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December 19, 2011

Here is Another HC Post…

Filed under: Uncategorized — Reed @ 6:12 am

…to talk about the PITT head coaching search.  We can cross Todd Graham off the short list.

For some reason the spam filter wasn’t working on the last post and it was irritating as hell.

So.

1) Who do you want?

2) Who do you think is going to be hired?

 

 





Sal Sunseri

Comment by Old School Panther 12.19.11 @ 6:43 am

Want: teryl Austin

Think: Luke Fickel

Comment by CJK 12.19.11 @ 6:55 am

Hoping for Fickell, I;m thinking that we will wind up with Christobal

Comment by FTM 12.19.11 @ 7:01 am

I would be content with any of the top three under consideration.

Comment by Undecided 12.19.11 @ 7:02 am

Cristobal

Cristobal

Comment by winedogs 12.19.11 @ 7:20 am

Slimy SP is not going to hire a Pitt guy period. The most logical guy is Stoops from Florida State. He’s from Youngstown, has the name and the background. He wants the job and I think would do a nice job, plus he knows the ACC. I would prefer a Pitt guy, but that ain’t join’ happen.

Comment by 13-9 12.19.11 @ 7:23 am

How much money would it take to get Jon Gruden.

I say ask all the recruits it will be their coach and any coach they hire is only going to be here long enough for them to graduate.

ACC-FSU STOOPS

Comment by Tackle made by Hugh 12.19.11 @ 7:32 am

Hey……….. let’s give DC Kirby Smart of Bama a call………….

Comment by mtoolmn 12.19.11 @ 7:34 am

Any shot that Cryst would go after Tom Bradley to be DC? Bradley would be lucky to end up a DC, he may be toxic for years to come. Cryst is going to need an entire new staff if he is the choice as I doubt anyone will be leaving Wisconsin and Bielema. Probably does not make a difference as he is 3rd in line it seems.

Cristobal was passed over for the Miami job last time around, what makes everyone think he is going to be the savior of that program if they enter another coaching search. The only way I see Cristobal at Miami is if PSU can pry Golden away right now.

I think with any of the 3 (Cryst, Cristobal, and Fickell) we are going to be in the right direction. Any shot Fickell is bringing good baggage (OSU Recruits pre-Meyer)?

Comment by Todd Gack 12.19.11 @ 7:38 am

Would like to see Cignetti back, especially since he’s offensive minded and not offensive. Cryst or Stoops would also be good

Comment by Joe 12.19.11 @ 7:53 am

Say what you want about our spammer, but some of it is almost Haiku, and a lot of it is more legible than many of our posts 🙂

I’ve decided that I don’t have a horse in the HC race. I supported the TG hire, and look where that got me. I’m somewhere in between “staying for a while” and “not sucking” in terms of qualities I’d like to see, but I’m just going to keep my mouth shut. Plus, my kids got some wicked-cool star wars toys for early Christmas presents, so I’ve got to prioritize…

Comment by thestumper 12.19.11 @ 7:53 am

Who would I want? How about Cowher? Or Gruden?This obviously won’t happen, but you asked who I want…

Who do I think? Cristobal or Fickell. I have actually read somewhaere that Cristobal may want to pursue the PSU job, but not sure if that was a credible source.

Comment by Panther3321 12.19.11 @ 7:55 am

Want KC Keeler (No interview as of yet)

think…. Only Steve knows 🙁 I never thought Haywood last time around

Comment by Tony in Harrisburg 12.19.11 @ 8:07 am

Sal Sunseri, Tom Clements but if neither then Fickell (so as to honor Graham)

Comment by Oakland Hangout 12.19.11 @ 8:07 am

Want: That girl with the nice rack in the “Mutually Beneficial Arrangements” ad.

Think: Fickell

Comment by Doug 12.19.11 @ 8:15 am

As I posted several days ago, Luke is my choice based on”INTEGRITY, STABILITY,PROXIMITY.” I could live with any of the top three much talked about candidates, but since I have no vote, only voice, what I think really doesn’t matter. Rev. George from Columbus, OHIO

Comment by Rev. George Mehaffey 12.19.11 @ 8:16 am

I like Cristobal…im sure we’ll know whether or not he’s been offered/accepted the gig after tomorrow nights beef O’Bradys Bowl. Also, his DC, Todd Orlando, is originally from Pittsburgh and has previously worked at Fox Chapel and Central Catholic which would bode well locally…

Comment by MirrorGoldPearl 12.19.11 @ 8:20 am

Cristobal’s wife
Cristobal the man

Comment by TX Panther 12.19.11 @ 8:20 am

Want: 1-tressel
2-stoops FSU

Think: Cristobal and i think it would be a good fit. fickells inexperience scares me.

