OT: Lane Kiffin to be named new HC at FAU
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Interesting ... had thought he would have gotten another higher caliber opportunity ... thought his 'rehab' with Alabama would have set him up for a better 'next move'
There are just some small chances that this impacts Rutgers -
(1.) makes FAU potentially a more interesting possibility for the talented - but just short of UF/FSU/Miami - recruits that might look to RU - impact -? marginal
(2.) creates another 'drain' on the OC pool - somebody replaces Kiffin, somebody replaces that guy ... - impact - ? marginal - one time - and if Ash has already got his guy - no impact
There are just some small chances that this impacts Rutgers -
(1.) makes FAU potentially a more interesting possibility for the talented - but just short of UF/FSU/Miami - recruits that might look to RU - impact -? marginal
(2.) creates another 'drain' on the OC pool - somebody replaces Kiffin, somebody replaces that guy ... - impact - ? marginal - one time - and if Ash has already got his guy - no impact
Some say Greg should go to a P5 HC. Kiffin going to FAU is a bit of wake up call? He was HC in the NFL, Tenn and USC.
Don't know - but - In a way, this may just validate some of the Kiffin nay-sayers (the ones who might have some say at more major schools) Kiffin still smells like he is questing for the quick fix - I mean who thinks he is at FAU any longer than it takes to get a better deal? ... still causes some to sit there and say "uh ... about his maturity ... don't think we can trust it" ... "seems to need to work on his patience & sound judgment"
More likely they are the only place that would have him. Even here they walked away for a bit before coming back to the table
NO - but eventually the 'cascade' effect percolates out in all directions - somebody makes a move that opens a spot for somebody else - and so on and so on - but as I said - the impact on RU is likely minimal especially if Ash is already on his 'short list' right now
And Howard Schnellenberger was no Howard Schellenberger by the time he got to FAU either.
Some say he lost it around his very short time at Oklahoma.
Are you serious? He has a ton of baggage. Only a school like FAU would be willing to give him another chance.
might be ... suspect that even more places than imagined simply have said "pass - not worth the risk" ... "not worth the anxiety of wondering when his actions will create a mess that has to be cleaned up"
Really - and the comparison to Schiano is not a good one either. Sure Kiffin has had more head coaching jobs in College, but none of the are remembered as particularly successful. Schiano had one long stop for a major rebuild that was quite successful. They have both had flameouts in the NFL.
And like a Bobby Petrino (pre-second stint with 'Ville) he won't be there for long.
The Florida schools are growing and have arguably the strongest recruiting base (plus as Schiano? said they play spring football and R better developed as Frosh than elsewhere). Big upside. Bad for Schiano not to take/get these if he ever want to be a head Coach for a P5 school.
Schiano has had success at being a HC. Kiffin is going to FAU to prove he can finally do the job.
I think with the weather and available, developed talent in Florida almost any school is a "sleeping giant" with the right coach. Plus you get to live near the beach :>)
Kiffin will remain Alabama's offensive coordinator throughout the College Football Playoff, Tide head coach Nick Saban confirmed Monday, similar to what former defensive coordinator Kirby Smart did last season after taking the Georgia head-coaching job. - ESPN
Of course, for a fallen star like Kiffin these jobs aren't meant to be anything long term. It's meant to be a way station to prove yourself a little and enhance your career prospects.
Well, looks like FAU will lose 250-0 to UT-San Antonio, UNC-Charlotte, Old Dominion, and their big rival FIU.
That didn't take long at long, He is up to his old tricks again, anyone want to bet how long it will be until he gets fired?
Makes me wonder what Kiffin-Saban spat is really over.
Looks like there might be a bit of "no referral" going on here. I'm not saying it id like Sandusky in any way, but there you had a case of a guy in his prime coaching years.. DC of a National Champion.. not getting another DC or HC job,
And here we have Kiffin taking a "lesser" job than every one he has had for a decade or more. OC of an undefeated playoff team.
Something stinks... and its probably Kiffin.
Looks like there might be a bit of "no referral" going on here. I'm not saying it id like Sandusky in any way, but there you had a case of a guy in his prime coaching years.. DC of a National Champion.. not getting another DC or HC job,
And here we have Kiffin taking a "lesser" job than every one he has had for a decade or more. OC of an undefeated playoff team.
Something stinks... and its probably Kiffin.
It should be pointed out, however, that Al Golden did NOT stick around for Miami's bowl game. [roll]
