What's your guys guesses on any/all of this. I don't feel like I know enough to comment on specific hires, but here's my guesses:

Purdue: Sticks things out one more year. Not sure this is a good move given recruiting is already hard and the coaching staff could be seen as lame ducks, but I think they'll wait.

Indiana: I think they should hold on things as see the Hoosiers improving even if it is not reflected in the record. That said, I think they have to win the next two and get bowl eligible for their not to be a coaching change.

Illinois: Hard one to say. I think promoting from within might actually be smart, but I doubt they do it).

Maryland: I actually could see Kiffin as the hire. He's not the perfect coach, but he's underachieved vs. his potential. Maryland is not the perfect school, but it has also underachieved. Together maybe the pieces are right. At the very least, there is definite high upside in the hire which I think will be a driving force (even if there is also a big downside risk). Bill O'Brien is definitely a better hire, but I don't think he'll be out of the NFL after this year and will not willingly go back to college unless he doesn't see another way to remain a head coach.

Rutgers: Hard to say here. I think a coaching change needs to happen, but I'm not sold that the athletic department will go for it. I'm still leaning toward Flood being out after this year though.

Georgia: I think they decide to move from Richt after this year. They grab someone big.

LSU: They'll keep Miles despite some grumbling.

USC: They do the opposite of last time and promote internally.

(11-19-2015 05:42 PM)ohio1317 Wrote:  Herman will be interesting. I don't see him there long term, but if he is confident in success and thinks he can snag a Texas/Texas A&M/LSU type job in a year or two, he might hang around. I don't think he'd turn down USC, but it's not impossible he'd turn down the rest if he thought that was the best path to the Longhorn/Aggie job.

Completely agree with this. The only thing to consider is you gotta strike while the iron is hot. You don't know what is coming open next year. The shooting star could come back to earth.

So more Herman news

Houston: The school’s Board of Regents has approved a raise for Tom Herman to $3 million annually with hopes of a long-term contract. Herman's current deal pays him $1.35 million annually, with a buyout of $2.25 million owed to the school if he leaves for another job. The raise will go into effect if he agrees to the deal. The cost for other schools hoping to hire him just went up. Athletic director Hunter Yurachek tells reporters, “He’s going to get our best offer, and we’re going to make it really hard for him to choose to go to another institution at this time.”

(11-19-2015 07:01 PM)TerpsNPhoenix Wrote:  

(11-19-2015 05:42 PM)ohio1317 Wrote:  Herman will be interesting. I don't see him there long term, but if he is confident in success and thinks he can snag a Texas/Texas A&M/LSU type job in a year or two, he might hang around. I don't think he'd turn down USC, but it's not impossible he'd turn down the rest if he thought that was the best path to the Longhorn/Aggie job.

Completely agree with this. The only thing to consider is you gotta strike while the iron is hot. You don't know what is coming open next year. The shooting star could come back to earth.

I agree with that too. Luck can easily go against you for a season or two and also might not get another chance like this. Risk and possible reward for staying.

(11-19-2015 05:50 PM)ohio1317 Wrote:  Rutgers: Hard to say here. I think a coaching change needs to happen, but I'm not sold that the athletic department will go for it. I'm still leaning toward Flood being out after this year though.

I'm leaning that way too. Prez Barchi, though often accused of being an anti-athletic, has to recognize that the Flood situation is really festering. The fans are restless (as evidenced by the chorus of boos Flood received during last weekend's game), and there remains one more investigation yet to be concluded. Keeping him another season will put RFootball in a deeper hole that will just take more time to climb out of long-term.

So not much news going on right now. The season will be over for many teams 1 weak from today. News should then really pick up. We shall see who gets fired and how quick schools are to pick up a new HC.

Not HC news but AD news for Illinois (from footballscoop.com)

Illinois: Colorado AD Rick George announced tonight that he intends to stay at Colorado. Every report out of Illinois indicates that Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley (former Illinois tennis coach) should now be considered a front runner along with golf coach Mike Small. Earlier this week sources had told FootballScoop that the interest in George was “head and shoulders” above the interest in anyone else. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. FootballScoop had heard some chatter today that if George said no that Illinois might opt to bring on a search firm (heard Parker was frontrunner).

So this is interesting.

Illinois: Interim athletic director Paul Kowalczyk tells the Chicago Sun-Times that Bill Cubit “still has a shot” at the full-time job, but Cubit says he hasn’t heard from the decision-makers. Illinois must beat Northwestern to reach a bowl game.

