| FTBL Jimbo Fisher Fired: The Texas A&M coaching search.
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I believe they have someone in mind. JMO, but 75 mil is a lot to fork out and not have an idea. But this is A&M. LOL
An actual 1, 2, 3, 4, etc... list. Probably not yet. Targets that they want? 100%. And Bjork already had Jimmy Sexton on line 1 to close out the Jimbo file.
I don't get the Urban stuff... not that Bjork wouldn't want him... that's his type... but Meyer would demand even more guaranteed money than Jimbo, then wilt in similar ways. Would be a terrible fit in many ways.
Would be disappointed if they got Lanning, but they are one of very few who could "buy him". I think Lanning knows though if he's patient, he has a great chance at a bigger, better opportunity in due time. Maybe wishful thinking on my part, as I don't want him there.
Lanning to me is one I would want here for if and when. I agree.
I hope he gets to keep those cool boots from his opening press conference.
TerryP
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I was thinking more about the NC trophy with the "20--" date engraved...
I got a broke dick Franchione bobble head for the asswipe.
Scrape&Search1032
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If they get him, so be it. We'll still have a good list of candidates to choose from. It be one down on my list, but they're still two more available that I'd like to come here.
Texas A&M coaching candidates: Mike Elko, Dan Lanning, Lane Kiffin among options to replace Jimbo Fisher
Texas A&M coaching candidates
Mike Elko, Duke coach: No. 1 with a bullet on this list. Elko made his reputation as defensive coordinator at Notre Dame and Texas A&M. He made Duke competitive right away going 15-8 in two seasons. Even without injured starting quarterback Riley Leonard, who has been nursing an ankle sprain since Week 5, the Blue Devils have been competitive. There weren't any jobs available that were good enough for Elko … until Sunday. He will be the clear-cut top candidate unless one of the following two names also show signs of legitimate interest.Dan Lanning, Oregon coach: Texas A&M has to make a call, but because of the timing, it would likely be difficult to pry Lanning away from the Ducks. TAMU is a better job than Oregon, but there are complicating factors. This is only Year 2 for Lanning at Oregon. There has to be a sense of loyalty with the Ducks on a Pac-12 title and College Football Playoff run. Lanning likely doesn't want anything complicating that process. Also, he's still young in the game at age 37. Lanning can be successful for a long time at Oregon and slide in as Alabama's next coach at some point.
Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss coach: We told you Texas A&M wants someone it can control to a degree. Nobody controls Coach Kiff. The Aggies would be trading in for a coach with bombastic tweets, raw comments, a .657 winning percentage and three national championship rings (as an assistant). The question: Would Kiffin be able to break through to the next level with all of Texas A&M's resources? Wasn't that was hiring Jimbo was about?
Mike Norvell, Florida State coach: Texas A&M went after one coach who turned around FSU, why not two? Norvell seems to be in the same class as Lanning. There's too much to play for this season, and would TAMU potentially be willing to wait until Jan. 9 to make the hire should Norvell lead his team to the CFP National Championship? (Norvell is a native of Irving, Texas, less than 200 miles from College Station.)
Jeff Traylor, UTSA coach: You can bet Traylor would sign up in a heartbeat, and he'd be a hell of a hire. As a long-time high school coach in Texas, Traylor is wired to the top coaches and talent in the state. He was pursued by Power Five schools after last season but elected to stay with the Roadrunners. Traylor has sort of hit his head on the ceiling in his current position. Look for him to make a big push to become the Aggies next coach. At UTSA, Traylor is 36-13 with two Conference USA championships.
Kliff Kingsbury, USC senior analyst: Kingsbury has enough juice left to his name that he could be a fallback candidate. He coached Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech (35-40 with the Red Raiders) and was Johnny Football's offensive coordinator during his Heisman season (2012). Kingsbury has "fallen up" a bit in his career. In four seasons with the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, he only went to the playoffs once. As a head coach, he is 14 games below .500.
Glen Schumann, Georgia co-defensive coordinator: Fisher It's hard to believe, at age 33, Schumann already has 14 years experience in the SEC as a student assistant, graduate assistant and assistant coach in various stints at Alabama and Georgia. Along with Will Muschamp, he is currently running the Georgia defense and has been a part of six national championships. Is he ready to run an SEC program?
Yeah, it's not really a worry about Bama eventually getting him... though as of today, I think he'd be a legitimate target... I just think he's really good and would rather A&M end up with a lesser coach. But, if A&M does go after him, Lanning will lean on Kirby and likely even Saban... in the way Kirby leaned on Saban for job advice. Not sure what either would tell him, but A&M certainly has all the pieces in place to win.
TerryP
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I don't either (yet)... but I do think they'll reach out to him.
If they are willing to fork out 100's of millions, you never know. They got big pockets and I thought Jimbo leaving FSU was iffy.
BamaFan334
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I think he's got such an ego he's more pissed right now than happy. In the end he'll be happy with $100M, but he's so full of himself that I think he's whining and complainjng right now.
Rolltide24
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Is Jon Gruden’s name out there? Or Bill Cowher? 
Dear Texas A&M,
Lease do not fire Jimbo, we love him coaching in College Station.
Lease do not fire Jimbo, we love him coaching in College Station.
