more like Kiffin is the most viable option at HC due to the fact that we need one that can get the ball rolling before the end of the season on his staff and the recruits. We may just have to take a chance on his desire to stick around the college game. Considering he had a VERY bad experience in the pros he may be reluctant to return there though. Look at PC at So Cal., he had a mildly successful pro career but he loves the college game and doesn't seem to be in a hurry to leave. Kiffin is from that same situation, coached with PC, and may want the same for himself. He is also a very good nationwide recruiter. Maybe not such a bad choice.
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Heres a write up of volquests candidates. All credit to Volquest.
Lane Kiffin - Financially, Kiffin is clean. There are no buyout issues which doesn't hurt. Kiffin's age is a plus. At 33, he has the youth and energy that many athletic directors are looking for. Kiffin has had plenty of recruiting success, which is a huge priority for the Tennessee job. However, he has no ties to Tennessee, the SEC, or the south. In fact, Kiffin, who was born in Minnesota, has never coached east of the Rocky Mountains.
Will Muschamp - Muschamp reportedly has no buyout at Texas so getting out of Austin is by no means an issue. Muschamp has a deep history with the SEC as a four year letterman at Georgia and two coaching stops in the SEC. He knows the league and he knows how to recruit in the SEC and as a Georgia native, he understands the south. Muschamp was set to be the head coach at Arkansas a year ago if Bobby Petrino had declined the job. Many feel Muschamp is ready to be a head coach, but the con to him is simply that, he has not been a head man. He has not run a program at any level. If you are Tennessee replacing a hall of fame coach, can Mike Hamilton take a chance on an assistant.
Jim Grobe - Grobe has plenty of experience running a program and certainly has a plan for how he wants his program to function. He redshirts nearly all of his freshman signees and builds his team around 5th year seasons. That would certainly be difficult in the SEC with a coach at Florida like Urban Meyer who does not believe in redshirting anyone and uses it as a recruiting tool. Grobe's strength at Wake Forest has been in his staff's ability to develop players once they arrive on campus. The real question is would Grobe be interested. Many have felt for the last couple of years that Grobe at age 56 is not interested in leaving Wake Forest. And you have to wonder if Tennessee wouldn't want a younger coach.
Brian Kelly - Proven is the best way to describe Kelly and that is his best asset. Kelly has had success at every level. His teams appear to play with a lot of discipline and people have praised his tough style. The most amazing part of his success at Cincinnati has been his ability to win despite massive quarterback injuries the last two seasons. The one question mark with Kelly would be his ability to recruit at this level. At Central Michigan, Kelly was only there three years and found success with many players that he inherited. At Cincinnati the same can be said to this point. The other concern is that he doesn't have any real ties to the south.
Tim Brewster - It's no secret that a huge element to being the head coach at the University of Tennessee is ability to recruit and Brewster has shown the ability to recruit nationally both as an assistant at North Carolina and Texas as well as a head coach at Minnesota. Last year, Brewster and his staff signed the 17th best class in the country. Brewster is known as a salesmen in not only recruiting but in selling his program to the media and fans. Finances do not appear to be an issue as Brewster makes just over $1 million annually. The concern with Brewster is the fact that he is only in his second year as a head coach making people wonder if he is a rising star in college football or if he is just a flash in the pan.
Garry Patterson - Patterson has a wealth of experience and has coached all over the country. And he has certainly taken TCU to a new level after replacing Franchione including a final season ranking of 11th in 2005. From 2005 to 2006, TCU won 4 straight games over Big 12 opponents with three of them coming on the road. The concern with Patterson first of all is would he be interested? Patterson could have had the Minnesota job a year ago with a hefty pay raise, but declined. Patterson is rumored to be on the list at Clemson and many have thought that Kansas State will call him home if that job comes open.
Turner Gill - Gill knows winning. At Nebraska, all Gill did was win both as a player and as a coach. Certainly, financially Gill would get a large jump in pay to leave Buffalo and he has taken a Bulls program to new heights, especially offensively. In his first year, Gill's team scored 220 points which was a school record. Gill knows first hand what it takes to win at the highest levels, so the jump to a BCS school would not shock him. However, he obviously has not been a head coach at this level and has no ties to the SEC.
Mike Leach - If offense sells tickets, then Leach is going to make any school money because he is playing basketball on grass, although it has developed a little bit more of a running game and balance over the last couple of years. The question is can that offense be success in an league like the SEC that is so defensive minded and equipped with great speed. Leach has experience in the SEC helping Kentucky to one winning season (6-5) in his two year stint with Hal Mumme. The question is would Leach be interested in making a move. He is slated to make over $2 million in 2010 and is certain to get a raise after this year.
Doug Marrone - Marrone is a self proclaimed recruiting junkie. The one aspect he misses in the NFL is recruiting. In his one year stay in Knoxville, Marrone impressed many with his ability to coach and to recruit. Anyone who talks to Marrone comes away impressed. However, Marrone has never run a program and has never called plays in a game which would make him a dark horse candidate. A graduate of Syracuse, Marrone could be a factor in their coaching search.
Charlie Strong - Strong knows the south. He understands recruiting in the SEC and he understands the difficulty of winning in the SEC. While he has not been a head coach and would certainly have adjustments to make with that. Strong would not have an adjustment to what preparing to play and coaching is like every Saturday in this league. As with any assistant, you don't know what kind of staff he would put together. Can he be successful nationally as a recruiter? And can he manage an entire program? It's always the question of someone who has never been in charge before.
