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Nov 16, 2011 8:28 AM
http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2011/11/16/1116-college-football-notebook.html

I guess not earth shattering news, but thought it might be worthy.

I know a lot of fans want him at tOSU next year, but if somehow he doesn't end up there, who else is out that that could be considered a legitimate candidate?
Nov 16, 2011 8:28am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:37 AM
AZ would have been a long commute from his new house in Upper Arlington.
Nov 16, 2011 8:37am
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Nov 16, 2011 8:44 AM
I know a lot of fans want him at tOSU next year, but if somehow he doesn't end up there, who else is out that that could be considered a legitimate candidate?[/QUOTE wrote:
My dark horse is Gary Pinkel from Missouri.
Nov 16, 2011 8:44am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:45 AM
Tiernan;975009 wrote:AZ would have been a long commute from his new house in Upper Arlington.
Nah...he already sold that and bouth a house in State College.

No, wait.....
Nov 16, 2011 9:45am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:51 AM
darby - Would you characterize his interest as more or less than your interest in say, scoring?
Nov 16, 2011 9:51am
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Nov 16, 2011 9:52 AM
Urban Meyer
John Gruden
Luke Fickell

That should be the list...
Nov 16, 2011 9:52am
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Nov 16, 2011 10:04 AM
I honestly believe the list is:

Urban Meyer
Luke Fickell
Nov 16, 2011 10:04am
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Nov 16, 2011 10:05 AM
I think the fact that he even met with the Arizona AD and considered the job is good news for Ohio State.

http://www.hireurbanmeyer.org/
Nov 16, 2011 10:05am
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Nov 16, 2011 10:09 AM
Y-Town Steelhound;975147 wrote:Urban Meyer
John Gruden
Luke Fickell

That should be the list...
se-alum;975160 wrote:I honestly believe the list is:

Urban Meyer
Luke Fickell
IMO, it's this:

Urban Meyer...done deal
Nov 16, 2011 10:09am
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Nov 16, 2011 10:24 AM
krambman;975161 wrote:I think the fact that he even met with the Arizona AD and considered the job is good news for Ohio State.

http://www.hireurbanmeyer.org/
Wow...3 followers on this genius idea? Keep up the good work!!!11!!!!!!11!111!1one hahahahahhaha
Nov 16, 2011 10:24am
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Nov 16, 2011 10:58 AM
the only thing you worry about with Urban at OSU is whether or not Gene Smith will pay his coordinators.

We already know that they'll pay Urban, Gene Smith gone on record as saying they won't pay SEC salaries for coordinators.
Nov 16, 2011 10:58am
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Nov 16, 2011 11:02 AM
darbypitcher22;975258 wrote:the only thing you worry about with Urban at OSU is whether or not Gene Smith will pay his coordinators.

We already know that they'll pay Urban, Gene Smith gone on record as saying they won't pay SEC salaries for coordinators.
Good chance Gene Smith is at the Citgo fairly soon.
Nov 16, 2011 11:02am
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Nov 16, 2011 11:07 AM
se-alum;975266 wrote:Good chance Gene Smith is at the Citgo fairly soon.
beat me to it--IMO, he's history
Nov 16, 2011 11:07am
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Nov 16, 2011 11:09 AM
se-alum;975266 wrote:Good chance Gene Smith is at the Citgo fairly soon.
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Nov 16, 2011 11:09am
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Nov 16, 2011 11:11 AM
se-alum;975266 wrote:Good chance Gene Smith is at the Citgo fairly soon.
Yeah, after all the NCAA stuff is done, he is gone.

But about coord pay, yeah, Illinois even has higher paid coords than OSU
Nov 16, 2011 11:11am
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Nov 16, 2011 11:47 AM
Y-Town Steelhound;975147 wrote:Urban Meyer
John Gruden
Luke Fickell

That should be the list...
se-alum;975160 wrote:I honestly believe the list is:

Urban Meyer
Luke Fickell
Any list that does not include Pat Fitzgerald is irrelevant.
Nov 16, 2011 11:47am
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wkfan;975325 wrote:Any list that does not include Pat Fitzgerald is irrelevant.
IF he is offered the job, do you go to OSU for 2-5 years, not mean expectations and be unemployed, or do you stay at your alma matter where you are king and stay for 20+ years turning out 6-7 win seasons at the highest academic school in the B1G?
Nov 16, 2011 12:01pm
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Nov 16, 2011 12:23 PM
wkfan;975325 wrote:Any list that does not include Pat Fitzgerald is irrelevant.
If Fitzgerald leaves Northwestern, I highly doubt it will be for another B1G school. IMO, Fitz has a life contract at NW(barring Paterno and Tressel-like scandals).
Nov 16, 2011 12:23pm
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Nov 16, 2011 12:29 PM
Sonofanump;975340 wrote:IF he is offered the job, do you go to OSU for 2-5 years, not mean expectations and be unemployed, or do you stay at your alma matter where you are king and stay for 20+ years turning out 6-7 win seasons at the highest academic school in the B1G?
The IF is there for any coach right now.

I seriously doubt that he would shy away from the challenge of coming to an Ohio State....and any coach worth their salt would not be content to stay where the expectations are lesser, even if it is his alma mater.
se-alum;975363 wrote:If Fitzgerald leaves Northwestern, I highly doubt it will be for another B1G school. IMO, Fitz has a life contract at NW(barring Paterno and Tressel-like scandals).
May be true...but I guess that would be his choice should he be offered an interview, etc. Its all speculation at this point.
Nov 16, 2011 12:29pm
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Nov 16, 2011 12:42 PM
LJ;975278 wrote:Yeah, after all the NCAA stuff is done, he is gone.

But about coord pay, yeah, Illinois even has higher paid coords than OSU
Well yeah Ron Zook needs them... you think he actually knows how to coach? LOL!
Nov 16, 2011 12:42pm
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Nov 16, 2011 2:21 PM
Athlon Sports had these guys as the 'top targets' (as of when OSU was 4-3).

Urban Meyer
Tim Beckman
Dan Mullen
Bo Pelini
Lovie Smith
Brent Venables

Horrible list. I'd take Fickell over any of them but Meyer.

It had guys like Stoops, Gruden, Fitzgerland, Pinkel, and Petersen as longshots.
Nov 16, 2011 2:21pm
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Nov 16, 2011 2:26 PM
Venables and Lovie Smith? :laugh::laugh:
Nov 16, 2011 2:26pm
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Nov 16, 2011 2:35 PM
The Pinkel idea is growing on me. Knows Ohio HS hot beds and familar with how B1G operates and contends.
Nov 16, 2011 2:35pm
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Nov 16, 2011 2:36 PM
Do you guys really want Meyer? With him leaving UF having that success, do you think he really wants to come to OSU and have more stress because of what all has been going on? He wouldnt last more than a few years. You guys need a long term coach.
Nov 16, 2011 2:36pm
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Nov 16, 2011 2:38 PM
LJ;975463 wrote:Venables and Lovie Smith? :laugh::laugh:
Yeah, those 2 and Mullen made no sense at all to me. It mentioned how Smith coached at OSU some time in the 90s I think, and how his candidacy would depend on how the Bears finished this season (contingent on him getting fired). Here was the article.

http://www.athlonsports.com/college-football/ohio-state-coaching-search
Nov 16, 2011 2:38pm