College football offseason thread

[shnsajax]

The Sports Time Network is reporting that Leach has been offered the UT job and Troy Calhoun is the second choice should Leach turn us down.

 

I've never heard of this blog, so I have no clue on the accuracy.

 

That's interesting, sure your happy about that. I'm still looking for word that Muschamp is 100% out of the running :-).

[hawkeyecub]

Can someone explain to a non-SEC guy what the "Yaw yaw yaw" thing is about with Orgeron? Is it just because he sounds like a meathead?

 

it comes from this song. Stuart Scott even did the "yaw yaw" thing once on Sportscenter.

 

 

and if you've never heard Orgeron talk, here is his Hummer commercial

 

 

Thanks. Yeah I knew he sounded like a gruff meathead, just didn't know why the "yaw yaw yaw" was so universal.

[dew1679666265]

The Sports Time Network is reporting that Leach has been offered the UT job and Troy Calhoun is the second choice should Leach turn us down.

 

I've never heard of this blog, so I have no clue on the accuracy.

 

That's interesting, sure your happy about that. I'm still looking for word that Muschamp is 100% out of the running :-).

 

I've actually heard that Brent Hubbs (Volquest Rivals head guy) is reporting that conversations are still ongoing between UT and Muschamp. I still want Leach, but I have no idea what rumors are accurate at this point.

[TheVolCub08]

The Sports Time Network is reporting that Leach has been offered the UT job and Troy Calhoun is the second choice should Leach turn us down.

 

I've never heard of this blog, so I have no clue on the accuracy.

 

That's interesting, sure your happy about that. I'm still looking for word that Muschamp is 100% out of the running :-).

 

I've actually heard that Brent Hubbs (Volquest Rivals head guy) is reporting that conversations are still ongoing between UT and Muschamp. I still want Leach, but I have no idea what rumors are accurate at this point.

 

Confirmed. Everyone at Texas (except Muschamp) is denying his interest, but he is Tennessee's first choice. There are two major points of contention and there is the question of whether or not Muschamp wants to leave. But he is currently still option #1.

 

There is so much info coming out right now, and it's very hard to figure out which is accurate and which is not. Multiple people I trust very much are coming out with supremely conflicting information, so I think it just shows you that no one really knows much right now. SO much rumor and innuendo, and it is almost impossible to figure out who knows what at this point.

[shnsajax]

The Sports Time Network is reporting that Leach has been offered the UT job and Troy Calhoun is the second choice should Leach turn us down.

 

I've never heard of this blog, so I have no clue on the accuracy.

 

That's interesting, sure your happy about that. I'm still looking for word that Muschamp is 100% out of the running :-).

 

I've actually heard that Brent Hubbs (Volquest Rivals head guy) is reporting that conversations are still ongoing between UT and Muschamp. I still want Leach, but I have no idea what rumors are accurate at this point.

 

Confirmed. Everyone at Texas (except Muschamp) is denying his interest, but he is Tennessee's first choice. There are two major points of contention and there is the question of whether or not Muschamp wants to leave. But he is currently still option #1.

 

There is so much info coming out right now, and it's very hard to figure out which is accurate and which is not. Multiple people I trust very much are coming out with supremely conflicting information, so I think it just shows you that no one really knows much right now. SO much rumor and innuendo, and it is almost impossible to figure out who knows what at this point.

 

That supports an ESPN article I read also. Though the longer this takes the less likely Muschamp is the HC for Tenn. They have to move quickly, and if Cutcliff can be had they should pounce on him before too much recruiting damage can be done. Just guessing but if they don't sign Muschamp tonight I don't think it happens.

[Exile on Waveland]

I enjoy watching Northwestern on TV but not at home, that stadium is just a horrible venue for watching football. So is Michigan State, Illinois and Minnesota.

 

New or old? Metrodome, sure.

[TheVolCub08]

The Sports Time Network is reporting that Leach has been offered the UT job and Troy Calhoun is the second choice should Leach turn us down.

