UC Coaching Search Official Thread

[RedRocker]

Not sure why anyone would be against Holtz or Sumlin. Sumlin is a midwest guy and is an offensive genius

Because his last name is Holtz! No, no, no, no, no.

[#41]

Sumlin is from Indy. He does have recruiting ties here.

I'm from Tampa -- that doesn't mean I'd know my way around Florida if I headed down there.

He hasn't worked in the Midwest in almost a decade. His last job there was at Purdue from 1998-2000. Since then, it's been all Big-12 Country from Sumlin. His school is primarily Texas kids. In fact, of the 60 underclassmen on the program's roster, there are only 6 from outside the state of Texas (none from Indy, but one from Cleveland).

[RedRocker]

Love Brantleys list. I don't think there is one on that list I wouldn't mind being the replacement. I think MT needs to stress to the new headcoach hire that he'd like KC to be retained too.

KC and Tim Hinton need to be retained.

[DMoney1080]

Quinn will be leaving to SB on Jan 2nd.

Then why is he coaching us? I'm not trying to be a pain, but seriously, we didn't let MD's staff coach us in the International Bowl. I know we need continuity, but I'm not for having coaches that are going to be leaving for ND the next day. In business, that's called a Conflict of Interest.

[MST83]

Louisville hired a coach that won big at Tulsa

How did that work out?


#11. Todd Graham-Tulsa. His first two years at Tulsa he won over 10 games each year.[/QUOTE]

[broeli]

Not sure if he's been mentioned. How about Gary Pinkel from Missouri? He MAY leave to get back to Ohio. He's from Akron and played at Kent State and runs the spread.

[Pruke]

Put me down for Sumlin.

- Excellent recruiter. Footprints in the West, Midwest and Texas. Coupled with Coombs, could form a pretty strong recruitign network in and out of Cincinnati.
- Offensive genius, could take advantage of next year's talent and continuing the winning tradition being built. Was the OC for Oklahoma up until 2007 when they averaged 44pts.

In addition to Sumlin, I'd like to see Holtz (name recognition and will bring his father's support) and Jones (similar to Sumlin, but likely less in the recruiting department).

Either way, love these Cats and want to see them go out winners putting it all on the line against FLA. It would be the best desert after a crappy meal.
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[Pruke]

I'm also interested in who would fill in the gaps if the Assistance Coaching crew gets cherry picked.

Now, I'm not an expert about college football, but surely there's a young, bright defensive backs coach, or d-line coach out there who would jump at the chance to become our new DC if Diacco splits.

That actually has me a little more worried than the HC - I think Thomas will do a good job there. The DC, that's not really within Thomas' realm of responsibility - the new HC will have to have a good eye for coaches as well.

[applegbt]

Quinn will be leaving to SB on Jan 2nd.

Even if he's offered a head coaching job? I'm not sure he's even a candidate, but if he's got head coaching aspirations at all I'd think he would at least consider sticking around. I know next to nothing about him though...he was even less visible than our defensive coordinator.

I wish we could clone Longo.

[Ran513]

I for one would not be in the Sumlin love fest, mostly because i dont see any evidence of great recruiting, what am i missing? I just see him as too much of a crap shoot. Not sold on Holtz either. If he is so good why is he still at ECU?, quite a few jobs have opened since he has been there, and we are not talking conference USA any more. Can either of them attract BCS talent? What do they know about Ohio? And im sorry but i highly doubt the last name Holtz is bringing in a wealth of support or recruits. All im saying is there is a reason these guys are where they are.

[loshow22]

What about Chris Peterson from Boise? Is he someone that would look to leave? I know he has it made there, but what is his story? He has been pretty loyal to BSU and jobs have opened but he remains. Anyone have any insight into him? Boise runs the spread very well. I only ask because he has impressed me. Please do not respond negatively. Just a thought.

[JDBEARCAT]

what about Skip Holtz? He's done a good job at East Carolina, clearly has a coaching pedigree.

I think S Holtz would do a BK & MD & after some success here would bolt for
the bigger payday @ a larger school. I really want a coach to stay for about
7-10 years with good success.

[Deaf_Bearcat]

Skip Holtz? He is the son of Lou Holtz, the former ND HC. In case BK fails at ND, ND could poach over UC again to get Skip. Not sure.

[Bearcat_DF]

Then why is he coaching us? I'm not trying to be a pain, but seriously, we didn't let MD's staff coach us in the International Bowl. I know we need continuity, but I'm not for having coaches that are going to be leaving for ND the next day. In business, that's called a Conflict of Interest.

Actually, one of MD's assts was announced to coach the bowl game and some were suggesting him as a HC candidate. when BK was hired, he insisted in coming in and taking control of the team ASAP and coaching the bowl game.

[2kirkalypse]

I for one would not be in the Sumlin love fest, mostly because i dont see any evidence of great recruiting, what am i missing? I just see him as too much of a crap shoot. Not sold on Holtz either. If he is so good why is he still at ECU?, quite a few jobs have opened since he has been there, and we are not talking conference USA any more. Can either of them attract BCS talent? What do they know about Ohio? And im sorry but i highly doubt the last name Holtz is bringing in a wealth of support or recruits. All im saying is there is a reason these guys are where they are.

you could have said the exact same things about Kelly before UC