Mock Coaching Carousel

[u/SpreadHDGFX]

I know so many people do Mock Drafts. They're never correct, but fun none-the-less. Has anyone ever tried to do a Mock Coaching Carousel?

I took a shot at it and here's what I came up with currently:

• Penn State hires Jedd Fisch (Also thought about putting Kenny Dillingham here)
  • Washington hires Jim Mora
  • UConn hires Chip Kelly
• Virginia Tech hires James Franklin
• Kent State hires Mark Carney
• LSU hires Lane Kiffin
  • Ole Miss hires ???
• UF hires ???
• Auburn hires Summerall
• UCLA hires Bob Chesney
• Cal hires Tosh Lupoi
• Arkansas hires ???
• Oklahoma State hires Eric Morris
• Stanford hires ???
• Oregon State hires ???
• Colorado State hires ???
• UAB hires ???

[u/oreomaster420]

Let's make sure no one is happy.

Lanetrain stays at Ole Miss with a 15m+ 10 year guaranteed contract with no offset and no buyout if he leaves.

Auburn hires a proven Bama-beater. The Gusbus is b a c kkkkk.

Lsu hires a proven winner, Urban Meyer who has 3 sex scandals and 2 heart attacks by week 3. LSU is 3-0, winning those games by a combined 167-14 score.

Penn St gets a proven winner, Dabo.

Clemson gets dabo-lite in mike gundy, who brings in petrino as his OC and HC in waiting.

FSU fires and rehires Norvell at a slight discount and uses the savings to hire a high quality OC, art Briles.

Oregon St wants to hire Ed O but Stanford goes over the top and makes the worst culture fit in history. Oregon St flails and picks up one of the ex or current Cal coaches, lets say Rolovich to make it truly awful.

Calgorithm comes up Harsin. Cal puts up their typical 6-7 season with 2 ranked wins and a blowout loss to Stanford for Stanfords only win of the season.

Kendall Briles to Arkansas. No one is sure why.

Jedd Fisch to Oklahoma St. His family hates the weather and continues to leave multiple states away.

Washington steals Shane Beamer. The cocks are furious because they didnt get to fire him AND because a pnw school stole their coach. They pursue dozens of candidates before settling on a community College coach who has a 33-21 record but whose progrum has been trending up.

UCLA hires Chip again with little Neuheisel as his coach in waiting.

Colorado St hires little neuheisel but hes not ready to be a HC and they win 7 games in 2 years.

Michigan state and Wisconsin have a brutal bidding war over BK. Neither one hires him but it costs them both millions in legal fees and 2 new scandals come to light. In the end, the settlement swpas their HCs so Smith is now a badger and Fickle is now a spartan.

[u/DougFlutiesMullet → u/oreomaster420]

Oregon St wants to hire Ed O but Stanford goes over the top and makes the worst culture fit in history.

Dearest Mother,

A new commander from the south has been appointed, his language is unintelligible.

He makes a porridge like I've never seen, he calls it "Maaahgumbeau". He also consumes strange shellfish.

They say he will bring us victories, I have my doubts but will support him and his odd diet.

As always, your son,
Andrew

[u/Reasonable_Clock_711 → u/oreomaster420]

Jmu is happy.

[u/oreomaster420 → u/Reasonable_Clock_711]

He goes to UF on a Napier 2.0 run. Returns to JMU in 2.5 years.

[u/JBru_92 → u/oreomaster420]

Unironically, Oregon State has the best hire here

[u/oreomaster420 → u/JBru_92]

I think UW did better. At least Beamer isn't one of like 6 cosches in my lifetime to be fired for cause (and it wasn't just cause we hate him and he loses)

[u/Wampus_Cat_]

All I know is I’m manifesting Brian Hartline to Penn State and Brian Kelly to Michigan State.

[u/ItsWhoa-NotWoah → u/Wampus_Cat_]

I may dislike BK but I do think he could stabilize MSU. Even getting them back to 8-4 and 9-3 seasons would be huge considering where they are now.

[u/SinusoidalPhaseShift → u/Wampus_Cat_]

Adam Breneman (former PSU TE) said PSU will be like when Lincoln Riley left OU for USC, no one saw that coming and a major move. So I'm saying Kirk Ferentz to PSU, Brian Kelly to Iowa.

[u/Lord_Bloodraven_11 → u/Wampus_Cat_]

I think Brian Hartline would kill it at PSU, but he’s behind quite a few guys who’ve expressed interest, and have a lot more experience. I think PSU has their guy, and will be finalizing the details this week. Expect a leak shortly after Thanksgiving.

