As things currently sit :

Maryland is actively searching and it looks like they're focusing on either Matt Canada or Mike Locksley ('Bama OC with tons of ties to DMV area).

Purdue is likely trying to lock up Brohm to a long term contract but if it doesn't happen and he goes to Louisville, they're getting a list of candidates together. Hero Sports : 9 potential candidates if Brohm leaves for UL

What's interesting is speculation going on at Ohio State and Penn State. Will Urban retire again with all his health issues? There's been some talk to Franklin perhaps being a candidate for the USC job. It'd be interesting to see what happens if all these open up. What has (so far) been a relatively quite coaching carousel could spin up pretty fast.

I think Maryland should hire Canada. He overachieved based on expectations following all the turmoil and can really coach. What more could you ask from him this season?

I feel bad that Purdue has been dealing with the potential of Brohm leaving for the back half of the season. They seem distracted and lost their mojo after beating Ohio State. If Brohm leaves, the program will be in much better shape than when he got there and shouldn't be a laughingstock the way it is normally perceived.

I saw the rumors of Urban leaving after this season. I'll believe it when I see it. Despite being a top program, they have generally gone outside the box with hires, Meyer exempted. I think Iowa State's coach would be their pick and that worries me.

I'd be surprised if Franklin left Penn State for anything other than the NFL. He grew up in and played college football in Pennsylvania. He has built a recruiting monster at Penn State that will soon payoff as an annual contender. He finished in NY6 bowls and in the top 10 in the last two years with a great chance to do it again this season. USC has such fairweather fans on the complete opposite side of the country where he doesn't have any connections. PSU can match whatever USC can offer.

If Franklin does leave, I expect Joe Moorhead to be the replacement.

(11-21-2018 01:47 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  I think Maryland should hire Canada. He overachieved based on expectations following all the turmoil and can really coach. What more could you ask from him this season?

I feel bad that Purdue has been dealing with the potential of Brohm leaving for the back half of the season. They seem distracted and lost their mojo after beating Ohio State. If Brohm leaves, the program will be in much better shape than when he got there and shouldn't be a laughingstock the way it is normally perceived.

I saw the rumors of Urban leaving after this season. I'll believe it when I see it. Despite being a top program, they have generally gone outside the box with hires, Meyer exempted. I think Iowa State's coach would be their pick and that worries me.

I'd be surprised if Franklin left Penn State for anything other than the NFL. He grew up in and played college football in Pennsylvania. He has built a recruiting monster at Penn State that will soon payoff as an annual contender. He finished in NY6 bowls and in the top 10 in the last two years with a great chance to do it again this season. USC has such fairweather fans on the complete opposite side of the country where he doesn't have any connections. PSU can match whatever USC can offer.

There have been a lot of rumors of Meyer leaving OSU and his demeanor on the sidelines is encouraging it. While I agree that I will believe it when I see it, there are quite a few of similarities between right now and when he left Florida. The issues (players at Florida and coaches at OSU) starting to come out and the rumors on how he covered up for them. I’m not saying that the rumors are true, mind you.

(11-21-2018 01:49 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  If Franklin does leave, I expect Joe Moorhead to be the replacement.

That’s interesting. What’s his resume aside from where he’s at now and his time at PSU?

(11-21-2018 08:11 PM)dayooper Wrote:  

(11-21-2018 01:47 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  I think Maryland should hire Canada. He overachieved based on expectations following all the turmoil and can really coach. What more could you ask from him this season?

I feel bad that Purdue has been dealing with the potential of Brohm leaving for the back half of the season. They seem distracted and lost their mojo after beating Ohio State. If Brohm leaves, the program will be in much better shape than when he got there and shouldn't be a laughingstock the way it is normally perceived.

I saw the rumors of Urban leaving after this season. I'll believe it when I see it. Despite being a top program, they have generally gone outside the box with hires, Meyer exempted. I think Iowa State's coach would be their pick and that worries me.

I'd be surprised if Franklin left Penn State for anything other than the NFL. He grew up in and played college football in Pennsylvania. He has built a recruiting monster at Penn State that will soon payoff as an annual contender. He finished in NY6 bowls and in the top 10 in the last two years with a great chance to do it again this season. USC has such fairweather fans on the complete opposite side of the country where he doesn't have any connections. PSU can match whatever USC can offer.

There have been a lot of rumors of Meyer leaving OSU and his demeanor on the sidelines is encouraging it. While I agree that I will believe it when I see it, there are quite a few of similarities between right now and when he left Florida. The issues (players at Florida and coaches at OSU) starting to come out and the rumors on how he covered up for them. I’m not saying that the rumors are true, mind you.

I have seen some of the coincidences but I think that's all they are. I think he wouldn't have came back from his suspension otherwise.

(11-21-2018 08:53 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  

(11-21-2018 08:11 PM)dayooper Wrote:  

(11-21-2018 01:47 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  I saw the rumors of Urban leaving after this season. I'll believe it when I see it. Despite being a top program, they have generally gone outside the box with hires, Meyer exempted. I think Iowa State's coach would be their pick and that worries me.

I'd be surprised if Franklin left Penn State for anything other than the NFL. He grew up in and played college football in Pennsylvania. He has built a recruiting monster at Penn State that will soon payoff as an annual contender. He finished in NY6 bowls and in the top 10 in the last two years with a great chance to do it again this season. USC has such fairweather fans on the complete opposite side of the country where he doesn't have any connections. PSU can match whatever USC can offer.

