Oklahoma Targeting Kliff Kingsbury for HC Vacancy

[PDXChris]

This all feels so incestuous! KK was supposed to be the USC OC and had that happened, we probably have Rosen and suck and Riley is still at OU and we could be targeting him. Instead, Riley to USC and rumors OU wants KK.

 

[football karma]

there is a practical aspect to this:

OU desperately needs a HC for recruiting. Early Letter of intent day is December 17 -- Final letter of intent day is in April

would Kliff really quit mid-season? That just seems so incredibly unlikely

Would OU be ok with him not being able to recruit full time if he goes to the SuperBowl ( i.e mid Feb?)

 

[ajcardfan]

Couple of things...This right here is why KK isn't going back to college. If he wanted a college job, he would have made sure his name was circulated for USC, not OK. He's adapted to the West Coast lifestyle. He's not going back to a flyover state.

Secondly, those of you saying the college game is harder than NFL are obviously forgetting a few things and coaches. Look no further than The Old Ball Coach. He was shocked at how much more time the NFL game took away from his personal life...couldn't play golf daily, like he could at Florida. That's a big reason he bailed and went back to college (the other was obviously thinking Danny Weurfel could be successful in the NFL). These big name college coaches aren't on the daily grind for recruiting....they are only brought in as closers, when needed or if it's a super high 4/5 star recruit. In the NFL, you often hear stories of coaches like Gruden, Belichick, Dungy, etc basically living in their office...even sleeping there, because the pro game requires them to eat and sleep football 24/7.

Good post. I've always thought big time NCAA coaches would be crazy to go to the NFL exactly for some of the reasons you stated. Look at Urban Meyer right now. He isn't enjoying it very much.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Spoiler: rilly USC???

USC Apologizes for ‘Fuck the Mormons’ Chant at BYU Football Game

“It was distasteful,” the university’s athletic department said.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

[Chopper0080]

100%. He and his team are milking this for all its' worth... of course, as far as I'm concerned, I would not be in tears of he took the Oklahoma job.

This is quite literally his agents job. Of course his agent is working for his client. That is what his agent gets paid to do. The difference is that Kliff has no clue about it and agents keep this info from their clients can deny or deflect or push aside any of the rumors honestly.

 

[Chopper0080]

Good post. I've always thought big time NCAA coaches would be crazy to go to the NFL exactly for some of the reasons you stated. Look at Urban Meyer right now. He isn't enjoying it very much.

Some guys love the college atmosphere. Some guys love the pros. When Kliff says he loves that he can by 24/7 football, that is the appeal. Similar to teaching elementary school vs teaching college. Personal preference and benefits to each.

 

[Totally_Red]

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Are they competing with Pac 12 or for L.A. fan base?

 

[Mainstreet]

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The NCAA needs a salary cap for coaches. They should go ahead and do it for players as well.

 

[PDXChris]

Spoiler: rilly USC???

USC Apologizes for ‘Fuck the Mormons’ Chant at BYU Football Game

“It was distasteful,” the university’s athletic department said.

www.thedailybeast.com

You are hands down the funniest old guy around!

 

[PDXChris]

Here is Riley picking up his first de-commit from OU!

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[MrYeahBut]

You are hands down the funniest old guy around!

Thanks! I don't know jack about football so I just roam around the edges.

btw, my little brother found my '65 high school annual and surprised me with it at Thanksgiving dinner. There's a pick of me with the team so at least I knew how to put a jersey on!

 

[MrYeahBut]

Being an LSU fan, this is hard to take. Never liked Brian Kelly.

Kelly leaves ND for LSU, gets 10-year, $95M deal

Brian Kelly, the winningest football coach in Notre Dame history, has been hired as the next head coach at LSU, where he has agreed to a 10-year, $95 million deal.

www.espn.com

 

[speedy]

there is a practical aspect to this:

OU desperately needs a HC for recruiting. Early Letter of intent day is December 17 -- Final letter of intent day is in April

would Kliff really quit mid-season? That just seems so incredibly unlikely

Would OU be ok with him not being able to recruit full time if he goes to the SuperBowl ( i.e mid Feb?)

Good point. No way will he leave right now…

 

[TheCardFan]

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[TheCardFan]

We could always change the title of this thread.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Being an LSU fan, this is hard to take. Never liked Brian Kelly.

Kelly leaves ND for LSU, gets 10-year, $95M deal

Brian Kelly, the winningest football coach in Notre Dame history, has been hired as the next head coach at LSU, where he has agreed to a 10-year, $95 million deal.

www.espn.com

I'll be honest, early on I was very suspect of Brian Kelly, then I realized Chip Kelly is the crappy Kelly. I actually kind of like Brian Kelly now and I think he will do great at LSU.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

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That was kind of out of left field.

 

[TRW]

LOL each domino that falls “_____ has targeted Kliff Kingsbury as a possible replacement for Coach_____”.

 

[DVontel]

I'll be honest, early on I was very suspect of Brian Kelly, then I realized Chip Kelly is the crappy Kelly. I actually kind of like Brian Kelly now and I think he will do great at LSU.

Brian Kelly is the crappy one. He actually got a kid killed.

 

[TJ]

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Kliff’s agent is working those insiders hard

 

[AZman5103]

I think Kliff has improved a lot this year...but if he wants to go to college let him go. We have a franchise QB and some decent weapons. I don't think KK has done anything so unique that he couldn't be replaced. I'd offer him a new contract, but nothing crazy based on him threatening going to NCAA

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

I think Kliff has improved a lot this year...but if he wants to go to college let him go. We have a franchise QB and some decent weapons. I don't think KK has done anything so unique that he couldn't be replaced. I'd offer him a new contract, but nothing crazy based on him threatening going to NCAA

Agreed. I wouldn’t let him hold the franchise hostage. Reasonable offer and then that is it.

 

[eastcoastDave]

I can't believe the taxpayers of these overburdened states would be willing to shell out 10 million dollars per year of taxpayer money to a local college football coach, while highways crumble and schools fall apart and police and firemen do without.

It happens brother. All over the country.

 

[SoonerLou]

Kliff’s agent is working those insiders hard

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There was a time I really thought he'd be able squeeze Johnny Manziel in here for a tryout. He's going to get Kliff and Kyler paid lots of money in the offseason.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Brian Kelly is the crappy one. He actually got a kid killed.

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"In late October, a student videographer was killed during practice when the hydraulic lift he was using collapsed due to high winds. Kelly acknowledged it was his decision to hold practice outdoors that day.[9] The University was fined $77,500 by the Indiana Occupational Health and Safety Administration for safety violations related to the incident. "