College Football Thread

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[Demo 19,543]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Jimbo getting the $75million hammer. That is a massive job opening. 

They will end up paying that dude almost 120mil to go 45-25 after firing Kevin Sumlin for going 51-26. And no offsets for future earnings. He gets it all. Unbelievable. Short of a Sampson-level incineration of a program, is that as bad a hire as there’s been in recent years?  

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Indiana: We feel we are making strides again under Tom Allen and $20 million is too much

 

Texas A&M: Jimbo sucks butt in year 2. 6-4 sucks. Might have won 51-10 yesterday, but 75M is kids play. YOURE FIRED.

[lillurk 3,738]

34 minutes ago, Demo said:

They will end up paying that dude almost 120mil to go 45-25 after firing Kevin Sumlin for going 51-26. And no offsets for future earnings. He gets it all. Unbelievable. Short of a Sampson-level incineration of a program, is that as bad a hire as there’s been in recent years?  

In per-dollar terms, it’s very bad. I understand it’s a demanding job, continuity matters, there’s a market salary rate…but short of like Nick Saban, at some point you’re just throwing money away instead of saving $2M/year and taking the next guy on your list.

The other hilarious thing about A&M: this is what they are! Like look. Two titles: 1919 and 1939. 18 conference championships in 121 years of football. It’s vaguely like if Wyoming or La Salle or Holy Cross or someone with one ancient hoops title was pretending their whole history was as a power and not just an occasionally good program

[Hovadipo 54,833]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

They will end up paying that dude almost 120mil to go 45-25 after firing Kevin Sumlin for going 51-26. And no offsets for future earnings. He gets it all. Unbelievable. Short of a Sampson-level incineration of a program, is that as bad a hire as there’s been in recent years?  

Jeremy Pruitt and Chad Morris probably have something to say about a “worst hires” list, but Jimbo is certainly up there. 

[LIHoosier 25,736]

8 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Jeremy Pruitt and Chad Morris probably have something to say about a “worst hires” list, but Jimbo is certainly up there. 

Jimbo at least won some games; first at FSU then starting out at aTm to get the original contract then the extension. 

Mel Turner got 10 yrs, $95 mil guaranteed based on upsetting Michigan and beating the 5 worst teams in the B1G.

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30 minutes ago, lillurk said:

In per-dollar terms, it’s very bad. I understand it’s a demanding job, continuity matters, there’s a market salary rate…but short of like Nick Saban, at some point you’re just throwing money away instead of saving $2M/year and taking the next guy on your list.

The other hilarious thing about A&M: this is what they are! Like look. Two titles: 1919 and 1939. 18 conference championships in 121 years of football. It’s vaguely like if Wyoming or La Salle or Holy Cross or someone with one ancient hoops title was pretending their whole history was as a power and not just an occasionally good program

Can’t wait to see who they go after. A&M feels like 1 of those poison pill jobs where it looks like it should a great gig but it’s actually not unless you find the absolute perfect dude. I’ll make this prediction right now: Eli Drinkwitz’s agent will figure out a way to get his name somehow involved and will spook the Mizzou AD into yet another raise. 

[Hovadipo 54,833]

Really interesting thread for A&M’s situation and potentially ours. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,718]

Didn't take long --

Texas A&M WR Raymond Cottrell plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.

[Hovadipo 54,833]

Boise State fires Andy Avalos. The carousel is picking up speed. 

[jefftheref 123]

I hope we jump on it in the next few minutes. Time to dump LEO in the trash.

 

[Artie86 1,850]

I can’t see Dolson making any moves (if he does) until after the Purdue game…Bowl chances are a wash, but two trophy games are our bowls now…

[TheWatShot 13,612]

Cameron, Lynch and Wilson were fired/removed after beating Purdue. Wouldn't mind seeing that trend continue. 

[Rico 2,979]

Chip Kelly on his way out?

https://duckswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/14/chip-kellys-potential-oust-at-ucla-could-lead-to-major-opportunity-for-dan-lannings-ducks/

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39 minutes ago, Rico said:

Chip Kelly on his way out?

https://duckswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/14/chip-kellys-potential-oust-at-ucla-could-lead-to-major-opportunity-for-dan-lannings-ducks/

I'd take him if he went back to that Oregon offense.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,718]

Pete Thamel -

Northwestern is expected to hire interim coach David Braun as the school’s permanent head coach. Braun has Northwestern at 5-5 after a 1-11 season last year.

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13 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Pete Thamel -

Northwestern is expected to hire interim coach David Braun as the school’s permanent head coach. Braun has Northwestern at 5-5 after a 1-11 season last year.

Pretty amazing job. I thought for sure they were going 1-11 at best again this year.

[Stuhoo 79,455]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Pete Thamel -

Northwestern is expected to hire interim coach David Braun as the school’s permanent head coach. Braun has Northwestern at 5-5 after a 1-11 season last year.

Indiana football fans: "Hmmmm ... I wonder if we could replace Tom Allen with the NW predecessor that went 1-11 last year?"

[Hoosierfan2017 20,753]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Indiana football fans: "Hmmmm ... I wonder if we could replace Tom Allen with his predecessor that went 1-11 last year?"

Yes please

[Hovadipo 54,833]

11 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Indiana football fans: "Hmmmm ... I wonder if we could replace Tom Allen with his predecessor that went 1-11 last year?"

In a heartbeat!