highgreentide, I don't think everyone is stuck just on Leach and RR. Any coach of that caliber would be acceptable. Those are the two that are available right now. I'm sure if we were able to land an Urban Meyer, a Steve Spurrier, a Bill Cowher, a Tony Dungy, etc, it wouldn't be a problem. What we're looking for is someone who will create instant credibility and excitement for the program.highgreentide wrote:everyone is stuck on Leach and RR. Would be great to sign either of them but we have to widen the net...What about Terry Bowden? Has won everywhere including Auburn, well educated (BS magma cum laude in accounting, JD) which the faculty will like, excellent football lineage obviously...probably a long shot as he appears happy in north alabama...
I don't think people feel a Beckman from Toledo or someone like that couldn't do well. Maybe they could. Its just, AT THIS MOMENT, we need a bigger name and more immediate impact.. And, if the big name fails, at least we can't blame RD and SC for not making the effort. All we want is the effort.