The last coaching search our options were Will Muschamp, Charlie Strong, Rick Neuheisel, Chris Hatcher, and Paul Johnson. I was in Paul Johnson's corner on that one. Had been since 2005 as Gailey needed to go. Wasn't thrilled about Gailey. We got that 2007 search right in my opinion. Mostly because our AD lost the confidence in the school by putting all of his support in Muschamp. This search is very different. We have an AD who isn't leaking names or talking to anyone that is executing a plan that we need to be patient with.
Ken Whisenhunt has a proven track record and of those guys that are pretty credible in the league, they support him and talk well of him. Leinart was too busy chasing pussy to be an NFL QB at a high level, so I'll put Rothlisberger and River's opinions over Leinart's any day. Chan Gailey's only real accomplishment as OC of Pitt under Cowher was making Kordell Stewart a tolerable QB. Outside of that he was given a Ferrari in the Dallas Cowboys and proceeded to drive it like Grandma.
Go listen to interviews with Whisenhunt. Guy clearly has more knowledge about this game than the other candidates. The only real question is can he recruit? Just based on his personality that comes across on film, I'd be willing to give him the chance.
I'm not saying he is the ONLY guy for the job. Like I said, would not be disappointed in Geoff Collins as our coach. But for those that are up in arms over The Whiz being the head coach clearly don't know öööö.
Ultimately, I don't think we could get Whiz to come here, but I just don't at all understand the peanut gallery with this guy.