Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips has a decision to make, who will be the Tigers next head football coach. Phillips has hired 2 head football coaches in his A.D. career, both at Oklahoma State. His first was Les Miles who didn't do a bad job with the Cowboys but not anywhere near the success he's had at LSU. Actually, Dirk Koetter was the first choice but turned it down, then Phillips went to his plan B, Les Miles. The other was current head football coach Mike Gundy whose doing a great job now in Stillwater.Here are some names that Clemson might consider:
Will Muschamp – Texas Defensive Coordinator: Muschamp might be a good fit. He is definitely charismatic and has been a hot coaching commodity of late. Tommy Bowden wanted to hire Muschamp as his defensive coordinator 3-plus years ago but he turned down the opportunity. Maybe the head coaching job would be more to his liking.
Gary Patterson – TCU Head Coach: I’ve heard that Patterson is thought of highly by Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips and Patterson would be interested in coming to Clemson. He’s had a great deal of success at TCU. If your looking for a front runner Patterson might be it.
Bobby Johnson – Vanderbilt Head Coach: Played at Clemson and the success Johnson is having at Vanderbilt ups his stock. But is Johnson a good fit for a school like Clemson?
Dabo Swinney – Clemson Assistant Head Coach: This is a legit audition for Swinney. If he can have a positive impact in Clemson’s remaining 6 games then the Tigers may already have their man.
Bill Cowher – Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach: He’s out there, not coaching. Clemson is a great college job. Cowher might be swayed to get back on the sidelines.
Bronco Mendenhall – BYU Head Coach: He’s probably content in Provo but Mendenhall’s success at BYU if definitely worth putting out a feeler.
Mike Leach – Texas Tech Head Coach: A long shot and has Leach maxed out what he can do at Texas Tech? If the Tigers are going for offense then I’m sure Leach is on the list.
Jim Grobe – Wake Forest Head Coach: Why? It would be a lateral move but it would be a great hire if he is interested.
Gary Patterson – TCU Head Coach: I’ve heard that Patterson is thought of highly by Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips and Patterson would be interested in coming to Clemson. He’s had a great deal of success at TCU. If your looking for a front runner Patterson might be it.
Bobby Johnson – Vanderbilt Head Coach: Played at Clemson and the success Johnson is having at Vanderbilt ups his stock. But is Johnson a good fit for a school like Clemson?
Dabo Swinney – Clemson Assistant Head Coach: This is a legit audition for Swinney. If he can have a positive impact in Clemson’s remaining 6 games then the Tigers may already have their man.
Bill Cowher – Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach: He’s out there, not coaching. Clemson is a great college job. Cowher might be swayed to get back on the sidelines.
Bronco Mendenhall – BYU Head Coach: He’s probably content in Provo but Mendenhall’s success at BYU if definitely worth putting out a feeler.
Mike Leach – Texas Tech Head Coach: A long shot and has Leach maxed out what he can do at Texas Tech? If the Tigers are going for offense then I’m sure Leach is on the list.
Jim Grobe – Wake Forest Head Coach: Why? It would be a lateral move but it would be a great hire if he is interested.
2 comments:
I am a huge fan of Turner Gill and what he has accomplished at Buffalo with lesser talent. Disagree if you will, but once he gets his shot at one of the big time programs in need,everybody will come calling
I love the idea of Leach walking the sidelines for our beloved Tigers! I would also like to see Turner Gill and/or Charlie Strong. I also wouldn't mind Jim Grobe or Dabo Swinney but the latter would really have to show me something in the final games we have remaining and I don't think he's up to the task. By no means do I want Tommy Tubberville!! Finally I think David Bennett at Coastal Carolina deserves at least a glance considering all he's done there to make that program take root.
By the way, I hate that we are without Tommy Bowden
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