infrared41 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 From the "couldn't see this one coming" department. Larry Coker has been fired. Any ideas on who the next coach will be? ESPN says Miami has already said they're going after Greg Schiano from Rutgers. (another shocker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 I don't think Schiano will leave Rutgers. There is basically no reason to. He has turned the program around to where it is ranked. Rutgers clearly wants him as their coach as they gave him an extension a few years ago after having just won 3 games in 2 years. He's from New Jersey. From what I have heard he would like to be a Joe Paterno type coach (he was an assistant under Joe Pa) where he turns around the program and stays in one place. In Miami he's just another coach. Let's also not forget Rutgers is located in between 2 of the largest media markets (especially when it comes to sports) New York and Philly. He can probably make more money at Rutgers. I just don't see any reason for him to leave. Outside of being an assistant there a few years ago he has no ties to Miami. He's been an assistant at a lot more places than just Miami. Rutgers football has grown in the last few years. To give you an idea when I came to my home in Florida for Thanksgiving this year on the regional sports network Sun Sports was Inside Rutgers Football. In my 18 years of living in New Jersey up until 2 year ago I never once saw this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 I hope you're right and Schiano stays at Rutgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epiphanic Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 What is shocking in my opinion (I'm pretty sure you're sarcastic about Coker being fired), is that he'll coach the team in a bowl game if invited. If you're gonna fire him but have him coach a bowl game just in case, make the announcement after the bowls. Otherwise, just have one of the coordinators make the calls or something. That's my opinion. "In the arena of logic, I fight unarmed."I tweet & tumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I remember reading that one of the guys Miami is targetting to be the next Head Coach is Steve Spurrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatManTC Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I remember reading that one of the guys Miami is targetting to be the next Head Coach is Steve Spurrier.i heard he declined it already. by RoscoeUA by gingerbreadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I remember reading that one of the guys Miami is targetting to be the next Head Coach is Steve Spurrier.i heard he declined it already.What I heard is that he said he wasn't a candidate and said he wanted to be at SC and all that stuff, but said it all without officially ruling out Miami.So, it's doubtful but could happen. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 What is shocking in my opinion (I'm pretty sure you're sarcastic about Coker being fired), is that he'll coach the team in a bowl game if invited. If you're gonna fire him but have him coach a bowl game just in case, make the announcement after the bowls. Otherwise, just have one of the coordinators make the calls or something. That's my opinion.That happens all the time in college sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 It was time.Thanks Larry, you were a class act from beginning to end. 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I remember hearing rumors that the person who is the A.D. at Miami was trying to get Barry Alverez to return to coaching at Miami.Barry would also bring two of his former assistants, former Iowa State head coach Dan McCarney and former K-State head coach Bill Snyder.I doubt this is believable, but I will throw this out for you guys to chew on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 What is shocking in my opinion (I'm pretty sure you're sarcastic about Coker being fired), is that he'll coach the team in a bowl game if invited. If you're gonna fire him but have him coach a bowl game just in case, make the announcement after the bowls. Otherwise, just have one of the coordinators make the calls or something. That's my opinion.Coaching changes affects recruting severely. Announcing a coaching change in late December/early January kills the school in recruiting.The longer Miami waits to hire a new coach, the less likely they'll get the top recruits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juddley Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 What is shocking in my opinion (I'm pretty sure you're sarcastic about Coker being fired), is that he'll coach the team in a bowl game if invited. If you're gonna fire him but have him coach a bowl game just in case, make the announcement after the bowls. Otherwise, just have one of the coordinators make the calls or something. That's my opinion.Coaching changes affects recruting severely. Announcing a coaching change in late December/early January kills the school in recruiting.The longer Miami waits to hire a new coach, the less likely they'll get the top recruits.Larry handled his dismissal with more class and humility than any of the alumni athletes or fans that I personally know when it comes to Miami Hurricanes football. His being let go and still coaching the team is not a rare occurance...just look at North Carolina this season. I'm certain he'll end up coaching in the next season or two somewhere. I think he'll be in a BCS conference, probably Big 12 or Big 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I can see Coker in Iowa State www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Record Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I've heard Alvarez mentioned as well. The other name I've heard is Jeff Fisher.and one other thing... I also doubt Spurrier is seriously considering the job, but man... Miami with Spurrier would be a great team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMU Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Seems like what lead to the inevitable was Coker letting his team get away with stomping on the Louisville logo before being embarrassed in the game. The brawl was the absolute final nail in the coffin, and although unrelated to Coker, I think that the murder of that player cast enough bad light on the university that the move absolutely had to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I wouldn't be suprised if Miami made an effort to lure Mark Richt. He's an alum of Miami, an established winning coach, and highly religious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I don't think Schiano will leave Rutgers. There is basically no reason to. He has turned the program around to where it is ranked. Rutgers clearly wants him as their coach as they gave him an extension a few years ago after having just won 3 games in 2 years. He's from New Jersey. From what I have heard he would like to be a Joe Paterno type coach (he was an assistant under Joe Pa) where he turns around the program and stays in one place. In Miami he's just another coach. Let's also not forget Rutgers is located in between 2 of the largest media markets (especially when it comes to sports) New York and Philly. He can probably make more money at Rutgers. I just don't see any reason for him to leave. Outside of being an assistant there a few years ago he has no ties to Miami. He's been an assistant at a lot more places than just Miami. Rutgers football has grown in the last few years. To give you an idea when I came to my home in Florida for Thanksgiving this year on the regional sports network Sun Sports was Inside Rutgers Football. In my 18 years of living in New Jersey up until 2 year ago I never once saw this show.Yeah, and all that, but it's still Rutgers. And it's still a hard sell no matter how you slice it.Miami is a class above Rutgers, regardless of what happened this season.I wouldn't be suprised if Miami made an effort to lure Mark Richt. He's an alum of Miami, an established winning coach, and highly religious.I'd be shocked about this one - Georgia probably has a hefty, hefty buyout clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 The big schools don't hurt financially, so the buyout wouldn't be a factor. And I believe the school luring the coach usually pays that buyout clause.I'm sure Miami will want to talk with Richt, but according to Richt's radio call-in show last night, Richt's "not interested" in going to Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I cant imagine Richt leaving UGA www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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