Realistic Options

[Mackmiller974]

Just got back to my room from Doak and had some time to think during the drive. Who are some realistic replacements?

Mario ain’t leaving a likely playoff team.
Kiffin ain’t leaving the SEC.
Fickell probably going to the Big Ten.
Miami won’t touch Leach.


Who is a realistic option? Unless we find a hidden gem, this program appears to be headed for several more years of purgatory. I’m not hopeful at all.

Bill OBrien
Hugh Freeze
Joe Brady
Ed orgeron
Tom Herman
Billy Napier
Marcus Freeman
Joe Moorehead
Dan Lanning
Mike Elko

 

[Memnon]

He could go to UiF easily I think.

Going from Ole Miss to UF would be criminal.

If he leaves Ole Miss he’s gotta upgrade, IMO that’s a lateral move.

 

[RVACane]

Just got back to my room from Doak and had some time to think during the drive. Who are some realistic replacements?

Mario ain’t leaving a likely playoff team.
Kiffin ain’t leaving the SEC.
Fickell probably going to the Big Ten.
Miami won’t touch Leach.


Who is a realistic option? Unless we find a hidden gem, this program appears to be headed for several more years of purgatory. I’m not hopeful at all.

Unfortunately I don’t see them touching Freeze. I think Kiffin would go elsewhere first. Just don’t see it for us. If we aren’t getting Mario then who knows.

 

[Angry Ibis]

Unfortunately I don’t see them touching Freeze. I think Kiffin would go else’s first. Just don’t see it for us. If we aren’t getting Mario then who knows.

Sounds ominous

 

[RVACane]

Going from Ole Miss to UF would be criminal.

If he leaves Ole Miss he’s gotta upgrade, IMO that’s a lateral move.

But but but gator on chest when you’re recruiting, top 5 academics, flagship State of Florida school???

 

[P-Tizzle]

LSU isn’t a top team?

Florida?

I don't think so. But I also don't know your definition of a top team.


UGA, Alabama, and A&M are the three best teams in the SEC. And in a few years, OU will be in that mix.

Lane with UF or LSU still doesn't approach UGA and Alabama level.

But if Lane goes to UM, the path to the playoff is MUCH MUCH easier.

 

[NC_Canes_11]

Kiffin wants the job.

 

[OldhamA]

Bill OBrien
Hugh Freeze
Joe Brady
Ed orgeron
Tom Herman
Billy Napier
Marcus Freeman
Joe Moorehead
Dan Lanning
Mike Elko

Mate, Joe Brady is moments away from being run out of Charlotte and he has zero HC experience. Just, no.

 

[RVACane]

Herman. Only answer. No buyout. Drips SWAG.

I think when you look at who we could realistically have a shot at and who we would be willing to hire, that name makes a lot of sense.

 

[WestEndZone]

I don't think so. But I also don't know your definition of a top team.


UGA, Alabama, and A&M are the three best teams in the SEC. And in a few years, OU will be in that mix.

Lane with UF or LSU still doesn't approach UGA and Alabama level.

But if Lane goes to UM, the path to the playoff is MUCH MUCH easier.

Both teams have literally won multiple national and conference championships in relatively recent history.

 

[ddann]

Kiffin wants the job.

Miami will never be able to recruit decent kickers again.

 

[brock]

Everyone is realistic even the big names imo. This job is more desirable than what most think. Miami got a lot of pieces in place

 

[RVACane]

Sounds ominous

I’m hopeful though. I have no idea what they’ll do but if someone like Highsmith is involved, there will be competence in the room making decisions.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

He could go to UiF easily I think.

Anthony Richardson vs TVD/Garcia. I doubt Kiffin wants to start a new HC job with a bad QB. Generally means a terrible first year and lose any goodwill with the fans, and then pressure is dialed up big time in year 2 and 3.

 

[LustNCanes]

In no order:

Lane
Mario
Herman
Stoops

No on the job learning, we need to find our footing and stabilize as a program.

No offense , we needed this at least 12-13 years ago.... but who's counting.

 

[RVACane]

Kiffin wants the job.

If he had a choice between UM and UiF, which one is he taking?

 

[Mackmiller974]

Mate, Joe Brady is moments away from being run out of Charlotte and he has zero HC experience. Just, no.

He has no QB

 

[RVACane]

Anthony Richardson vs TVD/Garcia. I doubt Kiffin wants to start a new HC job with a bad QB. Generally means a terrible first year and lose any goodwill with the fans, and then pressure is dialed up big time in year 2 and 3.

That’s a good point, unless he wants to stay in the SEC at one of the bigger programs.

 

[Handsome Squidbum]

But but but gator on chest when you’re recruiting, top 5 academics, flagship State of Florida school???

Kiffin just casually mentioning he still has a home in Boca

 

[Memnon]

But but but gator on chest when you’re recruiting, top 5 academics, flagship State of Florida school???

UF is a former shell of itself, I don’t think it’s even a top 5 job in the SEC anymore.