Petrino To LSU

[WettCat]

An old college friend of mine is well connected at UL and he, and others, are worried. Per him, Petrino is a bit nervous about the UL developments over the past 6 months and may be looking for another exit. Ramsey, Jurich and Pitino may all be gone in the coming months and the new administration and BOT won't be so tolerant of some of the questionable transfers he's taken in, thus making it harder for him to recruit and compete. He certainly has the talent this year, but going forward it will be significantly more difficult.

What seemed to be a perfect fit 6 months ago may not be to his liking. Just passing it along.

 

[Middlesboro_88]

An old college friend of mine is well connected at UL and he, and others, are worried. Per him, Petrino is a bit nervous about the UL developments over the past 6 months and may be looking for another exit. Ramsey, Jurich and Pitino may all be gone in the coming months and the new administration and BOT won't be so tolerant of some of the questionable transfers he's taken in, thus making it harder for him to recruit and compete. He certainly has the talent this year, but going forward it will be significantly more difficult.

What seemed to be a perfect fit 6 months ago may not be to his liking. Just passing it along.

Keep dreaming bro

 

[WettCat]

Not my dream, just passing it along.

 

[JPFisher]

None. Correct answer. Comparing him to Saban is absurd.

True, but as we're seeing, he can do a lot when he stays put and keeps his pants on.

 

[Middlesboro_88]

Not my dream, just passing it along.

Wishful thinking that doesn't make any sense.

 

[louisvillechip]

An old college friend of mine is well connected at UL and he, and others, are worried. Per him, Petrino is a bit nervous about the UL developments over the past 6 months and may be looking for another exit. Ramsey, Jurich and Pitino may all be gone in the coming months and the new administration and BOT won't be so tolerant of some of the questionable transfers he's taken in, thus making it harder for him to recruit and compete. He certainly has the talent this year, but going forward it will be significantly more difficult.

What seemed to be a perfect fit 6 months ago may not be to his liking. Just passing it along.

Ramsey has been gone in case you didn't know. But nice try!

 

[UKRob 73]

David Pollock on CFB today said LSU has reached out to the university of Louisville to speak to petrino.

 

[Koaltil]

David Pollock on CFB today said LSU has reached out to the university of Louisville to speak to petrino.

Maybe, just maybe petrino thinks he is smarter than Saban and wants to prove it.

 

[UKRob 73]

I've seen a lot of pretty dumb posts on here the last week or so. But saying a guy who won 21 games in two years and took ARKANSAS to the Sugar Bowl "had very little success" just might take the award.

Yeah that's a ridiculous notion that he didn't have success at Arkansas. Arkansas is the second school that he has taken to their very first BCS bowl in school history.
Name me other coaches who have taken two schools to their very first BCS bowls.

 

[Beatle Bum]

The path to a playoff is easier at UL. The chances UL makes the playoff are not better than at LSU.

 

[AllBall]

If you're implying that Mitch botched the Petrino hire for UK, it was one of the best decisions Mitch has ever made! We don't need Petrino and his baggage, and I personally don't want him! I want to win as much as anybody, but winning is not important to me to bring him in as our head coach.

LSU is deciding between hiring Jimbo or keeping the current staff but with Briles as the Offensive coordinator. I look for them to keep the current assistants and ultimately give Art Briles another chance only as OC.

 

[Middlesboro_88]

David Pollock on CFB today said LSU has reached out to the university of Louisville to speak to petrino.

Shocking

 

[Beatle Bum]

How many programs in college program are better than LSU? Name the HC jobs that are better.

 

[olblue]

Shocking

This simply doesn't make any sense. It's one thing to work the back channels but asking a school for permission to interview a coach during the season is unheard of.

 

[ville 77]

An old college friend of mine is well connected at UL and he, and others, are worried. Per him, Petrino is a bit nervous about the UL developments over the past 6 months and may be looking for another exit. Ramsey, Jurich and Pitino may all be gone in the coming months and the new administration and BOT won't be so tolerant of some of the questionable transfers he's taken in, thus making it harder for him to recruit and compete. He certainly has the talent this year, but going forward it will be significantly more difficult.