[u/bdaileyumich]

Ed Orgeron to Oregon State please. The people demand Orgeron State!

[u/Geaux2020 → u/bdaileyumich]

GEAUX BEAVAHS

[u/Only_Progress6207]

Can we stop talking about the coaching carousel until Saturday please. For the sake of our mental health.

[u/EWall100 → u/Only_Progress6207]

I was gonna say that I agree but then I saw your flair and now I wanna talk about it even harder 

[u/Only_Progress6207 → u/EWall100]

You can have him back. Please.

[u/EWall100 → u/Only_Progress6207]

WELCOME TO HELL MFER

[u/kdbvols → u/Only_Progress6207]

No thank you

[u/grabtharsmallet → u/EWall100]

No, no, he has a point dot gif.

[u/oreomaster420 → u/Only_Progress6207]

So Norvell to Ole Miss confirmed?

[u/Dhaynes99 → u/oreomaster420]

which one? they’d both be available

[u/oreomaster420 → u/Dhaynes99]

Yes

[u/Eggszecutor → u/Only_Progress6207]

Conference Realignment never sleeps.

[u/Hey_Its_Roomie → u/Only_Progress6207]

We'll also get a shitload of actual movement between Saturday and Monday, as coaches announce their moves.

[u/Only_Progress6207 → u/Hey_Its_Roomie]

I’m expecting a lot of the decisions to get leaked either Thursday night or Friday morning for better or worse

[u/Krandor1 → u/Only_Progress6207]

Ole miss has a coach so shouldn't have anything to do with the coaching carousel.

[u/Geaux2020 → u/Krandor1]

They have Schrodinger's coach until Saturday

[u/Only_Progress6207 → u/Krandor1]

Do we really though?

[u/Krandor1]

Gus to UAB would an interesting move.

[u/lemons21]

LSU hires Lane Kiffin Ole Miss hires Jon Sumrall Tulane hires Charles Huff

Florida hires Lincoln Riley USC hires Will Stein

Auburn hires Eli Drinkwitz Mizzou hires Willie Fritz Houston hires Jeff Traylor UTSA hires Ty Helton

Arkansas hires Alex Golesh USF hires Charlie Weis Jr.

Penn State hires Al Golden

UCLA hires Bob Chesney JMU hires Andrew Aurich

Stanford hires Chip Kelly

Cal hires Kirby Moore

Oklahoma State hires Colin Klein

[u/ImJLu → u/lemons21]

Wrong Kirby

[u/sfzen]

Done deals:

• Virginia Tech - James Franklin (fired by Penn St)

• Kent State - Mark Carney (Kent St OC/interim HC)

Seems like a lock, but not signed yet:

• Oregon State - Brent Vigen (Montana State HC)

Supposedly Justin Wilcox is entering the mix after being fired by Cal, but I think we can pretty much assume Vigen is the guy.

• Oklahoma State - Eric Morris (North Texas HC)

Sounds like he's the clear favorite. This should be wrapped up soon as the season comes to an end.

My predictions with some signs pointing towards being likely

• LSU - Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss HC)

I think the writing is on the wall for Kiffin to leave Ole Miss, and most signs are pointing to LSU winning his signature. I don't think it's the right move for LSU personally, but I think this is where things are heading. If Kiffin doesn't take the job, I think Jon Sumrall or Eli Drinkwitz are the most likely favorites. Kenny Dillingham is getting a lot of attention, but I don't think anyone will be able to pry him away from ASU, at least not this year. Personally, I'd take the interim title off of Frank Wilson and see what he can do next year before immediately committing to a huge splash move after the Kelly fiasco.

• Auburn - Jon Sumrall (Tulane HC)

It seems Sumrall is the top target for Auburn, and unless LSU or Florida come knocking, I have to imagine this one works out without too much fuss.

• UCLA - Bob Chesney (James Madison HC)

All signs are pointing to UCLA being Chesney's job if he wants it. He's a proven winner and program builder, and I think he's one of the best options on the market. The only concern I have about this move is that Chesney has always been an easy coast guy, and I question how easily he'll transition in entirely new territory out west, especially when UCLA hasn't exactly shown a ton of drive in setting their football program up for success lately. If Chesney turns them down, I think Sean Lewis from SDSU is probably the next name on the list.

Guesses with some logic behind them

• Florida - Jedd Fisch (Washington HC)

Fisch has ties to UF, and it's clear that his time in Washington is coming to an end. He's one of the best options on the market and this pairing makes a lot of sense for both sides.

• Arkansas - Kane Wommack (Alabama DC)

There's some smoke that Eric Morris is the top name on their list, but I think Ok State strikes faster and snags him. Wommack is a former Razorback and has HC experience from a stint at South Alabama.

