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Started by Big_Burruss Nov 9, 2009 at 11:08 am
Last post by BlackshirtfaninSCland Nov 18, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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#1 Nov 9, 2009 at 11:08 am

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ESPN is reporting that Memphis and Western Kentucky fired their coaches today. I guess it's that time of year...

Who's on the clock, who's safe, and who's replacing who?
In no particular order (that's too much to ask on a Monday)

Dan Hawkins, Colorado: Could be gone, but CU might not be able to afford firing him

Al Groh, Virginia: I think this is the year the VU brass get tired of the 7 win seasons

Mike Sherman, Texas A&M: He's on the seat, but again, I don't know if TAMU can afford to can him. Lesson: never give a guy a 7 year contract until he's done something

Rich Rodriguez, Michigan: I think if he fails to make a bowl, he's gone. The team's regressed throughout the season

Charlie Weis, Notre Dame: His seat had cooled down until the loss to Navy. for all his offensive prowess, his defense is awful. The next few games are big for him.

Mark Richt, Georgia: Nobody's safe in the SEC and a few losses will sink you

Ralph Friedgen, Maryland: He's gone after this year, the question is whether he gets to retire

Bobby Bowden, Florida State: I think he's done, but it will be a shame if he doesn't get to leave with whatever dignity he has left

Joe Paterno, Penn State: He's not on the hot seat, but if Bobby goes, he'll go

Steve Kragthorpe, Lousiville: Gone.

Mark Mangino, Kansas: If the 'Hawks continue to lose, it's not going to be a good offseason in Lawrence...

I know there's more, but this is what I have for now. What do y'all think?

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#2 Nov 9, 2009 at 11:10 am

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Also, if Big Charlie gets the boot at Notre Dame, expect a full court press for Urban Meyer.

He's said he's not interested in the Notre Dame job, but that and a dollar will buy a cup of (not very good) coffee.

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#3 Nov 9, 2009 at 5:07 pm

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I don't agree with Mangino being on the way out if he loses out. Yes, there will be some unhappy people, but I don't see Kansas as being a coaching destination, Mangino has his program going in the right direction, and before Mangino, Kansas was pathetic. Mangino will have to have a few crappy seasons in a row before Kansas boots him. Remember also that Kansas is not a football school - although short term expectations have obviously risen with Kansas' relative recent success, I doubt that long term expectations - the serious ones - have come to expect and demand success in making a run at the Big 12 North every year. Maybe I'm wrong - just a vibe...

Otherwise, I would say that you are right on with your hot seats...

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#4 Nov 9, 2009 at 7:55 pm

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I guess I should have clarified.

I don't think Mangino will be fired this year even if he loses the rest of his games. But every game he loses gets one of the coldest seats in the country coming into the season a little bit warmer.

And if he doesn't go to a bowl, he's got a looooong offseason.

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#5 Nov 16, 2009 at 3:08 pm

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Mike Sanford gone from UNLV, that job's tailor made for a coordinator to cut his HC teeth on. As a Mountain West school, its not a bad job.

After interviewing at, what was it, New Mexico/Utah State last year, I would think Wat's name might come up in the search.

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Edited Nov 16, 2009 at 3:11 pm
#6 Nov 16, 2009 at 3:12 pm

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Quote:
Originally posted by GooberKnows Be careful what you say about Mark Mangino , he may come to your house and empty your refrigerator !

Or worse he might get "silence of the lambs" on you LMFAO

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#7 Nov 16, 2009 at 3:30 pm

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What's the deal with that guy anyway? I know that some people are just naturally fat, but a guy that big can drop 100lbs just by eating a little less and walking a mile every day. Really.

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#8 Nov 16, 2009 at 4:59 pm

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KU would be idiotic to get rid of Mangino. KU had one solid season and they think they are world beaters. Someone needs to reign in KU Fans and make them understand that they are who they are, a second rate program who will surprise every 5-10 years.

As for the assessment of the others, I would agree. I really do not like ND, so I kind of would like to see him keep screwing them up. However, I will not cry when the arrogant prick is canned.

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#9 Nov 17, 2009 at 12:01 am

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Originally posted by Big_Burruss What's the deal with that guy anyway? I know that some people are just naturally fat, but a guy that big can drop 100lbs just by eating a little less and walking a mile every day. Really.

His size is certainly not a good role model for the kids. Does he have an eating disorder or somehing? A person with that kind of weight and the stress of coaching football...he's just looking for a heart attack.

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#10 Nov 18, 2009 at 11:08 am

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Originally posted by wdpolicky KU would be idiotic to get rid of Mangino. KU had one solid season and they think they are world beaters. Someone needs to reign in KU Fans and make them understand that they are who they are, a second rate program who will surprise every 5-10 years.

Kinda like Nebraska in the late 90's, success breeds exaggerated expectations. If they fire Mangino, they deserve the collapse they're going to get.

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