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If Strong goes to Tenn, could Smart go to Lville?
Posted on 12/5/12 at 7:58 am
Posted on 12/5/12 at 7:58 am
Seems like itd be the perfect gig for him if he's looking for a good starting point. Strong has run the program well, has really good players in place, Lville will be playing in the ACC so he'd be able to win alot of games, etc. Seems like a no brainer to me. What says the SECr?
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Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:01 am to JOHNN
That seems like a Smart possibility and a real great fit 
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:02 am to JOHNN
Yep. He could. If they offered and he accepted.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:11 am to Teague
That actually seems like a good fit
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:14 am to JOHNN
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Seems like itd be the perfect gig for him if he's looking for a good starting point. Strong has run the program well, has really good players in place, Lville will be playing in the ACC so he'd be able to win alot of games, etc. Seems like a no brainer to me. What says the SECr?
When all the openings were being discussed, the Louisville job is the one I thought would be ideal for KS if it came open. Perfect fit and perfect timing if he gets it as long as they let him coach in the BCS title game. I'd like to see him get that job as it's obvious he is leaving sooner rather than later.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:15 am to Govt Tide
If Strong leaves, look for Petrino back at UL.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:16 am to JOHNN
I don't think Smart wants to start at a place like Louisville. I think he'll go after the Wisconsin job myself.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:16 am to JOHNN
That actually isn't a bad idea at all.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:17 am to UAFanFromNOLA
Why turn down Auburn then go to Louisville?
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:18 am to Heresaucer
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Why turn down Auburn then go to Louisville?
Auburn wouldn't give him total control. A place like Louisville or Wisconsin probably would.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:25 am to JOHNN
And take Miles job next year? It's possible.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:28 am to RollTide1987
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Auburn wouldn't give him total control. A place like Louisville or Wisconsin probably would.
But with all the coaching changes so far this year, it's a safe guess that Smart was contacted about a few of them.
He didn't go anywhere then, and Louisville and Wisconsin aren't great jobs. If he turned down Auburn he wont go anywhere this year.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:41 am to Heresaucer
Well its obvious that if he was contacted, it would have only been from schools that had a current opening. With every new coaching hire, another opening comes available.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:42 am to Heresaucer
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He didn't go anywhere then, and Louisville and Wisconsin aren't great jobs. If he turned down Auburn he wont go anywhere this year.
Wisconsin is a very good job if you're a Big Ten guy. Louisville has turned into a very good stepping stone job for inexperienced head coaches looking to climb the coaching ladder (Petrino, Strong, John L Smith, etc)
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:42 am to Heresaucer
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Why turn down Auburn then go to Louisville?
Because you start your HC career in the same divison as Bama, LSU, A&M, Arky, etc and you have a permanent opponent of UGA.
That makes for a tough start with all of the uncertainties at AU right now.
I think UL would be a much better starting point at this moment.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:42 am to JOHNN
I like Smart and his recruiting but hope he gets a good job like that. He deserves an opportunity.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:45 am to JOHNN
I've been thinking the same thing. Louisville is the perfect stepping stone job for a 1st time head coach. He did just get his contract at Bama "enhanced", so not sure if that means he's planning on staying for at least another year.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:51 am to Heresaucer
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Why turn down Auburn then go to Louisville?
Well no one but the Aub board an Smart truly knows the real reason, but its obvious they werent on the same page.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 8:56 am to JOHNN
It would give him a chance to bolster his resume, prove he can win on his own, and maintain his recruiting connections. He would then have a much better chance at a big time job in a few years, imo. Whether that is bama, uga, or somewhere else.
Posted on 12/5/12 at 9:04 am to JOHNN
I think Louisville would be a great fit and starting point for Smart, much as it was for Strong. I hope he gets his chance soon, just not at Auburn 
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