| FTBL 2023-24 COACHING CAROUSEL UPDATE

Teams​	OUT​	In​	ANALYSIS​
TAMU​	Jimbo Fisher​	Mike Elko​	Fisher was fired after posting a 45-25 record in six seasons with the Aggies. He's owed over $77 million to be paid out through 2021.​
Michigan St.​	Mel Tucker (cause)​	Jonathan Smith​	Tucker was fired in September amid allegations of sexual harassment. He was 20-14 in four seasons with the Spartans.​
Miss State​	Zach Arnett​	Jeff Lebby​	Arnett was fired after posting a 5-6 record with the Bulldogs in his first full season after taking over for the late Mike Leach.​
Northwestern​	Pat Fitzgerald (cause)​	David Braun​	Fitzgerald was dismissed after an investigation revealed a culture of hazing within the program. He was 110-101 in 17 seasons leading the Wildcats.​
Boise​	Andy Avalos​	​	Avalos was let go after 10 games in the 2023 season. He was 22-14 in three seasons leading the Broncos.​
SDSU​	Brady Hoke (retired)​	Sean Lewis​	Hoke was 39-30 in two stints with Aztecs (2009-10, 2020-23). He was 104-90 overall as a head coach with stops at Ball State (2003-08), Michigan (2011-14) and as an interim coach at Tennessee (2017).​
Syracuse​	Dino Barber​	Fran Brown​	Babers, 62, has been at Syracuse for eight seasons, posting an overall record of 41-55 with two bowl appearances.​
New Mexico​	Danny Gonzales​	​	Fired​
Indiana​	Tom Allen​	Curt Cignetti​	Fired​
Duke​	Mike Elko​	​	Elko hired at TAMU​
UL Monroe​	Terry Bowden​	​	Fired, just like his Dad​
Houston​	Dana Holgorsen​	​	​
MTSU​	Rick Stockstill​	​	​
UC Davis​	Dan Hawkins​	​	​
Oregon St​	Jonathan Smith​	Trey Bray​	​
Indiana	Curt Cignetti​

 

[TerryP]

Interesting for Luke. I figured he would stay retired. Younger kids.......10 million dollar buyout from Ole Miss. Invested correctly, that would last a life time. I think he will do well for Dabo.

A year ago he said he was done with coaching. Mullen said the same thing and he was flirting with 'Cuse.

Luke was done with the administration of coaching a team. Not coaching.

 

[SnakeDoc]

So . . . If Michigan beats Bama is Harbaugh safe?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

So . . . If Michigan beats Bama is Harbaugh safe?

He’s most likely gone regardless as of right now. He just needs to find a taker, which for him, is easier said than done.

 

[SnakeDoc]

He’s most likely gone regardless as of right now. He just needs to find a taker, which for him, is easier said than done.

If he wins it all, is he still gone?

 

[Davestwin]

Don’t know if this has already been posted but it looks like Bama’s about to lose a good coach. Bama doesn’t need the distraction right now but at least it shouldn’t impact recruiting as much as it would have before the early signing period.

Alabama assistant finalizing deal to become DC at fellow SEC school

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www.on3.com

 

[rick4bama]

He’s most likely gone regardless as of right now. He just needs to find a taker, which for him, is easier said than done.

Back to the NFL?

 

[TerryP]

Don’t know if this has already been posted but it looks like Bama’s about to lose a good coach. Bama doesn’t need the distraction right now but at least it shouldn’t impact recruiting as much as it would have before the early signing period.

Alabama assistant finalizing deal to become DC at fellow SEC school

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www.on3.com

| FTBL - Mississippi State is finalizing the hire of Alabama OLB coach/special teams coordinator Coleman Hutzler as defensive coordinator,

This is good hire for them. He has done incredible job with OLB. We will find someone to replace him.

rolltidebama.com

As eluded to in the thread, there's movement going on.

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[TerryP]

Based on what I saw from him when he was on TOL, I don't have a lot of faith in his sources.

About like asking Funnymaine for an offensive line breakdown.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

If he wins it all, is he still gone?

