My Super Secret Inside Sources

[The Prowler]

Mendenhall received his bachelors and masters degrees from Oregon State University.  I'm not sure about his religion, but he was born and raised in Utah, so there is a good possibility that he's a Mormon.

Mormon or not, if we offered him a few million dollars and a chance to coach on college football's highest level, he'd show up in a heartbeat.

Yeah, that's right...he was born in Alpine, Utah.  He first went to Snow College (JUCO) in Ephraim, UT then he went to OSU...then he eventually went back to SCJC as the DC.  That's were I was getting it mixed up in thinking that he graduated from BYU.  I knew that he went to College in Utah.

Also, he was the DC at UNM Lobos, when they had a little known and not that highly recruited prospect by the name of Brian "Mutha Fuckin" Urlacher.

Oh don't get me wrong, I'd fuckin' LOVE to have Bronco as a HC, if all of the rumors are true.  But, with Utah being his home.....I really don't see "Momma" letting him go, even if the $$$ is right.

[RWS]

Yeah, that's right...he was born in Alpine, Utah.  He first went to Snow College (JUCO) in Ephraim, UT then he went to OSU...then he eventually went back to SCJC as the DC.  That's were I was getting it mixed up in thinking that he graduated from BYU.  I knew that he went to College in Utah.

Also, he was the DC at UNM Lobos, when they had a little known and not that highly recruited prospect by the name of Brian "Mutha Fuckin" Urlacher.

Oh don't get me wrong, I'd fuckin' LOVE to have Bronco as a HC, if all of the rumors are true.  But, with Utah being his home.....I really don't see "Momma" letting him go, even if the $$$ is right.

make no mistake about it, money talks and bullshit walks. if AU wanted to make a serious run at him, what does BYU have to counter offer? BYU couldn't seriously match the money, facilities, or recruiting base that AU has to offer. the only disadvantage for him would be having to play in the SEC. AU could buy him a new momma. i do see AU laying down about $3 million for a good coach though, if the rumors are true. they apparently have no problem paying OC/DC to sit on their asses at home and collect pay, why should they have a problem laying down some cash for somebody to actually work for them?

[Ranger12]

Well, for that last couple of years, every time an SEC job has come open, I have been screaming that Bobby Johnson should be considered for those jobs, so why stop now? If he could do what he does at Vandy with the limitations he has there, I think the guy could get the job done at Auburn.

[BLS]

Well, for that last couple of years, every time an SEC job has come open, I have been screaming that Bobby Johnson should be considered for those jobs, so why stop now? If he could do what he does at Vandy with the limitations he has there, I think the guy could get the job done at Auburn.

He might be headed to clemson. I could be wrong ,but I think he went to clemson. I haven't checked his bio but I thought I heard someone talking about that.

[Buzz Killington]

Hugh Jass' list:

1)  John Gruden.  Reports say that the PTB in Tampa are not happy and his style of coaching is just what Auburn needs.  Would they pony up th emoney necessary though?
2)  Butch Davis.  I know he's in the perfect spot right now with low expectations and much booster $$$, but I still believe he would listen.
3)  Bobby Johnson...if Clemson doesn't get to him first.

If none of those are viable options, then go for a high profile offensive assistant and hope that they retain Rhodes to coach the D.

[Snaggletiger]

So, how many "Done deal to Texas A&M or Arky" threads did we put up with last year?  Hell, every time an Arkansas media schlep reported anything, it was a matter of hours before it was to be announced, then 24 hours later....egg on face.  I could happen.  I half way hope it does, but I'll believe it when or if it happens.

Besides, my SSS (super secret sources) haven't told me anything yet.

All that being said, why would anyone want Will Muschamp?  Has he ever even been the head coach of a pee wee football team?  You'd want to give him the reigns of a $60 million plus program with this Board of Trustees and his personality? Why?   

[AuburnChopper 3.0]

I agree Birdman.

[AWK]

I don't think that Will Muschamp would make a good head coach.  He would be last on my list.

[Townhallsavoy]

Muschamp is too much of a hothead.  I think that's because he's still young at heart.  That's PERFECT for a defensive coordinator position.  I can't see him being the type to shake hands the correct way.  He'd probably grab the 80 year old woman who is about to donate $1 million and headbutt her. 

[AUTiger1]

Hugh Jass' list:

1)  John Gruden.  Reports say that the PTB in Tampa are not happy and his style of coaching is just what Auburn needs.  Would they pony up th emoney necessary though?
2)  Butch Davis.  I know he's in the perfect spot right now with low expectations and much booster $$$, but I still believe he would listen.
3)  Bobby Johnson...if Clemson doesn't get to him first.

If none of those are viable options, then go for a high profile offensive assistant and hope that they retain Rhodes to coach the D.

I like #1 and #3.  I also wouldn't mind Paul Johnson over at GT.  He has been a winner everywhere he has been so far.  Verdict is still out on GT, but they seem to be doing pretty good this year.  I like Gundy for some strange reason.  I can picture him bitch slapping Saban and screaming "I'M A MAN!"  I might even throw in Jim Leavitt from USF to round out my top five choices.  He has done a damn fine job at USF considering they have only been a program 10 years or so and he has had to recruit against UF, Miami, FSU, UGA, AU and several other schools who recruit FL heavily.

I wouldn't won't Muschamp, I am not ready to hand the reigns over to someone who has never had any HC experience.

[ssgaufan]

I like #1 and #3.  I also wouldn't mind Paul Johnson over at GT.  He has been a winner everywhere he has been so far.  Verdict is still out on GT, but they seem to be doing pretty good this year.  I like Gundy for some strange reason.  I can picture him bitch slapping Saban and screaming "I'M A MAN!"  I might even throw in Jim Leavitt from USF to round out my top five choices.  He has done a damn fine job at USF considering they have only been a program 10 years or so and he has had to recruit against UF, Miami, FSU, UGA, AU and several other schools who recruit FL heavily.

I wouldn't won't Muschamp, I am not ready to hand the reigns over to someone who has never had any HC experience.

I don't think that Leavitt will leave USF.  It seems like he gets offers each year, and continues to turn everybody down.  Muschamp can kiss my taint.  There is no way in hell I would want him as our HC right now.  He needs to cut his teeth in one of the non BCS conferences before he gets on the big stage.