he has the track record, he's in a non-BCS conference, he's a sharp offensive mind, his predecessor has done pretty well in the SEC, and we'd triple his salary.
Ok. Seriously. Why wouldn't Whittingham be a major target...
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It is easier for a coach at Utah or Boise State to get to a BCS game from Utah or Boise State.
They have to run the table in a ****** conference, and win maybe one out of conference game that is mildly difficult. Its not easy, but its easier than having to first win the SEC West and then win the SEC championship game against UGA or FL.
I agree on the salary. I would think that if Boise or Utah don't at least double their salary that they are making a mistake. It may not be worth taking on a job from a current top 10 team to a difficult job at MSU solely for the money. Some coaches may do it, but the difference in lets say 1.2 million at a winning program that could be easy to maintain versus 2.3 million at a job that could be very difficult to achieve success, I think a lot of coaches would take the 1.2 million job, until a 2.3 million or something comparable at a winning program that could be easy to maintain success opened up.
I remember in 2004 we had some fans wanting to throw around 2 million dollars at different coaches, the problem was that good coaches didn't want to walk into a place that could be difficult win. Think about if Peterson or Whittingham were hired and both have a time adjusting to the SEC and/or Croom doesn't leave them with enough talent and MSU struggles to get bowl eligible the first three years, something that could happen. All of sudden they are on the hot seat three years in to a new job, while their successor at Boise and/or Utah is the new hot coach because they are going 11-1 every season, and now their replacements have a chance at a better job than they have at MSU.
MSU would be at best a lateral move for someone at Boise/Utah because the only real upward move is salary and conference prestige. Chance to win early and often and get to a BCS game is better at those two schools the way the current system is set up.
They have to run the table in a ****** conference, and win maybe one out of conference game that is mildly difficult. Its not easy, but its easier than having to first win the SEC West and then win the SEC championship game against UGA or FL.
I agree on the salary. I would think that if Boise or Utah don't at least double their salary that they are making a mistake. It may not be worth taking on a job from a current top 10 team to a difficult job at MSU solely for the money. Some coaches may do it, but the difference in lets say 1.2 million at a winning program that could be easy to maintain versus 2.3 million at a job that could be very difficult to achieve success, I think a lot of coaches would take the 1.2 million job, until a 2.3 million or something comparable at a winning program that could be easy to maintain success opened up.
I remember in 2004 we had some fans wanting to throw around 2 million dollars at different coaches, the problem was that good coaches didn't want to walk into a place that could be difficult win. Think about if Peterson or Whittingham were hired and both have a time adjusting to the SEC and/or Croom doesn't leave them with enough talent and MSU struggles to get bowl eligible the first three years, something that could happen. All of sudden they are on the hot seat three years in to a new job, while their successor at Boise and/or Utah is the new hot coach because they are going 11-1 every season, and now their replacements have a chance at a better job than they have at MSU.
MSU would be at best a lateral move for someone at Boise/Utah because the only real upward move is salary and conference prestige. Chance to win early and often and get to a BCS game is better at those two schools the way the current system is set up.
I agree with you on all of that. However, some coaches might want to really see what they are made of. They might have taken over an above average team and taken them to the next level, but other factors might have been involved with that. Regardless, it comes down to a coach wanting to be remembered as a good coach or a great coach.
Just a thought out there....there might be some MSU fans who are Mormon.....take me for instance...and I can name at least 20 more. Sure our numbers are small...but try to remember we are out here.
As far as Whittingham is concerned....I have watched a lot of Utah football and he is no Urban Meyer. He is a great coach, but we need electric. A gimmick if you will. As long as we recruit head to head with the rest of the SEC, let's face it...we are likely to get more 2nd tier guys than 1st tier...just a fact. However, with a gimmick like BYU of the 80's...give us that and we can win.</p>
As far as Whittingham is concerned....I have watched a lot of Utah football and he is no Urban Meyer. He is a great coach, but we need electric. A gimmick if you will. As long as we recruit head to head with the rest of the SEC, let's face it...we are likely to get more 2nd tier guys than 1st tier...just a fact. However, with a gimmick like BYU of the 80's...give us that and we can win.</p>