Bucktastic
Troy Smith for HEISMAN
I heard he was scheduled to interview. I have not heard the Harris to ILL....but that would be very interesting.
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Don't forget Nick Saban to any of a half dozen NFL teams, though New Orleans and Seattle seem to be getting the most play.
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It was at least that long ago when I heard Long... It was before Turner got canned for sure.
At any rate, I jut don't see how Illinoi would be real attractive to Anyone with a name, I just don't see it as that good of a job... I know Harris is interested in getting out of Pitt too... but he's no spring chicken and I'm not sure that rebuilding Illinois is good for him either. Dunno how good Zook looks to Illinois.
Both Harris and Zook would be very highly sought after coordinators... so if they wanted to wait a year to find the right place for themselves, they certainly could find work in the meantime... not to mention they can probably afford to sit a year out.
At any rate, I jut don't see how Illinoi would be real attractive to Anyone with a name, I just don't see it as that good of a job... I know Harris is interested in getting out of Pitt too... but he's no spring chicken and I'm not sure that rebuilding Illinois is good for him either. Dunno how good Zook looks to Illinois.
Both Harris and Zook would be very highly sought after coordinators... so if they wanted to wait a year to find the right place for themselves, they certainly could find work in the meantime... not to mention they can probably afford to sit a year out.
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I agree AKAK...living here now, it is clear there is a good deal of HS talent here, but the Illini are currently the third best DI team in Illinois, and even So Ill was #1 in I-AA for most of the year, so whoever comes here has to convince the in-state talent to go there, which no one has really been able to do.
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chow to stanford?
Chow Part of Coach Search<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
Stanford, after firing Teevens, makes unofficial inquiries into USC's offensive coordinator, Trojan sources say.
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START-->By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->
Stanford has contacted USC in regard to offensive coordinator Norm Chow, who is considered a leading candidate to become the Cardinal's next coach following the announcement of Buddy Teevens' firing on Monday.
Chow, 58, has turned top-ranked USC into one of the nation's most dynamic offensive teams in his three-plus seasons on Coach Pete Carroll's staff. Quarterback Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy in 2002 and Matt Leinart is regarded as a front-runner for this year's award.
Carroll and USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett said Monday that Stanford had made no official contact regarding Chow.
Chow also said he had not been contacted. "I have not spoken with anyone from Stanford," he said.
However, USC sources confirmed that Stanford representatives have made unofficial inquiries with USC regarding Chow in the last week or two.
Stanford Athletic Director Ted Leland did not return a phone call seeking comment. A Stanford spokesman said the school would not comment on the personnel search process.
Stanford was 10-23 in three seasons under Teevens, who was hired after Tyrone Willingham left to become coach at Notre Dame. The Cardinal finished 2-9 in 2002 and went 4-7 in each of the last two seasons.
"It was an extremely difficult decision, but I simply felt that the program was in need of new direction and leadership," Leland said Monday at a news conference. "It's a tough day that we find ourselves in, a tough place, I guess. I am comfortable with the process we've gone through. I am comfortable with the decision."
Teevens, who has two years remaining on his contract, appeared to be safe when Stanford began this season 4-2. The Cardinal was 2-0 and led top-ranked USC, 28-17, at halftime before the Trojans came back to win, 31-28, in their Pacific 10 Conference opener Sept. 25 at Stanford.
The Cardinal, however, lost its final five games, including a season-ending 41-6 defeat by rival California that apparently sealed Teevens' fate.
Leland said a search for Teevens' successor would begin immediately, but did not give a timeline for making a hire. He said his focus was an offense-minded coach.
Teevens, 48, is the first Stanford football coach to be fired since Jack Elway was dismissed in 1988 after a 3-6-2 season. Teevens met with Leland last week, learned of his dismissal Sunday morning and met with his players Monday afternoon.
"Unfortunately, it's a win-loss business, and I didn't win enough ballgames," Teevens said at the news conference announcing his firing. "The attitude I have is I do believe I improved the quality of the program. I appreciate the opportunity. When you look back, there are a lot of things that are, 'could have, should have.' "
Carroll said Chow would be "a really good candidate" for the Stanford job. Asked if he would tell Stanford to wait until after Saturday's game against UCLA to contact Chow, Carroll said: "They've got to do what they've got to do. I've known Ted Leland for a long time. He understands the situations coaches are in. He was a coach himself, so he'll be most abiding, I'm sure, with whoever he talks to."
Before the Trojans played in the 2003 Orange Bowl, Chow turned down an offer to become coach at Kentucky and took himself out of consideration for the Utah job that eventually went to Urban Meyer.
Chow interviewed last November for the Arizona job that eventually went to Mike Stoops.
But Chow said Monday that he remained interested in becoming a head coach.
"You have to listen to every opportunity," he said.
Chow is believed to earn about $500,000 plus incentives annually at USC, which is more than Teevens reportedly made at Stanford.
But Stanford would otherwise appear to be a good fit for Chow, who earned a master's degree in special education at Utah and a doctorate in educational psychology at Brigham Young.
Stanford also has a history of making progressive hires. Dennis Green and Willingham, both African American, became college head coaches at Stanford.
Chow's departure to Stanford or another school could affect the Trojans on several fronts.
Leinart, a junior, has publicly maintained since the summer that he intended to return for his final season of eligibility rather than turn pro.
<!--EZCODE BOLD START-->Leinart, however, is thought to be leaning toward entering the NFL draft, especially if teams in need of quarterbacks are high in the draft order. Chow's status would almost certainly weigh in Leinart's decision.<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
Associated Press contributed to this report.
Chow Part of Coach Search<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
Stanford, after firing Teevens, makes unofficial inquiries into USC's offensive coordinator, Trojan sources say.
