Given the number of big name coaches that are rumored to be "on the hotseat", which coach would you take over Bill Callahan?
1. Phillip Fulmer-Tennessee
2. Lloyd Carr-Michigan
3. Charlie Weis-Notre Dame
4. Bobby Bowden-Florida St.
5. Tommy Tubberville-Auburn
6. Kirk Ferentz-Iowa
1. Phillip Fulmer I think this guy is a pretty good coach. The one thing I can't figure out about his is why he's had the troubles he's had. At Tennesse prior to 2000, his winning percentage was in the 80's. Post 2000, his winning percentage is in the upper 60's. I'm really not sure what has happened in that time period. However, I think Tennessee should be slapped silly if they fire this guy. He's a good coach, and he's won the hardware.
2. Lloyd Carr Pretty much the same as Fulmer. He's had some great teams. Really, he's only had 2 teams that were below Michigan standards assuming he continues to falter this season. He's won the hardware. I think he's a really good coach. I don't understand the hatred Michigan fans has for him except for their first game this season. Good solid coach, and Michigan would be retarded to fire him.
3. Charlie Weis isn't going to be fired anytime soon, so it really isn't even worth getting into.
4. Bobby Bowden will either die or retire before leaving FSU, so again not worth discussing.
5. Tommy Tubberville I think he's a great coach. This year they're not as good as the past couple but it's because of offensive performance. The guy can build a D, and there is no doubt about that. Last year, I believe they lost to LSU but it was like 6-3 or 6-0. I don't care what anyone says, Tommy typically always has a good D. I don't necessarily think he's on the hotseat though. I think his job is secure.
6. Kirk Ferentz A couple of years ago, I would have said hell yeah. However, he really has kind of fallen from grace. You don't hear his name mentioned anymore about going to a more high profile program anymore. At one time, he got a tremendous amount out of his "inferior" players. Now, it seems that they are just playing up to their recruiting status or maybe below after losing to Iowa State.
After talking about those coaches mentioned, let's talk about how bad we'd be if "Stache" would have been hired. He's really gotten that Pitt team fired up. He's a complete disgrace and been an embarrassment everywhere he's went. I still think Houston Nutt is a clown as well. They just got beat by Alabama that was all but put on sudden death probation. If you take McFadden off that team, they're mediocre at best.
