i think it's worth mentioning that we're to the point on the list that there's not going to be many candidates, if any at all to be honest, that don't have warts and issues.
and we do a really good job here of dissecting those warts and issues, always finding the reason(s) that guy won't work here.
but, i'm willing to concede right now that i'll just go ahead and agree with any wart brought up about a potential candidate, just to save the time.
what i think we might need to do, as a fan base, is look at some of these guys from the standpoint of:
"how could this guy succeed here? is there a path to success for him, and what might that look like?"
i think we're past the point of finding a unanimouns agreement on who the next coach should be. i also think we're past the point of getting a home run, big name....and we're most likley going wind up with a guy that is on many's 2nd or 3rd tier. so that being the case....it should just be assumed there's imperfections.
just a suggestion. :hi:
I agree.....but there are a few "warts" which couldn't work now because of what all has transpired......but most of those would not happen anyway.
Kiffin
Has been here before.....already knows what it is like....and already knows the bad stuff......as he left and saw and felt it. He has a good Offensive mind, and while his "mic mouth" is usually not a good thing........right now I certainly think it would help Tennessee. He has something to prove in the SEC, at Tennessee, and even to Bama (not saying it would happen, but we know he wants to badly). If he were willing (especially him) he would certainly be here for all the right reasons.......as anything could kill his career......even some bad seasons. He can recruit, he can put together a good staff, and I think at this point prob 80% of the fans would get behind him.
Norvell
Great offense, good at winning % at Memphis, has some power 5 exp, and he is real young. If he succeeds he could be here for a long time. Maybe not right away, but I could see a young, offensive minded coach being a good recruiter. If he were paired with a great DC with his offense in a couple of years he could do very well.
The prob is he may very well go to Ark.
Morris
He was a pretty good OC at Clemson, and while he doesnt have really any exp pryor to that he has been at SMU for 3 years now and finished with a winning record this year. With an amazing DC he would prob get Tennessee through a tough time and maybe have the program in an OK situation, when he leaves.
Brohm
Brohm was an OC at Louisville, KY and UAB all for a year, and did good. He was the head coach at Western Kentucky for 3 years and had 2 good years......they even finished 24th in the country one year.........and that is at WK. He could have some good offenses at Tennessee with the talent Tennessee brings in. Not sure how he recruits, but if Tennessee does well on the field, and scores a lot I could see good talent wanting to come. Brohm also got Purdue to 6-6 this year and they scored 31 or more 4 times, and they scored 28 and 29 once............at Purdue. His SEC path would have to include some big name assistants, and a great DC, but once he got his offense sorted (this may take a year or two.......but many of these coaches will anyway)....it could be pretty good paired with a great DC.
the bad is he has a big buyout would be 6 million
Sumlin
He knows what it takes to win in the SEC. He has a better record than any of the coached that got fired this year. He is a good recruiter, and is passionate. His offense works really well when he has the right talent. He knows what it takes at a big time program. I am sure he would love to get revenge and prove A&M wrong. He has done better in the West than the last three coaches Tennessee has had.
It looks like he is prob off the AZ ST
Martin
Martin runs a good offense......and has helped to develop some very good talent. Martin is ranked the #9 recruiter in the nation......and most above him are HC's. Martin knows Vol tradition, and knows what it is like here......as he is a Vol. Martin is young, and while not very experienced.......what he does have is at one of the most publicized and scrutinized programs not to mention it is a big time program. Martin also has some SEC coaching exp........and could rally the players, former players, and even fans (once he wins for fans). Martin knows the pressure at Tennessee.........heck he came in after Peyton.
Not sure he would risk his career by starting is HC career with the mess at Tennessee right now.
Miles
Miles has a tremendous coaching record and a great SEC record.......has won a NC, and has recruited some of the best talent. He knows what it takes to beat any team in the SEC. In the past he could flat out coach at times. With the right OC he could certainly stabilize Tennessee quickly.
his name isn't being floated anywhere.......prob for a reason......not sure he would come
Cutcliffe says no
Gundy says no
Patterson signed ext
Leach squashed rumors (but could go to Ark)
Campbell squashed rumors
Fisher will stay or go to A&M
I'm sure there are some other "lesser" names Tennessee could go after.
