A Couple of New Names

[JTS]

Todd Graham - HC Tulsa (Age = 44)

1st Year as HC (Rice):

- 2006 Conference USA Coach of the Year

- Took Rice to 1st Bowl in 45 Years

2nd Year as HC (Tulsa):

- Takes Tulsa to Conference Championship and 9-3 record

"The first thing I learned, actually what was re-emphasized to me, is that you never put parameters on what young people can accomplish. Secondly, you have to trust people. You have to hire good people and let them coach. The third thing is that you have to manage your time and emphasize what's important. The fourth thing is having a plan for adversity."

Mike Locksley - OC Illinois

- Recruiting Coordinator at Maryland under Vanderlinden, Florida under Zook, and currently at Illinois under Zook

- Known as one of the elite recruiters nationally

- Young (late 30's-early 40's), Minority Candidate

- Highly thought of in coaching circles

 

[nedleeds]

Houston Nutt. Just say the guys name and it screams southern college football.

 

[JoltinJacket]

Nutt is a milder version of Chan Gailey. In a word, NO!

 

[GTYellowJacket12]

Mike Locksley - OC Illinois

- Recruiting Coordinator at Maryland under Vanderlinden, Florida under Zook, and currently at Illinois under Zook

- Known as one of the elite recruiters nationally

- Young (late 30's-early 40's), Minority Candidate

- Highly thought of in coaching circles

Locksley's wife would be a distraction to the players :wow: ...but all kidding aside they both look like very qualified candidates, I would prefer an offensive minded coach, Locksley fits the bill, he is also a very good recruiter and a minority which can connect with the kids better.

Also how about Steve Sarkisian as plan B for you Norm Chow lovers http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/sarkisian_steve00.html.

 

[ASimPerson]

Nutt is a milder version of Chan Gailey. In a word, NO!

I think this is the first time the word "mild" has ever been applied to Houston Nutt.

Dude is crazy, and not in a good way.

 

[floridajacket]

Nutt is a milder version of Chan Gailey. In a word, NO!

I guess there's something new I hear everyday.

 

[JTS]

Locksley's wife would be a distraction to the players :wow:

Just from looking at the picture, you can tell the guy knows how to recruit talent.