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START-->By Gary Klein, Times Staff Writer<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->
Stanford has contacted USC in regard to offensive coordinator Norm Chow, who is considered a leading candidate to become the Cardinal's next coach following the announcement of Buddy Teevens' firing on Monday.
Chow, 58, has turned top-ranked USC into one of the nation's most dynamic offensive teams in his three-plus seasons on Coach Pete Carroll's staff. Quarterback Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy in 2002 and Matt Leinart is regarded as a front-runner for this year's award.
Carroll and USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett said Monday that Stanford had made no official contact regarding Chow.
Chow also said he had not been contacted. "I have not spoken with anyone from Stanford," he said.
However, USC sources confirmed that Stanford representatives have made unofficial inquiries with USC regarding Chow in the last week or two.
Stanford Athletic Director Ted Leland did not return a phone call seeking comment. A Stanford spokesman said the school would not comment on the personnel search process.
Stanford was 10-23 in three seasons under Teevens, who was hired after Tyrone Willingham left to become coach at Notre Dame. The Cardinal finished 2-9 in 2002 and went 4-7 in each of the last two seasons.
"It was an extremely difficult decision, but I simply felt that the program was in need of new direction and leadership," Leland said Monday at a news conference. "It's a tough day that we find ourselves in, a tough place, I guess. I am comfortable with the process we've gone through. I am comfortable with the decision."
Teevens, who has two years remaining on his contract, appeared to be safe when Stanford began this season 4-2. The Cardinal was 2-0 and led top-ranked USC, 28-17, at halftime before the Trojans came back to win, 31-28, in their Pacific 10 Conference opener Sept. 25 at Stanford.
The Cardinal, however, lost its final five games, including a season-ending 41-6 defeat by rival California that apparently sealed Teevens' fate.
Leland said a search for Teevens' successor would begin immediately, but did not give a timeline for making a hire. He said his focus was an offense-minded coach.
Teevens, 48, is the first Stanford football coach to be fired since Jack Elway was dismissed in 1988 after a 3-6-2 season. Teevens met with Leland last week, learned of his dismissal Sunday morning and met with his players Monday afternoon.
"Unfortunately, it's a win-loss business, and I didn't win enough ballgames," Teevens said at the news conference announcing his firing. "The attitude I have is I do believe I improved the quality of the program. I appreciate the opportunity. When you look back, there are a lot of things that are, 'could have, should have.' "
Carroll said Chow would be "a really good candidate" for the Stanford job. Asked if he would tell Stanford to wait until after Saturday's game against UCLA to contact Chow, Carroll said: "They've got to do what they've got to do. I've known Ted Leland for a long time. He understands the situations coaches are in. He was a coach himself, so he'll be most abiding, I'm sure, with whoever he talks to."
Before the Trojans played in the 2003 Orange Bowl, Chow turned down an offer to become coach at Kentucky and took himself out of consideration for the Utah job that eventually went to Urban Meyer.
Chow interviewed last November for the Arizona job that eventually went to Mike Stoops.
But Chow said Monday that he remained interested in becoming a head coach.
"You have to listen to every opportunity," he said.
Chow is believed to earn about $500,000 plus incentives annually at USC, which is more than Teevens reportedly made at Stanford.
But Stanford would otherwise appear to be a good fit for Chow, who earned a master's degree in special education at Utah and a doctorate in educational psychology at Brigham Young.
Stanford also has a history of making progressive hires. Dennis Green and Willingham, both African American, became college head coaches at Stanford.
Chow's departure to Stanford or another school could affect the Trojans on several fronts.
Leinart, a junior, has publicly maintained since the summer that he intended to return for his final season of eligibility rather than turn pro.
<!--EZCODE BOLD START-->Leinart, however, is thought to be leaning toward entering the NFL draft, especially if teams in need of quarterbacks are high in the draft order. Chow's status would almost certainly weigh in Leinart's decision.<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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No Butch Davis
It was reported on ESPN 1460 in Jacksonville that Butch Davis is no longer a candidate for the Florida job.. Jeremy Foley said the talks have not gone well and Florida had problems with his recruiting tatics while at Miami. I wouldn't be surprised if Meyer went to Notre Dame and Petrino to Florida. I think Petrino is just as qualified of a candidate as Meyer, if not more.
It was reported on ESPN 1460 in Jacksonville that Butch Davis is no longer a candidate for the Florida job.. Jeremy Foley said the talks have not gone well and Florida had problems with his recruiting tatics while at Miami. I wouldn't be surprised if Meyer went to Notre Dame and Petrino to Florida. I think Petrino is just as qualified of a candidate as Meyer, if not more.
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Bucktastic
Troy Smith for HEISMAN
methomps, and all the USC guys on here.....
What have you heard about the Chow rumors?? Do you think he's Stanford bound?
What have you heard about the Chow rumors?? Do you think he's Stanford bound?
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methomps
an imbecility, a stupidity without name
I don't have any inside sources. You'd have to look to wstripes for that, but I doubt he'd share any knowledge he has on the subject.
Stanford could be intriguing to Chow, but there are some problems. Chow already makes close to what Teevens was making, so Leland Stanford Junior University would have to pony up some more cash.
I think it would be a mistake for Chow to take the Stanford job. Their alums are anxious to compete immediately with Tedford and Cal. Chow's name is strong enough that he could pick a better job, imo.
Stanford could be intriguing to Chow, but there are some problems. Chow already makes close to what Teevens was making, so Leland Stanford Junior University would have to pony up some more cash.
I think it would be a mistake for Chow to take the Stanford job. Their alums are anxious to compete immediately with Tedford and Cal. Chow's name is strong enough that he could pick a better job, imo.
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