http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/so...y-smarts-now-front-runner-south-carolina-job/
Wonder how much truth is there?
Wonder how much truth is there?
Not with Clemson running like they are. Hard to compete with that recruiting when you put a 7-6 or 8-5 product out every year.I'm not so sure that SCAR job is that attractive honestly. I think they'll have a hard time reeling in a big name.
I think you are right. However, after LSU fires Miles and fails to land Jimbo, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come knocking for Smart, as much for his connection to Saban as anything...Honestly I think Coach McElwain did it right. Go outside the SEC and prove yourself before you get a high pressure SEC job.
Boy, that would be a tough one. It would be almost an impossible job to turn down for CKS, but then he'd have the unenviable task of going head to head with CNS and Bama each year. I like the sound of him being in SC better, but I'd like for him to get some head coaching experience outside the SEC first and then use that to possibly pave his way back to Bama one day.I think you are right. However, after LSU fires Miles and fails to land Jimbo, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come knocking for Smart, as much for his connection to Saban as anything...
IF he succeeded at LSU, he'd never be back at Bama. I think Miles proved that anyone who's a half-way decent coach can succeed at LSU, because of the amount of talent there. Miles was a so-so coach at Okie Lite and applied for our job every time it came open. Considering what he has had to work with, his results have been very bad. A young energetic coach like Kirby can tear up recruiting in that state and you don't really need much outside LA...Boy, that would be a tough one. It would be almost an impossible job to turn down for CKS, but then he'd have the unenviable task of going head to head with CNS and Bama each year. I like the sound of him being in SC better, but I'd like for him to get some head coaching experience outside the SEC first and then use that to possibly pave his way back to Bama one day.
What if he ends up at LSU for a few years and does well, and then CNS retires? Do you think he tops the list?I think you are right. However, after LSU fires Miles and fails to land Jimbo, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come knocking for Smart, as much for his connection to Saban as anything...
I'd really hate to see him go there. You are right that he would likely be at LSU for the long haul, and there would be no getting him back.IF he succeeded at LSU, he'd never be back at Bama. I think Miles proved that anyone who's a half-way decent coach can succeed at LSU, because of the amount of talent there. Miles was a so-so coach at Okie Lite and applied for our job every time it came open. Considering what he has had to work with, his results have been very bad. A young energetic coach like Kirby can tear up recruiting in that state and you don't really need much outside LA...
IDK. Smart may not fear Saban, just because of the long association. OTOH, maybe he does and you are right. We'll see, if they offer. The LSU job is probably the plum of the jobs to come open. FSU, if Fisher goes to LSU. USCe is IMO a dead-end job. I think SOS did a remarkable job and he'll get no credit for it. USC has the ocean on one side, NC to the north, which never has produced much talent, unless they play basketball. TN to the west is another wasteland for talent. GA to the south is a battleground for recruiting and USC can never pull enough talent away from UGA, UF, UA, etc. I'd hate to see CKS go there, just because I like him...If you are Kirby -- why would you go to an SEC West School? I just don't see it - only because if you can't beat Coach Saban, you don't have long-term job security.
I'm guessing, USCe, Miami, Maryland, etc....type job is more in line with a career path to bring you back to Bama.....going to an SEC West Team just causes people to view you as "Not Saban" -- because you have to compete with him each and every year.....
I don't see it. LSU will go after an offensive minded coach, IMO.I think you are right. However, after LSU fires Miles and fails to land Jimbo, I wouldn't be surprised to see them come knocking for Smart, as much for his connection to Saban as anything...