OC prediction

[Rickd]

Candle would need to take a “demotion” to OC from HC, but he would likely bring K. Beard as WR coach and possibly another staff member.

No inside knowledge, but I believe the Candle shipped sailed last year. Such a move from HC to OC is obviously “one step back/two steps forward” type of thinking, but it’s too risky of a career move to hitch your wagon to Mario given our performance this year.

Also, the Longo aspirations seem far fetched and unrealistic. It’s a lateral move (at best) to a division/conference rival. Unlikely.

I’m on the “make it difficult for Tom Herman to say no” bandwagon until the wheels fall off. Then take a stab at Riley and Kittley (in no particular order). All three of those candidates make me giddy.

Outside of those three, I am gonna have to wait for LCE to resurface before getting too excited again.

Would Candle consider "a demotion" that more than doubles his salary? That might be the selling point. Good ol $$ and a very high profile job that, if you do well, can make your next job a P5 HC position.

 

[canadianhurricane]

Both are coaches for different programs. Candle at Toledo, Sowder at Kent State. Both pretty solid offensive minds though.

My bad... I mixed Candle up with Sean Lewis (The Kent State HC)

Toledo is in 1st place in the MAC. I doubt Candle is actually interested in taking a step down

 

[mirvin88]

In the discussion of Top 5 Non-NC games in Canes history.

’89 ND
’02 UF
’03 UF
’91 FSU
’90 Texas (Cotton Bowl)

??

Not to sound like a gen x'r here and not saying this is top 5..but ND '17 after so many years of being garbage was amazing. Not top 5 but feels like it (again, partially a product of being crap and it being a hated rival).

 

[Tad Footeball]

James Coley will be brought "home" and Ponce will be named "co-OC" after a 17 week search by Mario.

 

[crossover22[]_[]]

Wow.
Like it, but no shot.

How about the other Jersey guy….Ruggiero?

Would kill it at miami but would be a tough pull.

 

[crossover22[]_[]]

Wake scored 45 points against Clemson and 31 against FSU...just saying..

Over the past 3 seasons they are 11th in the nation in offense with 2 star players.

 

[TemplarCane]

Not to sound like a gen x'r here and not saying this is top 5..but ND '17 after so many years of being garbage was amazing. Not top 5 but feels like it (again, partially a product of being crap and it being a hated rival).

I added the 2017 ND game in a second post…there’s too many great games for a Top 5!

 

[paksat]

give me mullen I guess, weirdo **** head that I don't want wearing a um emblem but...

he can sure coach offense and he's from the urban meyer tree

 

[Tru C]

give me mullen I guess, weirdo **** head that I don't want wearing a um emblem but...

he can sure coach offense and he's from the urban meyer tree

I largely agree with @Cribby about JB, with one exception. Mullen, I believe is one of the few OC that JB could play a whole season right away instead of waiting, and do very well.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Markese Fitzgerald took the breathe outta Grossman.....

You mean Mo Sikes pick 6?

 

[SWFLHurricane]

You mean Mo Sikes pick 6?

Yeah...my bad...always get them mixed up

 

[Gables Cane]

Would Candle consider "a demotion" that more than doubles his salary? That might be the selling point. Good ol $$ and a very high profile job that, if you do well, can make your next job a P5 HC position.

No clue.

While total comp is an incredibly important factor in changing jobs, you have to consider the downside. If he fails at OC (whether or not it’s his fault is irrelevant) or the team fails to win and improve, he will be negatively impacted. That impacts his marketability and limits figure HC opportunities.

 

[Rickd]

No clue.

While total comp is an incredibly important factor in changing jobs, you have to consider the downside. If he fails at OC (whether or not it’s his fault primarily becomes irrelevant) or the team fails to win and improve, he will be negatively impacted. That impacts his marketability and limits figure HC opportunities.

No guts no glory! Obviously Mario has a major sales job to do to any "elite" OC to take the job. Part of what he is selling is the new focus on recruiting ... the 2023 class .... the portal targets. Pretty sure there ARE many details he can share with a viable candidate that would paint an intriguing picture of the potential. You also have the confidence factor of a successful OC. Believing he can do it on a bigger, higher visibility stage. Pretty sure we all agree there are pluses and minuses ... and a smart guy needs to make a thorough evaluation. Mario wants to score points ... and from the candidates he was initially after ... Joe Brady, Ken Dorsey, Jason Candle ... he isn't locked into a "3 yards and cloud of dust" offense. Yes ... he wants to have a stout OL and be able to run the ball ... but also wants the ability to go vertical and get explosives. "Settling" for Gattis really bit him in the butt. Don't expect the next one to be vaguely similar.

 

[DTP]

Any coordinator who has success here will be moving on to a head coaching job in two or three years maximum. Turning down guys because they won’t be here long is pointless. Good coaches get promoted. You don’t see a ton of great coordinators stay at one spot forever any more

 

[canes461]

Took a dump or two in the sewer. I, too, have urinized on that abomination of a facility.

Post of the Day Nominee


Yesterday.

 

[3FW]

Depending how it went last time, I would guess he kicks the tires on Brady again. Or we fire them all and Bring in Dorsey and Brady.

 

[gforce4]

Wishful thinking.. but would love to see and OC fresh from the pros.. maybe the Mike McDaniel tree. LOL

 

[Yoyo82]

Mullen may be interested because he'll have a chance of revenge on UF as well....

 

[3FW]

In regard to Brady. He wasn’t the OC at LSU in title, but most coaches are gonna look good with Burrow throwing to Chase and Jefferson, who are total freaks.

 

[TheEye]