UC Coaching Search Official Thread

[bobestes]

I wouldn't expect Holtz. They were in on him before they hired BK, and obviously didn't.

[Best Body]

Whomever UC goes after, I'd like to see the program take the higher approach, and allow that coach to finish what he started this season, if his current team still has a bowl game to play.

[Best Body]

First, Cincy AD Mike Thomas should contact Urban Meyer, a UC alum. Couldn't hurt to try something there, though there is almost zero chance at it happening since UC obviously can't afford to pay a coach $4 million per year.

"Hey Urban, Mike Thomas here. Any interest in taking a 3M pay cut?" Things get out, and you don't want too many coaches turning you down, as it looks bad, and makes the coach you actually hire look like the 7th choice.

[Forsure21]

I have a feeling a lot of schools are contacting Cincinnati not just UC contacting other schools. I think its proven that you can win at UC and play in a BCS game. Ohio is the 7th largest state in the country so its not like we are some of the other schools that recruit 100% out of state.

[Redhead9er4Cronin]

I'd be all for Clawson if he had a few more successful years at BG (showing improvement on defensive side of the ball being the key). I graduated from BGSU in '05 and was there for the best years in the history of the program.....Urban Meyer's brief stint. I knew he wouldn't be there long, not that I saw UF calling a few years later. I must say that Clawson reminds me a lot of Meyer.....the Cats could do MUCH worse.

[daap_bearcat97]

I am all for UC taking a run at Chris Peterson, a lot easier sell than would be Urban Meyer! It doesn't hurt to at least put it out there to Chris Peterson's camp. If you do that I also reach out to Mike Stoops! He is from Youngstown, Ohio and done a very good job at Arizona. I think he would be someone who understands the midwest, recruiting and can continue the winning attitude and pedigree.

If you can't get either one of those then if I am MT I am talking to Sumlin, Butch Jones, Chuck Martin, Dave Christensen and Bud Foster.

#1 - Chris Peterson
#2 - Mike Stoops (he could coach against his brother next year at Paul Brown)
#3 - Butch Jones
#4 - Kevin Sumlin
#5 - Dave Christensen
#6 - Chuck Martin
#7 - Bud Foster
#8 - Chip Kelly (so we can keep our Cincy committed to Kelly towels..this one was meant to be a joke, he ain't leavin Oregon)

[Dambee]

I really, really like Kevin Sumlin from Houston....think about it.

1. Grew up in the Indianapolis area, still has major ties around here, unless Kelly falls flat on his face (which I believe he will) no other teams will poach.
2. Proven recruiter, with a plethora of coordinator experience including working as the O-coordinator from ND's boy Bob Stoops.
3. Houston was only one of a couple schools that actually HAD a better offense than UC this year.
4. Has seen the big time spotlights when Houston was ranked in the Top 10 this year.
5. He opens some recruiting doors in Texas.
6. He's young...energetic...which means he can probably relate to the type of kids we recruit and win with.

O.T. ...but found this tidbit interesting that Central Michigan is looking at Ty Willingham as a possible replacement when Butch Davis leaves. hahaha, talk about coming full circle!?! At least BK will always have a gig when the Domebags figure out he thinks he's better than everyone else!

[Redhead9er4Cronin]

ESPN mentioned Phillip Fulmer in an Insider piece. Half of me cringed, while the other half was caught thinking, "hey, he could bring in the next Peyton." The biggest thing Fulmer has going for him is he's been in National Championships before, and is at an age where we won't run (or walk at this point) anywhere else..likely he could/would end his career here. also has national recruiting ties. Thoughts on Fulmer?

[mjb1979]

ESPN mentioned Phillip Fulmer in an Insider piece. Half of me cringed, while the other half was caught thinking, "hey, he could bring in the next Peyton." The biggest thing Fulmer has going for him is he's been in National Championships before, and is at an age where we won't run (or walk at this point) anywhere else..likely he could/would end his career here. Thoughts on Fulmer?

He's too old.

[Bearcat_DF]

I wish Brian Bennett would write an article about UC and potential candidates instead of high tailing it to SB to cover a coach no longer affiliated with the BE.

[Dannyboy]

He's too old.

Yup. Old and unmotivated. We need:

- Young. Mid forties.
- D1 HC experience. No coordinators or high school coaches.
- Offensive minded. No 3 yards in a cloud of dust.

[cincy34]

Yup. Old and unmotivated. We need:

- Young. Mid forties.
- D1 HC experience. No coordinators or high school coaches.
- Offensive minded. No 3 yards in a cloud of dust.

If we get a guy that fits this profile and he is successful, be prepared for him to leave in three years and be searching again.

[mjb1979]

If we get a guy that fits this profile and he is successful, be prepared for him to leave in three years and be searching again.

I agree. We should hire an old coach who will mire us in mediocrity and take us to a couple of International Bowls. At least he'll stay, right?

[Dannyboy]

If we get a guy that fits this profile and he is successful, be prepared for him to leave in three years and be searching again.

Good. That means he'll be winning for those 3 years.

Winning is all that matters. Boise has had coaches leave, and they keep winning. The mythical coach who stays forever and wins forever doesn't exist.

[CincyBeerCo]

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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Would definitely be a GREAT dessert, BUT the rest of the meal has been wonderful as well...probably the best ever. Seriously a full 13 course meal and the first 12 courses have been PERFECT. EVERY ingredient on the table shined and worked perfectly together. Only problem was that between the 12th and 13th course (dessert), the Chef walked by the table and sh!t his pants. It was disgusting and made everyone puke. Doesn't take away from the great meal he had already prepared, but I'd really like a new Chef to prepare my dessert and come in to make some wonderful meals for years to come. GO CATS!!! Lets have some gator!

Way out of the box and not sure it would even be the perfect fit, but what about Bill Cowher?