Mike Locksley - The obvious concern with Locksley is that he has never run a program in his career. As with any unproven head coach that's a huge unknown and worry. Locksley's resume has certainly gotten stronger in the last couple of years with the growth of Illinois' offense. Locksley does have a feel for the SEC having two seasons of experience at Florida and he has been recognized by many as one of the country's elite recruiters.
Lane Kiffin - Financially, Kiffin is clean. There are no buyout issues which doesn't hurt. Kiffin's age is a plus. At 33, he has the youth and energy that many athletic directors are looking for. Kiffin has had plenty of recruiting success, which is a huge priority for the Tennessee job. However, he has no ties to Tennessee, the SEC, or the south. In fact, Kiffin, who was born in Minnesota, has never coached east of the Rocky Mountains.
Will Muschamp - Muschamp reportedly has no buyout at Texas so getting out of Austin is by no means an issue. Muschamp has a deep history with the SEC as a four year letterman at Georgia and two coaching stops in the SEC. He knows the league and he knows how to recruit in the SEC and as a Georgia native, he understands the south. Muschamp was set to be the head coach at Arkansas a year ago if Bobby Petrino had declined the job. Many feel Muschamp is ready to be a head coach, but the con to him is simply that, he has not been a head man. He has not run a program at any level. If you are Tennessee replacing a hall of fame coach, can Mike Hamilton take a chance on an assistant.
Jim Grobe - Grobe has plenty of experience running a program and certainly has a plan for how he wants his program to function. He redshirts nearly all of his freshman signees and builds his team around 5th year seasons. That would certainly be difficult in the SEC with a coach at Florida like Urban Meyer who does not believe in redshirting anyone and uses it as a recruiting tool. Grobe's strength at Wake Forest has been in his staff's ability to develop players once they arrive on campus. The real question is would Grobe be interested. Many have felt for the last couple of years that Grobe at age 56 is not interested in leaving Wake Forest. And you have to wonder if Tennessee wouldn't want a younger coach.
Brian Kelly - Proven is the best way to describe Kelly and that is his best asset. Kelly has had success at every level. His teams appear to play with a lot of discipline and people have praised his tough style. The most amazing part of his success at Cincinnati has been his ability to win despite massive quarterback injuries the last two seasons. The one question mark with Kelly would be his ability to recruit at this level. At Central Michigan, Kelly was only there three years and found success with many players that he inherited. At Cincinnati the same can be said to this point. The other concern is that he doesn't have any real ties to the south.
Tim Brewster - It's no secret that a huge element to being the head coach at the University of Tennessee is ability to recruit and Brewster has shown the ability to recruit nationally both as an assistant at North Carolina and Texas as well as a head coach at Minnesota. Last year, Brewster and his staff signed the 17th best class in the country. Brewster is known as a salesmen in not only recruiting but in selling his program to the media and fans. Finances do not appear to be an issue as Brewster makes just over $1 million annually. The concern with Brewster is the fact that he is only in his second year as a head coach making people wonder if he is a rising star in college football or if he is just a flash in the pan.
Garry Patterson - Patterson has a wealth of experience and has coached all over the country. And he has certainly taken TCU to a new level after replacing Franchione including a final season ranking of 11th in 2005. From 2005 to 2006, TCU won 4 straight games over Big 12 opponents with three of them coming on the road. The concern with Patterson first of all is would he be interested? Patterson could have had the Minnesota job a year ago with a hefty pay raise, but declined. Patterson is rumored to be on the list at Clemson and many have thought that Kansas State will call him home if that job comes open.
Turner Gill - Gill knows winning. At Nebraska, all Gill did was win both as a player and as a coach. Certainly, financially Gill would get a large jump in pay to leave Buffalo and he has taken a Bulls program to new heights, especially offensively. In his first year, Gill's team scored 220 points which was a school record. Gill knows first hand what it takes to win at the highest levels, so the jump to a BCS school would not shock him. However, he obviously has not been a head coach at this level and has no ties to the SEC.
Mike Leach - If offense sells tickets, then Leach is going to make any school money because he is playing basketball on grass, although it has developed a little bit more of a running game and balance over the last couple of years. The question is can that offense be success in an league like the SEC that is so defensive minded and equipped with great speed. Leach has experience in the SEC helping Kentucky to one winning season (6-5) in his two year stint with Hal Mumme. The question is would Leach be interested in making a move. He is slated to make over $2 million in 2010 and is certain to get a raise after this year.
Doug Marrone - Marrone is a self proclaimed recruiting junkie. The one aspect he misses in the NFL is recruiting. In his one year stay in Knoxville, Marrone impressed many with his ability to coach and to recruit. Anyone who talks to Marrone comes away impressed. However, Marrone has never run a program and has never called plays in a game which would make him a dark horse candidate. A graduate of Syracuse, Marrone could be a factor in their coaching search.
Charlie Strong - Strong knows the south. He understands recruiting in the SEC and he understands the difficulty of winning in the SEC. While he has not been a head coach and would certainly have adjustments to make with that. Strong would not have an adjustment to what preparing to play and coaching is like every Saturday in this league. As with any assistant, you don't know what kind of staff he would put together. Can he be successful nationally as a recruiter? And can he manage an entire program? It's always the question of someone who has never been in charge before.
Mike Locksley - The obvious concern with Locksley is that he has never run a program in his career. As with any unproven head coach that's a huge unknown and worry. Locksley's resume has certainly gotten stronger in the last couple of years with the growth of Illinois' offense. Locksley does have a feel for the SEC having two seasons of experience at Florida and he has been recognized by many as one of the country's elite recruiters.
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