 

I've never heard of this blog, so I have no clue on the accuracy.

 

That's interesting, sure your happy about that. I'm still looking for word that Muschamp is 100% out of the running :-).

 

I've actually heard that Brent Hubbs (Volquest Rivals head guy) is reporting that conversations are still ongoing between UT and Muschamp. I still want Leach, but I have no idea what rumors are accurate at this point.

 

Confirmed. Everyone at Texas (except Muschamp) is denying his interest, but he is Tennessee's first choice. There are two major points of contention and there is the question of whether or not Muschamp wants to leave. But he is currently still option #1.

 

There is so much info coming out right now, and it's very hard to figure out which is accurate and which is not. Multiple people I trust very much are coming out with supremely conflicting information, so I think it just shows you that no one really knows much right now. SO much rumor and innuendo, and it is almost impossible to figure out who knows what at this point.

 

That supports an ESPN article I read also. Though the longer this takes the less likely Muschamp is the HC for Tenn. They have to move quickly, and if Cutcliff can be had they should pounce on him before too much recruiting damage can be done. Just guessing but if they don't sign Muschamp tonight I don't think it happens.

 

It won't be Cutcliffe. There are only two names being consistently thrown out, and they are Muschamp and Calhoun. On Calhoun, three of Tennessee's early enrollees (Tyler Bray, Corey Miller, and Matt Milton) have said on Facebook "If it's him, I'm out of here."

 

There are other names being thrown out, but it is all speculation. People are tracking flights (the UT plane has been to DFW and COS today), and every pundit is weighing in with possibilities, and these are being run with. The only two names that credible sources are reporting are Muchamp and Calhoun, though.

 

In other news, I made mention last night of some things that might come out that would sound an awful lot like sour grapes (and therefore did not post them), and today, both Chris Low (ESPN) and Doug Matthews (former TN coach and radio host in Nashville) have both said that they expect several of Kiffin's indiscretions to begin trickling out very soon, and that it would be the kind of stuff that would humiliate Kiffin. I have heard the rumors and know what they're talking about. We'll see if anything comes out and the effect that it will have.

 

Final note.... David Reaves (Kiffins QB Coach and BROTHER IN LAW) found out about this news via a news station in Orlando, where he was yesterday, and could not get Lane or Ed Orgeron to answer his calls yesterday. Truth? Not sure. Like I said before, there is just so much coming out right now... I'd say most is baseless rumor and innuendo, and if I were a reporter, I would not go public with any of this. But I'm not, so I can pass along what I hear.

[jersey cubs fan]

I enjoy watching Northwestern on TV but not at home, that stadium is just a horrible venue for watching football. So is Michigan State, Illinois and Minnesota.

 

New or old? Metrodome, sure.

 

I forgot about the new one, I don't think I've seen a game played there.

[TheVolCub08]

From footballscoop.com:

 

Tennessee: Our sources tell us AD Mike Hamilton is researching Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen. We have also heard an unbelievable name for the Tennessee job. Not sure how we can get this one further confirmed, but a source close to this particular head coach tells us, “Trust me. If Tennessee offers, it will happen.” This would be a huge splash hire for the Vols and equally surprising as Kiffin leaving for SC.

[Outshined_One]

I enjoy watching Northwestern on TV but not at home, that stadium is just a horrible venue for watching football. So is Michigan State, Illinois and Minnesota.

 

New or old? Metrodome, sure.

 

I forgot about the new one, I don't think I've seen a game played there.

 

It's actually a really nice stadium. Pictures

[RedFlash]

"Paris Hilton has paid more due then Lane Kiffin, so far." Pat Forde.

 

I'm not usually a fan of Pat Forde but this line on PTI was quite funny.

