Lincoln Riley to USC

[ChiTownDoc 21,175]

3 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

You’re awfully fucking confident for being two coaches removed from John Blake, @ChiTownDoc.

That’s my personality.  Definitely could go very poorly.  I had lost interest.  

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1 minute ago, ChiTownDoc said:

That’s my personality.  Definitely could go very poorly.  I had lost interest.  

Who do you want honestly?

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Riley is a great coach who didn’t recruit quite good enough on the defensive side of the ball in Norman, because it’s Norman. In LA, his recruiting will be way better and his teams will be spectacular as long as he has a strong DC.  Great hire. Great move by Riley. 

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8 minutes ago, NoName said:

He was literally competing for the b12 title until there were like ten seconds left in the game LAST NIGHT.

Not figuratively, literally.

seriously, by that logic ohio state didn't compete for the big ten championship this year.

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9 minutes ago, NYBevo said:

 

Mac Engel sounds like he’s a dumbass.

[TexasEd 8,077]

kicking myself because I wrote a post on the Riley to LSU thread that I did not think it was gonna happen and SC was a more likely destination.  Apparently I did not hit Submit reply.  

[ChiTownDoc 21,175]

3 minutes ago, NoName said:

Who do you want honestly?

Mark Stoops.  Laugh away.  
 

edit: or Brent V

Edited November 28, 2021 by ChiTownDoc

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Just now, TexasEd said:

kicking myself because I wrote a post on the Riley to LSU thread that I did not think it was gonna happen and SC was a more likely destination.  Apparently I did not hit Submit reply.  

I believe you, Ed.

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8 minutes ago, dcar00 said:

well this year yeah. they should have lost to Kansas, lost to Baylor, and lost to OSU with other close calls.

so for context, he still has a better record in his 5 years at OU than Stoops did in his last 5 years.  the OU people trying to say Riley had a bad trend going have a bit of Saban Syndrome.

And that's the other thing - plenty of OU fans are self-aware to realize that OU has gotten plenty of....close calls.  

Stoops quickly turned around a 5-4 conference team.  Do you think that Riley could?

And would Stoops have lost first-round CFP games three years in a row?

Edit: I think he can succeed in California.  But not competing for CFP success.

Edited November 28, 2021 by atomheartbevo

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Just now, ChiTownDoc said:

Mark Stoops.  Laugh away.  

No you don’t…come on

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20 minutes ago, TenCarryTom said:

Hope Caleb transfers to USC with Lincoln and Spencer decides to stay in Norman. 

If anyone could use some California sun, it's Rattler.

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2 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

Mac Engel sounds like he’s a dumbass.

This is high comedy 

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I have a weird feeling Lincoln will be our coach in four years

[ChiTownDoc 21,175]

Just now, taybo20 said:

No you don’t…come on

Kentucky is a black hole.  He’s a great coach.  I don’t want flashy.  Venables as I said above too.  

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2 minutes ago, ChiTownDoc said:

Mark Stoops.  Laugh away.  
 

edit: or Brent V

Not terrible 

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3 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said:

Mac Engel sounds like he’s a dumbass.

I think he writes pretty well for a 5yo. 

Edited November 28, 2021 by Gucci_Suit

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2 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said:

And that's the other thing - plenty of OU fans are self-aware to realize that OU has gotten plenty of....close calls.  

Stoops quickly turned around a 5-4 conference team.  Do you think that Riley could?

And would Stoops have lost first-round CFP games three years in a row?

Stoops once lost 5 BCS bowls in 6 years. 

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Lol that's awesome. Had no clue this was even a possibility.

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Just now, ChiTownDoc said:

Kentucky is a black hole.  He’s a great coach.  I don’t want flashy.  Venables as I said above too.  

I don’t know if it’s true or not but there is something keeping Venables from seeking a HC job. I’d moneywhip Aranda or Rhule (he looks lost with the Panthers and the owner is not happy with him at all) or keep Stoops a year and see what shakes down. Stoops can hold the fort until it’s a buyer’s market. 

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Just now, ChiTownDoc said:

Kentucky is a black hole.  He’s a great coach.  I don’t want flashy.  Venables as I said above too.  

You’d be better off with Fickell. Venables doesn’t seem like HC material to me. Mark is a solid coach and can surprise. 

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36 minutes ago, TXSG8R said:

KY radio

Lulz

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1 minute ago, atomheartbevo said:

And that's the other thing - plenty of OU fans are self-aware to realize that OU has gotten plenty of....close calls.  

Stoops quickly turned around a 5-4 conference team.  Do you think that Riley could?

And would Stoops have lost first-round CFP games three years in a row?

that was 20+ years ago for stoops.  but yes.  and assuming SC beats Cal we are going to find out if he can turn around a 4-5 team.

and yes to Big Game Bob losing 3 CFP playoff games in a row.

