If we don't beat UT....

[Gamecock Jacque]

Who was Spurrier's OC? Thanks in advance.

 

[Lurker123]

...... but you could argue at 42 he's (Briles) more qualified to run a top program (he's been OC at multiple big programs though not always successful) than Shane was at 43, when we poached him from the OU staff coaching TE's and never waa a coordinator.

That comparison isn't even close.

But if we're going to talk about the resume of our next HC, I really dont want to use a lifetime position coach who's career was built on nepotism as the measuring stick.

Jmo, but I think we can do better.

 

[sclawman77]

Who was Spurrier's OC? Thanks in advance.

Valid point. I know the HC these days typically serves as CEO and usually always has separate coordinators vs when Spurrier was in charge. But not to say they can't run things like that if they prefer.

 

[TheRoo]

As an interim he could still lead the offense or be very involved. As a full time head coach say next year, things get more complicated but staff could be retained. This is all hypothetical obviously. I'm not insinuating Briles is the next Saban or our next HC but you could argue at 42 he's more qualified to run a top program (he's been OC at multiple big programs though not always successful) than Shane was at 43, when we poached him from the OU staff coaching TE's and never waa a coordinator.

It just seems impossible at SC given the circumstances (buyout/transition price tag.) I personally think head coaches jobs in this era are overrated. They are fund raisers, cheerleaders and maybe a small hand in the system. That's more Shane than Briles to me.

If I was a good OC, I'd leave the HC pressure to someone else and get paid top dollar for something I'm good at.

 

[Legal_fowl]

It would be typical of SC to lose at home after a big win on the road. This is a test of leadership for Beamer, et al to keep the team motivated and hungry going into the UTjr game.

 

[sclawman77]

It just seems impossible at SC given the circumstances (buyout/transition price tag.) I personally think head coaches jobs in this era are overrated. They are fund raisers, cheerleaders and maybe a small hand in the system. That's more Shane than Briles to me.

If I was a good OC, I'd leave the HC pressure to someone else and get paid top dollar for something I'm good at.

Big money is HC. $2M a year is nice. $8M+ is the pinnacle. If it didn't work out, he'd be owed lottery money. Why do you think so many top coordinators become head coaches? I guarantee Briles has HC aspirations.

 

[TheRoo]

Big money is HC. $2M a year is nice. $8M+ is the pinnacle. If it didn't work out, he'd be owed lottery money. Why do you think so many top coordinators become head coaches? I guarantee Briles has HC aspirations.

I think an OC could get to $4-5mil at SC now that everyone has figured out that paying a HC a boatload of money for a boatload of years is a terrible idea. Clemson is the perfect example. Their coordinators on both sides should have gotten $6mil and Dabo should have gotten a 6-7 year deal for $8mil. Instead, what a disaster.

 

[Lurker123]

It would be typical of SC to lose at home after a big win on the road. This is a test of leadership for Beamer, et al to keep the team motivated and hungry going into the UTjr game.

I would agree if the home game was an easier team. UT is pretty good.