ESPN Reports No Deal Imminent Between Leach, Tennessee

[ScottHood]

Here's the link to the story: http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/21625326/mike-leach-washington-state-met-tennessee-discuss-head-coaching-vacancy

Interesting couple of paragraphs near the bottom of the story:

"When Leach surfaced as a potential candidate elsewhere last week, WSU president Kirk Schulz met with athletic department officials and decided that if Leach were to leave, they would make defensive coordinator Alex Grinch the primary target to replace him, sources told ESPN's Kyle Bonagura.

At that time, WSU was already engaged in talks with Leach's representative on a raise and contract extension. An offer was presented to Leach's representative this week, and he was underwhelmed by the offer, sources told Bonagura.

Leach had a good relationship with former WSU athletic director Bill Moos, and after Moos left to take the same job at Nebraska on Oct. 15, Leach made a recommendation to Schulz on a possible successor. The job has yet to be filled, and Leach has grown frustrated by the lack of communication about the search process, a source told Bonagura. John Johnson, the interim AD, will not be considered for the permanent job."

 

[SaveFerris]

That they were in talks on an extension makes me think he is using UTenn for leverage. I am not saying he's staying. Maybe the offer was so "offensive" he decided to leave. This is where we are somewhat screwed not having Moos around.

Anyway, it is what it is. Really hope he stays but if he goes he goes. He's left us in infinitely better shape.

 

[How_did_this_happen?]

That they were in talks on an extension makes me think he is using UTenn for leverage. I am not saying he's staying. Maybe the offer was so "offensive" he decided to leave. This is where we are somewhat screwed not having Moos around.

Anyway, it is what it is. Really hope he stays but if he goes he goes. He's left us in infinitely better shape.

We all knew that.when Moos left....anything was possible.

 

[How_did_this_happen?]

Here's the link to the story: http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...e-met-tennessee-discuss-head-coaching-vacancy
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...e-met-tennessee-discuss-head-coaching-vacancy
Interesting couple of paragraphs near the bottom of the story:

"When Leach surfaced as a potential candidate elsewhere last week, WSU president Kirk Schulz met with athletic department officials and decided that if Leach were to leave, they would make defensive coordinator Alex Grinch the primary target to replace him, sources told ESPN's Kyle Bonagura.

At that time, WSU was already engaged in talks with Leach's representative on a raise and contract extension. An offer was presented to Leach's representative this week, and he was underwhelmed by the offer, sources told Bonagura.

Leach had a good relationship with former WSU athletic director Bill Moos, and after Moos left to take the same job at Nebraska on Oct. 15, Leach made a recommendation to Schulz on a possible successor. The job has yet to be filled, and Leach has grown frustrated by the lack of communication about the search process, a source told Bonagura. John Johnson, the interim AD, will not be considered for the permanent job."

I'd make him the 4th highest paid coach in the conference and give him a $500k incentive to beat U dub....with a $100k incentive to get within 3 TDs.

 

[Slowmotionjones]

Looks like Tennessee is starting from scratch today lol.

 

[fingerdisco]

Hey Tennessee, why haven’t you called me, I’m available and well qualified—check this out: “ok ya’all, let’s go out there and play good hard nosed football.”

 

[mister noon]

if you add to that "do your job" and call plays off a cocktail napkin then we have a deal

 

[Loyal Coug]

Here's the link to the story: http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...e-met-tennessee-discuss-head-coaching-vacancy
http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...e-met-tennessee-discuss-head-coaching-vacancy
Interesting couple of paragraphs near the bottom of the story:

"When Leach surfaced as a potential candidate elsewhere last week, WSU president Kirk Schulz met with athletic department officials and decided that if Leach were to leave, they would make defensive coordinator Alex Grinch the primary target to replace him, sources told ESPN's Kyle Bonagura.

At that time, WSU was already engaged in talks with Leach's representative on a raise and contract extension. An offer was presented to Leach's representative this week, and he was underwhelmed by the offer, sources told Bonagura.

Leach had a good relationship with former WSU athletic director Bill Moos, and after Moos left to take the same job at Nebraska on Oct. 15, Leach made a recommendation to Schulz on a possible successor. The job has yet to be filled, and Leach has grown frustrated by the lack of communication about the search process, a source told Bonagura. John Johnson, the interim AD, will not be considered for the permanent job."

The "underwhelmed by the offer" part - who was underwhelmed, CML or his representative? C'mon coach, how much money do you need? Apple Cup grumblings aside, you are loved by the Cougar Nation, you can do and say whatever you want, and stay forever. Your kids have a great place to finish growing up, etc etc. And the future looks brighter than ever. You can "win big" here, as you said when we hired you (when no one else would I might add). Good luck getting an SEC title within the next 5-20 years.

That said, I wonder who CML recommended for AD. Maybe it was Johnson, who is a great guy. He's not a candidate, which I think is BS.

 

[BleedCrimsonandGray]

Hey Tennessee, why haven’t you called me, I’m available and well qualified—check this out: “ok ya’all, let’s go out there and play good hard nosed football.”

not sure you meet all the job qualifications...

 

[fingerdisco]

not sure you meet all the job qualifications...

Why not? I like blondes in orange outfits.

 

[How_did_this_happen?]

Why not? I like blondes in orange outfits.

Do you like guys with orange hair too? Or are you not that kind of guy?

 

[kayak15]

not sure you meet all the job qualifications...

Enjoyed your picture but high heels at a football game? I rarely wear high heels to our football games.

 

[fingerdisco]

Do you like guys with orange hair too? Or are you not that kind of guy?

If that is a reference to the oompah loompah in office, the answer is no.

 

[How_did_this_happen?]

If that is a reference to the oompah loompah in office, the answer is no.

Keep. Your. Damn. Politics. To. Yourself.

 

[fingerdisco]

Keep. Your. Damn. Politics. To. Yourself.

You. Started. It.

 

[How_did_this_happen?]

You. Started. It.

I just referenced orange hair. Big deal.