The U & HCPN
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No. But I would think he might be somewhere on their second or third tier list of candidates.
I'll say this, Narduzzi's name should come up a lot with all these job openings. If it doesn't, his agent simply isn't doing his job. Duzzi has leverage on Pitt. He knows the recent history and he should be able to translate that into a helluva payday.
I'll say this, Narduzzi's name should come up a lot with all these job openings. If it doesn't, his agent simply isn't doing his job. Duzzi has leverage on Pitt. He knows the recent history and he should be able to translate that into a helluva payday.
As a poster on TOS stated ( and I agree with his sensible post),
The only job that should worry Pitt fans is Notre Dame. If that gig opens up....there is no better candidate to be their next HC than Narduzzi....from Youngstown.......with contacts all throughout the Midwest
Not to mention his ability to coach.
The only job that should worry Pitt fans is Notre Dame. If that gig opens up....there is no better candidate to be their next HC than Narduzzi....from Youngstown.......with contacts all throughout the Midwest
Not to mention his ability to coach.
I read a piece somewhere that made the point that Miami, being a private institution, can't just buy whoever they want. That their top end for HC is $3M. So I presume they have similar issues for asst coach salaries. Therefore, why would a PN quality coach at a P5 school take a job where he might not have the $ to pay top flight assistants?
Why not? They can pay whatever they want to pay. I bet if they get tired enough of losing they will pay more.
the article I read took the position that Miami doesn't have the $ to compete with the top tier spenders.
Golden was the 42nd highest paid college coach last season. He was making less than Steve Addazio, Mike London, and Dana Horsewoman.
There is no in between at Miami...it is either Heaven or Hell on earth.
I could joke and say Paul Chryst, but I won't.
They will make a run at an SEC coach of some type. I think they have had it with northern coaches for awhile.
Golden got a break getting fired now instead of being skewered during the remaining games.
I could joke and say Paul Chryst, but I won't.
They will make a run at an SEC coach of some type. I think they have had it with northern coaches for awhile.
Golden got a break getting fired now instead of being skewered during the remaining games.
Who cares if UM "goes after" Narduzzi?
He wouldn't leave Pitt for the $hitty school -- give the guy a lot more credit than that
R U high?
Miami can't touch Narduzzi. Pitt is paying him real $$$ and Pitt has made a huge commitment to the football program.
Why would an established coach like Narduzzi go to a $hit program like Miami?
Miami knows this -- they will hire a guy who is having success at a 2nd level school as a HC -- maybe Cristobel or the Memphis guy. They have NO CHANCE to take a HC away from another major P5 program like Pitt.
Are we going to go through this with every decent coach opening?
There is nothing in Narduzzi's record or what we know about him to suggest that he would consider any other job right now. Nothing.
There is nothing in Narduzzi's record or what we know about him to suggest that he would consider any other job right now. Nothing.
The U is most definitely NOT a better job than Pitt.
This is news to most of you who don't realize there is a new administration in town. But that's the way it is. Get used to it.
https://rivals.yahoo.com/Pittsburgh/football/recruiting/teamrank
Recruiting hotbed. Living life in South Beach. The only drawback is they pay has been crap. Al Golden was making something like $2.4 mil. The U obviously has to do better than that.
Recruiting hotbed. Living life in South Beach. The only drawback is they pay has been crap. Al Golden was making something like $2.4 mil. The U obviously has to do better than that.
As has been noted by others Miami is a small private school and cannot pay what most schools can when looking for a coach.
I'd be looking at a retread like Greg Schiano or Mario Cristobal (who played at Miami).
I'd be looking at a retread like Greg Schiano or Mario Cristobal (who played at Miami).
This isn't necessarily about Narduzzi. I don't think he would be on the Canes radar yet. But honestly, why wouldn't he? This applies to every single coach in America. Why wouldn't you look at any other offer that came your way. At the very least, you can use it as leverage.
Why isn't it a better job? Because I bet almost every single coach in America out there would tell you that it is.
No, it's not a clearly better job. It is a lateral move, at best.
U is not same as Notre Dame, USC, Alabama, Michigan, etc. Those are premier jobs. Pitt and Miami are very similar, and right now, Pitt is better. Esp. for Narduzzi, given his Western PA/Ohio roots.
Right now, the U is a mess, and Pitt is on the rise. Miami still needs to totally clean house from Pres/AD on down. What great coach wants to step into that crappy situation?
No, the south FLA weather doesn't make the job better. Narduzzi doesn't give a crap about weather anyway. In fact, he probably prefers the cold and snow!
All of you guys are dreaming. Unless Pitt would go 11-1, Miami would never hire Narduzzi. He just hasn't done enough yet. They are going to be looking for an established guy, and Butch Davis is going to be at the top of their list.
I can DEFINITELY see them doing something TITANICALLY STUPID like hiring Butch Davis -- I sure hope they do! The disaster will continue!
Miami does not have the cash to throw around like the football factories. I bet they will want an offensive guru. Fuentes and Hermann will be top targets.
Mario Crystobol will be their next HC. He should have never been fired from FIU. A program like that will never win every year but he had them moving in right direction. Now he has worked under Saban the last three years plus he is an alumni. No brainer.
Yes, but by that rationale The U is better than 90% of the jobs out there.
Miami is a tough job. It's not for everyone. It is a better job than Pitt but not everyone would prefer the job over this one.
Miami is presently a mediocre job...very tough to meet the expectations and recruiting has tailed off.
Well I'll say this, FIU and FAU are recruiting hotbeds and you can "live life" on South Beach but they're not great jobs. Miami has some advantages but it also has so distinct disadvantages. Narduzzi isn't dragging his family down there and were not getting outspent by the U with Gallagher in charge. The only jobs I'd worry about are ND or MSU if they come open.
ND requires a certain type of media polish to thrive there. Narduzzi seems to like to speak his mind so not sure how well that would fly in South Bend.
FIU & FAU arent in P5 conferences. Miami has 5 National Titles, Heisman winners, and a long list of legends that have played there the last 35 years. Big difference.
It's absolutely true.
Miami gets half the attendance that Pitt does, and is no longer a ratings draw.
It's not the 1980s anymore, td.
Miami is a worse job than Pitt now.
Miami never gets attendance even when they win. They aren't a ratings draw because they suck. Would you rather recruit South Florida or Western PA? The Canes have the 8th ranked recruiting class as of today with all the turmoil, lack of interest etc. I quite positive every coach out there with a pulse would say its easier to win at Miami than it is at Pitt.
Its just a matter of how much their administration wants to sweeten the pot.
