Urban Meyer with a no cellphone guarantee at the Dixie Chicken.

jimbo aint hiring an OC

hth

TXAGBQ76 said:

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Then no one will take the because historically we've been a middling program- i.e. we are a .600 winning percentage all time.

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Correct, and not shocking.

Why would anyone good take over at a middling program where they will be handcuffed by a stubborn HC who is himself on the hot seat? Don't say money, because if they're good, they can get money anywhere.

cords12 said:

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I'd hire Malzahn as head coach! He used a DB as QB and took Auburn to the national title game. We have 3 top ranked QBs and bout to go 4-8

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I don't want malzahn. I didn't like his offense.

We need a younger creative mind. I'd hire Kendal briles before malzahn.

The wake forest guy would be a great option too.

Overall, I just know that leaving Jimbo in charge of the O and calling plays is guaranteed mediocrity. He's had 5 years and this is where we are… staring down 4-8.

JFABNRGR said:

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I would gladly take the crew from Ap State.

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Just because they beat us doesn't mean there offense is any good. App St is 4-3

Eagle78 said:

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greg.w.h said:

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I doubt seriously the push to force Jimbo to give up the assignment of duties will succeed. The only leverage we have is buying out his contract. So he will have to envision the change that he offers and works with Bjork (and TMF) to select personnel to fulfill it. I imagine he will want to make some kind of organizational change just to deal with the shortcomings of the offense and to deal with the political pressure.

He has mentioned the possibility in at least one public appearance. His purpose in doing so isn't crystal clear though at face value it seems likely he is seriously considering handing over play calling.

It is a HUGE mistake to believe he schemed poorly through last year. He was protecting the defense with a more balanced offense and definitely wants to have a solid run game. It had the effect of killing two birds with one stone; run plays pull in the secondary AND shorten the game.

How many times have we seen posters fuss about Sherman and then Sumlin failing to mix in enough runs especially when ahead??? So fussing at Jimbo for making things work (or worse yet being supportive of Mond when Mond was peaking for us in 2020) strikes me as literally just complaining at everyone for anything they do. I don't understand the impetus to be a complaining fan base. It isn't like fans control outcomes…just inputs.

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It's not about leverage. He's thinking more about his reputation as a coach. He knows it's in jeopardy. THAT'S way more important to him than calling plays.

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Nah. You want him to think that. But he doesn't. That he expressed aloud that he was thinking about it is the paltry hat hook on the tiny hat stand that all this noise is about. I certainly agree it's easier to exit on his own terms if he solves the offense. And that likely happens next year assuming more oline experience and depth. Which isn't solved with a new OC unless he brings people. There ain't one that can do that.

Brian ferentz should be available

Different guy, this Mike Shanahan played for Pitt a decade or so ago. He'd be an intriguing hire, JMU has looked great for a number of years now and if their starting QB hadn't gotten injured they'd probably still be undefeated.

I think we should throw the bank at Eric Bienemy. That man knows offense and would be great for recruiting. Probably has his eyes on an NFL job, but the combination of money, tradition, and atmosphere make us real attractive to him.

Phil Longo at North Carolina was previously OC at SHSU when they were consistently in the FCS playoffs and then moved to Ole Miss as OC under Freeze. His air raid offense has also produced several 1000+ Yards running backs. Check out his history.

Jon Gruden would be the best but I understand he has quite a bit of political correctness problems to overcome, to say the least !

You seriously underestimate money in the coach profession

These dudes all have wives they rarely see and can hardly afford

Anyone with a brain.