Still has a shot??? That sounds to me like they have made up their mind to get rid of him but not until after the season. Is the interim AD basically saying you must beat Northwestern and at the VERY LEAST be competitive in the bowl game to get the job?!? And even then it isn't guaranteed?

(11-23-2015 11:31 AM)TerpsNPhoenix Wrote:  So this is interesting.

Illinois: Interim athletic director Paul Kowalczyk tells the Chicago Sun-Times that Bill Cubit “still has a shot” at the full-time job, but Cubit says he hasn’t heard from the decision-makers. Illinois must beat Northwestern to reach a bowl game.

Still has a shot??? That sounds to me like they have made up their mind to get rid of him but not until after the season. Is the interim AD basically saying you must beat Northwestern and at the VERY LEAST be competitive in the bowl game to get the job?!? And even then it isn't guaranteed?

TnP... any latest Terp rumors ? ... haven't seen or heard much at all ... assume wheels are spinning everyday etc ... my opinion is they need new young hungry type (Babers) ... need a new AD as well ...

(11-24-2015 08:52 AM)PIRATE TERP Wrote:  

(11-23-2015 11:31 AM)TerpsNPhoenix Wrote:  So this is interesting.

Illinois: Interim athletic director Paul Kowalczyk tells the Chicago Sun-Times that Bill Cubit “still has a shot” at the full-time job, but Cubit says he hasn’t heard from the decision-makers. Illinois must beat Northwestern to reach a bowl game.

Still has a shot??? That sounds to me like they have made up their mind to get rid of him but not until after the season. Is the interim AD basically saying you must beat Northwestern and at the VERY LEAST be competitive in the bowl game to get the job?!? And even then it isn't guaranteed?

TnP... any latest Terp rumors ? ... haven't seen or heard much at all ... assume wheels are spinning everyday etc ... my opinion is they need new young hungry type (Babers) ... need a new AD as well ...

I have been trying to check every day or two but I haven't seen much for the Terps either. A day or 2 ago the MD 24/7 site ran an article "Terps Football Scoop: Coach Search Rumblings Growing". You then get this first line of the article: "What gives with all of the rumors of a big-name deal being done? What about some of the new names being tossed around? Here's our latest intel." but I am not a subscriber and haven't seen anything from it (if only it would leak like our AD office!).

I agree on the young/hungry type of coach. Babers would be great. Fleck or Campbell too. I will say it again, DANG! the MAC has a bunch of really good coaches. Chip Kelly's seat seams to be getting hotter but I think it is highly unlikely that he is gone from Philly this year and even if he were he'd probably take a higher profile job (USCw, LSU, Miami). Same thing with Lane Kiffin but I think there is a better shot there but still probably not going to happen. The administration would have to interview him first which apparently it hasn't done even though Ermann said they did. Who knows what is happening. Les Miles is a pipe dream. Not going to happen. Throw Mark Richt right next to him.

As for Anderson…I think he is safe for now. He has done a pretty good job on hiring of coaches for non-rev sports and Mark Turgeon has turned out pretty well also. I think he took a lot of heat for the Edsall hire (which he absolutely deserved). He better do a good job of hiring a new football coach. If it doesn't go well, his seat could heat up in 2-3 years. The problem is we fans have pretty unrealistic expectations. Fans want Kelly, Richt or Miles. They want Fuente or Herman. They aren't going to happen. I believe most of the fan base will be disappointed by hiring of any of the the MAC coaches. If the fans aren't energized or excited by this hire it could really set the school back. Like Purdue bad or late 90's/early 2000's Rutgers bad. This has long term implications. But Anderson's seat won't be hot for 2 or 3 years. So, he DAMN well better get it right (hows that for a hot take!)

http://gridironnow.com/dan-mullen-said-t...-maryland/

One coach drawing attention is Mississippi State’s Dan Mullen, and insiders tell GN that he is a viable candidate at Maryland.

He would be a great hire and I would be very impressed if Maryland could pull him out. Mississippi State has issues, but he is payed well and it's not like he's going to have a whole lot easier time competing in the Big Ten (although tht probably beats the SEC West I'll grant).

OK!!! Things really heating up now. First I'll start will Illinois

Illinois: Virginia Tech defensive coordinator / inside linebackers coach Bud Foster is a candidate for the Illinois head coaching job, according to Rivals.com.

