The Lions' Pride

Jimbo was the QB coach for Bowden or Tuberville at Auburn for five years. He has strong ties to the SEC at Auburn and LSU. He is sick of FSU's standing in the BCS primarily of them playing in a weak ACC. It's FSU's fault though. I mean starting out with wins over Murray State and Savannah State and a loss to a bad NC State team doesn't help the cause.

Jimbo also graduated from Samford, I believe, which is in Birmingham.

I don't see that being a good fit though.

I'm not saying I would make the jump if I were Jimbo. He could rule the roost of the ACC for the next 10-15 years easily, unless PSU shows up in the ACC, then ... I kid, I kid.

Why leave a program like FSU, where you have great recruiting and can go to the BCA bowl game nine out of every 10 years based on the fact the ACC is somewhat weak and go to Auburn, where you are behind Bama, LSU, aTm, Mississippi State and Arkansas in their own division for starters?

Gundy ruined that kids life? Or do you mean the writer and editor?

He defended him when the paper printed a story with either unverified or unauthorized quotes, and just ripped into the kid.

I actually like Kill, it's too bad they can't get things figured out up there. Just a tough place to succeed.

Purdue comes open, but who knows who takes that job. Maybe Narduzzi from MSU?

I think Illinois gives Beckman some time. One season isn't enough to judge a coach.

The only way Minny comes open is if Kill steps down. Kill is an awesome guy and a good coach and what has happened to him is just awful and may be taking its toll on the program. That said I doubt it.

Illinois, well all 12 Illini fans are pissy about the hire. But Illinois can't afford to be paying three coaches (Weber, Zook, and Beckman) not to coach. Mike Thomas is already flaming out among boosters as well. I don't see them pulling the plug already. Their budget sucks (I know).

I thought he transferred because of playing time. Interesting he got upset about Gundy defending him. Personally I'd like a coach who stood up for me, but I guess its different strokes for different folks.

And Bobby (is his last name really Reid? I couldn't remember his last name) really was not the best option when he was at OkieState. He was very talented, but he turned the ball over way too much, and in a system that depends on offensive efficiency you can't do that.

Coaching changes happen, its a part of the game. I always felt bad for Bobby Reid, because even though I was young I knew OkieState had a talented guy who was always a magazine's darkhorse for the Heisman.

FWIW, Zac Robinson came in and played pretty well himself.

I agree with you about him not being able to handle it. Too bad to hear.

Cincy. I have friends who live in his neighborhood in Denver. Great kid and family from what they say.

Gruden's wife was a former UT cheerleader I believe. No chance will they get Gruden if the bEagles continue to suck.

Nope. The buyout is supposedly about $20m. Not going to happen. I'd think they might look for better coordinators though.

The next few weeks will be interesting for sure. The rumor board on the main site will be fun to read.

Supposedly Jeff Fisher is a legitimate possibility at Auburn, but its doubtful he leaves the NFL. He has a son who's a walk-on there, and a daughter who is in the normal student body there.

Gruden's name being mentioned for the Tennessee job a lot, but he wants that out clause to be able to leave for the Eagles if Reid gets canned or retires.