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HC’s facing make or break 2025 seasons
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:40 pm
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:40 pm
The following coaches likely will either get an extension or get fired after next season:
Hugh Freeze
Billy Napier
Probably Brian Kelly, although he probably has built enough equity that he might be able to survive a mediocre year a bit longer
But I think Napier and freeze are either going to break through and make the playoffs or get fired. Not seeing an in between opportunity for either.
ETA: Mark Stoops is also at the crossroads
Hugh Freeze
Billy Napier
Probably Brian Kelly, although he probably has built enough equity that he might be able to survive a mediocre year a bit longer
But I think Napier and freeze are either going to break through and make the playoffs or get fired. Not seeing an in between opportunity for either.
ETA: Mark Stoops is also at the crossroads
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 4:06 pm
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Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:43 pm to Northern Gator
James Franklin was the biggest winner out of the whole deal.
He would've been around the top of all the off-season hot seat lists, but now he is Knute fricking Rockne.
He would've been around the top of all the off-season hot seat lists, but now he is Knute fricking Rockne.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:44 pm to Northern Gator
Not sure there's a make option for Pittman but I suspect it's his last year.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:46 pm to Northern Gator
Norvell has to have a big bounce back season. I don't think he can survive anything less than 9 regular season wins.
That could open a spot at FSU for somebody like Lane Kiffin.
That could open a spot at FSU for somebody like Lane Kiffin.
This post was edited on 12/23/24 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:46 pm to Northern Gator
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Probably Brian Kelly, although he probably has built enough equity that he might be able to survive a mediocre year a bit longer
Another 4+ loss season and his seat will definitely get hot in a hurry.
Losing 3 in a row down the stretch ain't gonna fly for long.
If nothing else, I think LSU would try to strongarm him into renegotiating his contract. His buyout is big but patience is going to be short in the era of the portal and NIL. He seems to have got the message but remains to be seen how it plays out on the field of play.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:47 pm to Dr RC
quote:if he has another disaster he’ll be done but 7-8 wins would be enough
Norvell has to have a big bounce back season. I don't think he can survive anything less than 9 regular season wins.
FSU doesn’t have that much money
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:48 pm to Northern Gator
Napier closed the year strong as hell while having the whole fanbase and administration on his arse. Not sarcastic, if he doesn't keep his job its a knee-jerk reaction on Florida's part. They're recruiting well and played sound on both sides of the ball since october
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:48 pm to Northern Gator
Mark Stoops
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:48 pm to BrerTiger
quote:get hot absolutely
Another 4+ loss season and his seat will definitely get hot in a hurry.
But depending on other factors probably not get fired over it. Not in 2025 at least. Unless he does something like frick a shark or make up fake death threats.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:48 pm to Northern Gator
Jeff Lebby at State?
If he fires another 2-10?
If he fires another 2-10?
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:49 pm to Themicah86
quote:a lot of it depends on if he hires an OC
if he doesn't keep his job its a knee-jerk reaction on Florida's part.
It’s beginning to be a talking point for even his biggest slurpers in the UF fan base
If he refuses to fire himself as OC and we lose 5 or more games again, that could be it for him
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:52 pm to Quicksilver
quote:Don’t see him really elevating the program to a playoff or near playoff level, but he might win just enough games to keep his job another year
Not sure there's a make option for Pittman but I suspect it's his last year.
Not sure how badly Arkansas admin wants to replace him but I do see him being on the hottest seat going into next season
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:53 pm to GreyReb
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Jeff Lebby at State? If he fires another 2-10?
Yeah another 2 win season they might move on
But he could win 5 games and be fine, and that’s not really a “make” type of season
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:53 pm to GreyReb
quote:No. he is there for 3 years minimum. He would have to go 3 wins or less the next 2 seasons in order to get fired
Jeff Lebby at State?
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:54 pm to cardswinagain
quote:he’ll be fine next year but another season like 2024 he might be on the list in 2026
Mark Stoops
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:58 pm to cardswinagain
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Mark Stoops
99 % Untouchable.
Sam Pittman is a hot seat guy too. But 70% untouchable. Freeze needs to win 7-8 games. Billy same. Venables hot seat if they win less than 7.
Elko, Drink, Lea, Kelly, DeBoer, Lane, Lebby, Sark, Beamer, Kirby, Heupel safe.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:59 pm to Northern Gator
Mark Stoops absolutely is. How did you nor put him on your list OP. It's do or die in 2025 for this staff.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 4:00 pm to Northern Gator
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Probably Brian Kelly, although he probably has built enough equity that he might be able to survive a mediocre year a bit longer
AKA "they can't afford his buyout."
Posted on 12/23/24 at 4:04 pm to Northern Gator
Kentucky problem is they live or die on whatever transfer portal qb they bring. Before vandergriff the last 2 were solid as hell. I don't remember the last qb that started for kentucky that they actually recruited and landed. It's not impossible but it's certainly challenging
Posted on 12/23/24 at 4:07 pm to Northern Gator
I'm not sure Stoops isn't a dead man walking. Timing and who was thought to be available this cycle may have bought him a year more than anything else.
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