FB Coaching Search

[TerzaghiDawg]

I told Grok I was Zac Selmon and asked it to find me a coach:

1. Jake Dickert (Wake Forest head coach)
Highest on many early lists. He quickly turned around a program that had back-to-back 4-8 seasons into a ranked contender. Strong culture builder, defensive background with offensive balance, and experience succeeding with limited resources. He’d bring credibility and recruiting energy in the ACC footprint that overlaps with Mississippi State’s needs. High demand, so you’d need to move fast and offer competitive money/staff autonomy.

2. Jason Eck (New Mexico head coach)
One of the hottest names in the cycle. Built the Lobos into a legitimate contender (and potential CFP threat) in a short time after previous success at lower levels. Known for energy, player development, and rapid turnarounds. Fits the “proven builder” profile Mississippi State needs after years of inconsistency. Some industry chatter links him to bigger opportunities, including possible interest from places like Colorado.

3. Charles Huff (Memphis head coach)
Consistent Group of 5 success with strong offensive production and recruiting in the South. Maryland native who has drawn interest for Power conference openings. Brings SEC-adjacent experience and a résumé of sustained winning. Could be more attainable than the absolute top names and would understand the regional recruiting battles.

4. Spencer Danielson (Boise State head coach)
Strongest pure résumé among Group of 6 coaches (multiple conference titles, prior CFP appearance). Highly respected, but he has shown limited interest in leaving Boise. Still worth a serious conversation if the resources and vision are compelling.

 

[Howiefeltersnstch]

First 2 might be the ticket. Not sold on Huff and Danielson aint leaving.

 

[SoJxnVol]

Huff will go to Maryland. Lebby will go to Memphis being that he’s more so that level of a coach; somewhere it’s not a requirement to win.

 

[olblue]

David Murray says not so fast:



David, we are all aware that there are costs associated with severing a coach when it’s time to do so. Apparently you are one of the few who aren’t aware of the costs when you don’t.

 

[GiantInternetAsshole]

David Murray says not so fast:



David, we are all aware that there are costs associated with severing a coach when it’s time to do so. Apparently you are one of the few who aren’t aware of the costs when you don’t.

GD it I hate David Murray

 

[40 acres and a mule]

Weren't season ticket sales way down this year? Keep Lebby and see where they are next year.

 

[GiantInternetAsshole]

Weren't season ticket sales way down this year? Keep Lebby and see where they are next year.

They’ve been on the decline 2 years in a row

 

[Called3rdstrikedawg]

Huff will go to Maryland. Lebby will go to Memphis being that he’s more so that level of a coach; somewhere it’s not a requirement to win.

Hell damn crap! Mississippi State is THAT level of a program! I imagine State would be middle of the pack in the American and maybe…. “ maybe” upper tier in the Sun Belt!

 

[Called3rdstrikedawg]

David Murray says not so fast:



David, we are all aware that there are costs associated with severing a coach when it’s time to do so. Apparently you are one of the few who aren’t aware of the costs when you don’t.

David is exactly what is wrong with Mississippi State. Old school guy that stays even keel and never gets upset. Just does his interviews and writes his stories. But of course he can’t be too critical and lose his access. Just like Steve and Robbie and Joel. It’s same with the guys in the padded chair backs on level 2 and the suite level. They never get too excited one way or the other. They go to the games and go home. Many of their family members never leave the social atmosphere of the tailgate. There is a segment that doesn’t care if State wins or loses. And it is probably a bigger % than any other SEC program.

 

[KingVic]

David is exactly what is wrong with Mississippi State. Old school guy that stays even keel and never gets upset. Just does his interviews and writes his stories. But of course he can’t be too critical and lose his access. Just like Steve and Robbie and Joel. It’s same with the guys in the padded chair backs on level 2 and the suite level. They never get too excited one way or the other. They go to the games and go home. Many of their family members never leave the social atmosphere of the tailgate. There is a segment that doesn’t care if State wins or loses. And it is probably a bigger % than any other SEC program.

Amen to this. Post this every day until our dense fans get this.

 

[Walkthedawg]

Amen to this. Post this every day until our dense fans get this.

It also shows you that a large amount of the fanbase is not serious about football.. same as the admin.

 

[Dawgbite]

GD it I hate David Murray

Does he not realize that when we’re spending someone else’s money, the sky’s the limit. We refuse to settle.

 

[GiantInternetAsshole]

David is exactly what is wrong with Mississippi State. Old school guy that stays even keel and never gets upset. Just does his interviews and writes his stories. But of course he can’t be too critical and lose his access. Just like Steve and Robbie and Joel. It’s same with the guys in the padded chair backs on level 2 and the suite level. They never get too excited one way or the other. They go to the games and go home. Many of their family members never leave the social atmosphere of the tailgate. There is a segment that doesn’t care if State wins or loses. And it is probably a bigger % than any other SEC program.

