Re: College Football - Bowl Discussion

[dew1679666265]

If Boyd wants to play in a pro style offense why doesn't Kiffin think he's a fit? Tennessee is going to run the most pro style offense in the conference, probably.

 

Boyd was still strongly committed to Tennessee. It was Kiffin who said he wouldn't fit the system.

[dew1679666265]

So apparently, Fulmer's taste in QB's was nowhere close to Kiffin's. For the 2nd time in 2 weeks, Kiffin has told a committed QB that he still has a scholarship offer, but that he's not a fit for the offense. Bryce Petty will now look elsewhere.

 

Kiffin better know what he's doing or he's going to piss me off with this running off quarterbacks business.

 

It doesn't matter that he loves a QB that can enroll in 2010, we kind of need one now. I just hope he's right about Coleman, or else we'll likely suck for the next couple of years (and Kiffin will then be on the hot seat).

[dew1679666265]

According to Auburn's Rivals site, Will Muschamp will be named head coach on Friday.

 

According to Tennessee's Rivals site, former OC Dave Clawson is the new head coach at Bowling Green.

 

There are now reports that Muschamp hasn't interviewed and isn't interested in the Auburn job. Who knows there.

 

And that's great news for Clawson. I'm surprised that he was able to get a 1A coaching job, I figured he'd have to take a 1AA job for a couple of years.

[Rusch33]

Been confirmed by Iowa State that Gene Chizik interviewed for the Auburn job.

[ISUCubsFan]

Been confirmed by Iowa State that Gene Chizik interviewed for the Auburn job.

 

Yeah, that was unexpected. I would assume his 5 wins over the last 2 years would take him out of serious consideration. I don't think he a bad coach, and losing him now would be bad for the program, but in retrospect I wish the Brian Kelly to ISU reports were true.

[shnsajax]

Been confirmed by Iowa State that Gene Chizik interviewed for the Auburn job.

 

Yeah, that was unexpected. I would assume his 5 wins over the last 2 years would take him out of serious consideration. I don't think he a bad coach, and losing him now would be bad for the program, but in retrospect I wish the Brian Kelly to ISU reports were true.

 

He's a great D-Coach, though I am not sure about head coach. Though turning Iowa State into a contender is hard even if in the Big 12 North.

[Guest]

Where's Andy?

 

Ball State coach Brady Hoke, UCLA defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker and former Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione are the finalists for the SDSU head coaching job.

[Andy]

As it happens, the editor for the paper I'm freelancing for is an SDSU grad, so he's told me about this. I don't see Hoke leaving unless Nate Davis does. Davis already said he's staying.

 

That said, I have to think Walker is the favorite anyway. He'd be a great hire for SDSU.

[Mephistopheles]

Top ten teams of the last five years, using pts allowed, pts scored, wins, losses and schedule. I should note that more advanced forms do push Florida ahead of Oklahoma...

 

1. 87.20 2005 Texas*

2. 85.77 2004 Southern Cal*

3. 83.81 2008 Oklahoma

4. 83.16 2005 Southern Cal

5. 82.50 2008 Florida

6. 79.58 2008 Texas

7. 78.77 2005 Ohio State

8. 78.58 2004 Auburn

9. 78.49 2004 Oklahoma

10. 78.20 2005 Penn State

 

*won National Title. Other Title Winners:

76.55 2006 Florida (#13)

75.87 2007 LSU (#17)

 

Top Six By Season:

 

2004

1. 85.77 Southern Cal*

2. 78.58 Auburn

3. 78.49 Oklahoma

4. 76.28 Texas

5. 76.07 California

6. 75.94 Utah

 

2005

1. 87.20 Texas*

2. 83.16 Southern Cal

3. 78.77 Ohio State

4. 78.20 Penn State

5. 75.00 Virginia Tech

6. 70.40 West Virginia

 

2006

1. 76.88 Southern Cal

2. 76.55 Florida*

3. 74.19 LSU

4. 74.00 Ohio State

5. 73.80 Louisville

6. 71.78 California

 

2007

1. 75.87 LSU*

2. 74.48 Missouri

3. 73.47 Georgia

4. 73.37 West Virginia

5. 72.81 Kansas

6. 72.42 Florida

 

2008

1. 83.81 Oklahoma

2. 82.50 Florida

3. 79.58 Texas

4. 77.80 Southern Cal

5. 75.35 Penn State

6. 74.84 Texas Tech

 

Top Ten Programs, Last Five Years:

1. 78.95 Southern Cal*

2. 74.75 Texas*

3. 73.59 Oklahoma

4. 71.72 Florida*

5. 70.83 Ohio State

6. 68.18 LSU*

7. 68.15 Virginia Tech

8. 68.01 Georgia

9. 66.25 California

10. 65.69 Auburn

 

Somewhere, Tommy Tuberville is in the corner crying.

 

If you are interested in any programs rank any of the five years, just ask. I'll add a few more season soon. Technically, I can do any season since 18something. I found a site with scores for every game since then.

