Top Candidates To Replace Carroll

[symple19]

Probably so...It also must pain him to realize Alabama is back on top. That has to be a bigger issue to him than, Kiffin. Bammer Jammer, Yellow Hammer, We're in Heaven Alabama?

It does. no doubt.


I'm comfortable w/ Chizik leading the team in the right direction, but Alabama winning both the NCG and the heisman makes me nauseous and angry.

I definitely don't like Kiffin, and was hoping I'd see a sane decision from a school regarding it's head coach for a change. I think TT got it right, and although I intensely dislike Kiffin, at least that staff will keep him from wrecking the USC program...I think.

A lot of my excitement stems from me hating life now that CFB is over. And I was kinda bored last night...LOL

But this has been a pretty crazy offseason thus far concerning coaching changes, has it not?

[The Gemini Method]

Coaches locking players in utility closets, Coaches bit$# slappin' players, Coaches taking over moribund NFL franchises, Coaches (getting fired) who got high profile jobs because they coached with the Cheatriots, Coaches breaking the hearts of a Rocky Top Nation, Colt McCoy chickening out (and...if he's getting married; how is that possible? Same-sex marriage is not legal in TX, is it?), Coaches retiring because they think they're dying only to return as a consultant and then back to coaching...

Yeah, it's been a ho-hum period for NCAA coaches...

[symple19]

Coaches locking players in utility closets, Coaches bit$# slappin' players, Coaches taking over moribund NFL franchises, Coaches who got high profile jobs because they coached with the Cheatriots, Coaches breaking the hearts of a Rocky Top Nation, Colt McCoy chickening out (and...if he's getting married; how is that possible? Same-sex marriage is not legal in TX, isn't it?), Coaches retiring because they think they're dying only to return as a consultant and then back to coaching...

Yeah, it's been a ho-hum period for NCAA coaches...

[The Gemini Method]

So, what's the verdict on Chizik? Is he the guy to lead Auburn back to contender in the SEC West?

[symple19]

So, what's the verdict on Chizik? Is he the guy to lead Auburn back to contender in the SEC West?

At first I was irate that they hired him, but I've done a 180. I had fond memories of his stint w/ AU as DC, he coached the 04' defense that should've had a shot against your Trojans, but his record at Iowa State was bad and he looked like one of those, "only good as a coordinator" type guys (to me). (ISU had a winning record and a bowl win this year, validating his hard work and recruiting prowess while there)

But once he put his excellent staff together and got to work, he proved to be a competent guy. Rivals has AU top 5 in recruiting right now, and he's been an above average gameday coach. His style is fiery on the field, humble and soft-spoken off of it. I like that combination. He really lets his assistants do their thing, and is always quick to divert the spotlight onto his staff and players. It would also seem to me that he's not using this job as a stepping stone, but I've learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to coaching changes.

So, considering he led Auburn to a better than expected record and won his bowl game, I'd answer with a tentative 'yes'. He's even won some in-state recruiting battles w/ Satan, something Tuberville had all but given up on doing.


Now that you've had a bit more time to let things soak in, what are you and fellow alums thinking? I was reading the LA times and Plaschke really let em' (Kiffin/USC/Garrett) have it. The poll they had also looked pretty evenly divided.

Bay area papers up here where I am are playing the Raiders angle, how Al must be about to explode considering the only thing he loves more than the Raiders is USC. If it weren't for Davis, Kiffin wouldn't have had either the UTK job or the USC job.

[The Gemini Method]

With how long the process could've been and perspective hires dwindling with the star power that would've kept "commitments" home, I would say that it was a good hire. What made this hire acceptable to me and a few of my fellow alums, was the return of Orgeron and the fact that Monte Kiffin was in tow. Now, if the rumor that Chow materializes--it solidifies the choice as something worthwhile. Will it translate to the same success that Pete Carroll had? I don't know. I don't know if there will ever be that huge of a run @ USC again. I mean, it was a of a time being in Exposition Park when things were going down. I'd pass the likes of Leinart, Bush, Cody, and LenDale and it was if we passed superstars in the personable element of regular students. Does Kiffin have what it takes to get these types of players? On his own...no, but Orgeron was the key factor to those type of players coming to USC. That is why Ed, Kiffin, and Chow are the deal breakers for me.