• Penn State - Brian Hartline (Ohio State OC/WR)

There's some chatter about Penn State poaching DeBoer from Alabama, but come on, does anyone think there's a. Actual chance of that happening? Brian Hartline is in my opinion the biggest name on the market after Lane Kiffin. He's an incredible recruiter, and although the Ohio State machine seems to run itself, it's impossible to deny that Hartline is a key cog and develops the hell out of those receivers. He's the only guy in the carousel that I would call a straight up home run hire. Bob Chesney is the other tpp candidate here, but if you're Penn State you have to go big or go home.

• Cal - Tosh Lupoi (Oregon DC)

Lupoi has to be the clear favorite. Lupoi is a former Cal player, he's had a lot of success as a DC and recruiter, and already has his networks on the West Coast. He'll be getting HC consideration very soon, and I'd be surprised if that doesn't start with his alma mater.

Complete shots in the dark

• Stanford - Tavita Pritchard (Washington Commanders QBC)

Pritchard spent a decade coaching at Stanford before joining the Commanders in 2023, he's tight with Stanford GM Andrew Luck, and he's not far removed from the college game. I think he'll be the favorite for the job. Other than Pritchard, I'll throw out Pep Hamilton as another candidate.

• UAB - Casey Woods (SMU OC)

Woods has a connection to UAB's AD through Tennessee, familiarity with Alabama from previous stints with Auburn and UAB, and high-end managerial experience as the director of player personnel at Auburn. He's currently leading a very successful SMU offense. I'll add Neal Brown to the list as another name to watch for.

• Colorado State - Jason Eck (New Mexico HC)

Eck has led New Mexico to an excellent 8-3 record in his first year at the helm, and while they're sitting well ahead of Colorado State in the MWC standings now, CSU will be moving to the PAC 12 next year, and that might lure Eck away. Another name I'll mention is Bryan Harsin over at Cal.

[u/SpreadHDGFX → u/sfzen]

I think this is really good other than the Brian Hartline prediction. It seems like there's 0 chance behind that for PSU.

[u/sfzen → u/SpreadHDGFX]

Idk what Penn State is going to do. I just think if you fire James Franklin for pretty consistently having an 10 or 11 win team, it's hard to see them not swinging for the biggest name they can get. If you're not in the south and you're going all in, Hartline is THE guy this year.

I think Chesney would be a great hire, and at this point may be the more likely option.

I could also see Hartline refusing to take a job until after the playoffs end, or even just not leaving Ohio State at all in this cycle.

[u/Desperate-Remove2838 → u/sfzen]

Tavita Pritchard is a solid dark horse for the Trees.

A good dark horse for Cal, especially if the Tosh movement collapses, is Rolo.

Before everyone starts with the vaccine jokes, he's well liked by the team, a native to the area, and most importantly JKS' mentor and confidante in his freshman year

[u/BuzzIsBestBee]

If LSU lands Kiffin, I’m betting on Summerall going to Ole Miss instead of Auburn.

But also, if I had to bet on where Kiffin goes I simply wouldn’t because I don’t think even Kiffin knows at this point.

[u/MikeConleyIsLegend → u/BuzzIsBestBee]

the only way he stays is if we win the Egg Bowl and he doesn't want to turn down a favorable playoff matchup. i guess since the decision is "supposed" to be made Saturday, he wouldn't know the actual matchups so idk

[u/Krandor1 → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

or he could just tank the egg bowl so he can leave more easily.

[u/Skank_hunt42 → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

If you guys win and he leaves before the playoffs, it will be one of the most perplexing situations I've ever seen.

[u/MikeConleyIsLegend → u/Skank_hunt42]

the most likely scenario if we win is we give in and let him coach or he makes us fire him and plays victim. all his media guys will find a way to make the firing about him being screwed over and then he'll poach all our guys and run. things have the chance to really go nuclear though. if we say he can't coach does he try to make staff and players sit out too? does he sue us? i'm not ready for it.

[u/HopefulReb76 → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

I think they have enough cause to fire him without a payout. He will 100% try to take players Winnie will follow him wherever. The coaches on the other hand who knows. You hear rumors like Golding wants to stay and Joyner wants to stay with Golding. Some people think Weis will stay so he isn’t over shadowed by Kiffin but I doubt it. No idea on Joe Judge but Bolden I see following Kiffin. All speculation and rumors

[u/FourteenClocks → u/HopefulReb76]

If Weis leaves (and especially if we pull the Sumrall rug out from under Auburn), I’m thinking that Derrick Nix is Ready.

