Besides Gus and Norvell, do we have any verification on who the other targets

[Hollywood870]

might be? As far as legitimate targets we've inquired about. Also, do you guys think that there are some currently employed head coaches they we have reached out too on the down low. Some names we haven't been discussing.

[davril98]

Pete Carroll!

[Spektre]

Pete Carroll!

I know it is pretty far-fetched... but the same thing popped into my head earlier today.

[hobhog]

I know it is pretty far-fetched... but the same thing popped into my head earlier today.

Can you verify it? Norvell and Gus are apparently verified.

[davril98]

Yes, sources are now saying it popped into his head.

[ricepig]

Can you verify it? Norvell and Gus are apparently verified.

Pete has that blue check mark, so there's that...

[online-with-swine]

Leach, maybe.  Might as well kick the tires on Campbell and Morris too.  Wasn't there a rumor about Fuentes being talked to last year after the bowl game?

[duckman]

I think the sleeper is Gundy...  Strictly opinion

[d3maybe]

Venables actually interviewed for the job in 2012 so...

[HF#1]

I think the sleeper is Gundy...  Strictly opinion

He like Patterson is always in the conversation when Arkansas has a coaching search. I'm not sure why other than proximity to Arkansas. Gundy isn't leaving Okie State, he is a lifer. Same with Patterson at TCU.

[HF#1]

Venables actually interviewed for the job in 2012 so...

I wish we could get him but I have to think he is the favorite to replace Dabo when Dabo leaves for Bama in a couple years.

[grayhawg]

Pete has that blue check mark, so there's that...

I think the Gus Bus may have developed tire trouble.

[d3maybe]

I wish we could get him but I have to think he is the favorite to replace Dabo when Dabo leaves for Bama in a couple years.

You may be right, but I'd dang sure make him say no... a couple of times. I truly think with a really good OC he could be very successful here.

[HF#1]

You may be right, but I'd dang sure make him say no... a couple of times. I truly think with a really good OC he could be very successful here.

Won't get an argument from me.

[ricepig]

I think the Gus Bus may have developed tire trouble.

More like ran out of gas.

[online-with-swine]

That Georgia win may have snuffed the fire that had been building under his seat.  Without that pressure he may realize that Aubbie isn't too bad after all.

[Been10Hog]

That Georgia win may have snuffed the fire that had been building under his seat.  Without that pressure he may realize that Aubbie isn't too bad after all.

Just wait and check the Auburn message boards if he loses Saturday!

[hogsanity]

Gruden, Carroll, Saban, Richt, Kelly ( Brian and Chip ), Dabo, Patterson, Petersen, Smart, Mullen,

But, they all have to be willing to come for a base salary of 1mil, with incentives kicking in at 9 regular season wins.

[davril98]

You left out belichek

[Airforcehawg]

I would really like a proven defensive minded coach. I wish they would give a hard look a G. Schiano. He has shown that he can build a winner...had Rutgers a game away from the Natty. He can sell the NFL role being a former coach, and being a coach in the North East, Mid West, and Florida...he "should" have connections to recruiting those areas. If not him, someone with a like background. 

I would much rather have a dominate defensive team with a balanced offense versus the opposite. Look at the Team stats for total offense and total defense. 5 of the top 10 defensive teams are in the playoff hunt and 1 (South Florida) has a chance for a major bowl. Then you look at the offense side, and while there are competitive teams on there...you also have teams like: Colorado State (7-5), Toledo (9-2), Arizona (7-4), SMU (6-5), and Mizzou (6-5).

Top Total D
http://www.espn.com/college-football/statistics/team/_/stat/total/position/defense


Top Total O
http://www.espn.com/college-football/statistics/team/_/stat/total

[OkieBack]

Venables actually interviewed for the job in 2012 so...

Forget it.  The fans have spoken.  We are going with Petrino and a chimpanzee as DC.

[farmhawg]

Gruden, Carroll, Saban, Richt, Kelly ( Brian and Chip ), Dabo, Patterson, Petersen, Smart, Mullen,

But, they all have to be willing to come for a base salary of 1mil, with incentives kicking in at 9 regular season wins.

obtuse.....

[henri2]

But, they all have to be willing to come for a base salary of 1mil, with incentives kicking in at 9 regular season wins.
[/quote]  lol, good luck with that.

[d3maybe]

Forget it.  The fans have spoken.  We are going with Petrino and a chimpanzee as DC.

Yeah, but some of the "fans" here will cut their noses off to spite their own face too.

[davehog]

I would really like a proven defensive minded coach. I wish they would give a hard look a G. Schiano. He has shown that he can build a winner...had Rutgers a game away from the Natty. He can sell the NFL role being a former coach, and being a coach in the North East, Mid West, and Florida...he "should" have connections to recruiting those areas. If not him, someone with a like background. 

I would much rather have a dominate defensive team with a balanced offense versus the opposite. Look at the Team stats for total offense and total defense. 5 of the top 10 defensive teams are in the playoff hunt and 1 (South Florida) has a chance for a major bowl. Then you look at the offense side, and while there are competitive teams on there...you also have teams like: Colorado State (7-5), Toledo (9-2), Arizona (7-4), SMU (6-5), and Mizzou (6-5).

Top Total D
http://www.espn.com/college-football/statistics/team/_/stat/total/position/defense


Top Total O
http://www.espn.com/college-football/statistics/team/_/stat/total

Charlie Strong should be at or near the top of the Arkansas list. He checks all the boxes. The ONLY knock on him is that he didn't do well at Texas.  I get it, that's a big deal but UT had major issues when he started there.  He tried to change the culture too quickly. 

He's been a successful DC at many top schools - check
Great success as a head coach at Louisville - check
Has recruiting experience in key areas for Arkansas - check
Ability to hire a great staff - check
Is from Arkansas and played college ball in the state - check

The talk on here seems to focus on Gus and Norvell but Charlie Strong may turn out to the be the best candidate with all things considered.