From my total uninformed opinion, this seems like a plausible destination versus say, BC. I think he was the DC there in '09 and has some familiarity (possibly good & bad) with the program.

 

Not sure there have been any candidates announced now that Butch Jones is at Tenn, but I think this might be one to watch...

 

Thoughts?

They seem to like Pat Narduzzi, Kerry Combs, but Diaco has to be at least on their radar.

I'm sure Kelly could give him a million reasons on why not to take it

I'm sure Kelly could give him a million reasons on why not to take it

 

it's been a good stepping stone the last decade:

 

Butch Davis - Tennessee

Brian Kelly - Notre Dame

Mark Dantonio - Michigan State

 

With that said, Kelly leaving was messier than it should have been.

I like Diaco to Iowa next year if Ferentz can't get things turned around. Only IF Diaco stays with the Irish for another run.

I like Diaco to Iowa next year if Ferentz can't get things turned around. Only IF Diaco stays with the Irish for another run.

 

 

YES sir..,. Diaco's brilliant but he has shown his youth when dealing with the media. They would overlook this at Iowa but few other places would IMHO

I like Diaco to Iowa next year if Ferentz can't get things turned around. Only IF Diaco stays with the Irish for another run.

 

NO NO NO, I wish Diaco success anywhere but Hawkeye fans are the worst and I will not have my beloved D coordinator bestowed upon them.

I really think Diaco's lack of head coaching experience really hurts him with potential jobs. While I think he gets plenty of interviews I think lack of experience will keep schools from pulling the trigger. I think Martin will be gone before Diaco.

I like Diaco to Iowa next year if Ferentz can't get things turned around. Only IF Diaco stays with the Irish for another run.

 

Ferentz has a HUGE buyout supposedly, like $15+ million. He's not going anywhere I wouldn't think.

it's been a good stepping stone the last decade:

 

Butch Davis - Tennessee

Brian Kelly - Notre Dame

Mark Dantonio - Michigan State

 

With that said, Kelly leaving was messier than it should have been.

 

How so?

 

I thought the departure was fine.. Obviously it's working out for us..

 

I realize it could have been better, but I feel like he handled it well. He told his players face to face - man to man what was happening.

 

Look at Todd Graham, lol. That was a total dick move.

 

When programs like Cinci have their coach leave, it's going to have more of a negative impact on the players. Cinci was a quality school that relied on kids that were looked over by the big schools.. They inherently had a chip on their shoulder... Add in the fact they were undefeated and you have a powder keg.

 

Look at the smaller schools reactions when coaches get poached.. They're almost always like, We wish him the best yada yada.. as if they knew it was going to happen.

Edited December 8, 201211 yr by JTennant

Tubberville is taking the job at Cincy

after the incident with the slapping GA's headset in the Big 12 it makes good sense for him to get out of there. Cincy prolly backed up the bread truck too.

Good hire for cincy---did anyone hire alabama's DC kirby smart?---just seems like schools really want HC experience these days instead of rolling the dice on an assistant---

 

aloha's

no HC job for Smart. Head Coaching experience often carries the day unless its a in-house promotion deal.

Good hire for cincy---did anyone hire alabama's DC kirby smart?---just seems like schools really want HC experience these days instead of rolling the dice on an assistant---

 

aloha's

 

Texas Tech is now looking...

Texas Tech is now looking...

 

It would have been Sonny Dykes had he not taken the Cal job 3 days ago.

Cincy grabbed Tuberville, which makes Tennessee's hire look awful. How do you overlook a Tuberville for a guy like Butch Jones. Tuberville's only problem was being mired in the good ol boys network at Auburn which was always out to get him. They finally did... Diaco is staying put, because there isn't anything out there for him right now.

Texas Tech will go after and hire Klingsbury, offensive coordinator at a&m for JOhnny football who was a stud QB for TT

They don't play defense in the BIG 12, agreed they will hire a spread airraid guy. Kingsbury is perfect good call Jersey