List of Coaches that Rejected Us

[DiderotsGhost]

According to Chris Low, here's the list of coaches who rejected us.

James Franklin, Penn State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Sonny Dykes, SMU
PJ Fleck, Minnesota
Tony Elliot, Clemson (OC)

Sorry to say it folks, but as it turns out, a lot of coaches don't want to walk into a situation with NCAA penalties are looming overhead. Other than Franklin, I don't think any of those coaches turn us down in a normal search. Getting a coach of Josh Heupel's quality in this situation is actually pretty good. Compare Ole Miss in 2017 who had to hire Matt Luke.

Overall, I think White did an excellent job in a bad situation. He swung for the fences, struck out a few times, but still hired a quality coach. In the previous coaching searches, we never even tried to land top-tier coaches. We passed on Gary Patterson and Mike Leach in 2008 (both of whom were interested). We never seriously went after Mullen in 2017 and our AD got fired when he went rogue and went after Mike Leach.

Heupel may succeed or he may not, but regardless, I think we'll be in better shape 3-4 years from now. Either Heupel improves us or we're in a better spot to hire a top-tier coach.

Given what has happened over the past month, I think this is actually one of the better case scenarios. At the very least, we got an elite AD. If we're lucky, we got a good HC, as well.

P.S. Glad Sonny Dykes rejected us. I think Heupel is better than Dykes.

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

James Franklin, Penn State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati

Only two that hurt.

 

[MiramarVol]

Our offense has been stagnant, and we'll be greatly improved by an offense minded HC. He's avg over 500 yds a game the last 5 seasons. How many times have we gained 500 yds in a game over those years is a good question.

 

[DiderotsGhost]

Only two that hurt.

No way Franklin was coming here anyway. He's said before that Penn State was his dream job and why would he leave PSU for this situation? Think he was just trying to get a raise.

But I agree on Fickell. Fickell was #1 on my "realistic candidates" list.

 

[TheFlash1971]

According to Chris Low, here's the list of coaches who rejected us.

James Franklin, Penn State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Sonny Dykes, SMU
PJ Fleck, Minnesota
Tony Elliot, Clemson (OC)

Sorry to say it folks, but as it turns out, a lot of coaches don't want to walk into a situation with NCAA penalties are looming overhead. Other than Franklin, I don't think any of those coaches turn us down in a normal search. Getting a coach of Josh Heupel's quality in this situation is actually pretty good. Compare Ole Miss in 2017 who had to hire Matt Luke.

Overall, I think White did an excellent job in a bad situation. He swung for the fences, struck out a few times, but still hired a quality coach. In the previous coaching searches, we never even tried to land top-tier coaches. We passed on Gary Patterson and Mike Leach in 2008 (both of whom were interested). We never seriously went after Mullen in 2017 and our AD got fired when he went rogue and went after Mike Leach.

Heupel may succeed or he may not, but regardless, I think we'll be in better shape 3-4 years from now. Either Heupel improves us or we're in a better spot to hire a top-tier coach.

Given what has happened over the past month, I think this is actually one of the better case scenarios. At the very least, we got an elite AD. If we're lucky, we got a good HC, as well.

P.S. Glad Sonny Dykes rejected us. I think Heupel is better than Dykes.

Did they offer Matt Cambell, Did they offer Jeff Fisher. Did the AD fly to their house and say hey we want you what's it going to take. I doubt it, well that's what it takes to get a really good coach. Searching firms are money wasters. You want somebody , you show them you want them .

 

[VolBricks]

My problem is I do not see
Gus Malzahn
Lane Kiffin
Hugh Freeze
If I am making the phone calls I start with those 3 and let them turn me down. All 3 are winners in the SEC, some have baggage (Kiffin, Freeze) but all are capable of being good quality coach for us.

 

[Fullfillmer]

I think Franklin is on a downhill trajectory - not hating he didn't buy in. His loss.

Let's see what the Heupel staff looks like. We have a few quality guys from the last staff that you can build around - plus Steel.

 

[Checker_the_Shire]

Wait wait wait....we offered Sonny Dykes before Heupel? Okay not saying I'm strongly supportive of Heupel, but the guy has to be more impressive than Dykes!

 

[ButchPlz]

They didn't try on Chadwell or Napier? I get Kiffin and Freeze. Can't bring them with the NCAA stuff. But those first two didn't get a check? Absolutely nuts.

 

[99gator]

It looks like a ho-hum hire now, but when sanctions come out, it may be considered a grand slam

 

[RockyTop411]

According to Chris Low, here's the list of coaches who rejected us.

James Franklin, Penn State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Sonny Dykes, SMU
PJ Fleck, Minnesota
Tony Elliot, Clemson (OC)

Sorry to say it folks, but as it turns out, a lot of coaches don't want to walk into a situation with NCAA penalties are looming overhead. Other than Franklin, I don't think any of those coaches turn us down in a normal search. Getting a coach of Josh Heupel's quality in this situation is actually pretty good. Compare Ole Miss in 2017 who had to hire Matt Luke.

Overall, I think White did an excellent job in a bad situation. He swung for the fences, struck out a few times, but still hired a quality coach. In the previous coaching searches, we never even tried to land top-tier coaches. We passed on Gary Patterson and Mike Leach in 2008 (both of whom were interested). We never seriously went after Mullen in 2017 and our AD got fired when he went rogue and went after Mike Leach.

Heupel may succeed or he may not, but regardless, I think we'll be in better shape 3-4 years from now. Either Heupel improves us or we're in a better spot to hire a top-tier coach.