 

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3 minutes ago, ChiTownDoc said:

Kentucky is a black hole.  He’s a great coach.  I don’t want flashy.  Venables as I said above too.  

Yeah, there is no talent in Kentucky to speak of and he’s won consistently in the SEC.

[ChiTownDoc 21,175]

1 minute ago, taybo20 said:

You’d be better off with Fickell. Venables doesn’t seem like HC material to me. Mark is a solid coach and can surprise. 

Definitely would be happy w Luke.  Good call.  

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I guess the question will be how fast does OU want to move?  If they want to move quickly Fickell and his quest to guide Cincy to a CFP seem like a non-starter.  I don't think this one would get done quietly enough and if you want to project stability you can't wait until January.  

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OU should be going after Sam Pittman right now.

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Fickell scares me.  Rhule also. 
 

Neither Stoops scares me.  
 

 

[Hornius Emeritus 12,491]

OU is due for a Charlie Strong/Tom Herman series of coaches. It's science.

 

 

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OU should inquire about Sark

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Just now, dcar00 said:

that was 20+ years ago for stoops.  but yes.  and assuming SC beats Cal we are going to find out if he can turn around a 4-5 team.

and yes to Big Game Bob losing 3 CFP playoff games in a row.

 

Yeah, we seem to all be forgetting that Big Game Bob had a terrible run in real big games. Riley’s had a better record than Stoops over Stoops’ last years. And we’re really gonna start talking about games he “could have/should have” lost? 
 

There’s no guaranteed thing in CFB, but this is as great a hire as USC could have made and a blow for BlowU. 

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45 minutes ago, Not a cat said:

Hell, when's the last time a coach voluntarily left a helmet school to take another college job?  I honestly can't come up with an example.

Sort of Urban with the Florida thing. But that was more drawn out and weird. 

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Smart man.   He knows what awaits over here in a real American football conference.  If Sark were smart he would take some analyst gig in the nfl.  

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Just now, Surly Bevo said:

I guess the question will be how fast does OU want to move?  If they want to move quickly Fickell and his quest to guide Cincy to a CFP seem like a non-starter.  I don't think this one would get done quietly enough and if you want to project stability you can't wait until January.  

if the bring in Bob as interim he's probably got enough gravitas to hold a class together.

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I like this a lot. USC has disappointed in so many coaching hires that I’m a bit traumatized.  This could work. 

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Just now, ztejas said:

Sort of Urban with the Florida thing. But that was more drawn out and weird. 

He had health issues dealing with the AD. 

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LOL Google

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1 minute ago, ztejas said:

Sort of Urban with the Florida thing. But that was more drawn out and weird. 

Fran left Bama.....for aggy

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10 minutes ago, TexasEd said:

kicking myself because I wrote a post on the Riley to LSU thread that I did not think it was gonna happen and SC was a more likely destination.  Apparently I did not hit Submit reply.  

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1 hour ago, Atticus said:

He must really not wanna be in the SEC

Too soft of a coach . OU fans resented his soft style and stubborn coaching . His offense was figured out . 

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Just now, AllenTx75 said:

Too soft of a coach . OU fans resented his soft style and stubborn coaching . His offense was figured out . 

yeah but that complex Counter though...tough for our DC's.

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1 minute ago, AllenTx75 said:

Too soft of a coach . OU fans resented his soft style and stubborn coaching . His offense was figured out . 

Figured out but still top 5?

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Fuck that belly tat piece of shit. 

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Not talking shit.  Just laughing at the "he really sucked.  Glad he's gone" front you're putting on.

I don’t think it’s a front. That fan base has expectations that are beyond yours and my comprehension.

[taybo20 2,878]

Heupel does seem like the obvious choice. Looks like a bag of dicks and has proven he’s actually a good HC. Plus he’s offensively minded and they want that. 8 million buyout 

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5 minutes ago, Hornius Emeritus said:

OU is due for a Charlie Strong/Tom Herman series of coaches. It's science.

 

 

Need a recurrence of John Blake

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Wow! Big surprise. OU still fucking sucks.

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OU should inquire about Sark

Some lucky team is gonna snatch up Bill O’Brien.

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7 minutes ago, Hornius Emeritus said:

OU is due for a Charlie Strong/Tom Herman series of coaches. It's science.

 

 

This. The cake is baked! 

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16 minutes ago, TexasEd said:

kicking myself because I wrote a post on the Riley to LSU thread that I did not think it was gonna happen and SC was a more likely destination.  Apparently I did not hit Submit reply.  

That could’ve been the greatest moment in your life.

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I like the workshopping of ideas Jake has going on