Miami Coaching Search Update, LINK!

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Pitt plays them every year and coming up, and good to see the candidates so far?

Article & Link:

Miami adds Jonathan Vilma, Vinny Testaverde to coaching search
By Robby Kalland | Staff Writer
November 16, 2015 6:37 pm ET

The University of Miami has taken the next step towards a new coach after firing Al Golden by creating a search committee. Athletic director Blake James announced the search committee members in a press release on Monday, which includes two former Canes in ex-linebacker Jonathan Vilma and Heisman winning quarterback Vinny Testaverde.

Miami will retain search firm Korn Ferry to assist in the process, along with a six-person committee made up of Board of Trustee members, former players and the athletics staffers.

Korn Ferry is among the most used search firms in the country and has been part of many coaching searches, including Texas' hiring of Charlie Strong in 2014.

The six-person committee, which will provide thoughts and input on the candidates, includes Board of Trustees members Hilarie Bass, David Epstein and Steve Saiontz; Deputy Director of Athletics Jennifer Strawley along with Vilma and Testaverde.

"We are well underway in our search process," said James, "and, as expected, there is already a tremendous amount of interest in The U. Additionally, we are reaching out to a number of UM constituencies to engage in dialogue and to hear their thoughts and vision. We will work diligently to find a great fit for Miami and I want to thank in advance the members of the advisory committee for their dedication to our University.”

Miami, being a private university, does not release salaries to public records, but the Hurricanes will reportedly have a budget of around $3 million to find a new head coach.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...arch-committee-has-ex-canes-vilma--testaverde

 

[vegasgreed]

They are going after Charlie Strong. He would be wise to take it. He would take a pay cut, but his long term future is NOT at Texas.

 

[Jeffburgh]

They are going after Charlie Strong. He would be wise to take it. He would take a pay cut, but his long term future is NOT at Texas.

Would be a good move on his part.
I think he is a darn good coach, just not a match at Texas.

 

[vegasgreed]

and one of the best florida recruiters in the country.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Would be a good move on his part.
I think he is a darn good coach, just not a match at Texas.

Texas is a better match for the ACC too!

 

[vegasgreed]

zero chance that texas comes to the acc.

 

[Pghfan]

I'd like to see strong at the U. The ACC needs The U to be a top 15 program. Well doesn't need it but it would help.

 

[JHud986]

Actually I don't want the "u" in the top 15. I want Pitt to be the bell ringer in the ACC and be in the top 10!

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Yep, it is our turn! Let’s Go PITT

Actually I don't want the "u" in the top 15. I want Pitt to be the bell ringer in the ACC and be in the top 10!

 

[OH Pete]

I'd like to see strong at the U. The ACC needs The U to be a top 15 program. Well doesn't need it but it would help.

The ACC doesn't need the U to be in the top 15. The ACC needs 4 or 5 perennial top 15 teams. The U can be one of those and certainly has the recruiting base, but they don't have to be one. The ACC would be doing just as well in having Pitt become a perennial top 15 team as they would in having Miami there.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

I'd like to see strong at the U. The ACC needs The U to be a top 15 program. Well doesn't need it but it would help.

Pitt can be another Top 15 Program again, and the ACC needs that too!

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

zero chance that texas comes to the acc.

Disagree! Swofford says the have an Open Invitation, and ND is always in play for the future too!

 

[wbrpanther]

They are going after Charlie Strong. He would be wise to take it. He would take a pay cut, but his long term future is NOT at Texas.

Charlie certainly has done wonders for the Longhorn program. I can see why the 'cains want him.

 

[Pghfan]

The ACC doesn't need the U to be in the top 15. The ACC needs 4 or 5 perennial top 15 teams. The U can be one of those and certainly has the recruiting base, but they don't have to be one. The ACC would be doing just as well in having Pitt become a perennial top 15 team as they would in having Miami there.

I agree, ACC needs 2 elite programs and at least 3 more in that 15-30 range (Annually). Lets just go ahead and put Clemson and FSU as the elite ones. I'd love to see one more Elite/National program like The U coming out of the coastal. Having FSU, Clemson, and Miami in the top 15 would be great for the ACC. Guys, of course I want pitt instead of Miami, that goes without saying.

It's that second level of consistent programs. UNC, Pitt, Ga Tech, Va Tech, Ville, those schools, we need 3 of them to be ranked or close. Outside of sanctions, cant see why UNC cant stay good. I like Ville to bounce back. Miami is one good coach away from being up there again, and of course the panthers.. I like the future of the ACC, just want one elite team out of coastal and I see the most likely candidate to be Miami..

