A Better Norvell vs Malzahn Poll

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Polls that just put Mike against Gus can give the appearance if you favor one you would be against the other which often isn't the case.

Here the Field isn't every option but in your mind the next best option.  You don't have to say who your next best option is, we have enough threads for that.

So say Chad Morris is your next best option after Norvell, but you would still be OK with Gus if we couldn't land either then Option 2 fits that criteria.

I could have put several more scenarios if Field was your top option but didn't want to go that far.  If Field is your top choice just slot that person as number 2 for this poll because it's more about Mike v Gus since that's where everything seems to be trending.

Thanks 

[jackflash]

if their is a change at Arkansas I believe the biggest is who will be the DC

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Right now Gus is a preferred choice (1st or 2nd) on 60% of the votes.  He's an acceptable on about 74% with "Never Gus" holding up 26%.

If I was spit balling I would say that each Gus win or bad BB loss can shrink that never Gus pool down a little but doubt it would ever drop below 20%.

Mike Norvell is preferred choice (1st or 2nd) on 96% of the votes.

So a strong majority would accept Gus but higher % prefer Mike.  What's interesting is Mike tutored under Gus.  If you want GM philosophy with less baggage but maybe a slightly higher risk (reward) due to youth/inexperience go with Mike Norvell. 

If you are risk averse and don't care about the baggage you go with Gus Malzahn.
 

[thebignasty]

I'd take field, norvell then gus but I'm not opposed to Gus or Norvell, just like the upside of some guys more.

[navyhog24]

No thanks on Gus. One win over at Georgia doesn't hide all of the underachieving. I will never understand the love for him.

I'd rather take a shot at an up and comer like a Mike Norvell or Matt Campbell.

With Gus, you already know what you're getting. It would just be continued underachieving but even worse with our lack of recruiting advantages that Auburn has.

[Kevin]

norvell, gus, the field

[007 License To Squeal]

How many SEC games have Gus's teams won?
How many SEC games have Novell's teams won?
This question wasn't asked before the last hire, and look what happened.

[Hawginj]

How many SEC games have Gus's teams won?
How many SEC games have Novell's teams won?
This question wasn't asked before the last hire, and look what happened.

not a relavent question unless all candidates coach in the SEC or they don't.

[hogfansince79]

1st Choice:  Mike Norvell  2nd:  The Field   3rd:  Never Gus.

[Birminghog]

Dwight, I assume you meant your last selection to be 1. Gus 2. Field 3. Never Mike? Doesn't show that way.

[Paul]

I don't understand the votes for "Never Mike" or "Never Gus"

[Boardon Hamsay]

This is like a poll within the poll options. Sounds like an episode of "Missionary Impossible."

[SPAL]

Gus, Mike, field.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Dwight, I assume you meant your last selection to be 1. Gus 2. Field 3. Never Mike? Doesn't show that way.

Yes, I modified it after I originally did the poll and realized the mistake.  Should read that way now.

[Hawginj]

63 to 51 close race

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

I don't understand the votes for "Never Mike" or "Never Gus"

It means neither would be even your third choice.

Take option 2 vs 3 for example.

Option 2) 1.  Mike  2.  The Field  3.  Gus
Option 3) 1.  Mike  2.  The Field  3.  Never Gus.

Option 2 means Mike is your first choice, some guy in the The Field is your second, say you really like Charlie Strong, and then 3rd you would be OK with Gus.  To simplify he's not your first or second choice, but you would be fine with the hire, think he would do well, etc.

Option 3 means in no way shape or form would you support Gus being hired, not even if your 1st 2nd 3rd choice weren't available.  You are opposed to the hiring of Gus for whatever reason could be it would just split the fan base too much, or you think he's dirty, or you think he's an awful coach.  Whatever that reason is it's so strong you wouldn't support him. 

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

63 to 51 close race

It's an interesting dynamic since these polls first started to pop up.  You don't see as much absolute opposition to Gus.  I think as more info leaks out and more see it as a possibility then more warm up to the idea.  Him winning also helps.  As I said when I posted instead of a straight either or it's more of a gauge of acceptance versus those diametrically opposed to a Gus hire.

[Hawginj]

But Norvell is winning the polls!

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

But Norvell is winning the polls!

