3 great names to consider

[QuaoarsKing]

Disclaimer: I want us to keep Dan Mullen. 5 years ago we were thrilled to be 8-4. Today we're pissed. That's a testament to how good of a job he's done. I'd rather keep Mullen than hire any of these 3, because you just never know when hiring a new coach. But I think all 3 of these would be home run hires, and I think they're all realistic.


Philip Montgomery - head coach, Tulsa

• Former OC at Baylor from 2006-2014, developing QBs like Robert Griffin III (Heisman winner) and Bryce Petty.
• Was able to modify his offense for an elite mobile QB and a stationary one.
• Baylor built up to over 600 yards/game under him.
• Tulsa went 2-10 last year without him, now they're 6-6 and averaging over 500 yards/game.
• 43 years old

Willie Fritz - head coach, Georgia Southern

• Mainly a defense guy, but has always run a "pistol triple option," which is similar to Navy/Georgia Tech but also has a lot of shotgun and pistol snaps. May be the perfect system for Fitz.
• 40-15 at Sam Houston State, with two championship game appearances
• Now 17-6 at Georgia Southern. Georgia Southern transitioned from FCS to Sun Belt and immediately has dominated, only losing 1 conference game

Tom Herman - head coach, Houston

• Former OC for Urban Meyer at Ohio State, so already runs a similar offense.
• Has Houston 11-1 after the previous coach was 20-17 over the last 3 years
• Supposedly turned down South Carolina to hold out for a better job, but it may turn out that no better jobs come open and he'll look at a school like us
• 40 years old

 

[tatedog]

I saw where Herman already said no thanks to S. Carolina so we can officially cross that name off.

I know absolutely nothing about this Fritz guy at GSU besides what you said and that they scared the hell out of UGA this season. I like the idea of a RTGDF type guy coming in though.

 

[Duke Humphrey]

Herman turned USCe down bc he wasn't getting the job

Disclaimer: I want us to keep Dan Mullen. 5 years ago we were thrilled to be 8-4. Today we're pissed. That's a testament to how good of a job he's done. I'd rather keep Mullen than hire any of these 3, because you just never know when hiring a new coach. But I think all 3 of these would be home run hires, and I think they're all realistic.



Tom Herman - head coach, Houston

• Former OC for Urban Meyer at Ohio State, so already runs a similar offense.
• Has Houston 11-1 after the previous coach was 20-17 over the last 3 years
• Supposedly turned down South Carolina to hold out for a better job, but it may turn out that no better jobs come open and he'll look at a school like us
• 40 years old

They made Kirby their guy, so Herman "withdrew"

 

[tatedog]

Interesting. Actually the fact that S Carolina can turn down Herman and hire Smart is more sickening than interesting.

 

[BossDawg78]

I wonder if Ken Niumatalolo would want to leave Navy.

 

[57stratdawg]

Whittingham and Hud will get interviews too.

I'd be fine with Herman. Our roster has to be very appealing to him. Seems like an easy transition.

 

[jakldawg]

Since we're playing this game,
Also worth paying attention to:
Next week's C-USA championship game USM @ WKU. Monken vs. Brohm

 

[PBRME]

Herman isn't coming here so you can scratch that name off the list.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

All I know us that we have a well connected fanbase. Posting adamant that people will be lined up while others won't darken our door.

 

[ronpolk]

Herman isn't coming here so you can scratch that name off the list.

How do you know this? I love how some people post with such certainty. I imagine he'd at least listen to us.

 

[Thrl595]

Dino Babers offense would be a great fit. And maybe bring an offensive line coach.

 

[Thrl595]

Fritz would be a good one as well. Worried his option attack may take some time to develop with our talent.

 

[patdog]

Fitzgerald was an option QB in high school.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

An option offense in the SEC....good luck.

nm

 

[121Josey]

I wish State ran an option offense.**