Times have changed

(Sorry I haven't posted much lately. I have been on the road and was actually asked by a certain university official to quit posting for a few days. So i honored their wishes. if i quit posting about this school only my inbox would self destruct)

In 1999 there were 5 coaches that made $1 million or more. Today there are 42. So with money available across the board in every conference, coaches don't have to jump ship to that next job in that bigger conference, Jim Grobe elected to stay at Wake, can you blame him? He can do ok at Wake and be the best thing since sliced bread, or you can go to Arkansas where they demand excellence. Some coaches can't handle the pressure some thrive on it. My point is to Arkansas fans and Michigan fans that think you are the laughing stock, no way, you are just part of the norm.

Arkansas
If you want my opinion you got damn lucky Grobe changed his mind. Grobe is used to recruiting a different type of player than what it takes to win in the SEC. This was so similar to Dana Altman it is scary. There is 1 John Pelphrey candidate out there that really really wants this job, Will Muschamp. Let the people in charge know that you are willing to accept a coordintaor.

I am told Jeff Long really wants to hire a head coach. Guys,
Brian Kelly - knows how to win but he can't recruit and ignite your fan base like will Muschamp could.

Skip Holtz, good coach but not for Arkansa right now or ever perhaps.

Bobby Petrino would be a homerun, but i am afraid he is flirting with his friends date at the scholl dance, making eyes but scared to make the move. (There are some people convinved it is Petrino, I am not one of them.) If you can get Petrino but have to wait for NFL to end that is what you do. he can make up the recruiting, it is harder to make up for bad hire. But you better make darn sure he is coming if you wait.

Will Muschamp is the perfect fit, will Jeff Long have the courage to make the hire?

For the Malzahn fans, look for him to interview to replace Larry Fedora, who just took the Southern Miss job.

Duke
Duke has some great candidates to choose from.

Rod Broadway (this guy flat out knows how to win)

Karl Dorrell - he would bring respectablitiy to the Duke program

David Cutcliff - would get you a 4-5 start QB off the top and would have your offense humming. Do it

Michigan
Brian Kelly - a much better fit at Michigan than Arkansas. I am told he has pissed of somoene of importance their somehow. That is a shame cause he would be the perfect coach their.

Ron English - keep it in the family. He would provide stability and a smooth transisiton. He would be a great hire.

Brady Hoke - This guy knows football, will the Michigan faithful revolt if they had to stoop to Ball State to get their coach.

Jeff Tedford - I was told Tedford to Michigan still has a pulse, i dont see it happening.


SMU
I am told that Rick Neuhiesal is out of the running, if that is true that is a shame.

Dom Capers - SMU has visited with him, i am not sure of his interest.

Fran - brings TX recruiting knowledge but also brings i just failed at A&M also.

Glen Mason - i was told he had another interview recently.

Chan Gailey - would be a great fit and who i think is most likely.

UCLA
I don't know what UCLA is waiting on, hire Mike Leach and be done with it. I understand there is a strong faction wanting to keep Dwayne Walker, not a bad idea but also not a fresh start. The fastest way to start stealing Pete Carroll' skilled athletes is to Bing in Mike Leach and let him open it up.

Chris Peterson - now that the search firm is involved look for Peterson to get the job

Steve Mariucci vs. Pete Carroll would be a great game to watch every year.

Steve Sarkisian - why he isn't a head coach right now i will never understand