I asked my ex-gf who I met @ USC what she felt and she seems to be on the opposite. She didn't like Carroll leaving (who did?), but didn't want Kiffin. She'd prefer Sarkisian to Lane because he is more refined. I would've supported him, too, like I support Kiffin. However, he has a very short leash with me. If he isn't taking us bowling (preferably BCS) within the next 2 years, I'll start to get annoyed and shorten my support. He also needs to conduct himself differently than he did while roaming the Neyland Stadium sideline. Tennessee has passionate fans as we all know...but don't discredit the visceral nature of USC fans who will fast call for your head if you do not deliver.

I don't like Al Davis. He is a scourge on a once-proud franchise and I will never like him until the day he leaves this Earth or relenquish his control of the Raiders. I wouldn't harbor such disdain for the Raiders if it weren't for his antics and lack of knowhow in these modern times. Yeah, his team made it to the Super Bowl, but even that was an exception. He took away NFL football in L.A., and even if I wasn't going to root for the Raiders, and I most certainly wouldn't have, I feel he's one of the many culprits to blame for L.A. being NFL-less. So Al Davis and his jumpsuit get-ups.

[symple19]

With how long the process could've been and perspective hires dwindling with the star power that would've kept "commitments" home, I would say that it was a good hire. What made this hire acceptable to me and a few of my fellow alums, was the return of Orgeron and the fact that Monte Kiffin was in tow. Now, if the rumor that Chow materializes--it solidifies the choice as something worthwhile. Will it translate to the same success that Pete Carroll had? I don't know. I don't know if there will ever be that huge of a run @ USC again. I mean, it was a of a time being in Exposition Park when things were going down. I'd pass the likes of Leinart, Bush, Cody, and LenDale and it was if we passed superstars in the personable element of regular students. Does Kiffin have what it takes to get these types of players? On his own...no, but Orgeron was the key factor to those type of players coming to USC. That is why Ed, Kiffin, and Chow are the deal breakers for me.

Makes sense. I thought Chow and Kiffin didn't get along after Lane took over the OC duties at SC. Would be surprised if that materializes. If Norm stays at UCLA, then Lane and co will have a big advantage going forward due to knowing Norms schemes. I think it's a win/win, whether he joins USC or not. (Not that UCLA is really even a threat at present to the Trojans) Orgeron and Monte are more important than Chow is, IMO.

I asked my ex-gf who I met @ USC what she felt and she seems to be on the opposite. She didn't like Carroll leaving (who did?), but didn't want Kiffin. She'd prefer Sarkisian to Lane because he is more refined. I would've supported him, too, like I support Kiffin. However, he has a very short leash with me. If he isn't taking us bowling (preferably BCS) within the next 2 years, I'll start to get annoyed and shorten my support. He also needs to conduct himself differently than he did while roaming the Neyland Stadium sideline. Tennessee has passionate fans as we all know...but don't discredit the visceral nature of USC fans who will fast call for your head if you do not deliver.

I have no doubt of this. I also have no doubt that USC students/fans have enough class not to take to the streets and act like jackasses when something drastic happens. UTK students should be embarrassed about that behavior. I laughed heartily at the images of those kids going berserk.

I don't like Al Davis. He is a scourge on a once-proud franchise and I will never like him until the day he leaves this Earth or relenquish his control of the Raiders. I wouldn't harbor such disdain for the Raiders if it weren't for his antics and lack of knowhow in these modern times. Yeah, his team made it to the Super Bowl, but even that was an exception. He took away NFL football in L.A., and even if I wasn't going to root for the Raiders, and I most certainly wouldn't have, I feel he's one of the many culprits to blame for L.A. being NFL-less. So Al Davis and his jumpsuit get-ups.

Davis leaves a trail of wherever he goes. I'm a Niner fan, but I don't hate the Raiders(Cowboys get all my hate). I just hate Al. He's bad for the Raiders, he's bad for the NFL, he's bad for California, and he's bad for my beloved Bay area. I'm convinced though that they just plug him into the wall at night and he'll never die.

[The Gemini Method]

I think I'll be glad when Spring Practice starts and all this talk will have died down by then. If he isn't successful, then I'll be disappointed and I'm sure Kiffin will be hard-pressed to find another job if he falls.

[misterx91578]

Report: Lakers Owner Jerry Buss paid Lane Kiffin's UT contract buyout ($800,000) http://bit.ly/8RQmvk

[symple19]

Report: Lakers Owner Jerry Buss paid Lane Kiffin's UT contract buyout ($800,000) http://bit.ly/8RQmvk

interesting stuff

[The Gemini Method]

Wow Buss must've hit a jackpot at the Hustler Casino...

[IronMexican]

Buss is da ma

[The Gemini Method]

We know who runs this town...and it ain't Mayor V. either...

[MajorMike]

Al