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First of all, Pete Carroll and Nick Saban left the NFL to go back to college because they had been miserable failures at that level. Same with Spurrier and Petrino. There are plenty of guys that did that. The successful ones don't go back. This time, Pete Carroll is never going back.Crunchtime;n80075 said:Does it hurt to make the phone call? The guy is not coaching now. His wife's health was the reason he got out. He has had multiple offers to go back to the NFL and his excuse has always been that the grind of the NFL got to him and he needed a break. The recruiting angel is overblown OX. Spurrier did not visit many recruits. He only showed up to close the deal. Urban never went to Andre's house (I am personal friends of the family and know this for a fact). He met the family at the school or other locations. While I agree that the chances are slim, I would not say they are non existent. I think there are about a dozen schools that could pull coaches back to the college ranks and I still believe Florida is one. Wiess left the NFL when he had offers to HC in KC. If not for the violations and subsequent sanctions, Pete Carol would most likely still be at USC after leaving the NFL. Saban left Miami to go to Alabama. Yes it has happen. I believe Florida is a school that could pull off something like Alabama did with Saban. If I am wrong, oh well. It is worth the phone call.
I did it twice. Maybe you need reading lessons.Crunchtime;n80086 said:Even if you disagree, you could provide substantive evidence to support your position. Maybe that is too much to ask.
It's not that I don't want him, I just don't think he's anywhere near a realistic candidate.Crunchtime;n80094 said:Your response was posted while I was typing. Ok, you don't want Bill...it is a waste of time. Got it.
I feel bad now. I'll shut up.Crunchtime;n80086 said:I can see this is not the place for a cogent discussion. You sure don't encourage a new guy to share ideas. Even if you disagree, you could provide substantive evidence to support your position. Maybe that is too much to ask. I also recommended Gary Patterson but because he has a defensive background that would be out of the question even though his team scored 58 Saturday night. I guess if he was a more offensive minded coach they would have scored 62 and won. Do you not see how silly that argument is?? Good grief. Have a good night everyone
I just don't know of a single instance where a successful NFL coach went to a major College program. I like the idea of Gary Patterson but the culture of Florida football is offense. Although the reality is the greatest teams had the best defenses in the country. I don't think the Gator Nation could handle the hiring of another DC HBC.Crunchtime;80086 said:I can see this is not the place for a cogent discussion. You sure don't encourage a new guy to share ideas. Even if you disagree, you could provide substantive evidence to support your position. Maybe that is too much to ask. I also recommended Gary Patterson but because he has a defensive background that would be out of the question even though his team scored 58 Saturday night. I guess if he was a more offensive minded coach they would have scored 62 and won. Do you not see how silly that argument is?? Good grief. Have a good night everyone
Crunchtime;n80086 said:I can see this is not the place for a cogent discussion.
oxrageous;n80071 said:The Michigan fans are smoking dope if they really think Jim Harbaugh is going to go there. He could have his pick of about 10 NFL teams when he leaves the 49ers. The NFL is cushier, higher paying, higher profile, and no recruiting. It's much more of a plum job than college.
are you ****ing kidding?Ray Finkle;n80078 said:The only nfl coach I would want is Chip, but he's not coming. Has anyone mentioned Kirwin Bell?
Crunchtime;n80086 said:I can see this is not the place for a cogent discussion. You sure don't encourage a new guy to share ideas. Even if you disagree, you could provide substantive evidence to support your position. Maybe that is too much to ask. I also recommended Gary Patterson but because he has a defensive background that would be out of the question even though his team scored 58 Saturday night. I guess if he was a more offensive minded coach they would have scored 62 and won. Do you not see how silly that argument is?? Good grief. Have a good night everyone
Ray Finkle;n80078 said:The only nfl coach I would want is Chip, but he's not coming. Has anyone mentioned Kirwin Bell?
Law98gator;n80104 said:Welcome aboard and have fun... as much as we can right now.