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But Banks is holding off until February to commit. Maybe with the right hire Banks and other de-commits can be salvaged. But we are closing in on early signing day.

Let us not forget that when the UGA and A+M AD jobs were open Mullens had his hat in the ring. I hope Mullens is not the only one involved with the new HC hire?

Does this = AB starting at QB? I hope not.

UF is interesting. It is one of the few schools in the SEC that is an AAU member; ranked among the top public universities in the nation. Facilities that are lacking compared to most of the SEC programs. Mullen did seem to go a little off the rails this year? But he did very well at MISS ST and in the last two games vs Bama he took the Tide to the wire. Like Kelly and Ryan Day, he is from New Hampshire. I do not think he has many connections on the west coast? He does run a modern O and raised the game of Dak Prescott and Kyle Trask. Malzahn has a good job at UCF which is getting better with UCF joining the B12.

Andy Staples has a similar take up on The Athletic today. Along with an article discussing the PO and other CFB matters with GK. Among other things, GK indicated that the Pac-12 would be going to 8 regularly scheduled games. Alliance OOC games will begin sooner rather than later and be spread out throughout the season and designed for equal competition. GK also told Andy that there may be too many cooks in the playoff pot? Indicating that the G5 conferences do not deserve an equal seat at the table. I totally agree with his G5 take and why should Notre Dame have a seat at the table?

After years of stability Dabo just lost his DC to Oklahoma, his AD to Miami and his OC is rumored to be the #1 candidate at UVA. But come west? I don't see it. And would UO pony up $9M per annum plus incentives?

Does anyone think that Dan is or should be in the mix?

Hoke? We'd be watching the same snail-pace O we watched under Mario.

Thanks for the 'zip.' LOL

Lebby is following Venables to Oklahoma. Lebby was investigated by the NCAA and the NCAA found crickets. Big Suke has to fill up his on air time.

I'd take Tom over Joe. Does Tom have any eligibility left? He didn't play all that much at Michigan?

Sweet! I think Warren Moon is in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Thanks, but why?

Great post. Brown was never a great college QB. He was average at BC and average at Oregon. Mario went 4-3 in 2020. Blown out twice this season with an inexplicable loss at Stanford. As Miami is about to learn, Mario is a champ at recruiting and a chump as a head coach. Mario was never going to take Oregon to Final 4, never. After the last 2 hires I hope Mullens is not the only one involved with this hire?

Turned around Temple and did a good job with a sanctioned Baylor. Where did he coach before Temple? Does he have any ties at all to the west? Why could he and Brody who was a big time hire at the time, not fit? IMO, the perfect candidate is Lane Kiffin.

SDS is in the process of building an on campus stadium. SDS is in the process of spending more on football than many of our Pac-12 brothers. SDS is doing its best to sell itself to the B12 along with Boise and CO ST.

I think he was accompanied by Bill Belichick, right? Or, it might have been Brad Pitt?

30, a modest suggestion. Listen not to Colin Cowherd or anyone on ESecPN. It's all scripted. How many athletic events while preparing for his program do you think Colin takes in? Love the post because it just shows how clueless are most of the CFB pundits. Recall that UW preseason was some sainted guru's, Phil Steele's, 'Surprise Team' of the year. And people pony up money to buy Phil's magazine? The guys who watch, understand and diligently follow CFB are the folks setting the lines in Vegas and elsewhere. Their only 'opinion' is to balance the book. As to the above? Shows what I know, I had UGA +6.5. Mike West knew better.

Actually my friend, I rather liked what he did? Oregon needs an HC who can both recruit and coach the recruits up. I saw the former in Mario and not the later.

2 out of 3, in this case, is bad. Aranda? 2nd year as a HC. Has a 2L team in the Sugar Bowl. Why does the author think Aranda will take any team to the Final 4? Luke Fickell, whose Cincy team will be joining Aranda in the B12, has his team into the final 4. So why not Fickell instead of Aranda? Chip can't recruit. Pete worked at Oregon but he has a gig at FOX and a gig at UW. Why does anyone believe that Pete has any interest in returning to the fray? And he made the PO and was blown out by Bama. He is a good but not a great recruiter. Every guy who has ever coached with his heart still beating will pop up on someone's list until a hire is made.

In the Pac-12 champ game, Brown was pressured on 41% of his throws. Far from elite OL play.

Venables, after years of being the DC at Clemson is returning to OK to coach a blue blood. That's 1 guy on a staff who has been with him for years. Dabo with his consistency with assistant coaches makes Saint Nick's run at Bama look even more remarkable. Turn over in staff year after year and I will not be surprised if new OC O'Brien leaves for an HC job after this season. Nick just keeps on trucking. Look at the dudes Bama lost to the NFL last season and yet, Bama is the 2021 #1 Playoff seed.

Res ipsa loquitur. The thing, this forum, speaks for itself. It is unique. A place where folks can disagree without being disagreeable. Thank you Mr. FishDuck.

Love the thought but NO WAY! He is making over $9+M a year. Has a beautiful home in Clemson and a lake house of equal quality 40 minutes away. He is southern born and bred. And he is in rich recruiting ground recruiting to a brand he labored to build. Might as well aim for Nick Saban. Clemson will be back in 2022 with a more experienced OL, will win the ACC and advance to the playoff.

OT: But Jeff Tedford has signed on as the new HC at Fresno; Tedford redeux.