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re: Alabama fans...tell me about Kirby Smart as a head coach

Posted on 10/13/15 at 3:49 pm to
Posted by Gamecox20
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2011
2046 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 3:49 pm to
quote:

Other than Georgia, I can't think of a school in the SEC that is willing to settle for mediocrity year in and year out.



Posted by BamaScoop
Panama City Beach, Florida
Member since May 2007
56671 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 3:53 pm to
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
53912 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 3:57 pm to
Unproven
Could be next Jimbo Fisher
Could be next Will Muschamp

Obviously he gives you a defensive presence.
My guess is Muschamp would sign on as def coordinator.

Like Saban he would need to bring in someone to run the offense.

Establishing recruiting base toughest part of USCe job. You compete head to head instate with Clemson in a state that lacks a ton of talent. You need to go out of state heavily to succeed.

I think someone like Dantonio would be a better fit but I don't think he leaves Mich St after building it up unless he thinks Harbaugh will steal his thunder but with the way Harbaugh is going NFL will come calling again.
Posted by thomass
Member since Jan 2014
3526 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:16 pm to
LOL

well one thing for Kirby, he certainly prepares well for each game.
Posted by DaBama
Helena, AL
Member since Oct 2011
1703 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:18 pm to
I'd take a chance on him if I was South Carolina. He obviously knows defense and he has been groomed by one of the best program managers in the business.

This sounds like a stupid and limited thing to base an opinion on but when Smart interviewed for the Auburn job, he laid down conditions for Auburn to meet. I don't remember what those conditions were off the top of my head but I thought that indicated a man with a plan instead of a guy who was going to just be happy to be there.
Posted by StopRobot
Mobile, AL
Member since May 2013
15727 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:20 pm to
quote:

I'd take a chance on him if I was South Carolina


I think it is a good fit. Mid level SEC program. Chance for success.
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
108123 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:25 pm to
So now Pat Dye is smart?
Posted by cyde
He gone
Member since Nov 2005
31877 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:29 pm to
quote:

So now Pat Dye is smart?

Well, outside of losing a pair of slacks here and there, I'd say he's pretty on the ball.
Posted by CockInYourEar
Charlotte
Member since Sep 2012
22458 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:30 pm to
The question is, who will he bring with him?

If Kirby comes to SC, can he bring Napier, Cochran, Bo Davis and maybe Tosh?
Posted by CarolinaCock
South Carolina
Member since Jun 2012
2652 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:31 pm to
If he can recruit get him and let somebody call the plays. Look at Dabo
Posted by Evolved Simian
Bushwood Country Club
Member since Sep 2010
23123 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:38 pm to
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How the hell would we know....we wanted DuBose as H.C. and look how that turned out.....


I don't recall a single UA fan that wanted DuBose. Everyone wanted Tuberville or Neuheisel, except for a handful of moneyed good ole boys who insisted the hire have ties to Bryant.

On topic, though, Smart is similar to Muschamp, but in a more intelligent, controlled way. I think he'll do well if he can find a solid staff.
This post was edited on 10/13/15 at 4:39 pm
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
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Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:43 pm to
I did some research and was able to find some info on how Kirby would be as a HC.


Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:47 pm to
There is plenty of talent in South Carolina to build a solid roster around. Plus, they can raid North Carolina and Georgia, if need be.

Palmetto State recruits with Power Five offers, per season
2016: 27
2015: 29
2014: 35
2013: 29
2012: 31
2011: 43
2010: 41
2009: 44
2008: 36

Seems to be trending down, but still a good amount of solid, talented players with which to build a roster.
Posted by BamaScoop
Panama City Beach, Florida
Member since May 2007
56671 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:48 pm to
But most of them will go to Clemson now and play for Dabo.
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:54 pm to
Ehh, not as much as you'd think.

2016: 2/5 for Clemson
2015: 2/5 for Clemson
2014: 3/9 for South Carolina
2013: 2/5 for Clemson
2012: 2/5 for Clemson
Posted by BamaScoop
Panama City Beach, Florida
Member since May 2007
56671 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:56 pm to
quote:

2016: 2/5 for Clemson
2015: 2/5 for Clemson
2014: 3/9 for South Carolina
2013: 2/5 for Clemson
2012: 2/5 for Clemson


Not sure what you mean by that.
Posted by Tornado Alley
Member since Mar 2012
28443 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:57 pm to
Those are the four-star or greater prospects from the state of South Carolina per Rivals in each given recruiting class.

Should have clarified that, sorry.

I listed the team that signed the majority of the four-star or greater prospects.
Posted by Flocka Tiger
In These Streets
Member since Dec 2014
464 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 4:57 pm to
Kirby Fart will fail as a HC
Posted by Brunedog
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2014
6521 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 5:02 pm to
I'm not an Alabama fan but Kirby smart is a great defensive mind and if he becomes a head coach with the right staff and definitely offensive coordinator he would be a hellva coach on my opinion
Posted by Bama3714
Alabama
Member since Feb 2015
5485 posts
Posted on 10/13/15 at 5:05 pm to
quote:

The question is, who will he bring with him?

If Kirby comes to SC, can he bring Napier, Cochran, Bo Davis and maybe Tosh?


Napier- Please.
Cochran- Please. I believe we need new blood in the S&C department.
Bo Davis- Please don't. Believe he's a good teacher and solid recruiter.
Tosh- PLEASE NO (and this is unlikely unless he'd be a coordinator). He's the best of the bunch.
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