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Coaching pecking order

If Yow decided TOB had to go, it's clear why she was in a hurry to do so. By my count, there are at least 9 current vacancies in the six BCS conferences. There may be more, but I've lost count.

They are: Arkansas, Auburn, BC, California, Colorado, Kentucky, NC State, Purdue and Tennessee.

Where do you think State ranks in that group as desirable coaching jobs?

RE: Coaching pecking order

Ahead of BC,, maybe California and Kentucky?

How did I do, Ken?

RE: Coaching pecking order

right behind the 3 SEC teams not named UK.

RE: Coaching pecking order

Ahead of BC,, maybe California and Kentucky?

How did I do, Ken? 

- Posted by TB in NC

I think I'd substitute Colorado for Cal on your list. Is anybody aware of any other vacancies? They were flying pretty fast yesterday. There may also be some that happened earlier that I missed.

RE: Coaching pecking order

I almost included Col. Has California ever really had a good program?

RE: Coaching pecking order

I almost included Col. Has California ever really had a good program? 

- Posted by TB in NC

Under the coach they just fired they had a pretty good run for ten years. Averaged 8 wins a year, won 8 or more 6 times (10 wins twice, #14 final poll rank). Eight bowl games in 10 years. Then they went 3-9 this year and canned him. That may make some coaches pause.

RE: Coaching pecking order

Campbell University fired their coach. I give State College a fair chance to get their choice over Campbell, maybe...

RE: Coaching pecking order

Campbell University fired their coach. I give State College a fair chance to get their choice over Campbell, maybe... 

- Posted by tarheelfan41

#Butler

RE: Coaching pecking order

Campbell University fired their coach. I give State College a fair chance to get their choice over Campbell, maybe... 

- Posted by tarheelfan41

#Butler 

- Posted by Jacob Tongues Anus Ewwww

Negative...

Coming to coach @ NCSU would be a step-down for the Butler coach.

RE: Coaching pecking order

How attractive a school is depends on the coach a lot. I think NCSU could be attractive as most of the schools on this list because Yow will likely not flinch at writing a big check if she can get someone that she really wants. If the money is comparable, there are a lot of advantages as far as long term security at a place like State versus the often quick to be fired SEC coaching carousel. The only disadvantage State has right now is the roster and how quickly the new coach will be expected to win at State.

RE: Coaching pecking order

How attractive a school is depends on the coach a lot. I think NCSU could be attractive as most of the schools on this list because Yow will likely not flinch at writing a big check if she can get someone that she really wants. If the money is comparable, there are a lot of advantages as far as long term security at a place like State versus the often quick to be fired SEC coaching carousel. The only disadvantage State has right now is the roster and how quickly the new coach will be expected to win at State. 

- Posted by hovis

Good post. +1