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So it seems even many of us that were thinking Muschamp could get this thing turned around (myself included) are now thinking we need to make a change.  Who do we try to get?  I think there needs to be someone that would be invested in the program and be willing to stay at least 10 years (if successful).  Not someone that will use it as a stepping stone (like Tom Herman).  Some of the hot names when we were looking at and several of the anti-Muschamp crowd wanted, have not turned out so hot.  I think it is tough picking the next coach at a University that, with the exception of the Spurrier years, has a pretty mediocre history.  It has shown to be tough at schools with a strong history, much less one without.  I am curious to see who some think may be a good fit.  Some suggested Dino Babers after he beat Clemson, hindsight being what it is he may not make it at Syracuse.   Tom Herman may be available after this year if he does not start winning bigger at Texas, but would everyone that wanted him, still want him?  Everyone that comes to mind for me would be here until a bigger program comes calling.  Let's hear some names and your reasoning behind them.  

 
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Mike Norvell, and Dave Clawson are the two that jump out in my mind at the moment.

 
Also, Eliah Drinkwitz did a heck of a job at App State Saturday night.  I don't know if he would be ready for a bigger program, but he sure looks like he knows what he's doing, so far.

 
We never spoke with Herman before we hired Muschamp. Why start now?  No more retread coaches. 

 
#1 choice would be P. J. Fleck

And I could not be more serious when I say Eli Drinkwitz at App State...think Lincoln Riley when he got the Oklahoma job...he is going to get a big time job...Coach Drink's offense is next level and his kids absolutely love him!!! One of the reasons I think this App State loss is being overblown is because App State is better...and better coached...than most Big 5 teams in the country...period. 

That being said...I'm good with Boom and a new OC for one more year if necessary...no changes and I don't have a great feeling about moving forward.

 
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  Going to be hard to can CWM with a 20 million dollar buyout. As far as a new coach, Drinks would have to be on the list somewhere. If we retain CWM but get rid of BMac, I would have to have Freeze at the top of my list for OC. 

 
What is your opinion of the coaches I have mentioned?
I don't want any retread coaches. That is my opinion on the issue. As far as who else is a good candidate, I agree with LBC that Fleck is a good option. I also like the App State coach. 

 
I don't understand why the buyout is such a big deal.  I know it's a lot of money, but there is plenty of it in football, and the check doesn't have to be written right now.  It can be spread out over years.

 
Likely one of the best names (Norvell?) comes off the board to Arkansas long before we do anything.  Another outlet is posting confidently that Muschamp will get one more season to turn it around.

 
#1 choice would be P. J. Fleck

And I could not be more serious when I say Eli Drinkwitz at App State...think Lincoln Riley when he got the Oklahoma job...he is going to get a big time job...Coach Drink's offense is next level and his kids absolutely love him!!! One of the reasons I think this App State loss is being overblown is because App State is better...and better coached...than most Big 5 teams in the country...period. 

That being said...I'm good with Boom and a new OC for one more year if necessary...no changes and I don't have a great feeling about moving forward.
Fleck is the man

 
Though this is fun, I still don't think Muschamp goes anywhere for next year. I see us changing coordinator(s) but not the HC. 

 
Are you suggesting someone off of the list of coaches that are about to possibly get canned?  
Nope....rather look at the ones at the bottom of the list making noticeably less than $4.5 mil/yr. that are doing noticeably better than our current guy. 

 
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