Rowland backtracking on Gran?
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Hate to say I saw this coming but as much trouble as UK had luring anyone to be the OC last year, I just couldn't believe it would be that easy to sign seal deliver Gran. UK settled on Dawson, and I won't be surprised to see UK have to settle again.
Hey there.
Justin's initial assessment was almost certainly based on two parties' high initial level of enthusiasm (Gran seemed like a good fit for UK and UK seemed like a good fit for Gran). And, on the surface, what's not to like? Despite its struggles in recent years, UK is still in the SEC, and the latter provides a great opportunity for offensive-minded coaches (be they QBC or OC) to challenge themselves against the best defenses in the country, often with a high-paying and surprisingly stable* seat at the table.
The benefits of moving into such a position must be weighed against the risks, however. Fair or not, the OC position at UK has almost certainly gained a reputation for recent turnover. That alone may not speak to much, but if the perception develops that OC is the default fall guy for the football program, many candidates who express an initial interest may have second thoughts when delving deeper (i.e. talking with former staff). While I still think Gran to UK is a very good possibility, I do think Justin may have called this one a bit too quickly.
*In comparison to SEC HC and DC positions
Justin's initial assessment was almost certainly based on two parties' high initial level of enthusiasm (Gran seemed like a good fit for UK and UK seemed like a good fit for Gran). And, on the surface, what's not to like? Despite its struggles in recent years, UK is still in the SEC, and the latter provides a great opportunity for offensive-minded coaches (be they QBC or OC) to challenge themselves against the best defenses in the country, often with a high-paying and surprisingly stable* seat at the table.
The benefits of moving into such a position must be weighed against the risks, however. Fair or not, the OC position at UK has almost certainly gained a reputation for recent turnover. That alone may not speak to much, but if the perception develops that OC is the default fall guy for the football program, many candidates who express an initial interest may have second thoughts when delving deeper (i.e. talking with former staff). While I still think Gran to UK is a very good possibility, I do think Justin may have called this one a bit too quickly.
*In comparison to SEC HC and DC positions
No thanks, if that's the hire count me out until someone wises up and cleans house.
If you're trying to imply Stoops is changing his judgment on Gran due to his last game - without his starting QB against a good D & where the UC special teams started them in a hole - versus looking at Gran's overall body of work, then that's a problem with Stoops.
Huh?
If people believe Stoops changed his mind because of that game they simply aren't smart.
I think they are floating Locksley's name around so we are all thrilled when they announce Gran.
Says here he is OC candidate at UK and Pitt.
http://247sports.com/Article/Sources-Mike-Locksley-Wont-Return-to-Maryland-Football-Staff-42264012
That article also says that Maryland has a verbal from a four star QB named Haskins, due to Locksley, that may now be in doubt. Maybe Locksley brings Haskins with him, and Gran can't get Kiel to come along. Just a guess...
I think it is a bad sign for Gran being the guy that we aren't having a press conference today (at least an PC hasn't been announced that I am aware of). Not saying that it can't still happen, but I would think that Stoops would have already had him tied up if it were him. I guess we'll see.
Gran is holding out for a 5 year garentee. It's all about negotiating from a position of strength. Imo.
He had a Christmas Eve game in Hawaii, then probably celebrated the holiday, traveled, took time to unwind ... It's Monday. Let's be patient.
I say you're right
... Mitch has himself in a 1st class pickle... Is he still "all-in"?I don't know if that is exactly what is going on, but I am guessing that the current hang up does have to do with contract negotiations.
He asked for 5, Mitch offered 7, which then freaked him out a little.