Just like everybody else that’s an MSU lifer, they don’t care about the end result as long as the check cashes

 

[TerzaghiDawg]

First 2 might be the ticket. Not sold on Huff and Danielson aint leaving.

Agree. Something about Huff seems off.

 

[downwarddawg]

David is exactly what is wrong with Mississippi State. Old school guy that stays even keel and never gets upset. Just does his interviews and writes his stories. But of course he can’t be too critical and lose his access. Just like Steve and Robbie and Joel. It’s same with the guys in the padded chair backs on level 2 and the suite level. They never get too excited one way or the other. They go to the games and go home. Many of their family members never leave the social atmosphere of the tailgate. There is a segment that doesn’t care if State wins or loses. And it is probably a bigger % than any other SEC program.

And this pisses me off. 59 years old and I only want to win. Screw all the loser excuses. We deserve better!!

Agree. Something about Huff seems off.

Very much so. And it surprises me that people don't see it. Would be a terrible hire so I'm sure that's who we'll end up hiring.

 

[lazlow]

I told Grok I was Zac Selmon and asked it to find me a coach:

1. Jake Dickert (Wake Forest head coach)
Highest on many early lists. He quickly turned around a program that had back-to-back 4-8 seasons into a ranked contender. Strong culture builder, defensive background with offensive balance, and experience succeeding with limited resources. He’d bring credibility and recruiting energy in the ACC footprint that overlaps with Mississippi State’s needs. High demand, so you’d need to move fast and offer competitive money/staff autonomy.

2. Jason Eck (New Mexico head coach)
One of the hottest names in the cycle. Built the Lobos into a legitimate contender (and potential CFP threat) in a short time after previous success at lower levels. Known for energy, player development, and rapid turnarounds. Fits the “proven builder” profile Mississippi State needs after years of inconsistency. Some industry chatter links him to bigger opportunities, including possible interest from places like Colorado.

3. Charles Huff (Memphis head coach)
Consistent Group of 5 success with strong offensive production and recruiting in the South. Maryland native who has drawn interest for Power conference openings. Brings SEC-adjacent experience and a résumé of sustained winning. Could be more attainable than the absolute top names and would understand the regional recruiting battles.

4. Spencer Danielson (Boise State head coach)
Strongest pure résumé among Group of 6 coaches (multiple conference titles, prior CFP appearance). Highly respected, but he has shown limited interest in leaving Boise. Still worth a serious conversation if the resources and vision are compelling.

exactly, paying Grok $30/mo (premium) and eliminating salmon altogether would be an enormous upgrade. Core issue resolved & cost-effective.

 

[Big Dawg81]

I told Grok I was Zac Selmon and asked it to find me a coach:

1. Jake Dickert (Wake Forest head coach)
Highest on many early lists. He quickly turned around a program that had back-to-back 4-8 seasons into a ranked contender. Strong culture builder, defensive background with offensive balance, and experience succeeding with limited resources. He’d bring credibility and recruiting energy in the ACC footprint that overlaps with Mississippi State’s needs. High demand, so you’d need to move fast and offer competitive money/staff autonomy.

2. Jason Eck (New Mexico head coach)
One of the hottest names in the cycle. Built the Lobos into a legitimate contender (and potential CFP threat) in a short time after previous success at lower levels. Known for energy, player development, and rapid turnarounds. Fits the “proven builder” profile Mississippi State needs after years of inconsistency. Some industry chatter links him to bigger opportunities, including possible interest from places like Colorado.

3. Charles Huff (Memphis head coach)
Consistent Group of 5 success with strong offensive production and recruiting in the South. Maryland native who has drawn interest for Power conference openings. Brings SEC-adjacent experience and a résumé of sustained winning. Could be more attainable than the absolute top names and would understand the regional recruiting battles.

4. Spencer Danielson (Boise State head coach)
Strongest pure résumé among Group of 6 coaches (multiple conference titles, prior CFP appearance). Highly respected, but he has shown limited interest in leaving Boise. Still worth a serious conversation if the resources and vision are compelling.

It seems like there might be some smoke that Lebby has to beat Vanderbilt or he is out

 

[civildawg88]

It seems like there might be some smoke that Lebby has to beat Vanderbilt or he is out

My whole problem with our admin is this thinking right here. wtf does beating Vandy mean in the long run? Absolutely nothing yet our admin thinks it is some good enough accomplishment to keep a coach. Obviously that's assuming this is a true statement

 

[olblue]

Hell damn crap! Mississippi State is THAT level of a program! I imagine State would be middle of the pack in the American and maybe…. “ maybe” upper tier in the Sun Belt!

Not really given that it is in the SEC.

 

[olblue]

It also shows you that a large amount of the fanbase is not serious about football.. same as the admin.

Or it could mean people have different priorities.