Here we are Thanksgiving day, and we still don't know a whole lot.
I will be the first to admit i was wrong on Butch Davis. I (and alot of others) got spun in his charge to get some commitments made from UNC. Congrats UNC, my condolences Razorbacks.
With it being Thanksgiving i thought i would talk a bit about a few of the assistants that head coaches are thankful for:
Jimbo Fisher - The hottest name right now among assistants. LSU and Georgia Tech will both talk to Fisher. My prediction Georgia Tech
Bo Pelini - I still think Pelini says no to Neb. If LSU doesn't make an offer look for Bo to get his start in coaching for the hogs. Bo is the real deal folks. My prediction - Arkansas, so hog fans you should be excited.
Dan Mullen - latest right now is that search firms are raving about him but ADs are skeptical due to his youth. (funny how youth is more of a deterrent in NCAA than NFL). My prediction - stays at florida
Gary Crowton - Ryan Mallett will enjoy Gary Crowton calling the plays next season.
Brent Venables - I've gotten a ton of emails lately regarding Venables. My response to those questioning his ability, Do you really think Bob would keep him around if he wasn't the best out there? I remember a time when OU fans were glad to get rid of Mark Mangino, it seems he is doing ok. Venables keeps Ron Prince up at night i can assure you.
Gus Malzahn - Arkansas fans email me often asking about Gus to the Hogs. For some reason you guys don't understand that the same group of people that support nutt dislike Gus. So hire gus and you are back to square 1, divided fan base. Someone started a rumor that Gus was going to work for mack brown. I got confirmation Mack is impressed with Gus but Greg Davis (ut oc) is Mack's best friend and is going nowhere. The best thing for Gus to do is go with Todd Graham to his big job in the next couple of years and then he will be looked upon as ready. Not saying he isn't but hogs take off your blinders and think about it.
Baylor
Mike said no, i cant find anyone that doesn't think this is Nutt's job for the taking. Don't think Jimmy Sexton has stopped talking to SMU. I can assure you if Nutt isn't at Baylor he will be at SMU.
SMU
I told you footballrumormill was wrong about Krag. Seems like Glen Mason is gaining some steam. Orsini is shooting for the stars so don't be surprised when someone out of left field pops in the picture. Chan Gailey is another that could jump in the mix. Schotenheimer is still an option guys.
Aggies
Brian Kelly will interview with Michigan and Nebraska but will be the coach at A&M, look o"ut" Mack.
Neb
Turner Gill or Paul Johnson. Brian Kelly in the mix.
LSU
Bobby Petrino is now the favorite for LSU. Look out Saban. JImbo Fisher and Pelini will obviously get looks. I dont know if LSU will hire and assistant.
happy thanksgiving
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FIRE NUTT!!!!!!!!!!
Rumors out there about Mrs. Fran house hunting in Dallas. Fran to the Hilltop?
where are ya coach ... lots of rumors flying around. Sherman, Peterson, Spurrier. Nothin' about no one from Cincy though.
And, the vacancy is open.
Nutt is not leaving AR without a fact coach, I know this for sure with a great source, the only thing is that if he is going to get his annuity they would rather he get it and suffer thru next year because it will be just a so-so year and the heat will get worse. They said they do know now that since he won his stock is high which it should be, he is a great motivator. Word I am getting is that if Miles goes to Michigan that LSU will be going after Nutt, as well as the d-coach that is already there. Oh yeah and Ole Miss would like to have him too, and oh yeah Arkansas always remember that sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side. I hate what he did to Mustain, Williams, and Gus but you know what everyone is better off where they are and so the fans of AR needs to deal with it. Be careful what you wish for, because right now the rest of the country think that Houston is the greatest thing since sliced bread!
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