First things first. But if they win the league this year, he'll be hard pressed not to return. If they're close, same thing. But if they finish in the middle of the pack, he's probably gone. Time to turn the page.
Surly, who will replace the old man in Manhattan?
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First things first. But if they win the league this year, he'll be hard pressed not to return. If they're close, same thing. But if they finish in the middle of the pack, he's probably gone. Time to turn the page.
Snyder's not going anywhere unless someone can destroy that final horcrux.
Leavitt has the far superior resume to Venables, IMO. For one, he has a spectacular record of achievement as a head coach. Venables would be a risk, as we don't know how he would fare as a HC, and he has had the benefit of great talent as a DC both at OU and Clemson.
And then Leavitt's work as DC at Colorado, with average talent, just further enhances his status. Without him, we saw what Colorado was like in the bowl game. It was Leavitt who built the culture there.
No secret that while he was at South Florida, schools like Alabama and Miami offered him.
Leavitt has that issue of the alleged hitting of a player at halftime of a South Florida game, which got him fired, but there are tons of players who support him, and say he got a raw deal...
And then Leavitt's work as DC at Colorado, with average talent, just further enhances his status. Without him, we saw what Colorado was like in the bowl game. It was Leavitt who built the culture there.
No secret that while he was at South Florida, schools like Alabama and Miami offered him.
Leavitt has that issue of the alleged hitting of a player at halftime of a South Florida game, which got him fired, but there are tons of players who support him, and say he got a raw deal...
Jim is 60 now. That is a factor.
Venables is a K-State guy. Played and coach for Snyder before leaving with Mike Stoops and the fat man for OU in, gasp, 1998. Interesting video here ...
Venables is a K-State guy. Played and coach for Snyder before leaving with Mike Stoops and the fat man for OU in, gasp, 1998. Interesting video here ...
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I thought Snyder was going to make sure his son took over when he left? So the only question is will it be Thor or Loki.
Isn't Gene Chizik due for another head coaching position?
Well, he's done everything possible to implement that thought, including outlasting an outstanding young A.D. who went to Tennessee, as well as slapping cancer around like a fresh linebacker. So, we'll see. One thing's for sure, nothing will happen until coach is ready for it.
And to put a bow on this, I would not be surprised if coach quits before the season starts, thus setting the stage for Sean to be placed as the interim head coach. This would be somewhat like Stoops did for Lincoln Riley. Coach Snyder's cancer battle is far from concluded.
I felt like there was a new Sheriff in town when he had Snyder apologize and let Sutton out of his commitment. Seems like Taylor may be calling the shots more so than Currie did.
Leavitt is a bleepin nutjob and it is not just due to the USF hitting incident. Would be great for ISU if Kitty hires Leavitt but I agree with others here that Snyder will pull a Bo Ryan and time his retirement to enable Sean as his replacement. And that would also be good for ISU.
I am not surly but I will throw in my 2 cents worth. General Myers and Gene Taylor will choose the next football coach, not Bill Snyder. They will consider Bill's thoughts but will make their own decision. That choice will be based on culture, fit, and personal integrity so it may well be Sean Snyder.
I hope the old man thinks his son is ready and that his god-like status carries enough weight to make it happen.
