James Franklin to USC?

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#54
SEC Nightmare said:
I think USC shoots higher than that.
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I agree.

However, I also think their program is in just about the same shape ours was last November when we started our coaching search. And pretty much most coaches are going to look at their program the same way they looked at our dumpster fire.

Problem was, according to public figures, Kiffin was only making $2.6 Mil in 2011. Not sure what kind of raises were built in if any, but for a head coach position at a school of USC's rep? They're going to have to break open the piggy bank for a new coach of any merit.
 
#55
#55
If USC were smart they'd call Pat Fitzgerald but I doubt he'd leave his alma mater.

I swear I remember reading that USC had talked to Tim Deruyter but can't seem to remember where I saw it.
 
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Burhead said:
If USC were smart they'd call Pat Fitzgerald but I doubt he'd leave his alma mater.

I swear I remember reading that USC had talked to Tim Deruyter but can't seem to remember where I saw it.
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Agree Burhead. Great choice. Probably would be my first call.
 
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Grand Vol said:
I agree.

However, I also think their program is in just about the same shape ours was last November when we started our coaching search. And pretty much most coaches are going to look at their program the same way they looked at our dumpster fire.

Problem was, according to public figures, Kiffin was only making $2.6 Mil in 2011. Not sure what kind of raises were built in if any, but for a head coach position at a school of USC's rep? They're going to have to break open the piggy bank for a new coach of any merit.
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Their program is nowhere near the dumpster fire that UT was last year. USC is still considered a premier coaching job and it also happens to be in one of the most talent rich areas in the country.

Here's my question. With the scholarship sanctions ending this year (or next year?), USC will be able to get back to full scholarship strength. Does the Pac12 have similar scholarship caps like the SEC or can USC take a 30+ mega class to get back to 85 scholarship depth?
 
#59
#59
When USC hired Kiffin it was reported he was around the 6th choice. All the big dogs turned them down. That's why they ended up with Kiffin and at such a relatively low salary. So, just curious what's different this time around that will prevent them from getting down to their 6th choice again?
 
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ZZ13 said:
When USC hired Kiffin it was reported he was around the 6th choice. All the big dogs turned them down. That's why they ended up with Kiffin and at such a relatively low salary. So, just curious what's different this time around that will prevent them from getting down to their 6th choice again?
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Two things: (1) the NCAA isn't sniffing around; and (2) Pat Haden is exponentially better AD than Mike Garrett.
 
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Grand Vol said:
I agree.

However, I also think their program is in just about the same shape ours was last November when we started our coaching search. And pretty much most coaches are going to look at their program the same way they looked at our dumpster fire.

Problem was, according to public figures, Kiffin was only making $2.6 Mil in 2011. Not sure what kind of raises were built in if any, but for a head coach position at a school of USC's rep? They're going to have to break open the piggy bank for a new coach of any merit.
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I think UT and USC's situations couldn't be more different. UT's roster was absolutely depleted. Look at the results on the field so far. USC has some talented players and the school is in one of the most fertile recruiting grounds in the country. You could have a very solid team just by recruiting a 50 mile radius around your campus. UT wishes it had that luxury. Whoever gets this job will have a much easier time than Butch Jones will at UT, sad to say.
 
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VolinMichigan said:
I think UT and USC's situations couldn't be more different. UT's roster was absolutely depleted. Look at the results on the field so far. USC has some talented players and the school is in one of the most fertile recruiting grounds in the country. You could have a very solid team just by recruiting a 50 mile radius around your campus. UT wishes it had that luxury. Whoever gets this job will have a much easier time than Butch Jones will at UT, sad to say.
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Agree...

UT will be a tough program to rebuild.

A depleted roster in the toughest conference in America. Butch is having to recruit in SEC Country against several top 10 SEC programs in the nation plus Clemson which is located in our backyard and has been killing it on signing classes. He is doing a great job of selling our program, hopefully he can hold the class together. October could be a long month for TN football.
 
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GoDucks349 said:
I could see Sarkisian, Diantonio, Petermen, Briles or Richt. USC DOES have the money to buy who they want. Question is what kind of step do they want to take and who would actually take the USC job right now?

Could end up being an assistant being promoted from a major program given sanctions at USC.

Also, I'm not excited about the possibility of seeing Chip Kelly at USC.
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briles isnt leaving texas
 
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