What seemed to be a perfect fit 6 months ago may not be to his liking. Just passing it along.

 

[ville 77]

Why would he leave? Last I checked the ACC had two teams firmly in the playoff hunt and 1 is UL. You sure don't need to be in the SEC anymore. Truth is the SEC is where coaches go to make money and get fired In the last 9 years every SEC coach not at BAMA has been fired. At LSU you have to be the King and that is very difficult.

The truth is old Bobby was much younger and UL was in C-USA. Old Bobby is in the ACC has a nice stadium being expanded again and a expanded football complex in the works. You know he will be rewarded with another new contract down the road. Jurich has always paid coaches well who show they have earned it.

The

 

[Poetax]

OP, has it happened yet? Time is passing.

 

[Whacker_rivals217537]

David Pollock on CFB today said LSU has reached out to the university of Louisville to speak to petrino.

If you're referring to College Football Live on ESPN, I watched and David Pollack was not even a guest. Marcus Spears was, but I think it's hard to confuse the two. There was also no mention on Twitter or anywhere else about LSU contacting Louisville about Petrino.

 

[CatsPaws270]

Let's look at this in basketball terms since that's the only way some fans can view it..

Cal had Memphis ROLLING. They were selling out an NBA arena every single game. He had them getting 5 star recruits all over the board. He had them in a title game...missed free throws from winning. Memphis offered him more money to stay than UK was offering. He would've gone down as the king and the #1 person ever involved in that program. They were better than UK at the time and he did not need UK.

But UK was the better option. At UK, he had a fanbase dedicated to this team 24/7. He had resources and support like no other. He was the center of the college basketball world.

Clay Travis said when Charlie Strong was leaving UofL, that UofL football was the 4th biggest college program in the state. He ranked UK football and BBALL #1 and #2, and UofL BBALL #3. No matter how well he does, this area is not a college football territory. Its harder to get attention and recruits. Heck, UofL is #3 in the nation right now with the best player, but more people around here are concerned with basketball and Mark Stoops job. Now, UofL is getting plenty of national press. But, when the season ends..the Cards fans are like us and go straight into Basketball mode. Yeah, they'll probably be excited next year because of Lamar...but last year no one really was talking about UofL football. At a power school like LSU, football season never ends.

At LSU, the focus is football all year round. There are recruits in your own backyard that you do not even have to compete for with other schools. At LSU, there are almost 100,000 fans at every single game that dedicate their life to LSU win or lose. When UofL is average..they struggle to get 45,000 in the seats. LSU is a destination job. At LSU, you have donors that will give money and support that cannot be matched by 95% of the schools in the nation.

Now, I do not see Bobby leaving because there's a combination of loyalty to Jurich and the baggage that LSU might not want to bring with them if they can get Jimbo Fisher or Herman anyways. But, you can see why there is a chance he'd give LSU a big look. I mean, he may think that his former assistant Brohm gets to take over for him so he won't feel bad about leaving them in bad hands. Also, people do not often change no matter how hard they try...he is like Larry Brown looking for the next opportunity.

For my money, he'll retire at UofL. But, you never know what could happen.

 

[canebreak]

People are so goofy...why would you assume a successful, high minded coach, wants the easiest path to victory. It might be that some people actually want to play against the best and beat the best. It might be that some coaches actually like the challenge of the tough road. Do you think Cal would be happy at Memphis over UK because the road to a 1 seed is easier. No. The road at UL is easier than LSU, no question. But that does not mean it is a road that coaches want to shy away from. Using this logic, mountain climbers would use a helicopter to get to the top of a difficult mountain.

Use your brain people. These coaches are wealthy folks who "have it all". All they have left is a challenge. If he ultimately stays at UL it won't be about anything but loyalty to Jurich. It won't be the city, the fans or the easy road. All that is better at LSU.

