🏈 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​

 

[bamafan9201]

Didn't know this factoid: Michigan can't hire anyone officially until they post the job for 7 days according to state laws.

 

[SnakeDoc]

So does this mean that Harbaugh doesn’t control the NFL timelines?

Not if this is when he wanted to do it.

 

[bamafan9201]

So does this mean that Harbaugh doesn’t control the NFL timelines?

Still gonna point this out, I haven't said a word about Harbaugh controlling the NFL...not sure where that dude decided I said that but I got tired of reminding him of what I was actually saying which was "Jim Harbaugh will hold out until Feb 1st" looking at that statement it was a gut feeling and it looks like I was wrong. So I'll eat my crow knowing my called shot didn't work out. He was right about one thing, the portal will open on Michigan before Feb 1st.

 

[AirForceBamaFan]

Still gonna point this out, I haven't said a word about Harbaugh controlling the NFL...not sure where that dude decided I said that but I got tired of reminding him of what I was actually saying which was "Jim Harbaugh will hold out until Feb 1st" looking at that statement it was a gut feeling and it looks like I was wrong. So I'll eat my crow knowing my called shot didn't work out. He was right about one thing, the portal will open on Michigan before Feb 1st.

I appreciate a man who can admit when he is wrong…

 

[bamafan9201]

 

[OldPlayer]

So far what I've heard is Feb 1st is the cutoff date for the transfer to be in effect before spring. Some guys may get waivers, some may not. We shall see how many want to transfer. They're hiring within house once he leaves anyways so they may not deal with as many as we had overall.

I know some people said January 24th was the cutoff for some schools so not sure if it's different depending on the school or if the feb 1st deadline is the one that's upheld.

Each school has a date for the last day you can add/drop a class. Every school is different.

 

[24and7]

He did have the benifits of Jimmy running practices and game planning, during those 4 wins

 

[bamafan9201]

He did have the benifits of Jimmy running practices and game planning, during those 4 wins

Yea, going to be interesting to see. Farrell already listed 4 likely transfers out - https://mikefarrellsports.com/portal/michigan-possible-transfers-to-watch

Has us going after Mason Grahm (Who is an amazing interior DL guy)

I also think we'd be looking at the CB Will Johnson if he leaves..apparently him and Domani Jackson are pretty good friends.

 

[TerryP]

Each school has a date for the last day you can add/drop a class. Every school is different.

As well as every player. There are players at Bama who are taking Spring I and Spring II classes. I mentioned schools under quarter systems yesterday. Those classes can differ from one to the other with the online classes available.

From high school kids reclassifying to graduates getting fifth years ... whole landscape has changed a lot inside of the last decade.

 

[rick4bama]

Didn't know this factoid: Michigan can't hire anyone officially until they post the job for 7 days according to state laws.

Will anyone try and go have and interview? Would Kelly try and go to Michigan? Is it a lock for Coach Moore?

 

[24and7]

Brian Kelly has removed his name, because Ohio St will come open this year

 

[SnakeDoc]

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Brian Kelly has removed his name, because Ohio St will come open this year

I get the , but which job would he prefer?

 

[24and7]

I would say Ohio St.. it was listed as the next richest under Texas

 

[bamafan9201]

Will anyone try and go have and interview? Would Kelly try and go to Michigan? Is it a lock for Coach Moore?

I don't think so, Sherrone Moore is going to be the next coach almost 95% sure on that. Unless some big name coach they didn't know about wants to take over, I doubt they'd change the course

 

[94 Grad]

I don't think so, Sherrone Moore is going to be the next coach almost 95% sure on that. Unless some big name coach they didn't know about wants to take over, I doubt they'd change the course

MIght be a bit short sited of them... but I don't know the guy to know if he's a short stop gap or a long term solution. My guess is a stop gap to help keep recruits and players, but in the end that might bite them in the arsse.

 

[bamafan9201]

MIght be a bit short sited of them... but I don't know the guy to know if he's a short stop gap or a long term solution. My guess is a stop gap to help keep recruits and players, but in the end that might bite them in the arsse.

I think it will bite them in the ass, but they probably KNOW they're about to be hit with some kinda bs from the NCAA and they're wanting a bridge coach to keep some of the team together.

 

[bama alum]

Eric Wolford to Kentucky Kentucky expected to hire notable assistant from Alabama

Ooooooooooooooooooooookay...

 

[24and7]

Eric Wolford to Kentucky Kentucky expected to hire notable assistant from Alabama

Ooooooooooooooooooooookay...

They were happy he left..

 

[TerryP]

They were happy he left..

That's not a fair characteristic. Led largely by Matt Jones of KSR along with others, they were upset about how he left: not his job performance.

 

[24and7]

That's not a fair characteristic. Led largely by Matt Jones of KSR along with others, they were upset about how he left: not his job performance.

The grapes were a little sour back then