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

I agree, ACC needs 2 elite programs and at least 3 more in that 15-30 range (Annually). Lets just go ahead and put Clemson and FSU as the elite ones. I'd love to see one more Elite/National program like The U coming out of the coastal. Having FSU, Clemson, and Miami in the top 15 would be great for the ACC. Guys, of course I want pitt instead of Miami, that goes without saying.

It's that second level of consistent programs. UNC, Pitt, Ga Tech, Va Tech, Ville, those schools, we need 3 of them to be ranked or close. Outside of sanctions, cant see why UNC cant stay good. I like Ville to bounce back. Miami is one good coach away from being up there again, and of course the panthers.. I like the future of the ACC, just want one elite team out of coastal and I see the most likely candidate to be Miami..

When one compares CFB History on National Championships, Wins, CFB & NFL Hall of Fames & Other Factors The ACC Programs Rank in Totality and Miami, FSU, VT, and Clemson have done the best the last 20 years but in Totality Pitt is Still It!

PITT
MIAMI
FSU
CUSE
VT
GT
CLEMSON
ULOU
UNC
NCS
BC
UVA
DUKE
WAKE

LINK:
http://www.winsipedia.com/compare

 

[Jpripper88]

I agree, ACC needs 2 elite programs and at least 3 more in that 15-30 range (Annually). Lets just go ahead and put Clemson and FSU as the elite ones. I'd love to see one more Elite/National program like The U coming out of the coastal. Having FSU, Clemson, and Miami in the top 15 would be great for the ACC. Guys, of course I want pitt instead of Miami, that goes without saying.

It's that second level of consistent programs. UNC, Pitt, Ga Tech, Va Tech, Ville, those schools, we need 3 of them to be ranked or close. Outside of sanctions, cant see why UNC cant stay good. I like Ville to bounce back. Miami is one good coach away from being up there again, and of course the panthers. I like the future of the ACC, just want one elite team out of coastal and I see the most likely candidate to be Miami..

Clemson is an elite program now? They have 1 NC that is 34 years old and 1 conference championship in the last 25.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Clemson is an elite program now? They have 1 NC that is 34 years old and 1 conference championship in the last 25.

You have a good point, Clemson since 2000-2014 has improved their Program an are in the Top 20 in Winning Percentages and doing better the last 5 years at 15th. Yet, overall history still has a long way to go.

Bama was 18th sine 2000 and 2nd the last five Years and their History overall is one of the Best in CFB History last and this Century!

 

[HailtoPitt]

I predict that Miami gets embarrassed during this search. Maybe something crazy will happen and James Franklin ends up there.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

I predict that Miami gets embarrassed during this search. Maybe something crazy will happen and James Franklin ends up there.

If Franklin loses to Harbaugh, Meyer, Dantonio, Narduzzi, and possibly O'Brien if he goes to Maryland the next few years, no doubt he will cut and run from Penn State as the Penn State Culture turns on him?

We shall see?

 

[Dr. von Yinzer]

I think people are GROSSLY underestimating that program's potential. If they make a good hire here everyone else in the Coastal will be playing for second place. Miami has achieved things that no other ACC program has achieved. Clemson doesn't even belong in the same sentence as Miami when it comes to elite college football programs.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

I think people are GROSSLY underestimating that program's potential. If they make a good hire here everyone else in the Coastal will be playing for second place.

Agree, the recruits are right in there Back Yard and I am talking about great Recruits! Kind of reminds me of What Western Pennsylvania once had in the 1950s, 60s, 70, and 80s! But they have even more and warm weather to practice all year around!

The Miami Problem is still Donna Shalala as President, they have nosed dived since she took the job!

 

[Jpripper88]

You have a good point, Clemson since 2000-2014 has improved their Program an are in the Top 20 in Winning Percentages and doing better the last 5 years at 15th. Yet, overall history still has a long way to go.

Bama was 18th sine 2000 and 2nd the last five Years and their History overall is one of the Best in CFB History last and this Century!

Bama was 18th since 2000 in what? And 2nd in the last 5 years in what? They have 2 National Championships and 58 wins in the last 5 years.

Of course, Bama doesn't really matter, except as a barometer of an elite program. Clemson doesn't fit by any stretch of the definition. Maybe they win it all this year and take a step towards that, but they aren't even close at this point.

 

[HailtoPitt]

I think people are GROSSLY underestimating that program's potential. If they make a good hire here everyone else in the Coastal will be playing for second place. Miami has achieved things that no other ACC program has achieved. Clemson doesn't even belong in the same sentence as Miami when it comes to elite college football programs.

