2009 NCAA Football Thread: Revenge of the Computer Polls

[BlackLantern]

so now there are rumors floating around that Mike Leach may be fired in the next 2-3 days

 

[StorminNorman]

In my perfect world, UCF would fire George O'Leary and hire Mike Leach the second that happened.

If Texas Tech is stupid enough to fire Leach, they deserve the mediocrity that will follow.

 

[NotFadeAway]

So I finally finished watching the 30 for 30 documentary about the Miami Hurricanes and wow, it was great. I loved the part when Miami was playing Oklahoma and at midfield, the Miami player looks at Brian Bosworth and says, "I ain't scared of you *****".

This is the attitude I would like to see the Bearcats come into the Sugar Bowl with, although it's not happening. But imagine Mardy Gilyard at midfield, looking at Brandon Spikes and saying, "I ain't scared of you *****, what are going to do, eye gauge me".

 

[StorminNorman]

You're right there wouldn't. Meyer would fall to the wayside.

Bryant coached through a couple of different eras of college football adjusting his philosophy to match the times and the players. Meyer has not shown such flexibility. Bryant also (re)built and maintained a dynasty at a single school that lasted longer than 1.5 recruiting classes. Meyer might be able to pull that off given time, but he hasn't yet.

Don't get me wrong, I think Meyer is an excellent coach, but I don't think I've heard anyone say of Meyer, he can beat you with his, then take yours and beat his with them. And I don't think anyone would say that unless the other team ran the exact offensive and defensive systems as Meyer's did.

Since any response would be based on what-ifs, I will simply say that I understand the case for Bear Bryant. I simply believe, however, that the game has become far more difficult the last decade than it was before hand. For that reason I put the success Meyer on the highest level. I am simply floored by the consistency he has brought to every team he has coached and he has consistently proven me wrong whenever I have doubted him.

 

[Mister J]

Disgusting, Miami. Just disgusting. They couldn't have put up a ****tier effort if there was a prize for it.

 

[StorminNorman]

Miami couldn't handle the frigid conditions...

...of Orlando.

They need to oust Shannan as a Head Coach. The dude is over his head. The Head Coach of Miami needs a presence and personality - it's what separates the Shannan and Cokers from the Davis/Johnson/Schnellenbergers.

 

[Dr. Evil]

so now there are rumors floating around that Mike Leach may be fired in the next 2-3 days

And if Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeil does not replace Leach, there will be the usual suspects of Tommy Tuberville and Phillip Fulmer. Also probably Tubbo Mangino.

And did anyone hear that Charlie Weis is rumored for the Buffalo Bills?

 

[NewYorkSpider]

I don't know if I like Weis to the Bills. I think the Bills should look at Brian Billick.

 

[StorminNorman]

And if Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeil does not replace Leach, there will be the usual suspects of Tommy Tuberville and Phillip Fulmer. Also probably Tubbo Mangino.

And did anyone hear that Charlie Weis is rumored for the Buffalo Bills?

You can't can Leach and then hire a coach just fired for mistreatment of a player.

Weis should be a better NFL Head Coach than a College one.

 

[VampElvis]

1. @#^&*()$#^(*@&) Wisconsin, you always foul the works!
2. Agreed, no way Mangino goes to TT (but if he did could he see it?)
3. Don't know if I'm ready to close the book on Shannon. His teams have improved on the field every year during his tenure, even if the off field status seems bad. He's still finding his feet as the BMOC. I say give him a couple more years.
4. Re: Tubberville, more rumors have been floating around down here about him perhaps going to A&M - even though I haven't heard anything about Sherman's job being in jeopardy.
5. Would "Fat" Phil Fulmer stand a chance in a wing eating contest with Mangino?
I say maybe, but only because Mangino could stroke out or keel over from a heart attack without notice at any time.

 

[El_Citrus]

TEXAS TECH FIRES MIKE LEACH


Didn't think it would happen this quickly, but I expect him to find a new coaching position fairly easily.

 

[BlackLantern]

damn...so I guess Craig James and his son feel pretty good about themselves now....I hate when entitled little ****s get their way

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

Miami couldn't handle the frigid conditions...

...of Orlando.

They need to oust Shannan as a Head Coach. The dude is over his head. The Head Coach of Miami needs a presence and personality - it's what separates the Shannan and Cokers from the Davis/Johnson/Schnellenbergers.

I'm surprised with how little personality Shannon has when he was player for The U in the 80s. Did anyone catch that part in "The U" when they said Randy Shannon used to make bets with other players in the locker room over various actions in games.

I am still incredibly disappointed in Miami. I was looking forward to them being a National Championship contender next year. They look they'll probably play the Chick-Fil-A bowl next season.

What was with Jacory Harris? Mr. Cool and Comfortable didn't throw any interception but overthrew touchdown passes several times in the game and held on the ball too long also. I hope Harris becomes a better decision maker. That game was tough to watch (on offense, at least).

 

[Mister J]

Wow. Leach is out? Yoinks!

 

[El_Citrus]

Some are reporting that this was just the tiniest excuse the administration needed to get rid of him, since allegedly they weren't very fond of Leach, but didn't have a reason to fire him until now.

 

[Immortalfire]

Man, they canned him quick. I knew there was some bad blood between him and the admins..guess this latest thing was the "reason" they needed to get rid of him.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Watch Texas Tech pass on DC Ruffin McNeil for Tommy Tuberville.

 

[BlackLantern]

Ruffin? Ruffin? he should be passed over for that name alone

 

[StorminNorman]

Texas Tech should hire June Jones.

 

[El_Citrus]

Texas Tech should hire June Jones.

Would Jones leave after just one season at SMU?

 

[BlackLantern]

what Leach should do is sue Craig and Adam James for being ****bags

 

[Mister J]

I rather see Jones stay at SMU. Hopefully, he can bring that program an air of relevance again. Him leaving would muck up the works for another 5 years

...unless Leach took the SMU job after Jones left.

 

[StorminNorman]

Would Jones leave after just one season at SMU?

SMU is a Conference USA team. Texas Tech is a BCS team.

Yes. (Plus he has been there two years).

I rather see Jones stay at SMU. Hopefully, he can bring that program an air of relevance again. Him leaving would muck up the works for another 5 years

...unless Leach took the SMU job after Jones left.

Perfect.

 

[El_Citrus]

SMU is a Conference USA team. Texas Tech is a BCS team.

Yes. (Plus he has been there two years).

I forgot he'd been there two years. Could he have gotten a BCS team after Hawaii? It seems like he enjoys taking irrelevant teams and turning them completely around.


I think Leach will end up at another BCS school.

 

[VampElvis]

damn...so I guess Craig James and his son feel pretty good about themselves now....I hate when entitled little ****s get their way

Quite a track record for Craig James. I guess helping get SMU the death penalty just wasn't enough on his resume.