Know…if there’s another one of these polls within the next three years we’re going to be doing an Athletic Director search first.

Comment by boomer 12.19.11 @ 8:21 am

I can’t find a pic of

That girl with the nice rack in the “Mutually Beneficial Arrangements”

🙁

Comment by Tony in Harrisburg 12.19.11 @ 8:23 am

Like Cristobal.

But whoever gets it will be welcomed with open arms and a long honeymoon, as a benefit to following Fraud Graham. Unless of course the Wanny apologists somehow keep the hate alive.

Comment by velvil 12.19.11 @ 8:26 am

wow….just went and saw the pic of jessica cristobal….my vote has changed

want: cristobal

think: cristobal

need: a lot of early season, warm weather home games and a camara man following her around

Comment by boomer 12.19.11 @ 8:26 am

Stoops says he’s satying at FSU and is not interested in the Auburn or other coaching opportunities. I don’t think Pitt has even reached out to the man. Chryst comes recommended by Alvarez. I think the offer has been made to Mario. Both sides will deny until after the Tuesday bowl game. The announcement will be made this Wednesday. Looks like Fickle is staying at OSU. He helped recruit Spence. I hope Mario’s wife likes cold weather and fish sanmiches. Golden is staying at Miami until fired. He won’t be taking the State Penn job. The rumor is that State Penn is courting Mario. I think its just Mario’s agent trying to get more money out of Pitt.

Comment by TX Panther 12.19.11 @ 8:29 am

If I can only choose among the 3, I think I would go with Cristobal, because he has the most head coaching experience, 5 years, he’s said to a relentless recruiter. and is said to charismatic guy. IAt this point I think we need the experience and we someone who can sell the program.

So of the 3, I would go with
Cristobal

And Given the choices, I think it will be Christobal

Cristobal

Comment by Justinian 12.19.11 @ 8:30 am

I’m not sure who I want. I also supported Graham and that crapped the bed. I do want someone that opens up the offense over the DW days. I want someone who knows that a good QB and a sharp passing game allows the running game to happen.

I think it may be Cristobal but I wonder if Chryst isn’t the guy PITT really wants.

Comment by Reed 12.19.11 @ 8:30 am

If I can only choose among the 3, I think I would go with Cristobal, because he has the most head coaching experience, 5 years, he is said to be a relentless recruiter and a charismatic guy. At this point I think we need the experience and we someone who can sell the program to recruits.

So of the 3, I would go with
Cristobal

And Given the choices, I think it will be Christobal

Cristobal

Comment by Justinian 12.19.11 @ 8:32 am

Want (Pie-in-the-sky this-ain’t-happening notwithstanding :-p): 1) Tressel 2) Stoops 3) Keeler

Think: Cristobal. I’d be happy w/ this. I’m OK w/ Fickel too. Wary about Chryst…Don’t think he has the personality to pull together a program on the brink of disarray…or to keep the recruiting class…

Comment by Navy_Panther 12.19.11 @ 8:39 am

Cryst
think its Cristobal and his wife

Comment by Pitt it IS 12.19.11 @ 8:52 am

Luke Fickel will stay at PITT more than a year…

Cristobal(Will bolt the first time another job opens.)

Comment by POLE 12.19.11 @ 8:59 am

Want: Someone that will stay 5 or 10 years and win.

Think: Mario Cristobal for a few weeks, then breaking news will come on about the third week of January, that Mario Cristobal has resigned, and has become head coach at Penn. St.

Sounds about right, the way things have been going.

Comment by Dan 12.19.11 @ 9:14 am

As for Chryst, I think waht they saw this year is what they saw last year; you can’t develop a personality overnight and PR is a huge part of a HC’s job today…

Fickel’s strength is said to be recruiting but do we really know that…you could dress up a monkey in an OSU sweatshirt and he could be a great recruiter for that program…I think his biggets weakness is as a game day coach and ahven’t we had enough of that when DW was here?

I would like them to at least give a look to Stoops and Austin but I do not see that happening…

so of the three seemingly under consideration nat this point, my I would want Christobal but who we get is probably Fickel…

Don’t minimize the input of a guy’s wife in such a decision and if Christobal’s wife is that tied in to south Florida, I do not see a move to Pittsburgh in the near future…

Comment by Leaseman 12.19.11 @ 9:28 am

…I apologize for the poor English in my previous post…I haven’t slept too well lately!

