Is Petrino the only big hire?

[bottomfeeder]

No question we need to make a splash and do something, anything to make the Maroon Elephags the least bit worried about the future.  At the same time, Bobby Petrino needs a spot to put Arkansas behind him and remind CFB how good of a program he can run.  This is the perfect fit IMO. 

Bobby bounced the NFL in the same fashion as Saban and also, like Nick, he's won elsewhere.  Where the pro-style offense failed to take off for us, Bobby and (most likely) Paul would bring the high-octane offense we saw with the Hogs to Pat Dye field.  Bobby is an excellent play-caller and speaking of fundamentals...the guy is known for his intense practices.  The poor fundamental squad Chizik leaves behind will be tested with a massive change of pace under Petrino and I don't pulls any punches when it comes to getting rid of the primadonnas who don't want to get aboard.

Say what you want about his character but the man is a fine recruiter and he knows how to develop talent.  Most important, Bobby is already familiar with the Tide and spent a lot of time game planning a way to beat them.  It's gotta be Bobby or bust...  Peterson isn't leaving the Boise ranch for Auburn and bringing Gus back as head coach is just too familiar to the era we need to put behind the program.

Oh..and hai btw.  I'm new. 

I agree.

[dallaswareagle]

I agree.

About what he said or that he is new?

[JR4AU]

No question we need to make a splash and do something, anything to make the Maroon Elephags the least bit worried about the future.  At the same time, Bobby Petrino needs a spot to put Arkansas behind him and remind CFB how good of a program he can run.  This is the perfect fit IMO. 

Bobby bounced the NFL in the same fashion as Saban and also, like Nick, he's won elsewhere.  Where the pro-style offense failed to take off for us, Bobby and (most likely) Paul would bring the high-octane offense we saw with the Hogs to Pat Dye field.  Bobby is an excellent play-caller and speaking of fundamentals...the guy is known for his intense practices.  The poor fundamental squad Chizik leaves behind will be tested with a massive change of pace under Petrino and I don't pulls any punches when it comes to getting rid of the primadonnas who don't want to get aboard.

Say what you want about his character but the man is a fine recruiter and he knows how to develop talent.  Most important, Bobby is already familiar with the Tide and spent a lot of time game planning a way to beat them.  It's gotta be Bobby or bust...  Peterson isn't leaving the Boise ranch for Auburn and bringing Gus back as head coach is just too familiar to the era we need to put behind the program.

Oh..and hai btw.  I'm new. 

In bold: On what do you base this?  Pretty much agree with the rest.   

[bottomfeeder]

About what he said or that he is new?

[WDE]

In bold: On what do you base this?  Pretty much agree with the rest.

You didnt notice the serious upswing in prep school skill position talent at Arkansas?  His first recruiting class consisted of Jarius Wright, Joe Adams, Greg Childs, Chris Gragg, and Tyler Wilson.

[Jumbo]

Patrino or Tubberville. 

[AWK]

No question we need to make a splash and do something, anything to make the Maroon Elephags the least bit worried about the future.  At the same time, Bobby Petrino needs a spot to put Arkansas behind him and remind CFB how good of a program he can run.  This is the perfect fit IMO. 

Bobby bounced the NFL in the same fashion as Saban and also, like Nick, he's won elsewhere.  Where the pro-style offense failed to take off for us, Bobby and (most likely) Paul would bring the high-octane offense we saw with the Hogs to Pat Dye field.  Bobby is an excellent play-caller and speaking of fundamentals...the guy is known for his intense practices.  The poor fundamental squad Chizik leaves behind will be tested with a massive change of pace under Petrino and I don't pulls any punches when it comes to getting rid of the primadonnas who don't want to get aboard.

Say what you want about his character but the man is a fine recruiter and he knows how to develop talent.  Most important, Bobby is already familiar with the Tide and spent a lot of time game planning a way to beat them.  It's gotta be Bobby or bust...  Peterson isn't leaving the Boise ranch for Auburn and bringing Gus back as head coach is just too familiar to the era we need to put behind the program.

Oh..and hai btw.  I'm new. 

Welcome to the board Bobby.  Stay off them motorcycles.

[JR4AU]

Welcome to the board Bobby.  Stay off them motorcycles.

Hey, Auburn needs to buy Bobby 2 Harleys, one for him, and one for his blonde girlfriend, that is also provided for him.  Maybe 2 blondes.

[GH2001]

In bold: On what do you base this?  Pretty much agree with the rest.

At the skill positions he recruited well. Considering where he was, he recruited about as good as could be expected.

[WiregrassTiger]

I think Kirby Smart or James Franklin would be good hires.

[Godfather]

I think Kirby Smart or James Franklin would be good hires.

i don't disagree the problem with Smart is we can't take a risk on an unproven.

[GH2001]

I think Kirby Smart or James Franklin would be good hires.

I don't want us being ANYONE's first hc gig. Period.

[Tiger Wench]

Gary Patterson. 

[RWS]

i don't disagree the problem with Smart is we can't take a risk on an unproven.

I hope that Smart is waiting around for Alabama to open up.  I would be surprised to see Saban coach past 2015.  Looking at it from Smart's point of view, there aren't many programs that would be as set as Alabama from a talent and overall standpoint.  You would be walking into a ready-to-win situation.  IMO, that is worth waiting a few years.  This scenario may explain why he has reportedly turned down HC job offers in the past.

[WiregrassTiger]

i don't disagree the problem with Smart is we can't take a risk on an unproven.

Understand. I just think Smart is similar to a Muschamp hire. I wouldn't consider many without HC experience. He is prob the hottest name among coordinators but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. He prob wouldn't come anyway, after talking to Muschamp.