Looking critically at his head coaching career is important before rush opinions. I am of the opinion that Mario should be the first choice, but the more I looked into Lane Kiffin, the more I think he could be a viable option. The guy obviously has great talent recognized at a young age and has worked under great coaches like Saban and Carroll. His camp has already leaked that he is interested in the U and we wouldn't have to wait until January assuming Mario gets Oregon to the championship.
He began his head coaching career with the Oakland Raiders at age 31 under Al Davis. Youngest head coach in Raiders history. How many coaches did Davis fire over the years?
Next the Tennessee Vols. Left for USC after 2 years much like the current situation where no one could blame him if he left Ole Miss for Miami.
USC 4 seasons. Probably a dream job for him, but the Reggie Bush fiasco and NCAA sanctions with loss of 30 scholarships was too much for almost any coach to overcome. We all know what the effect NCAA sanctions and scholarship losses have on a program and it's head coach.
FAU 3 years. 11-3 and 10-4 seasons first in FAU history and that includes Schnellenberger's stint there. 2 C-USA championships.
Ole Miss 3rd season. Received a big contract extension and boost in salary, so I would assume they want him to stay.
To summarize, this is obviously a very talented head coach who could probably recruit some great players here. I am sure he could find a top tier defensive coordinator given the new budgets at the U. I have no inside info but it appears that we offer then he takes the job.
He began his head coaching career with the Oakland Raiders at age 31 under Al Davis. Youngest head coach in Raiders history. How many coaches did Davis fire over the years?
Next the Tennessee Vols. Left for USC after 2 years much like the current situation where no one could blame him if he left Ole Miss for Miami.
USC 4 seasons. Probably a dream job for him, but the Reggie Bush fiasco and NCAA sanctions with loss of 30 scholarships was too much for almost any coach to overcome. We all know what the effect NCAA sanctions and scholarship losses have on a program and it's head coach.
FAU 3 years. 11-3 and 10-4 seasons first in FAU history and that includes Schnellenberger's stint there. 2 C-USA championships.
Ole Miss 3rd season. Received a big contract extension and boost in salary, so I would assume they want him to stay.
To summarize, this is obviously a very talented head coach who could probably recruit some great players here. I am sure he could find a top tier defensive coordinator given the new budgets at the U. I have no inside info but it appears that we offer then he takes the job.
