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Who will be tOSU's head coach on July 1, 2012? (betting closed)

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Just floating this out there...

Gruden would take OSU gig if offered

08:15 AM ET 05.31 | Who saw this one coming? There's one name already bouncing around the NFL as a possible long-term Tressel replacement: Jon Gruden. That name isn't a shock, of course. Gruden will be linked to many big-time coaching openings, in college and the pros. But over the past few months, and before Tressel was kicked out on his ass, Gruden told more than a few people he was antsy and desired a return to coaching. One assistant told me Gruden hasn't been shy about it, either. Indeed, Gruden and Ohio State would be a perfect fit (though Urban Meyer might be even more perfect). Expect the usual Gruden denial to the Ohio State speculation but don't believe it for a second. Repeat: don't believe it. He'd listen and take it if offered.
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I don't know the thinking of President Gee, the Board of Trustees, or Gene Smith, but wouldn't the Bottom Line come into play for the new coach?

Luke Fickell could cost between $1-2.5 (or so) mil and a Urban Meyer would cost $3-$4 million per.

Wouldn't that be a factor? Because when Jim Tressel started, I thought his compensation was $900k with bonuses.
 
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CHU;1931347; said:
I don't know the thinking of President Gee, the Board of Trustees, or Gene Smith, but wouldn't the Bottom Line come into play for the new coach?

Luke Fickell could cost between $1-2.5 (or so) mil and a Urban Meyer would cost $3-$4 million per.

Wouldn't that be a factor? Because when Jim Tressel started, I thought his compensation was $900k with bonuses.
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I certainly don't know for sure, but I don't think compensation would be as big an issue as some may think. The football program is a cash cow.
 
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Darkmyst;1931354; said:
I'm not sure about Gruden as a college coach. Look at how many QBs he chewed up and spit out in the pros - I'm not sure that same in your grill style will work well with some 18 yro freshmen.
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In the NFL, unless you're at the top of the draft in the right year you're pretty much working with leftovers and projects at QB. As a brand name coach however, he would have his pick of the best prep QBs in the country. His name and background alone would get him in the door with virtually any blue chipper.

I don't think that is enough reason on it's own to consider him, but it sure helps. There aren't many others out there who bring that kind of cachet to the table.
 
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jlb1705;1931393; said:
His name and background alone would get him in the door with virtually any blue chipper.
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And his jewelry:

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jlb1705;1931393; said:
In the NFL, unless you're at the top of the draft in the right year you're pretty much working with leftovers and projects at QB. As a brand name coach however, he would have his pick of the best prep QBs in the country. His name and background alone would get him in the door with virtually any blue chipper.

I don't think that is enough reason on it's own to consider him, but it sure helps. There aren't many others out there who bring that kind of cachet to the table.
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<Insert random Charlie Weis photo>

Sorry, it's just nice to know that no matter how bleak things get, old tubby is still there to take jabs.
 
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As a die hard Chicago Bears fan, I wanted to mention that I have seen some mention Lovie Smith (former buckeye assistant) as a possible replacement. I can't see why he would leave the Bears or why they would fire him, but a Lovie Smith Ohio State defense would be very tough to score on.
 
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