Edited December 13, 2008 by Mephistopheles

[Mephistopheles]

Conferences! Top Five conferences of the last five years:

 

1. 63.31 2007 Southeastern Conference*

2. 62.63 2005 Big Ten Conference

3. 61.34 2004 Pac 10 Conference*

4. 61.03 2006 Southeastern Conference*

5. 60.85 2006 Pac 10 Conference

 

Collective Five Year Conference Ratings:

1. 58.90 Pac 10 Conference*

2. 58.67 Southeastern Conference*

3. 58.37 Big 12 Conference*

4. 57.00 Atlantic Coast Conference

5. 56.78 Big Ten Conference

6. 54.13 Big East Conference

7. 49.29 Mountain West Conference

8. 47.73 Division 1A Independents

9. 42.09 Conference USA

10. 42.04 Western Athletic Conference

11. 37.33 Mid-American Conference

12. 33.76 Sun Belt Conference

 

*Possess Nat'l Title Winner

[Guest]

As it happens, the editor for the paper I'm freelancing for is an SDSU grad, so he's told me about this. I don't see Hoke leaving unless Nate Davis does. Davis already said he's staying.

 

That said, I have to think Walker is the favorite anyway. He'd be a great hire for SDSU.

 

It'd be a horrible job for either of them. Hoke is better off at Ball State, at least for now. Walker should be able to find a better head coaching job than SDSU. SDSU just does not support their head coaches and football program these days. On the flip side, Walker would be able to recruit LA pretty well, a recruiting base that has run dry for San Diego State in the past decade.

[ISUCubsFan]

****. So I'm watching ISU transfer Shawn Taggart have a great game for Memphis and the Des Moines CBS station runs a scroll at the bottom of the screen confirming Chizik has taken the Auburn job.

[E.J.]

Sam McGuffie has decided to transfer from Michigan. Can't say I'm gonna miss the little guy that much.

[abuck1220]

man, isu athletics are in the toilet. with chizik leaving they have to be one of the biggest messes in college football.

 

i knew chizik would use this job as a stepping stone, but i thought it would a) take longer than two years and b) come with a little success. oops.

[imb]

Sam McGuffie has decided to transfer from Michigan. Can't say I'm gonna miss the little guy that much.

 

i havent followed michigan that much this year, but why and where is he going? he seems like a good back for a spread offense

[Guest]

Hrm, looks like Les Miles is trying to get DeWayne Walker as the LSU defensive coordinator for the second straight season.

 

And John Morton is replacing Steve Sarkisian as USC's offensive coordinator: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3766353 They definitely could have done better.

[Butterscup1679666578]

There's justice in the world. Chase Coffman won the Mackey.

[OleMissCub]

Auburn fans have to be pisssssed.

 

Strange hire. Usually when someone moves up in a position it is because they've succeeded in a lesser one. Given Auburn's offensive ineptitude, seems like Mullen would have been a good choice.

[E.J.]

Sam McGuffie has decided to transfer from Michigan. Can't say I'm gonna miss the little guy that much.

 

i havent followed michigan that much this year, but why and where is he going? he seems like a good back for a spread offense

 

Sounds like he's headed back to the Texas area. Probably plays for A&M. It seems that he has pretty bad family issues and is basically raising his younger brother at this point. That's why he's headed back home.

 

He's too small to be a running back, no matter what the system. He had 3 concussions this past season with U of M with some other nagging injuries. He got beat up pretty good this season.

[ISUCubsFan]

Auburn fans have to be pisssssed.

 

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6238/picture1fc5.png

 

Pretty sure this was from before he was hired, but yeah they aren't too happy.

[fiver]

Auburn fans have to be pisssssed.

 

Strange hire. Usually when someone moves up in a position it is because they've succeeded in a lesser one. Given Auburn's offensive ineptitude, seems like Mullen would have been a good choice.

 

You're right. I'm pissed. Jacobs managed this whole process poorly.

[NOLA]

Auburn fans have to be pisssssed.

 

Strange hire. Usually when someone moves up in a position it is because they've succeeded in a lesser one. Given Auburn's offensive ineptitude, seems like Mullen would have been a good choice.

 

You're right. I'm pissed. Jacobs managed this whole process poorly.

 

...but the ISU writers are downright jubilent. HOLY CRAP! This writer really disliked the new Auburn coach! :shock:

http://iowastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=889020

[manbearcub]

Auburn fans have to be pisssssed.

 

Strange hire. Usually when someone moves up in a position it is because they've succeeded in a lesser one. Given Auburn's offensive ineptitude, seems like Mullen would have been a good choice.

 

You're right. I'm pissed. Jacobs managed this whole process poorly.

 

...but the ISU writers are downright jubilent. HOLY CRAP! This writer really disliked the new Auburn coach! :shock:

http://iowastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=889020

That writer is an absolute joke. He will do whatever it takes to make himself and ISU look better.

[cubweiser03]

Scout.com Auburn board.

1 being poorest, 10 being best rate the Chizik hire

Poll ends on 12/20/2008

1: 207 votes

2: 50 votes

3: 37 votes

4: 12 votes

5: 14 votes

6: 12 votes

7: 12 votes

8: 5 votes

9: 1 vote

10: 39 votes

[OleMissCub]

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