Clemson's next head coach ???????

[CaliforniaTide]

I can on authority that I have been offered the Clemson HC job, along with Tennessee's HC job, and Auburn's OC job. I'm waiting out on hope that Coach Saban will offer me a GA position on his staff, so wish me luck!

 

[TexasBammer]

Funny post from a Clemson thread saying that it is a top 25 job... which I think it is, but this is funny at Auburn's expense

UncleWillingham, this is where all smack-talking visitors start struggling. Clemson is a shiny sports car. Huge stadium, mucho money and we play in a relatively easy conference. So yes, we are talking major college jobs that pay similar money. So please, name 25 that have the same bennies. For example, here are some wrong answers:

Texas A&M- no talent, tougher conf, too weak in state

Auburn- Saban

Miami- no fan support, crap facilities

FSU- following a legend, although fading fast

UGA- everyone's rival, too tough a schedule

UNC- basketball school

WVU- burning sofas, no money

etc, etc

 

[tiger_echoes]

I don't think Bobby Johnson will take the job after thinking about it. I posted earlier there is only about $300K difference in the salaries. There are probably other incentives Clemson would offer but expectations are so much lower at Vandy it almost makes sense to stay and not have the ulcers the Clemson job would bring.

I think Clemson can do better than Dabo. The last Bama alum Clemson hired they ran off, Danny Ford.

Muschamp might come but I doubt Kiffen would.

Well Coach Ford wasnt run off for lack of winning....His stats speak for themselves...as far as doing better than Dabo...just remember Coach Ford was the o-line coach when Pell left for Florida and was subsequently offered the head coaching job going into the 78 gator bowl against ohio state..he had no prior head coaching experience or coordinator experience...he did know how to motivate and organize a program...whoever clemson gets, it needs to be a guy who can bring toughness back to the program...the talent is their right now...in my humble opinion

 

[LrgK9]

Here are the rumours I heard at the Macon TD club tonight:

1) Will Muschamp or Jim Grobe to Clemson. Bobby Johnson has already stated he disliked the Clemson AD middle of the season firing. (If Muschamp gets the job, Kirby Smart will be offered DC as they are extremely close - Played for UGA together, both got their starts with Chris Hatcher at Valdosta State, both coached with Saban and both are terrific recruiters.) This from a connected Clemson fan at our table.

2) Dan Mullen to Auburn at the end of the season.

3) Lane Kiffen to UT. Foregone conclusion that Fulmer is retiring at Season's end - either voulunteerly or involunteerly (chuckle chuckle)

George O'leary spoke and he was a HOOT! Funniest guy in a couple years. Had us howling.

 

[deliveryman35]

I think Bobby Johnson would be a good fit. He's an alum, and his age and experience I think would be a good thing for you all right now in settling down all the turmoil. He offers a steady, mature hand, and you probably would not have to give him the keys to the vault to get him. But then again, you could gamble on Will Muschamp. Who knows, he could be the next Bob Stoops....

 

[PDL]

Do think Kevin Steele might be a name that's thrown out there? He's looking to be a HC, and if Muschamp is a name to consider then surely his is. Here's hoping that he doesn't because he's awesome, but I was just wondering what others thought.

 

[deliveryman35]

Do think Kevin Steele might be a name that's thrown out there? He's looking to be a HC, and if Muschamp is a name to consider then surely his is. Here's hoping that he doesn't because he's awesome, but I was just wondering what others thought.

I doubt it, but then again you never know. I would think Kevin would be more of a potential candidate for the Tennessee job(he's an alum and played for Johnny Majors) than he would be for Clemson.

 

[silentsam74]

2) Dan Mullen to Auburn at the end of the season.

HC or OC?

 

[LrgK9]

HC,

Betcha wingnut wishes he'd a kept Borges.

 

[trenda]

I would be surprised if Clemson went the rookie HC route. Bowden did a decent job of building the program to 8-9 wins per season. They need someone who can take them to the next level. It's pretty risky to put that in the hands of a rookie HC.

Here's some thoughts, some obvious, some not:

Bobby Johnson, as an alum and hot coaching name right now, will obviously get at least a look.

Kevin Steele, with previous HC experience, certainly fits that bill; but I would think the lure of the UT job is probably too much to consider anything else right now.

A couple of blasts from the recent past: Jim Donnan is from SC and has the experience they would be looking for. Glen Mason probably wouldn't do much better than Bowden; but is available and probably willing.

Scott Linehan has a lot of college experience as a coordinator and HC experience in the NFL. And he's available . . . could start now.

I'd be willing to bet that Tommy Tubberville's "people" have already put out feelers about this opening.

If you're not concerned with bringing in HC experience, I would think Charlie Strong, Will Muschamp, Ron English and Willie Martinez would all get a look.

