What do you think about the new hires around the SEC? Better or worse?

[HeuperDrive]

I don’t care what others do

Then why respond to the thread?

 

[TheGoula]

Then why respond to the thread?

Boredom

 

[mayneland]

All of the new hires are young and motivated offense guys with bigger recruiting & NIL budgets...Will be interesting the next few years..nobody's job is safe anymore not even Kirby & I think he's going to the NFL pretty soon

 

[CAVPUT]

-Napier almost had an identical record to Sumrall

- Alex Golesch hardly has any HC experience compared to Hugh Freeze

- Will Stein hasn't been a HC while Stoops has built Kentucky for many years

- Ryan Silverfield, might be an upgrade from Sam Pittman.... although Ryan didn't do anything at Memphis besides suck.

- Ole Miss, Not sure why they made Goulding the permanent HC. I get rallying the troops and all but not sure if he's head coach material beyond what's left of this season, Ole Miss defense not that good.

I think the only team that really upgraded was of course LSU, but even then Lane hasn't won anything of significance.

While many people want Heupel gone, to me, this is looking more like a league where he can take over?

Heupel take over? In this league?

 

[OrangeTsar]

-Napier almost had an identical record to Sumrall

- Alex Golesch hardly has any HC experience compared to Hugh Freeze

- Will Stein hasn't been a HC while Stoops has built Kentucky for many years

- Ryan Silverfield, might be an upgrade from Sam Pittman.... although Ryan didn't do anything at Memphis besides suck.

- Ole Miss, Not sure why they made Goulding the permanent HC. I get rallying the troops and all but not sure if he's head coach material beyond what's left of this season, Ole Miss defense not that good.

I think the only team that really upgraded was of course LSU, but even then Lane hasn't won anything of significance.

While many people want Heupel gone, to me, this is looking more like a league where he can take over?

At least as some Vol fans around here know: . Replacing a disappointing coach is guaranteed to make you undefeated National Champion almost immediately. (If not, fire THEM and lather, rinse, repeat)

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

I would put $ on Golesh doing well. He had SF a tough team to play and he has been the best play caller so far in Heuple's career at TN.
I will caution this that Auburn is a tough place for a HC. Lots of backside meddling by donors etc.

My money is not on Alex Golesh to do well at Auburn but not because he's not a good coach.

Auburn will Auburn. They'll perhaps go hard with NIL and support for a year or two but they aren't committed enough, historically, to be in it for the long haul.

It's a great career move for Golesh because I believe he's got the potential to be a solid P4 coach but Auburn is a step, not a destination, for a good coach.

 

[Delmar]

-Napier almost had an identical record to Sumrall

- Alex Golesch hardly has any HC experience compared to Hugh Freeze

- Will Stein hasn't been a HC while Stoops has built Kentucky for many years

- Ryan Silverfield, might be an upgrade from Sam Pittman.... although Ryan didn't do anything at Memphis besides suck.

- Ole Miss, Not sure why they made Goulding the permanent HC. I get rallying the troops and all but not sure if he's head coach material beyond what's left of this season, Ole Miss defense not that good.

I think the only team that really upgraded was of course LSU, but even then Lane hasn't won anything of significance.

While many people want Heupel gone, to me, this is looking more like a league where he can take over?

To me it’s more of a cautionary tale of being very careful about getting rid of/running off a relatively successful coach. All of those schools needed new coaches but the result is a fairly shallow pool to pick from. They darn sure aren’t proven at the SEC level as head coaches. One or two might end up OK but you don’t survive long in this league by being just OK. Outside of Snake Kiffin, the established coaches aren’t moving as much.

The one that interests me is Arkansas. Not sure what they were thinking. The Memphis fans are throwing parties about getting rid of Silverfield. And just because one is successful at Memphis means nothing in the big leagues. See Fuentes and Norvell who have basically flopped and the ACC isn’t the SEC.

 

[livefaith]

Yes, & the 9-game SEC schedule next season will be a baptism of fire for everyone...especially the newbie coaches.

I'm afraid your right. Those that can't control their emotions will rant bc of the worst records etc etc. But playing more SECs will mean more attrition instead of a cupcake. It'll honestly make the sport better. Just not out records.

 

[Remy]

Pittman as OL coach would be a major upgrade.

True but supposedly he took the Arky job to retire over there in the Ozarks.

 

[Vol737]

Alex will do well. It will probably take some time.

Defensive head coaches in the SEC are only successful if the either hire a great OC and completely turn the offense over to them OR the have such dominant players that the don't need great offensive minds. I expect ole miss to take a big step backwards

Everyone thinks Lane is a homerun, but I just don't see it. Lane is like the little brother. He looks good and has some great moments when he is trying to prove himself and make his way, but he can't handle it when he gets everything he wants. It's one thing to manage a team and over achieve when you have a few stars and low expectations. It's another when you have a locker room full of egos and and you are expected to win championships. I expect Lane to last 3-4 year max before he is watching another bus drive away.

I agree almost in entirely, but I think one thing Kiffin has is that he is very relatable to these kids and they have played for him almost everywhere he’s been. If that continues at LSU…they will be back in the Natty hunt.