There have been a lot of rumors of Meyer leaving OSU and his demeanor on the sidelines is encouraging it. While I agree that I will believe it when I see it, there are quite a few of similarities between right now and when he left Florida. The issues (players at Florida and coaches at OSU) starting to come out and the rumors on how he covered up for them. I’m not saying that the rumors are true, mind you.

I have seen some of the coincidences but I think that's all they are. I think he wouldn't have came back from his suspension otherwise.

Count me in on the "I'll believe it when I see it" crew but I thought it was interesting and something fun to talk about. I was listening the The Audible (Mandel & Feldman) podcast and they brought it up. Saying Franklin has never been truly embraced by PSU and he'd have MUCH easier time in the Pac-12 South. Said he's a salesman who could bring USC back to it's glory. They also did say it'd be a large step to bring in anyone outside the USC "family" but not impossible.

As for Meyer situation, I could totally see him calling it quits at the end of the year and going into broadcasting or something. I think this is probably more likely than Franklin leaving.

(11-21-2018 08:14 PM)dayooper Wrote:  

(11-21-2018 01:49 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  If Franklin does leave, I expect Joe Moorhead to be the replacement.

That’s interesting. What’s his resume aside from where he’s at now and his time at PSU?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcspor...ator%3famp

Quote:Meanwhile, Moorhead led Fordham out of FCS obscurity to three consecutive playoff berths after inheriting a team that finished 1-10 in 2011. He led the Rams to a 12-2 finish in 2013 and a Patriot League championship in 2014. Moorhead went 38-13 at Fordham where he played quarterback in the `90s.

Under Moorhead, Fordham was consistently ranked among the top offenses in the FCS. His offenses set 16 school records in 2013 and 2014 and boasted the ninth-best scoring offense with 36.8 points per game.

"My family and I are thrilled to be coming home," Moorhead, a Pittsburgh native, said in a release.

Quote:Before Fordham, Moorhead coached at Connecticut, Akron and Georgetown coaching offenses and calling plays for each team.

He's a workaholic and can put a ton of points on the board. He's from Pennsylvania and a northeast guy prior to Mississippi State. Adding southern recruiting ties only makes him a better fit in my opinion.

Brohm staying at Purdue. Great job Purdue! I expect a solid improvement from them and Nebraska next season.

(11-28-2018 06:51 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  Brohm staying at Purdue. Great job Purdue! I expect a solid improvement from them and Nebraska next season.

It just means more at Purdue, sorry Louisville.

(11-29-2018 10:08 AM)cubucks Wrote:  

(11-28-2018 06:51 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  Brohm staying at Purdue. Great job Purdue! I expect a solid improvement from them and Nebraska next season.

It just means more at Purdue, sorry Louisville.

Approximately $6 million per year, to be precise.

We are keeping Chris Ash. Here is the link to the open letter RU AD Pat Hobbs sent to the football fanbase. He is basically begging for continued support.


https://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/2018/...iver_index

(11-29-2018 12:07 PM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  

(11-29-2018 10:08 AM)cubucks Wrote:  

(11-28-2018 06:51 PM)GE and MTS Wrote:  Brohm staying at Purdue. Great job Purdue! I expect a solid improvement from them and Nebraska next season.

It just means more at Purdue, sorry Louisville.

Approximately $6 million per year, to be precise.

I'd coach Hamburger U for $6 mill per.

If that figure is accurate, there'll be a few coaches knocking on their AD's door looking for a raise.....

(11-29-2018 02:52 PM)mikeinsec127 Wrote:  We are keeping Chris Ash. Here is the link to the open letter RU AD Pat Hobbs sent to the football fanbase. He is basically begging for continued support.


https://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/2018/...iver_index

Turn up the speculation on who will replace Urban Meyer. Does anyone think that they'll try to poach a coach from the SEC again or will they go with an up-and-comer?

(12-04-2018 05:09 PM)Transic_nyc Wrote:  Turn up the speculation on who will replace Urban Meyer. Does anyone think that they'll try to poach a coach from the SEC again or will they go with an up-and-comer?

Ryan Day replaced him, signed a 5 year contract.

https://twitter.com/romanstubbs/status/1...24576?s=19

I hope Locksley learned how to win in his time at Alabama. He looks good except for his prior head coaching at New Mexico. I think Canada would have been better but he's never been anything but an interim (I think) so he's unproven.

Day was probably the smart decision. He may or may not have been the best decision, but the immediate risk is at least the least. A lot of the current staff will remain and most the recruiting class will probably stay (have lost 2 from 2020 so far, although one might get back). In short, if he turns out to be a really good head coach (and he was clearly an up and comer), then we only get a small blip here and things stay strong. Any outside choices would have meant a mostly new staff at the very least, new starts with all recruits, and more adjustment from current players.

Of course at the end of the day, none of that matters if Day is not a good fit. Better to take a transition than hire the wrong coach, but I think Day was as good a choice as we had in the circumstances. Only thing I am a little sad with is that we now have a coach who is not a native Ohioan.

Not that PJ Fleck's seat was really hot or anything but he just got an extension according to this article.

"Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck will receive a one-year contract extension through the 2023 season, a source told the Pioneer Press on Thursday."