Also pertaining to the AD situation:

Illinois: 670 The Score reports that Illinois is dealing with “considerable turmoil” as the school has an interim chancellor, interim AD and interim football coach. Trustees, boosters and alumni can’t agree on much. A source tells CoachingSearch that Colorado AD Rick George was the top choice for AD, but he has publicly stated he’s staying at CU. One name to keep an eye on for the AD job is Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, who was Illinois’ men’s tennis coach from 1992-2005. Men’s golf coach Mike Small is another possibility.

And now for Maryland:

Maryland: Michigan defensive coordinator / linebackers coach D.J. Durkin recently interviewed for the Maryland head coaching job, according to Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde.

and in response to that:

Michigan: Asked about a reported interview at Maryland, defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin told reporters Wednesday, "To answer rumors and speculation right now and put something to it (isn't something I'll do). My total focus, 100 percent, is on Ohio State and nothing else this week."

Last thing, not coaching search but love this and wanted to put it up. Respect for Minny.

Minnesota: Tracy Claeys says Jerry Kill will be at Saturday’s finale against Wisconsin and will likely be on the field.

If y'all want to post things this weekend go right ahead. I'm off to the mountain with no internet. Hope everyone has a happy, relaxing and safe Thanksgiving.

(11-25-2015 02:19 PM)TerpsNPhoenix Wrote:  OK!!! Things really heating up now. First I'll start will Illinois

Illinois: Virginia Tech defensive coordinator / inside linebackers coach Bud Foster is a candidate for the Illinois head coaching job, according to Rivals.com.

Also pertaining to the AD situation:

Illinois: 670 The Score reports that Illinois is dealing with “considerable turmoil” as the school has an interim chancellor, interim AD and interim football coach. Trustees, boosters and alumni can’t agree on much. A source tells CoachingSearch that Colorado AD Rick George was the top choice for AD, but he has publicly stated he’s staying at CU. One name to keep an eye on for the AD job is Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, who was Illinois’ men’s tennis coach from 1992-2005. Men’s golf coach Mike Small is another possibility.

Illinois: Interim athletic director Paul Kowalczyk tells the Tay and Jay Show in Urbana that a decision on interim head coach Bill Cubit’s future will be made on Sunday.

And now for Maryland:

Maryland: Michigan defensive coordinator / linebackers coach D.J. Durkin recently interviewed for the Maryland head coaching job, according to Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde.

and in response to that:

Michigan: Asked about a reported interview at Maryland, defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin told reporters Wednesday, "To answer rumors and speculation right now and put something to it (isn't something I'll do). My total focus, 100 percent, is on Ohio State and nothing else this week."

Last thing, not coaching search but love this and wanted to put it up. Respect for Minny.

Minnesota: Tracy Claeys says Jerry Kill will be at Saturday’s finale against Wisconsin and will likely be on the field.

If y'all want to post things this weekend go right ahead. I'm off to the mountain with no internet. Hope everyone has a happy, relaxing and safe Thanksgiving.

I don't know what to think about the Rutgers situation. I think they are gonna keep him and have an empty stadium/ stadium full of opposing fans next year.

http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index....r_job.html

Not great timing to be firing your AD (if you are also planning on the coach). Presumably you want the athletic director heavily involved (at least) in hiring the next coach, but it would take time to find a new athletic director.

I saw Fuente to Virginia Tech with Bud Foster to stay on as DC. Nice hire for them but it sucks for Foster. It may drive up the price of the remaining top coaching prospects.

(11-27-2015 10:30 PM)ohio1317 Wrote:  Not great timing to be firing your AD (if you are also planning on the coach). Presumably you want the athletic director heavily involved (at least) in hiring the next coach, but it would take time to find a new athletic director.

Rumor is that they already have a replacement AD lined up, but I agree with the jist of your post. But, personally, I just can't watch another game with Kyle Flood as head coach.

I've seen a lot of bad football at Rutgers, I was a student at the end of Shea, beginning of Schiano eras, but this year the losses and the off the field nonsense just broke me. The fact that the best game Rutgers has played against a good team the last 3 years came when Flood wasn't on the sidelines is no coincidence.

It's also the wrong year to be looking for a HC, with all of the more appealing job openings out there at the moment. But its hard to believe that Rutgers couldn't do better just hiring a random MAC coach with a non-losing record.

Rutgers makes the change at AD.

http://www.app.com/story/sports/college/.../76519206/