 

[Beatle Bum]

If you're referring to College Football Live on ESPN, I watched and David Pollack was not even a guest. Marcus Spears was, but I think it's hard to confuse the two. There was also no mention on Twitter or anywhere else about LSU contacting Louisville about Petrino.

They did not mention Petrino in the discussion on CFL.

 

[Middlesboro_88]

People are so goofy...why would you assume a successful, high minded coach, wants the easiest path to victory. It might be that some people actually want to play against the best and beat the best. It might be that some coaches actually like the challenge of the tough road. Do you think Cal would be happy at Memphis over UK because the road to a 1 seed is easier. No. The road at UL is easier than LSU, no question. But that does not mean it is a road that coaches want to shy away from. Using this logic, mountain climbers would use a helicopter to get to the top of a difficult mountain.

Use your brain people. These coaches are wealthy folks who "have it all". All they have left is a challenge. If he ultimately stays at UL it won't be about anything but loyalty to Jurich. It won't be the city, the fans or the easy road. All that is better at LSU.

You don't consider Florida State and Clemson among the group of the best of the best? Louisville plays them every year and they are perennial top ten programs.

UK fans want Petrino to jump ship so bad it's funny.

 

[BMo643]

I don't know what Petrino will do. I have a very, very strong feeling what he'll do and I'm sure UK fans have a very strong HOPE as to what he'll do and I think that's the largest factor in the posts like this But we don't know. I'll be absolutely floored if Petrino isn't at UL next year but who knows.

 

[akaukswoosh]

NBC Sports ‏@NBCSports 4m4 minutes ago


Bobby Petrino confirms commitment to Louisville amid LSU speculation. http://tw.nbcsports.com/h9g7pic.twitter.com/3hkOZ2QlOl

 

[kyboss360]

As UL is in opayoff contention with yhe Heisman leader. Meanwhile in Lexington UK gets a fools hold win over USC jr praying they can somehow scratch and claw do whatever in Stoops 4th year to get 6 wins to go to the WGAF BOWL in some dumpster fire stadium on Dec 19 lolz!!! Mitch is a joke he cant do crap right. He was forced to Hire Cal think God! Hopefully he is forced to Hire Briles!!

But how do you feel about Mitch? That's what we all are wondering.

 

[Petjurino]

Bobby's already been asked about this and he said he's not talked to LSU nor does he plan to. He is where he wants to be. Those of you cooking up other plans are just dreaming.

 

[Mojocat_rivals48469]

You don't consider Florida State and Clemson among the group of the best of the best? Louisville plays them every year and they are perennial top ten programs.

UK fans want Petrino to jump ship so bad it's funny.

Just looked at the final polls for every year this century, since 2000. 16 total years. FSU finished in the top 10 four times, Clemson finished in the top 10 two times. Six times total between the two, out of 32 chances. For reference, the SEC won nine national titles in the same span.

I think you need to consult a dictionary as to the meaning of "perennial". Because, apparently, your understanding of the word is so bad it's funny.

 

[brianpoe]

Bobby's already been asked about this and he said he's not talked to LSU nor does he plan to. He is where he wants to be. Those of you cooking up other plans are just dreaming.

Bobby is certainly a man of his word...

 

[Pewee Cat]

Bobby's already been asked about this and he said he's not talked to LSU nor does he plan to. He is where he wants to be. Those of you cooking up other plans are just dreaming.

HAHAHA, sorry but had to. 2nd biggest liar & cheat in your sports program.

 

[Petjurino]

Bobby is certainly a man of his word...

Normally, I would say that's fair but I think a lot of factors are there now that weren't there before and those lead me to believe that he is being sincere this time.

1) He is a different guy than before and Tom has even said as much. You don't spend 10 hours interviewing a guy and making sure he's changed and then turn around and hire the same jerk he was the first time around.
2) We are in the ACC now. Before he couldn't get his due because of the Big East and CUSA before that. Now we play perrinial top 10 teams each year in FSU and Clemson. I see many more Game Day's coming between these three teams.
3) He owes Tom. Tom took him back and took a chance on him after he had made some mistakes. He owes it to Tom to stay and see things through this time.
4) He loves it here and always talked about how much he missed it here in The Ville. His family loves it here and he loves it here. At his age, he is probably done moving and is in the place that has always been his home.

