health reasons, my a.. he'll have a new job by this summer. might even show up on TV for the playoffs.
He's running away just like he did in Florida.
Interesting theory. I did think during the championship game that Fox seemed to be overblowing the shots of Urban rubbing the side of his head or bending over, and the discussions of his health and imminent retirement seemed like something someone could get sued over. I definitely think they were trying to help lay the ground work for this announcement.agree. I think this was negotiated with the AD and Prez last August when he was in trouble re the asst coach beating his wife and Urban turning a blind eye. Just my take on it, but its more than likely the deal.
agree. I think this was negotiated with the AD and Prez last August when he was in trouble re the asst coach beating his wife and Urban turning a blind eye. Just my take on it, but its more than likely the deal.
ESPN confirms.
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ns-hire-mike-locksley-alabama-crimson-tide-oc
Maryland must not have heard about how Mike's HC job at New Mexico turned out.
If you think Meyer, the most competitive, win-at-all-costs football coach of our generation, will just walk away at 54 years young, you're the same person who believes he's as pure and true as the Pope he's named after.
He's gonna recruit the hell out of DMV though.
ESPN confirms.
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ns-hire-mike-locksley-alabama-crimson-tide-oc
Maryland must not have heard about how Mike's HC job at New Mexico turned out.
Was linked to ND at same time as OSU. Think this is the favorite. If ND has a letdown in the next couple of years, can see this happening.I don't know why, but I have this odd feeling he will wait until Saban retires from 'Bama and then take that job.
Saw some articles recently on the 10 year anniversary rose bowl season. Maybe earlier this year? Good memories.Maryland fans believe his relationships in that area will be the first step to getting all of the school's controversy behind them. It's tough to recruit after all that went down with Durkin.
Also, Matt Canada will be a very hot commodity for OC in the next few weeks. He did a great job keeping that program afloat.
I guess we'll find out. He has improved as a coach over the past 10 yrs. Plus he has been through alot personally, to the point where he is almost a totally different guy than the Locks that coached at Illinois. I could see it going either way for him.I wish Md and Locks no ill will but this will not turn out well
Saw a Werner tweet with ligs recruiting NY. Never seen that before! Lol. So he’s staying on. Also saw Robert Wright out recruiting. Maybe he is staying on, or just able to recruit as still interim coach??
He's not a Bama guy. And I doubt he would want to follow Saban. They are in competition as the 2 most successful coaches of the era. I think Urban would want to make sure his "legacy" is distinct from Saban.I don't know why, but I have this odd feeling he will wait until Saban retires from 'Bama and then take that job.
His ability to read a situation and handle staff and players and press would make him a nightmare administrator for a school. He's a coach and a successful one that comes with a lot of baggage outside of the W-L record. I certainly wouldn't want him managing too many professional subordinates or being responsible for the welfare of an entire department of student-athletes.Urban to Bama is where I'd put my money. If Kelly sputters in the next few years, I could also see that. I can't imagine a world where Urban isn't a football HC somewhere in 5 years, though I've heard talk of an administrative position, further moving into Gene Smith's role once he retires.
That Bama job is Dabo's as long as he wants it.Urban to Bama is where I'd put my money. If Kelly sputters in the next few years, I could also see that. I can't imagine a world where Urban isn't a football HC somewhere in 5 years, though I've heard talk of an administrative position, further moving into Gene Smith's role once he retires.
Yeah, looks like the day after period ended. McGee and Williams weren’t known as recruiters though. Not sure if they were out recruiting. Wasn’t following staff whereabouts last year.Garrick McGee and Paul Williams were kept through the early signing period last year as well. I wouldn't read too much into it.
I guess we'll find out. He has improved as a coach over the past 10 yrs. Plus he has been through alot personally, to the point where he is almost a totally different guy than the Locks that coached at Illinois. I could see it going either way for him.
That Bama job is Dabo's as long as he wants it.
I agree with you on Urban to will be interesting to see if Kelly wants to give the NFL a try.Exactly.
Clemson fans are in a weird spot. On the one hand, if Saban goes away, then Clemson becomes the new #1 year in and year out, and probably becomes the favorite to win the national title in any given year. The problem is, is Saban goes away, Dabo almost certainly replaces him.
So if you're a Clemson fan, do you root for Saban to keep coaching -- and winning -- at Alabama?
If Urby is going anywhere else, it's Notre Dame. Kelly seems to have things in order there, so I don't see that job opening anytime soon.
Urban to Bama is where I'd put my money. If Kelly sputters in the next few years, I could also see that. I can't imagine a world where Urban isn't a football HC somewhere in 5 years, though I've heard talk of an administrative position, further moving into Gene Smith's role once he retires.