I don't. They are going to pay the coach $3 million, which doesn't even put they head coach's pay in the top 30.

 

[vegasgreed]

its called a bad fit. i noticed you didn't bring up louisville, not bad there with all that florida talent on that roster, about 40 players.

if strong got fired at texas, he would have another job in six minutes.

Charlie certainly has done wonders for the Longhorn program. I can see why the 'cains want him.

 

[NC Panther]

I think people are GROSSLY underestimating that program's potential. If they make a good hire here everyone else in the Coastal will be playing for second place. Miami has achieved things that no other ACC program has achieved. Clemson doesn't even belong in the same sentence as Miami when it comes to elite college football programs.

I really disagree DVY:

Cut and Save this post.

1) - the bus ride for the students to their current stadium takes 45 minutes - they don't draw flies there even for big games.
2) - they can't/won't pay for a big time coach
3) - they have antiquated facilities in Coral Gables.

Unless they seriously upgrade their facilities and build an on campus stadium, that program's success will remain ancient history.

The only thing that they have going for them is that South Florida is rich in FB talent but, if you compare what Florida and Florida State have to offer, it's not even close anymore.

And, that tradition of the U is also ancient history.

They can get all the Vilmas', Testaverdes' and Irvins' or whomever on their search committee all they want and they won't be able to get a big time coach.

They'll see why Miami has gone down.

Zero way Charlie Strong even considers that job - they'll settle for someone like Holgerson - watch and see.

Even Uncle Luke can't save the U at this point in time.

That program is in major trouble.

 

[TD_6082]

It's Miami. Gainesville & Tallahassee can't offer South Beach. Its not like UF & FSU are short drives away either.

The stadium, facilities, etc... 90% of the schools need those things to build a successful program. The U doesn't.

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

I think people are GROSSLY underestimating that program's potential. If they make a good hire here everyone else in the Coastal will be playing for second place. Miami has achieved things that no other ACC program has achieved. Clemson doesn't even belong in the same sentence as Miami when it comes to elite college football programs.

But it all has been done under dubious circumstances.

 

[Pitt-Chains]

Yep, it is our turn! Let’s Go PITT

9.. Damn right !!

PITT IS IT !!

 

[TD_6082]

But it all has been done under dubious circumstances.

At Clemson or Miami?

You can't compete for National Titles and do things by the book. That isn't reality.

 

[UPitt '89]

I think people are GROSSLY underestimating that program's potential. If they make a good hire here everyone else in the Coastal will be playing for second place. Miami has achieved things that no other ACC program has achieved. Clemson doesn't even belong in the same sentence as Miami when it comes to elite college football programs.

Miami's best days are behind them.

They are living off of 15-20 year old glory.

In a lot of ways, they are like Pitt in the late 80s. The run was over, but the fans didn't realize it yet.

Can the right coach turn it around? Perhaps. But the problem in Miami is the lack of institutional support. Their administration is a mess, and as a private school with a small alumni base, they don't have the dollars necessary to attract a Tier 1 coach anymore.

I think everyone is going to be surprised at how much of a "settle" their eventual new coach will be. He won't be top tier.

 

[UPitt '89]

I really disagree DVY:

Cut and Save this post.

1) - the bus ride for the students to their current stadium takes 45 minutes - they don't draw flies there even for big games.
2) - they can't/won't pay for a big time coach
3) - they have antiquated facilities in Coral Gables.

Unless they seriously upgrade their facilities and build an on campus stadium, that program's success will remain ancient history.

The only thing that they have going for them is that South Florida is rich in FB talent but, if you compare what Florida and Florida State have to offer, it's not even close anymore.

And, that tradition of the U is also ancient history.

They can get all the Vilmas', Testaverdes' and Irvins' or whomever on their search committee all they want and they won't be able to get a big time coach.

They'll see why Miami has gone down.

Zero way Charlie Strong even considers that job - they'll settle for someone like Holgerson - watch and see.

Even Uncle Luke can't save the U at this point in time.

That program is in major trouble.

Correct. Nail on the head.

Miami isn't "the U" anymore.

Their next coach will be relatively unproven, and relatively cheap.

 

[TD_6082]

They don't need an established top tier coach. A young, hungry up and comer will do just fine.

 

[Dr. von Yinzer]

Guys, please don't misunderstand me. That Miami program can rot forever as far as I'm concerned. I am definitely no fan of The U.

I just don't agree with any of the rationalizations I've heard.

They don't need to talk to your coach and they don't need first-rate facilities. They also don't need big crowds.

THEY ARE MIAMI FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!