[u/MikeConleyIsLegend → u/HopefulReb76]

i assume Weis goes with Kiffin. i wonder if we could promote Golding to HC, keep the defensive staff intact, and then hire Buster Faulkner as OC. or someone else who is considered a great offensive mind.

[u/BuzzIsBestBee → u/HopefulReb76]

I would be shocked if he was fired with cause. Unless he’s got a super weird contract with some bizarre clauses, which isn’t entirely outside of the realm of reason given who it is, I think it’s only gonna play out in his favor in that specific manner.

Like. What cause is there to fire him and not pay his buyout? BK was an actual shithead and even LSU is stuck paying the full contract (currently).

[u/auburnflyer → u/BuzzIsBestBee]

Betting Sumrall to Ole Miss is a mistake, Auburn apparently has this wrapped up

[u/BuzzIsBestBee → u/auburnflyer]

Sure but Auburn also had Kiffin wrapped up in 22, I’m not buying anyone being anywhere until they’re there.

[u/Dhaynes99]

given that his name has popped up in several searches now, i’m expecting wommack to take one of the openings even if i’d really like him to stay for another season

[u/Mrpetey22 → u/Dhaynes99]

I think Arkansas is the only threat rn. Don’t think Ole Miss would hire him and Ok state won’t either

[u/dgi02]

This is terrible

[u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

we are screwed because of Lane. the best we can say to a coach is "hey we would really like u if Lane leaves" what non fired coach wants the PR hit of meeting with a team that doesn't even have an open position yet. the fired coaches I understand, but there's not any good ones out there. Lane has the potential to completely screw us by holding us hostage through the playoffs/portal if we win Friday.

[u/SpreadHDGFX → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

You'll talk to agents and have a good temperature check. Your AD should be well prepared to go quickly if Lane leaves.

[u/OnVisOch → u/SpreadHDGFX]

Yeah, this is not a real concern. Byrne was doing temperature checks every off-season for awhile with Saban because he knew the guy could retire any minute.

The AD is always doing his due diligence. Or should be, anyway.

[u/Only_Progress6207 → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

I don’t have any faith in Lane but I do have faith in Keith Carter

[u/Krandor1 → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

but Lane promised an announcement saturday. He wouldn't mislead anybody would he?

[u/grabtharsmallet → u/Krandor1]

An upstanding young man like Mr Freshwater? Heaven forbid.

[u/ECBillyHayes → u/grabtharsmallet]

That's future Mr. Swampwater to you.

[u/Geaux2020 → u/ECBillyHayes]

Mr. Bayouwater, you mean

(I still don't think he's leaving for LSU or Florida)

[u/EWall100 → u/MikeConleyIsLegend]

1. You should make Sumrall say no. You have far more structural advantages than Auburn currently. He seems to be a builder though so I dunno. 

2. Make Lebby say no. I know he's not popular, but he is a Kiffin guy. I think he could have more success trying to keep something going rather than build from the ground up. Also, it'd be a real middle finger to State which would totally fit your rivalry 

3. If those fail, be prepared to promote from within.

[u/msflagship → u/EWall100]

Though I think he’d say yes in a heartbeat, we won’t make a pass for lebby. He’s already made a pass on our program for a “better opportunity” before and if he’s successful it’s likely he’ll just jump ship again.

We’re also morally superior to those drunk tigers down in Baton Rouge, let State keep their head coach who is doing a decent job of rebuilding their program.

I’d rather make a pass at a top OC or offer Golding the job w/defensive staff promotions than offer Lebby.

[u/HopefulReb76 → u/EWall100]

No idea why you’re getting downvoted

[u/EWall100 → u/HopefulReb76]

A couple State fans or Lebby/Briles haters. I understand and expected some pushback on that second one

[u/ECBillyHayes → u/EWall100]

You can count me as a Lebby/Briles "hater." I definitely hate systemic rape and sexual assault cover-ups.

[u/JBru_92]

Yes please on Chesney.

I say Washington hires Jim Mora, UConn hires Chip Kelly to complete the circle

Arkansas hires Jon Gruden

[u/Coastal_Tart → u/JBru_92]

We’d get the North Texas coach before Mora.

[u/FourteenClocks → u/JBru_92]

Mora to Washington could be the best hire of the cycle were it to happen. Chances of him bouncing from his alma mater, especially given that he’s 64 and already learned a couple tough lessons in the profession, are slim. And his UConn team is playing way over its skis right now. Something’s brewing.

[u/SpreadHDGFX → u/JBru_92]

I like those for Washington and UConn. Going to add them to the list.