Yeah I actually voted for MN #1 Gus #2.  Personal opinion is that both would do well.  Gus has a longer history so it's easier for people to find bumps along the way where he maybe should have achieved more.  Then there is the baggage issue for some.  Mike Norvell is a greater unknown has a good but limited body of work, but the ceiling may seem higher to some and lack of baggage could be seen as a plus by others so it's easy to understand why he would be leading.  Seems like a fresher although riskier start.

[Paul]

It means neither would be even your third choice.

Take option 2 vs 3 for example.

Option 2) 1.  Mike  2.  The Field  3.  Gus
Option 3) 1.  Mike  2.  The Field  3.  Never Gus.

Option 2 means Mike is your first choice, some guy in the The Field is your second, say you really like Charlie Strong, and then 3rd you would be OK with Gus.  To simplify he's not your first or second choice, but you would be fine with the hire, think he would do well, etc.

Option 3 means in no way shape or form would you support Gus being hired, not even if your 1st 2nd 3rd choice weren't available.  You are opposed to the hiring of Gus for whatever reason could be it would just split the fan base too much, or you think he's dirty, or you think he's an awful coach.  Whatever that reason is it's so strong you wouldn't support him.

okay. Those voting those 2 options would cease being Hog FB fans as haters of the head coach:  the nuclear option

[Hawginj]

Yeah I actually voted for MN #1 Gus #2.  Personal opinion is that both would do well.  Gus has a longer history so it's easier for people to find bumps along the way where he maybe should have achieved more.  Then there is the baggage issue for some.  Mike Norvell is a greater unknown has a good but limited body of work, but the ceiling may seem higher to some and lack of baggage could be seen as a plus by others so it's easy to understand why he would be leading.  Seems like a fresher although riskier start.

completely agree big Norvell fan

[hog.goblin]

I'd take field, norvell then gus but I'm not opposed to Gus or Norvell, just like the upside of some guys more.

this

[26.2Hog]

How many SEC games have Gus's teams won?
How many SEC games have Novell's teams won?
This question wasn't asked before the last hire, and look what happened.

How many AAC games have Mike's teams won?
How many AAC games have Malazahn's teams won?
This question wasn't asked before the last hire, and look what happened.

Sorry 007, just couldn't hep mysef.   

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

How many AAC games have Mike's teams won?
How many AAC games have Malazahn's teams won?
This question wasn't asked before the last hire, and look what happened.

Sorry 007, just couldn't hep mysef.   

Gus wants nothing to do with Cincinnati or the like.

[Hawginj]

80 to 61 still pretty close

[EastTNHog]

Looks like Gus is winning.

[Dr. Leonard Ford]

Is Gus still married to that woman? 

[ipigsooie]

Looks like Gus is winning.

Huh? My math skills must be busted.

[Hawginj]

Looks like Gus is winning.

where did you learn to count?

[Hollywood870]

Isn't the last option supposed to be for Gus? Rigged! Poll is Rigged!

[Hawginj]

Isn't the last option supposed to be for Gus? Rigged! Poll is Rigged!

it only has one vote

[Hollywood870]

it only has one vote

It was suppose to be Gus, the field, and never Mike. I understand what your saying.

[EastTNHog]

1st Choice:  Gus Malzahn 2nd:  Mike   3rd:  The Field.
- 60 (35.5%)

What am I missing here? 

[GuvHog]

1st Choice:  Gus Malzahn 2nd:  Mike   3rd:  The Field.
- 60 (35.5%)

What am I missing here? 

Your point is??

[Hawginj]

1st Choice:  Gus Malzahn 2nd:  Mike   3rd:  The Field.
- 60 (35.5%)

What am I missing here?

Are you asking why Norvell is winning the poll or how the poll is set up?

[EastTNHog]

Nvm was reading it incorrectly.

[BigK_HogHeaven]

1. The Field 2. Norvell 3. Gus

[Wildhog]

1. The Field 2. Norvell 3. Gus

[The Hogfather]

I voted Kiffin.

[Exit Pursued by a Boar]

Does anyone think Gus could recruit the kind of athletes to UA comparable to those that stonewalled Georgia last week?  I don't.  I prefer Norvell over Gus, but I can see either one constructing a decent offense. Somewhere along the line, though, either the HC focuses on defense or has a great DC.

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