Given what has happened over the past month, I think this is actually one of the better case scenarios. At the very least, we got an elite AD. If we're lucky, we got a good HC, as well.

P.S. Glad Sonny Dykes rejected us. I think Heupel is better than Dykes.

Didn't even reach out to Tom Herman.

****ing pathetic.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Tom Herman would have been a better hire than Heupel and he’s currently unemployed.

White botched this hire no matter how hard you try to spin it.

 

[cgrish]

According to Chris Low, here's the list of coaches who rejected us.

James Franklin, Penn State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Sonny Dykes, SMU
PJ Fleck, Minnesota
Tony Elliot, Clemson (OC)

Sorry to say it folks, but as it turns out, a lot of coaches don't want to walk into a situation with NCAA penalties are looming overhead. Other than Franklin, I don't think any of those coaches turn us down in a normal search. Getting a coach of Josh Heupel's quality in this situation is actually pretty good. Compare Ole Miss in 2017 who had to hire Matt Luke.

Overall, I think White did an excellent job in a bad situation. He swung for the fences, struck out a few times, but still hired a quality coach. In the previous coaching searches, we never even tried to land top-tier coaches. We passed on Gary Patterson and Mike Leach in 2008 (both of whom were interested). We never seriously went after Mullen in 2017 and our AD got fired when he went rogue and went after Mike Leach.

Heupel may succeed or he may not, but regardless, I think we'll be in better shape 3-4 years from now. Either Heupel improves us or we're in a better spot to hire a top-tier coach.

Given what has happened over the past month, I think this is actually one of the better case scenarios. At the very least, we got an elite AD. If we're lucky, we got a good HC, as well.

P.S. Glad Sonny Dykes rejected us. I think Heupel is better than Dykes.

I rather have the one we got as any of those mentioned. I prefer Freeze or kiffin, but will support this one. Recruiting seems to be his only problem as he did very well with frost Recruits and regressed afterward. If we can get the players we will do well. Top 15 or 20 class with good coaching will get us competitive with anyone. Top 5 can be in the running for championships

 

[Steve_Smith89]

Sonny Dykes turned us down? hahaha

 

[VOL-TIL-I-DIE]

I was expecting a lot more on that list.

 

[Fightmaker]

If Chris Peterson did not turn us down, then we did not swing for the fences.

 

[VolDC]

OP needs to change the title to list of coaches the best AD in the country couldn't convince.

 

[rocketskates]

My problem is I do not see
Gus Malzahn
Lane Kiffin
Hugh Freeze
If I am making the phone calls I start with those 3 and let them turn me down. All 3 are winners in the SEC, some have baggage (Kiffin, Freeze) but all are capable of being good quality coach for us.

Freeze would not have turned us down IMO. He's a Memphis boy and dying to get back in the SEC, not to mention multiple sources leaked that he wanted the job.

 

[Birdie]

Our offense has been stagnant, and we'll be greatly improved by an offense minded HC. He's avg over 500 yds a game the last 5 seasons. How many times have we gained 500 yds in a game over those years is a good question.

If you have a great offense you can be in games with good teams. People need look at how Ole Miss took Bama to the wire this year.

 

[TnVol!]

I'm all in on Josh Heupel.

 

[Wolfeman_Vol]

According to Chris Low, here's the list of coaches who rejected us.

James Franklin, Penn State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Sonny Dykes, SMU
PJ Fleck, Minnesota
Tony Elliot, Clemson (OC)

Sorry to say it folks, but as it turns out, a lot of coaches don't want to walk into a situation with NCAA penalties are looming overhead. Other than Franklin, I don't think any of those coaches turn us down in a normal search. Getting a coach of Josh Heupel's quality in this situation is actually pretty good. Compare Ole Miss in 2017 who had to hire Matt Luke.

Overall, I think White did an excellent job in a bad situation. He swung for the fences, struck out a few times, but still hired a quality coach. In the previous coaching searches, we never even tried to land top-tier coaches. We passed on Gary Patterson and Mike Leach in 2008 (both of whom were interested). We never seriously went after Mullen in 2017 and our AD got fired when he went rogue and went after Mike Leach.

Heupel may succeed or he may not, but regardless, I think we'll be in better shape 3-4 years from now. Either Heupel improves us or we're in a better spot to hire a top-tier coach.

Given what has happened over the past month, I think this is actually one of the better case scenarios. At the very least, we got an elite AD. If we're lucky, we got a good HC, as well.

P.S. Glad Sonny Dykes rejected us. I think Heupel is better than Dykes.

And this is total speculation. Every coach that's mentioned for every job and doesn't get it then announces that they passed on it to save recruiting and cover their asses where they are. Fact is we don't know if any of those were ever offered, much less "passed" on us. I hope I'm wrong, but this hire is a slap in the face and we'll be right back here in 3 or 4 years. We hired an expensive AD to empower the credibility to make a proven, high quality hire. Josh Heupel isn't close.

 

[peaygolf]

NOBODY (high profile coach) wants this toxic situation.
There was zero chance of Freeze, Kiffin, or Franklin taking the job. If you think otherwise, you are nuts. Sorry, but it's true

 

[GTBATV]

If those were the short list, I am ok with who we ended up with.

 

[Birdie]

Freeze would not have turned us down IMO. He's a Memphis boy and dying to get back in the SEC, not to mention multiple sources leaked that he wanted the job.

Was never going to happen.

 

[BeardedVol]

Danny White earning that paper.