kirby smart?

[colepeyton]

If it gets past the pipedreams..then why not?

 

[BevoBlake]

I'm actually surprised that we're not hearing more about Kirby Smart. I think the sole reason is Texas wanting to hire a current head coach, not a current coordinator. But if I were Smart, I'd be weighing my options after Saban's new deal.

 

[Bevo11]

If it gets past the pipedreams..then why not?

You have dotted every coach search thread with us not getting a top choice coach and having to settle. You need to sets your sites a lot higher imo. Not sure why you feel this way or why you say it over and over. Curious, please elaborate.

As for Smart. No. We aren't taking a coach with no HC experience.

 

[colepeyton]

Because im being realistic and in the history of our program weve never hired a TOP GUY..yes DKR and Mack became top guys but were not considered homeruns...trust me id love a saban or harbaugh or shaw..I just dont see it..briles may be our only NAME coach who would truly consider..im not wanting UT to settle but we gota be realistic..

 

[LongviewLobo01]

Smart is probably pissed at us for screwing up the Saban stuff bc that job would have been his.

 

[Irish in SEC country]

Smart is probably pissed at us for screwing up the Saban stuff bc that job would have been his.

Put this post with the ones asserting that texas would never hire Smart because he has no head coach experience.

Is Bama football beneath Texas football so that Bama would hire Smart if Saban were to leave but Texas would not hire Smart away from Saban?

If Bama would be willing to hire Smart, why wouldn't Texas?

 

[GetHooked]

A defensive coordinator with no HC experience.

A defensive coordinator that has trouble stopping the spread.

NO THANK YOU!

 

[Lord Vader]

Kirby Smart is going to get a job somewhere very soon.

Here is my only concern...is it him or is it Saban?

 

[colepeyton]

Put this post with the ones asserting that texas would never hire Smart because he has no head coach experience.
Is Bama football beneath Texas football so that Bama would hire Smart if Saban were to leave but Texas would not hire Smart away from Saban?

If Bama would be willing to hire Smart, why wouldn't Texas?

thank you

 

[txscallywag]

I don't know if Smart is the right guy our not, but it should say something if one of the greatest coaches in college football (Saban), is bringing this guy with him everywhere he goes. LSU(2004), Miami Dolphins(2006), and then of course Alabama (2007-).

 

[Jyoung185]

I know he doesn't have head coaching experience, but I would be a big fan of this hire.

 

[texasfight4468]

Put this post with the ones asserting that texas would never hire Smart because he has no head coach experience.
Is Bama football beneath Texas football so that Bama would hire Smart if Saban were to leave but Texas would not hire Smart away from Saban?

If Bama would be willing to hire Smart, why wouldn't Texas?

+1

 

[GetHooked]

I don't know if Smart is the right guy our not, but it should say something if one of the greatest coaches in college football (Saban), is bringing this guy with him everywhere he goes. LSU(2004), Miami Dolphins(2006), and then of course Alabama (2007-).

Saban kept Muschamp with him also and I think Florida fires him next year.

 

[texasfight4468]

Saban kept Muschamp with him also and I think Florida fires him next year.[/ Slipped my mind on Muschamp

 

[txscallywag]

Saban kept Muschamp with him also and I think Florida fires him next year.

Point taken. I still wouldn't put those two in the same category.

 

[Irish in SEC country]

Saban kept Muschamp with him also and I think Florida fires him next year.

Muschamp left Saban to go to Auburn after 1 year in Miami. Perhaps if he had not made that move, instead becoming Bama DC under Saban for a couple of years, he now would be a much more successful head coach.

There is no way to know for certain if anyone will be successful at any job. Even proven head coaches can flop at the next job. That uncertainty goes up with coordinators getting their first top job.

But Smart seems to be Saban's anointed one. That would make me as AD seriously interested.

Remember that Bob Stoops was Florida DC. OU is his only head coaching gig. Spurrier was very big on Stoops.

If Smart is to Saban as Stoops was to Spurrier, then whoever gets Smart is going to get a great deal.

 

[colepeyton]

thank you guys...i wasnt trying to say Smart or we riot i was just saying if it gets past the big names why wouldnt he be considered against the second tier guys...theres a big reason why saban talks him outa jobs every year..saban keeps telling him theres a bigger job out there well i think the biggest job is open...if smart is ready he needs to be blowing up the phone...again this was mainly a topic of conversation but i think he would be a awsome hire..think stoops at ou..

 

[HornEsch]

Put this post with the ones asserting that texas would never hire Smart because he has no head coach experience.
Is Bama football beneath Texas football so that Bama would hire Smart if Saban were to leave but Texas would not hire Smart away from Saban?

If Bama would be willing to hire Smart, why wouldn't Texas?

I get what you are saying on your last question, but it is not as simple as that. It would be one thing to take over at Alabama, if Nick left, as he has been there around the politics and the daily duties that would be required of him. So while he would not have the HC experience, he would not be trying to learn all of the "other" stuff along with HC.

At Texas he would be thrown into one of the most politically charged area in the sport. HC at Texas is so much more than just an HC. Not to mention while Mack Brown lacked plenty on the field he was a genius at the glad handing and political side of the game. Throwing someone with no experience in that will be hard enough and then adding in someone with zero HC experience into a VERY HUNGRY fan base would be a bad recipe. I think the HC at Texas could break the wrong guy. It is also what makes finding the right guy so hard.

 

[Firehorn]

I think any time you hire a guy with no HC experience you are taking a chance. After the fiasco Texas just went through, I don't think they are into taking chances.