Really hard to say and depends on who you ask. Personally, I don't think him winning or losing in the playoffs has any bearing on it. Again, everything I've heard said it depends on his available options. Had heard from someone on the NFL side of things a month or so ago that Carolina and Vegas would be a possibility. I've since been told by the same person the Carolina thing is unlikely, in part to the direction they want to go but they also think he’d a very poor fit with Young who they are still invested in (literally and figuratively). He's also been tied to the Bears and Chargers by some agent talk, but at least with the Bears job, his actions in the past leave him undesirable by some in the front office. Touched on this a bit ago, but while he wants back in the NFL, not everyone in the NFL wants him back. Some owners with certain personalities (Davis in Oakland for example) would still go for him. Most others would weigh the good with the bad and likely pass. He'd also demand/want full control, and that's always a sticky point when dealing with some teams, owners, and front office as well.

But, the last thing he wants to do is not coach. And UM, despite his warts, knows that upgrading or even finding an equal to him is unlikely. They want to keep him. For all the negatives and distractions he brings, the guy also loves Michigan, and that goes a long way with them. Worth mentioning too that JJ McCarthy who was set to return for a final season is now leaning to go pro. IMO, that decision could have a big impact on what Harbaugh ultimately does. If McCarthy announces he's returning, it'll be because Harbaugh talked him into it and a good indicator that he is likely to stick around as well. I will add, the belief is that if he did bolt to the NFL, he'd recommend (privately and publicly) Sherrone Moore for the job.

 

[SnakeDoc]

Really hard to say and depends on who you ask. Personally, I don't think him winning or losing in the playoffs has any bearing on it. Again, everything I've heard said it depends on his available options. Had heard from someone on the NFL side of things a month or so ago that Carolina and Vegas would be a possibility. I've since been told by the same person the Carolina thing is unlikely, in part to the direction they want to go but they also think he’d a very poor fit with Young who they are still invested in (literally and figuratively). He's also been tied to the Bears and Chargers by some agent talk, but at least with the Bears job, his actions in the past leave him undesirable by some in the front office. Touched on this a bit ago, but while he wants back in the NFL, not everyone in the NFL wants him back. Some owners with certain personalities (Davis in Oakland for example) would still go for him. Most others would weigh the good with the bad and likely pass. He'd also demand/want full control, and that's always a sticky point when dealing with some teams, owners, and front office as well.

But, the last thing he wants to do is not coach. And UM, despite his warts, knows that upgrading or even finding an equal to him is unlikely. They want to keep him. For all the negatives and distractions he brings, the guy also loves Michigan, and that goes a long way with them. Worth mentioning too that JJ McCarthy who was set to return for a final season is now leaning to go pro. IMO, that decision could have a big impact on what Harbaugh ultimately does. If McCarthy announces he's returning, it'll be because Harbaugh talked him into it and a good indicator that he is likely to stick around as well. I will add, the belief is that if he did bolt to the NFL, he'd recommend (privately and publicly) Sherrone Moore for the job.

It's going to be interesting to watch it unfold if he wins.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Mentioned there was a good possibility he’d land in auburn. He’s going to Kansas instead…

 

[bamafan9201]

Mentioned there was a good possibility he’s land in auburn. He’s going to Kansas instead…

Yea, probably didn't want to play second fiddle to Freeze on the offensive decisions.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Would be a really good get for Tulane if they can snag him. I think he's one of the best young coaches out there.

 

[TerryP]

Would be a really good get for Tulane if they can snag him. I think he's one of the best young coaches out there

He's a Rich Brooks guy. I still believe Brooks built Oregon, and put Kentucky on the level they are playing on now.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

He's a Rich Brooks guy. I still believe Brooks built Oregon, and put Kentucky on the level they are playing on now.

Yeah, he wants the Kentucky job whenever it opens... and would have had a great chance at it this cycle if A&M would have followed through on Stoops.

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[bama alum]

Snicker, chortle, guffaw!

Brian Kelly rumors: LSU insider says Tigers coach would leave for potential Big Ten opening

Brian Kelly continues to be linked to the potential Michigan head coaching job despite saying that he wants to remain at LSU.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[24and7]

Snicker, chortle, guffaw!

Brian Kelly rumors: LSU insider says Tigers coach would leave for potential Big Ten opening

Brian Kelly continues to be linked to the potential Michigan head coaching job despite saying that he wants to remain at LSU.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

That’s not even a lateral transfer..

 

[It Takes Eleven]

That’s not even a lateral transfer..

He could drop that goofy accent, and have an easier schedule.