 

[IMALOYAL1]

I agree with Johnson possibly being choice #1 but, if Dabo does well why not give him a chance? I bet he would relate with the players well and you always hear good things about his coaching. If he does really well he could "come home" when Saban retires in 15 years with multiple NC's.

uh....i thought Major Applewhite had the job wrapped up.:eek2:

Why don't we wait until we have an opening before we decide who our next head coach will be?:mad2:

p.s. i will take the 15 yr. multi MNC for Coach Saban.


:BigA:

 

[Tide1990]

I don't think Bobby Johnson will take the job after thinking about it. I posted earlier there is only about $300K difference in the salaries. There are probably other incentives Clemson would offer but expectations are so much lower at Vandy it almost makes sense to stay and not have the ulcers the Clemson job would bring.

I think Clemson can do better than Dabo. The last Bama alum Clemson hired they ran off, Danny Ford.

Muschamp might come but I doubt Kiffen would.

True...and strangely enough, he brought Clemson its only National Championship to date.

 

[SouthBaman]

^ Yeah they've done pretty well with Alabama alums. Alabama men coached them to 14 of their 18 conference championships:

Frank Howard: 165-118-12 (8 conference championships)

Hootie Ingram: 12-21 (not so well LOL)

Charlie Pell: 18-4-1 (1 conference championship)

Danny Ford: 96-29-4 (5 conference championships and 1 NC)

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Can't say that I blame them for cutting Bowden loose. In seventeen seasons from 1977-1993 under coaches Pell, Ford and Ken Hatfield, Clemson went 146-46-6 and won 7 ACC championships. In the 15 seasons since, Tommy West and Bowden went 103-73 and won no championships. They've gone from really good to really mediocre.

 

[BamaFanatJSU]

uh....i thought Major Applewhite had the job wrapped up.:eek2:

Why don't we wait until we have an opening before we decide who our next head coach will be?:mad2:

p.s. i will take the 15 yr. multi MNC for Coach Saban.

:BigA:

I'm not the best at reading sarcasm on this board as of yet, but I sure hope you're just kidding. If anything, CMA is the heir apparent to the Throne of Burnt Orange when Mack Brown steps down.

 

[RobK]

Dantonio is destined to become a hot prospect and will be on a lot of short lists. Michigan State can be a good team, but will always be below Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan (once they get it back together) on the Big 10 food chain.

Gary Pinkel will have a lot of holes to fill at Missouri next year and could see this offseason as his chance to make the jump into the $3 million-a-year club. His OC, Dave Christensen, is also a hot name, although likely below Muschamp on the food chain.

Bronco Mendenhall is another hot name who'll likely get a long look at several places. A lot of people see him as the next Urban Meyer.

Bobby Johnson's age and lack of experience recruiting blue-chippers may be turn-off for a place like Clemson that considers themselves to be an "elite" program. The Wake job (if Grobe leaves in the next few years) might be a better shot.

Lane Kiffin is a guy who'll be on a lot of short lists. He's available quickly.

The downside for Muschamp is his defensive background. Few doubt he's ready to be a HC. Problem is, many athletic directors these days want to go for an offensive passing guy because they think it'll help quickly scoop up hot recruits. We know that isn't always the case (see: CNS), but it is perception.

 

[BAMAFAN IN NY]

they should go after skip holtz

 

[LCN]

Saban wont leave Bama for Clemson

Obviously Dabo is getting his audition but the early specualtion is that Muschamp, Lane Kiffen, Gary Patterson, B Johnson, Jim Grobe are the early candidates.

Just some opinions .....

Muschamp - sec in 09 .
Kiffen - slim .
Grobe - as soft as Bowden .
Johnson - can do better .
Patterson - could do a whole lot worse .
Steele - possible .
Dabo - mistake .

I like Patterson . Solid HC who knows defense .

 

[37bamagrl]

i didn't see anyone mention it on here, saw Kevin Steele mentioned, but this article mentions Jim McElwain.

Click Here

well they can't have him!

also says if they want to go 'Saban' they could go after Bill Cowher.

one more thing, i know muschamp is a hot name for every position open, and he obviously is a good coach...but i sure don't understand why everyone is so impressed with him after the OU game...is 35 pts a good defensive effort in the big 12?

 

[crimsonaudio]

is 35 pts a good defensive effort in the big 12?

I think in the Big12 they define defense as "the guys that go out and let the other team score so our offense can get out there again"...

 

[WAW4Tide]

I don't think Bobby Johnson will take the job after thinking about it. I posted earlier there is only about $300K difference in the salaries. There are probably other incentives Clemson would offer but expectations are so much lower at Vandy it almost makes sense to stay and not have the ulcers the Clemson job would bring.

I think Clemson can do better than Dabo. The last Bama alum Clemson hired they ran off, Danny Ford.

Muschamp might come but I doubt Kiffen would.

Expectations are lower at Vandy, but it is also near impossible to have continued success there due to academic restrictions. This would be a great gig for Bobby Johnson, although the Vanderbilt AD's seem intent on keeping him, meaning he will get a pay raise regardless of what he does.