I was thinking that exact same thing. If he took the UT job, there would be an exciting buzz in the air for a while and they would get some recruits from it. But once the dust settled, I wouldn't expect a whole lot from him.
Not even close, IMO.
I love listening to him on MNF. He knows the X's and O's as many have pointed out, but he's never been what I would consider a great coach. Maybe a notch above Harbaugh but that's about it. These days, Tennessee is not going to consistently bring in the players like it once did especially with ACC on the rise, Georgia & Kirby, Bama & CNS.
I think he is worse than Harbaugh. Sure he won a SB, but it was with a team Dungy built. Harbaugh actually took a team that was a dumpster fire and made them a credible power to a SB
If true, then I am in full support of his hire...
Bartender, I would like one of whatever it is he is drinking...
This ^^^ For the past 15 years or so, Gruden has been what Jimmy Johnson was in the 1980's and 90's - the "Hot" rumor any time a big college program needed a coach. Johnson was probably "connected" (by fans) to dozens of CFB jobs - and never ONCE did he seriously consider taking one - IF even one of them was even offered to him.
My response to him was similar. Only I said, "Can I buy some pot from you?"
Harbaugh was bound to have a rough year this year. He had 11 players from his last team drafted. Thats a lot of talent to lose in one class. Heard someone mention Jimmy Johnson back in the day. Wonder how he would do in this modern age. I know he does not have the will or desire to coach although.
IOW, Harbaugh won with the players Brady Hoke recruited and left him in Ann Arbor?
Another who ain't up to replacing the coach he's taken over for at VaTech, but who would be totally up (or down) to "replacing" Botch on the level of unmet expectations. Justin, come on down to Toxville, Knennessee! - particularly in light of your "signature" successes so far in Blacksburg...
Yes -- with players who underachieved under Hoke and were pretty awesome under Harbaugh.
He took over Michigan in 2015. Because of the uncertainty around Hoke's future, the 2014 class was weaker than the 2013 and 2012 classes. In those two, he finished with the #6 and #4 classes in the nation. His four recruiting classes averaged #15. He signed two 5*s, 46 4*s, and 39 3*s. Harbaugh might get more out of his guys. Or he might have inherited a talented roster full of RS Sophomores and Juniors.