If they get their act together and hire the right coach, regardless of his pedigree, they will consistently reel in top 10 recruiting classes.

That garbage about them having been boat raced by all of these state schools with better facilities is complete nonsense. It's wishful thinking.

We heard it when Notre Dame was down, we heard it went Texas was down, we heard it when USC was down, and we're hearing it now that Miami is down.

I did not buy it with those other schools an I'm not buying it now either.

Their coaching staff can basically fill their roster without so much as buying a car. They can go buy a bicycle and just run into 35 kids who all run 4.4/40s. It is ridiculous the amount of talent they have down there and if they hire the right coach, they will be dominant again quickly.

 

[noelr]

Mike leach would be perfect

 

[phxpanther]

Dr. Von Yinzer, you are correct. They have the most important resource ... Talent. People who think otherwise are fooling themselves, or it's just Miami haters

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"Jpripper88, post: 528155, member: 2044"]Bama was 18th since 2000 in what?
Winning Percentage 2000-2014, 18th!
You didn't know that?
Here Is a Link to Think:
http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin...=2000&end=2014&rpct=30&min=5&se=on&by=Win+Pct

And 2nd in the last 5 years in what? They have 2 National Championships and 58 wins in the last 5 years.
2nd 2010-2014 5 Years!
http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin...=2010&end=2014&rpct=30&min=5&se=on&by=Win+Pct

Of course, Bama doesn't really matter, except as a barometer of an elite program. Since 1995 Bama been on NCAA Probation 3 Times too?
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/06/alabama_no_longer_on_ncaa_prob.html

Clemson doesn't fit by any stretch of the definition.
Well, they do this year so far and the last 3 years were 6th in Winning and Bama 3rd. That is not an imagination, just your lack of information as usual!! And they haven't had to cheat by any imaginations to get to 6th, 15th and 20th?
http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin...=2012&end=2014&rpct=30&min=5&se=on&by=Win+Pct

Maybe they win it all this year and take a step towards that, but they aren't even close at this point.
Sometime it is good to see some Facts over Opinions? Huh!!

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

But it all has been done under dubious circumstances.

Spot on! Like Bama!
LINK:

This was the third period of NCAA probation that Alabama has served since 1995. The latest sentence was for three years, beginning on June 11, 2009, because of violations of the textbook disbursement policy.

"We're not going to have a parade or anything, but everybody feels good about where we are as a department and the strides we've made in becoming a model NCAA citizen," said Jonathan Bowling, who succeeded Ward as Alabama's compliance director.

"We're always going to have issues, just like any school, but we try to do things the right way." An internal investigation that began in 2007 revealed that athletes in 16 sports, including seven football players, arranged for free textbooks for their friends. As part of the 2009 sanctions, Alabama had to vacate 21 football victories from 2005-2007 in which any of the seven players participated. Alabama lost its appeal of the penalties. Five of those victories came in 2007, Nick Saban's first season as the Crimson Tide's head coach.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/06/alabama_no_longer_on_ncaa_prob.html

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Mike leach would be perfect

Mike Leach can coach anywhere and win!

 

[UPitt '89]

They don't need an established top tier coach. A young, hungry up and comer will do just fine.

That's what Al Golden was.

That's hit or miss, as we Pitt fans know. Thank goodness it appears like we "hit" this time.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Guys, please don't misunderstand me. That Miami program can rot forever as far as I'm concerned. I am definitely no fan of The U.

I just don't agree with any of the rationalizations I've heard.

They don't need to talk to your coach and they don't need first-rate facilities. They also don't need big crowds.

THEY ARE MIAMI FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!

If they get their act together and hire the right coach, regardless of his pedigree, they will consistently reel in top 10 recruiting classes.

That garbage about them having been boat raced by all of these state schools with better facilities is complete nonsense. It's wishful thinking.

We heard it when Notre Dame was down, we heard it went Texas was down, we heard it when USC was down, and we're hearing it now that Miami is down.

I did not buy it with those other schools an I'm not buying it now either.

Their coaching staff can basically fill their roster without so much as buying a car. They can go buy a bicycle and just run into 35 kids who all run 4.4/40s. It is ridiculous the amount of talent they have down there and if they hire the right coach, they will be dominant again quickly.

The Right Coach with a better President can get them back on Top, is my opinion. Yet, it has been a long time since 2003 and Ranked 32nd in Winning Percentage since then and with a major donor Scandal? They are another Private Smaller Urban School competing with Sports Dollars in all sports too.
Link;
http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin...=2003&end=2014&rpct=30&min=5&se=on&by=Win+Pct