| 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​

 

[bama alum]

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

You know that's exactly what he's looking for.

 

[TerryP]

Kill steps down, Sanchez named HC at NMSU

A week after New Mexico State's bowl loss to Fresno State, head coach Jerry Kill has stepped down as head coach of the Aggies, the school announced Saturday.

www.espn.com

 

[bama alum]

Probably looking for a safe bet before his boss bolts to Ann Arbor without him

Breaking: Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock leaving LSU

LSU offensive coordinator and Broyles Award finalist Mike Denbrock is on the move.

247sports.com

 

[Justneedme81]

Probably looking for a safe bet before his boss bolts to Ann Arbor without him

Breaking: Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock leaving LSU

LSU offensive coordinator and Broyles Award finalist Mike Denbrock is on the move.

247sports.com

I don't know if the rumor of Kelly wanting to go to Michigan is legit. I don't see any upside to him leaving LSU for Michigan only that it's easier to win up there. If Kelly does leave, I can't see Kiffin bolting for LSU for this year, not after what they did in transfer portal.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

We talked about it last hiring cycle, but Freeze and auburn have finally lured Charles Kelly back... Freeze was pushed hard by the influencers to get either him or Robinson back last year, but failed to get it done. Its long been expected that he would make a move for a new OC after the bowl game as well ever since he took over the play calling mid season.

 

[24and7]

We talked about it last hiring cycle, but Freeze and auburn have finally lured Charles Kelly back... Freeze was pushed hard by the influencers to get either him or Robinson back last year, but failed to get it done. Its long been expected that he would make a move for a new OC after the bowl game as well ever since he took over the play calling mid season.

We are better since he left

 

[64Tide]

We talked about it last hiring cycle, but Freeze and auburn have finally lured Charles Kelly back... Freeze was pushed hard by the influencers to get either him or Robinson back last year, but failed to get it done. Its long been expected that he would make a move for a new OC after the bowl game as well ever since he took over the play calling mid season.

You have freeze’s /yella fella’s office bugged?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

We are better since he left

Correlation does not equal causation.

You have freeze’s /yella fella’s office bugged?

I don't think it's much of a secret at this point...

 

[TerryP]

Correlation does not equal causation.

I can't tell you how happy I am to see you interacting again. Your wit never fails.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

We talked about it last hiring cycle, but Freeze and auburn have finally lured Charles Kelly back... Freeze was pushed hard by the influencers to get either him or Robinson back last year, but failed to get it done. Its long been expected that he would make a move for a new OC after the bowl game as well ever since he took over the play calling mid season.

Nothing has happened yet on this front... and I'm a bit surprised it is dragging on. Inquired about it to a plugged in auburn friend... Sounds like Freeze is wanting to cull several on staff but is having some trouble on the decisions, some due to pressure from others, some due to his belief that 1 year with that roster may not have been a fair gauge. The interesting nugget (to me anyway) is the belief that Freeze may be slow playing the staff changes until the transfer portal closes for their team (midnight tonight) in an effort to keep at least 1 key player from bolting. The belief is still, at the very least, a new OC will be brought in though... possibly his OC that he had at Liberty who currently holds an off the field position.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Harbaugh has wanted out, he just needs a dance partner. The Chargers are the likely partner at this point, as they've cleared out the HC and GM, have a roster that can win, and unlike in the past... are willing meet the high salary demands.

A little update to this, the Raiders have regained the upperhand for Harbaugh's services. I wouldn't call it a lock at this point, but they are the frontrunner and things are falling into place...

 

[kbama15]

Yep he’s getting out like Pete Carrol! Michigan will get stripped of titles and wins, and he’ll be in the NFL leaving them to hold the bag!

 

[bamafan9201]

Yep he’s getting out like Pete Carrol! Michigan will get stripped of titles and wins, and he’ll be in the NFL leaving them to hold the bag!

The problem with college sports is that once the title is won, who cares about if it gets stripped later.

If you want to hold people and things like this accountable you need to find a way to speed up the NCAA process or create a new governing body who can handle such things in a timely expedited manner but fairly.

 

[24and7]

A little update to this, the Raiders have regained the upperhand for Harbaugh's services. I wouldn't call it a lock at this point, but they are the frontrunner and things are falling into place...

Michigan will get their revenge on Jim Harbaugh if he takes the Raiders job, it’s cursed..

 

[kbama15]

I was told it was the Chargers he was going to and Cadillac was going with him. But who knows.

 

[OldPlayer]

NFL coaches are expensive and Nevada residents don’t pay state income taxes. He’ll keep more of his paycheck there.

 

[bamafan9201]

What a legend

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[TerryP]

Washington has hired Jedd Fisch‒Arizona. .

 

[bamafan9201]

Washington has hired Jedd Fisch‒Arizona. .

Beat me too it. Going to add to that though



Reasons why this might affect Bama:

1) Ryan Grubb might be a candidate to take over as Arizona's next head coach. Already seen some people saying they are interested in him.

2) Portal Opens for Arizona Players:

Tetairoa McMillan is an absolute beast of a WR - 90 receptions 1402 yards 15.58 average per reception 10 TD and 107.85 yards per game
Jacob Cowing is also a very good WR - 90 receptions 848 yards 9.42 average 13 TDs 65.23 yards per game.

If I'm DeBoer or Morgan, I'm definitely working on getting these in my offense.