OC Candidates

[Shaunsters]

I got the 2 names mixed up! Hey I'm just a basketball guy lol

 

[GoHornsGo90]

Herman and Morris would both be utterly fantastic choices. Both already have ties to Texas. Morris is probably the best OC in the country, and would absolutely SLAY as a recruiter.

 

[Jhoutlaw24]

Good because Ohio State's defense is terrible!

 

[GoHornsGo90]

Also, the fact that Saban is considering two spread OCs is awe-some.

 

[oldbatton]

By the way, contract for Saban is signed and has been delivered to UT AD office

wait.. what?!

 

[Shaunsters]

That is what is important here. Saban wants the spread.

A. He's knows he can still run the ball from it.

B. He will get to see everyday in practice, to help him stop it.

 

[LongviewLobo01]

Tom Herman: Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletic Site - Football

Chad Morris: Chad Morris Biography - Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site

 

[Lukus Alderman]

I'd be ok with Morris, but I think he's a little overhyped. His offense plays well against the average teams, but they break down when it comes to playing in big games against good teams...especially against their rival a South Carolina.

 

[UTK66]

I've heard about Chad's buyout but does anyone know the exact number? just curious if it's as big as people claim.

Found this:

His buyout, however, is steep. According to the contract, if Morris leaves to accept a position as an assistant coach or coordinator from 2012-2014, he must pay Clemson a buyout equal to the sum of his annual total compensation multiplied by the years remaining on his contract. For example, if he left after next season, his buyout would be $6.5 million.

If he takes an assistant position from 2015-17, the buyout would decrease significantly; 25 percent of his annual salary multiplied by the years remaining on his deal.

His previous buyout? $50,000. If Morris leaves for a head coaching position, he will not have a buyout.

 

[kayur]

Found this:
His buyout, however, is steep. According to the contract, if Morris leaves to accept a position as an assistant coach or coordinator from 2012-2014, he must pay Clemson a buyout equal to the sum of his annual total compensation multiplied by the years remaining on his contract. For example, if he left after next season, his buyout would be $6.5 million.

If he takes an assistant position from 2015-17, the buyout would decrease significantly; 25 percent of his annual salary multiplied by the years remaining on his deal.

His previous buyout? $50,000. If Morris leaves for a head coaching position, he will not have a buyout.

Thanks UTK. Damn that's pretty steep.

 

[Hornitos]

Holy crap... Texas with a combo of Saban/Morris/Narduzzi....

Holy crap would be right! Trifecta, bitches!

 

[Rynin]

By the way, contract for Saban is signed and has been delivered to UT AD office

View attachment 411

 

[RealtorHorn]

Is there any clause stating exceptions to certain schools? For example, "unless UT or aTm offer..."

Question is for Morris.

 

[LegendaryHorn]

I think Herman would be a damn good hire. He's the OC/QB coach for Ohio State. He's done a good job developing Miller, IMO. And yes he was a grad assistant here. Also spent time as OC at Texas State and at Rice.

I think Morris would kill it here. I know he hasn't always impressed at Clemson but remember its Clemson. They have a habit of falling flat on their faces that predates their current staff. They even had a Gameday segment on "Clemsoning" earlier this year. His buyout is supposed to be insane.

I think the lead candidate for DC is Narduzzi. Been hinted at for some time, first by amie.

Herman or Morris @ OC and Narduzzi @ DC would be the start of a dream team staff IMO.

 

[TexasUTD]

whew, cause i do not want the DC of ohio state.

 

[LongviewLobo01]

FYI Austinhorn1 says he has connections to an Associate AD I believe. Not verifying his info, but he has no reason to lie. So him saying a contract is in house would not be shocking considering his source.

 

[Red__7]

Herman is the OC at Ohio State and has ties to Texas. Pretty sure he was a GA here at one point. Ficknell is their DC and he's probably about to get fired.
Morris would be a homerun as he is among the top OC's in the country. The question would be whether or not he'd entertain leaving for other jobs or be promised to take over for Saban down the road. I'd take him in a heartbeat though.

I know Tom well...he would welcome an opportunity to come back to Texas. But he's in a GREAT spot right now. Personally, I would LOVE to have him as the OC at Texas.

 

[RealtorHorn]

By the way, contract for Saban is signed and has been delivered to UT AD office

 

[LongviewLobo01]

I would be all for either of those guys, but I'm enamored by the Campbell kid from Toledo. Read up on him from a few places and he looks like a monster offensive guy and is YOUNG.

 

[LegendaryHorn]

I have a hard time believing Morris but if means he will come and turn around QB development at UT I am all for it. Speaking from the days at LT, the man can coach a QB!
By the way, contract for Saban is signed and has been delivered to UT AD office