 

[KY1WING]

Bobby's already been asked about this and he said he's not talked to LSU nor does he plan to. He is where he wants to be. Those of you cooking up other plans are just dreaming.

But what's his agent done or gonna do?

That's the question.

 

[ThwKentuckyKid]

It's about $$$$$$

 

[dgtatu01]

I agree with others. The playoff has made being in the SEC not important. In the BCS era it was best of everyone else verses SEC champ so only 1 team outside the SEC had a chance at winning. Now it is SEC champ against 3 other teams. So your chances of making the playoff outside the SEC tripled. I would take my chances at beat FSU and Clemson every year all day over having to beat Alabama and a round robin of UT, LSU, Florida, Georgia, and whoever else happens to be good on any given year. He will get paid the same at U of L. U of L accepts rebuilding years. U of L 's facilities are on par with LSU. The recruiting will come with what U of L is going to put together this year and next with Jackson at QB. Sorry, but it's wishful thinking to hope Bobby leaves U of L.

 

[cardsfan53]

And of course Louisville has a capable replacement waiting at WKU whenever Petrino does leave.

I think Neal Brown is a solid coach as well. Of course I'm 110% sure Brohm gets it if Petrino leaves. IMO we will need Grantham to stay and run the defense. I seriously doubts Petrino will leave before Jackson leaves. Jackson is a special talent that you don't get to coach to often in a career.

 

[Mojocat_rivals48469]

NBC Sports ‏@NBCSports 4m4 minutes ago


Bobby Petrino confirms commitment to Louisville amid LSU speculation. http://tw.nbcsports.com/h9g7pic.twitter.com/3hkOZ2QlOl

pretty sure I saw the same headline and same article, multiple times, 2004-2006.....

 

[Petjurino]

I think Neal Brown is a solid coach as well. Of course I'm 110% sure Brohm gets it if Petrino leaves. IMO we will need Grantham to stay and run the defense. I seriously doubts Petrino will leave before Jackson leaves. Jackson is a special talent that you don't get to coach to often in a career.

Not saying your wrong that Brohm would get it if Bobby leaves but I don't think you should be 110% sure. You know how Tom works. He identifies coaches way in advance. He may already have someone lined up if Bobby were to leave (though he won't). I think Brohm would be a fine hire but I am not convinced that Tom doesn't have someone better in mind.

 

[JHB4UK]

pretty stupid for a coach to make a job decision based on the availability of 1 single football player. ask noone better than....2007 Bobby Petrino, who took the Falcons job in part to coach Mike Vick. Then dogfighting rings were discovered, & he was stuck trying to win with Joey Harrington & Byron Leftwitch, then he jerked the rip chord 13 games into his job.

his QB could rip up his knee on any given play on Saturdays or in practices (hello Bridgewater). if that happened would he stand there thinking to himself "ah damn, if only I had known this would happen I shoulda gone after the LSU job!!"?

 

[Mojocat_rivals48469]

...ask noone better than....2007 Bobby Petrino, who took the Falcons job in part to coach Mike Vick. Then dogfighting rings were discovered, & he was stuck trying to win with Joey Harrington & Byron Leftwitch, then he jerked the rip chord 13 games into his job.

hey, I think I remember that story! isn't that the one that ended with his defensive coordinator calling him a "gutless baztard"?

 

[Beatle Bum]

My post is not about BP. What coach during the season is not going to state his allegiance to his current team and players? Is this really a story?

 

[cardsfan53]

Harbaugh :smiley:

Meyer [laughing]

Saban [roll]

When talking college football Saban and Meyer are in a league of their own.

LSU is a better job than UofL but the expecations are bigger there too. Until they expand the playoffs from 4 teams it will be difficult to make it from the SEC west. You have to win that division and win the SEC championship to make it. With the BCS system you could finish 2nd and still make the chanpionship.