🏈 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​

 

[SnakeDoc]

I think it's interesting Day's name was mentioned by the fans. I don't see him going anywhere. TAMU can't afford to get him on a cheap contract. so we need to kill this narrative?

Are  we pushing the narrative?

 

[Justneedme81]

Are  we pushing the narrative?

Nope, it's the folks who post it on twitter, board who's doing that. Think about it. Michigan and Ohio State. Lot of distractions on both sides.

 

[TerryP]

I think it's interesting Day's name was mentioned by the fans. I don't see him going anywhere. TAMU can't afford to get him on a cheap contract. so we need to kill this narrative?

My first thought?

This sounds like something that would come from Desmond Howard. Much like the Les Miles to Michigan story several years ago.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

I wonder how lucrative a contract the next A$M Coach will get....
Cant get top line without....but dont want to commit the house again....lol

Wouldn't surprise me if they went Petrino

 

[TerryP]

Wouldn't surprise me if they were left with went Petrino?

My gut says they'll end up with a mid-major coach at 5-6 million a year.

 

[OldPlayer]

Day does not seem like a good fit in Texas and at A&M but what do I know? If he is distracted that would be a good thing for Michigan.

All those that were a “good fit” didn’t fit.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

My gut says they'll end up with a mid-major coach at 5-6 million a year.

They just fired one.

Bet there is a performance clause...

Wit there big bro in conference. They need a gran slam

 

[bama alum]

Rumor mill has Kelly linked to A&M and Michigan.

Saw in the X world (I got in X trouble, so I could only read it) where Ryan Day is rumored for the tamu job as well.

 

[bama alum]

Re: all the rumors about Deion Sanders leaving CU, just take this fwiw.

Deion Sanders confirms Pro Football Hall of Fame DT will join coaching staff in 2024

Deion Sanders confirmed a coaching appointment on Wednesday.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[Justneedme81]

Re: all the rumors about Deion Sanders leaving CU, just take this fwiw.

Deion Sanders confirms Pro Football Hall of Fame DT will join coaching staff in 2024

Deion Sanders confirmed a coaching appointment on Wednesday.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

That's not new new. It was announced few weeks ago. Warren needed to finish college degree to join staff. Sanders isn't leaving this season not while his kids is in school.

 

[bama alum]

That's not new new. It was announced few weeks ago. Warren needed to finish college degree to join staff. Sanders isn't leaving this season not while his kids is in school.

You are correct. People seem to think that's irrelevant.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Couple of things gathered again earlier today, not much... On MSU, a lot of smoke supposedly about Barry Odom (former Mizzou and current UNLV HC). Am told he put himself in the mix, really wants it, and apparently is cool with everyone knowing he wants it. It doesn't really sound like he's in the top 3, but is an option based on his SEC expereince and enthusiasum for the job. Sumrall seems to be the favorite but they are still talking with some others mentioned earlier (and likely a couple not mentioned).

A&M chatter has been a little more quiet, but the Ryan Day stuff, at least form what I'm told, is mostly people having fun. Day is about as likely Lanning was, and Lanning was about as likely as Saban was. They supposedly still want to wrap up their guy very soon, but it may depend on how some of these games play out. Two new (interesting) names I did hear though... Mike Norvell... and I don't think this next one has a ton of traction but, Mark Stoops.

 

[bama alum]

Dino Babers is gone from Syracuse

Syracuse fires coach Babers after eight seasons

Interesting candidate... Cousin Eddie apparently isn't interested in high-pressure/marquee name job. Yes, I know it's a P5 (so is Vandy).

Dan Mullen reportedly meets with Power 5 program about vacant coaching job

Dan Mullen reportedly met with an athletic director at a Power 5 school earlier this week and has become one of the top options on the school's board.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

 

[TerryP]

Interesting candidate... Cousin Eddie apparently isn't interested in high-pressure/marquee name job. Yes, I know it's a P5 (so is Vandy).

Dan Mullen reportedly meets with Power 5 program about vacant coaching job

Dan Mullen reportedly met with an athletic director at a Power 5 school earlier this week and has become one of the top options on the school's board.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

It's SDS.

It's The View of sports reporting.

 

[TerryP]

Interesting candidate... Cousin Eddie apparently isn't interested in high-pressure/marquee name job. Yes, I know it's a P5 (so is Vandy).

Dan Mullen reportedly meets with Power 5 program about vacant coaching job

Dan Mullen reportedly met with an athletic director at a Power 5 school earlier this week and has become one of the top options on the school's board.

www.saturdaydownsouth.com

One of the guys that started that site went on a bender one weekend and there were A LOT of screen shots I grabbed. He asked me to delete them a few days after. Screen grabs I'd posted here.

 

[rick4bama]

 

[bama alum]

It's SDS.

It's The View of sports reporting.

Here you go.

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[Rolltide24]

maybe that explains Oregon State’s play tonight. They are awful. 2 teams ahead of us playing tonight, 2 convincing wins. I don’t have any confidence that Florida will beat FSU tomorrow, given both teams are without their starting QB’s.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Not a bad get for them, and worked out well for him... he wanted out, especially if UCLA called... but wanted to get to a more stable siltation.

Word out of Starkville is they are vetting a couple of coordinators much more heavily now, an indication that they are having to mark some guys off their wish list, or at least getting uneasy about the direction it's going with some.