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SOURCES: Coaching rumors Part III
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I threw out a list of a bunch of top flight superbowl winning coaches a few pages back just for fun last night.
But one would actually make sense. Steve Mariucci has a lot of college coaching experience. Was a pretty successful NFL coach with the 49ers and has stayed somewhat current with high scool recruits by holding a couple of camps and coaching the Under Armor All American game for the past few years. He's only 59 and looks 49. He's available immediately.
So if I can get a concensus here on GCMB I'll call Foley and have him pull the trigger.
But one would actually make sense. Steve Mariucci has a lot of college coaching experience. Was a pretty successful NFL coach with the 49ers and has stayed somewhat current with high scool recruits by holding a couple of camps and coaching the Under Armor All American game for the past few years. He's only 59 and looks 49. He's available immediately.
So if I can get a concensus here on GCMB I'll call Foley and have him pull the trigger.
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I just heard from my sources.. after reading the message boards and realizing that there is no hire that will make everybody happy... Foley has decided to retain Muschamp until a candidate can be found that will make everybody on GCMB happy (even Law!)...
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I had actually thought of him because of the Under Armour gamesGatorTAG;n111157 said:
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GatorTAG;n111157 said:
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ATXGator;n111159 said:
I guess we will never have a new coach until Muschamp dies, then it will be the son of Muschamp.
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Ray Finkle;n111145 said:
At the current rate, I think it's more likely we end up with Chip Douglas.
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GIGator;n111117 said:
How exactly is Shanahan a worse hire or a bigger gamble that Ron Zook or Will Muschamp? Again I am not campaigning for Shanahan, but I just don't understand the attitude that this guy is horrible.
Secondly, who is the candidate that Gator Nation as a whole is going to respect and support? I am dumbfounded that there would even be controversy about SOS returning, but apparently there is. I think what will win the support and respect of Gator Nation is coming in here and winning some ball games and having a competent looking offense.
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If the vote fails we can go down to the rec center and watch folks swim to ease your mind.GatorTAG;n111174 said:
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soflagator;n111169 said:
More like schweddy on Freeze.
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GatorTAG;n111174 said:
Actually she just ate a bulldog.
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T REX;n111191 said:
It does have that feel. I remember Pitt fans being thrilled by this hire, while everyone else was shaking their head. We glorify these career NFL guys too much because it seems like if they have even modest success at that level, it should translate into wild success at this one. I just don't see it. I'd be supportive and excited for a new era, but nothing comparable to '90 or '05.
Honestly, these last few pages are exactly why I was pulling so hard for WM to win out. I'm not a fan of his, and have been pretty vocal about that. But change, merely for the sake of change, with no clear cut massive upgrade in place, worries me. Again, it's not that I think WM was the solution, but maybe another year would've opened up a few more candidates. We're here now. But I'd absolutely take McElwain or Hudspeth over LK and Shanahan. Just me.
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Something that I've been thinking about is how the players love Muschamp. They say he's like a father figure, but I get the vibe that he's like a big brother. The difference being that a big brother will yell at you sure, but he's also telling you that everything is going to be ok. Whereas a father will bust your ass and you'll fear him. Ten years later you love your father for what he taught you and instilled in you.
I think we are at that point with this team. I don't want a players coach. We don't need a players coach. We need someone who will instill discipline and fundamentals. We have talent across the board. Even at WR we have untapped talent. I really don't mind a short term solution to get this team on the right track, because in 5 years with a fixed team, we will get whomever we want. It won't be a challenge, it'll be a reward. So bring on a Shanahan or a Cutcliffe if that's what we need. If they are the best fit for what we need now, let's get this fixed now.
I think we are at that point with this team. I don't want a players coach. We don't need a players coach. We need someone who will instill discipline and fundamentals. We have talent across the board. Even at WR we have untapped talent. I really don't mind a short term solution to get this team on the right track, because in 5 years with a fixed team, we will get whomever we want. It won't be a challenge, it'll be a reward. So bring on a Shanahan or a Cutcliffe if that's what we need. If they are the best fit for what we need now, let's get this fixed now.
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Here is what I think. Whoever we hire we also need someone who is or can be a great OC. Here is why. If we hire a "NFL Guy", it is more than likely that Florida is going to be a stepping stone from him to go to the NFL in a few years. Therefore we need to have (and I hate this term) a Coach in waiting, so we are not left holding the bag again. I beleive that is what Saban could be doing at Bama. If he can mold Lame Kiffin into a better HC, when he retires or moves on Bama would be set for years to come. Just food for thought.
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NCOGator;n111203 said:
Kirby Smart is basically the coach in waiting. Saban's wife has confirmed this in prior seasons when Smart was a hot name. If he did not have some sort of agreement in place, he would likely have already gone. Saban's not going to dump Smart for Kiffin, and I think Kiffin will be gone after either this year or next.
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