[snoodmonger]

From footballscoop.com:

 

Tennessee: Our sources tell us AD Mike Hamilton is researching Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen. We have also heard an unbelievable name for the Tennessee job. Not sure how we can get this one further confirmed, but a source close to this particular head coach tells us, “Trust me. If Tennessee offers, it will happen.” This would be a huge splash hire for the Vols and equally surprising as Kiffin leaving for SC.

 

 

Is this affiliated with footballcoachscoop? Because that thing was a joke.

[Bruno7481]

I love people who put videos like this online. I can never imagine me caring so much about something like this to post online.

 

Language warning.

 

[hawkeyecub]

From footballscoop.com:

 

Tennessee: Our sources tell us AD Mike Hamilton is researching Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen. We have also heard an unbelievable name for the Tennessee job. Not sure how we can get this one further confirmed, but a source close to this particular head coach tells us, “Trust me. If Tennessee offers, it will happen.” This would be a huge splash hire for the Vols and equally surprising as Kiffin leaving for SC.

 

 

Is this affiliated with footballcoachscoop? Because that thing was a joke.

 

Yeah Meph could have sent them that "scoop" and they would post it.

 

Tennessee fans are worrying way too much about this year's recruiting class. It's one year. You're looking long-term. Get the right hire, who cares if you have one down year because recruiting got messed up.

[snoodmonger]

Has this been posted?

 

LSUfreek's memorial to the coaches we've lost this year.

 

[SouthSideRyan]

Kiffin getting hammered already. Awesome.

[TheVolCub08]

dew... the unbelievable name that is being referred to on footballscoop is Bob Stoops. That's why it is being called unbelievable... because it is. Had two people say that in the past 15 minutes.

 

I still think it's Muschamp.

[hawkeyecub]

Has this been posted?

 

LSUfreek's memorial to the coaches we've lost this year.

 

 

The Rich Brooks one killed me.

[The Voice of Reason]

Kiffin getting hammered already. Awesome.

 

Your just happy the Trojans didn't steal the great Ron Zook from the Illini.

[Andy]

dew... the unbelievable name that is being referred to on footballscoop is Bob Stoops. That's why it is being called unbelievable... because it is. Had two people say that in the past 15 minutes.

 

I still think it's Muschamp.

I have no idea why Stoops seems so willing to leave Oklahoma, but that would make 2 jobs he's been linked to this offseason that really aren't any better (no offense).

[CubInOK]

dew... the unbelievable name that is being referred to on footballscoop is Bob Stoops. That's why it is being called unbelievable... because it is. Had two people say that in the past 15 minutes.

 

I still think it's Muschamp.

I have no idea why Stoops seems so willing to leave Oklahoma, but that would make 2 jobs he's been linked to this offseason that really aren't any better (no offense).

His name probably showed up because he's rumored for every job opening.

[Tyrant]

Kiffin getting hammered already. Awesome.

 

Your just happy the Trojans didn't steal the great Ron Zook from the Illini.

 

What does that have to do with anything?

[OleMissCub]

Has this been posted?

 

LSUfreek's memorial to the coaches we've lost this year.

 

 

that's realllly awesome. I know LSUfreek, his name is Terrence. Good dude.

[dew1679666265]

dew... the unbelievable name that is being referred to on footballscoop is Bob Stoops. That's why it is being called unbelievable... because it is. Had two people say that in the past 15 minutes.

 

I still think it's Muschamp.

 

That's the only name I've heard that I like better than Leach. I put no stock whatsoever into those rumors, but the thought is rather awesome.

 

I'm interested in Calhoun, but not overly excited by the hire. He'd be very similar to Turner Gill, in that he's done a good job at the position he's in, but I'm not sure how that would translate to a program like UT.

[dew1679666265]

Tennessee fans are worrying way too much about this year's recruiting class. It's one year. You're looking long-term. Get the right hire, who cares if you have one down year because recruiting got messed up.

 

The most important thing to me with this hire is finding the right coach. However, completely forfeiting this recruiting class would not be a good thing for a team with as little depth as UT has. You don't want to make a quick, poor hire, but time should be considered as well.