Comment by Leaseman 12.19.11 @ 9:34 am

Fickell is making a lot and would want at least 2.5 million a year, Cristobal has been offered the job and he will only leave for UM or Florida.

UM has Golden under contract until 2019 but UF might be open next season because their HC is under pressure.

Cristobal could be another 1 and done and yes his spouse could be a problem in a cold climate.

Cryst is the darkhorse and he might get it.

Comment by WLAT and the Big Beat 12.19.11 @ 10:00 am

Also I’m sure if they offered Graham 2.5 million he would bolt from ASU, lol!

The longer it goes the more it favors Cristobal because he is waiting to coach the bowl game.

I just want them to name a coach and salvage the recruiting class.

Comment by WLAT and the Big Beat 12.19.11 @ 10:05 am

Teryl Austin

Luke Fickell

Comment by Kevin 12.19.11 @ 11:02 am

Any of the3 but i want him before penn state gets there because i dont want to go thru life thinking penn state took the coach we wanted like WVU DID LAST YEAR.
But cristobal or fickell

Comment by FRANKCAN 12.19.11 @ 12:07 pm

I would prefer a Tressel type so we would know for sure there is at least one adult in the room. That, of course, will not happen.

No idea who it will be, but given the smoke signals that the very same people are making this decision who have made the last three, it will probably be the wrong one.

Comment by wally 12.19.11 @ 12:08 pm

Fear not Panther fans, Stevie is on the job!!!!!!!

Comment by Dan 12.19.11 @ 12:12 pm

Want: Bud Foster

Think: Cristobal, which will be the latest Big Mistake

Comment by BATR 12.19.11 @ 12:22 pm

Out of the 3 candidates that appear to be all that are being interview.

The logical choice, considering where Pitt is headed (the ACC), HC experience, recruiting experience and running a program, is hands down Mario.

My question, why is the candidate list and those interviewed, so short? (yes I know we just went thru this process last year) Still doesn’t explain it. Why no Pitt Men being considered?

Comment by EMel 12.19.11 @ 1:10 pm

Doesn’t mean I think he will be the next Jackie Sherrill or the next Paul Hackett. It just means out of those 3, he’s the logical choice.

Comment by EMel 12.19.11 @ 1:14 pm

Oh, and who do I want.

How about Mike Ditka. Restores instant creditability to PITT!

HTP !

Comment by EMel 12.19.11 @ 1:15 pm

Agree, EMel. Why no Bud Foster, K.C. Keeler, some of the others mentioned that seem to me like reasonable candidates? How much time and effort would it take to throw a few more names (them or others) into the pile to gain some perspective? I really can’t remember if they were interviewed last time or not.

Anyway, the thing that sticks in my mind is that awful, horrendous, brutal presser with that stiff, humorless dolt Haywood. Forget the Baby Mama stuff, I just remember thinking, “we hired *this* guy? Really?”

It sickens me that the same bozo(s) are still steering the ship.

Comment by BATR 12.19.11 @ 1:20 pm

1. Bud Foster
2. Cristobal

Comment by ClarkLotTgate 12.19.11 @ 1:31 pm

1) Chryst, Phil Bennett
2) Cristobal, Fickell

3) Frankcan, I did not want Dana Holgerson last year. The only othe coach I wanted less than Holgerson was Leach.

Comment by Cnorwood 12.19.11 @ 1:52 pm

Most not all wanted Holgerson. the point is i want to hire our coach first before penn state get theres and yes i do dislike PS. and yes i do dislike WVU. but i love PITT and i just want our great AD smiling stevie to pick one before some one else does i dont want sloppy seconds so he needs to move his ass.

Comment by FRANKCAN 12.19.11 @ 2:45 pm

I say we don’t hire a wife beater, we dont hire a arrogant religous man, and we dont hire someone boring. But we have Steve so this is gonna be a problem. Ill be passing out the paper bags at the games this year.

Comment by Kohan Da Man 12.19.11 @ 3:29 pm

The coach from Pittsburg St. he won a NC.

Comment by alcofan 12.19.11 @ 3:39 pm

I could handle Cryst coming here as long as someone as Austin comes in with him. Cristobal would be a huge mistake as the first sign of success here lands him another job in Florida.

Comment by Pitt_man1979 12.19.11 @ 3:54 pm

stoops stoops stoops

Comment by IH8PITT 12.19.11 @ 8:22 pm

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