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Chips are down: Which SEC coach gets canned at the end of the season?

Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:07 pm
Posted by Mark Makr Makek
Austin, TX
Member since Nov 2021
497 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:07 pm
My guess is Drinki.

I'm still not versed on what Jimbo's buyout looks like at this point and barring a complete collapse on field, any sign of improvement gives him 1 more year of crootin so his buyout isn't as insurmountable.
Posted by MizzouAntler
Member since Sep 2012
833 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:14 pm to
Drink would have to go like 3-9 to get fired this season with his buyout. That's not even gonna come close to happening.
Posted by Jebadeb
Member since Oct 2017
4766 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:14 pm to
It seems like Drink and Jimbo have the hottest seats. Some might say Napier, but I think he gets another year unless it's an absolute dumpster fire like 2-10 or something. Will be interesting to see if MS State hires a new HC even if Arnett is not technically canned. Seems like the others may be safe barring a complete disaster.
Posted by DawginSC
Member since Aug 2022
4209 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:15 pm to
I'll be surprised if it's anyone other than Drink.

Fisher and Pittman are possible if the seasons are horrible enough, but those are the only other two that seem to even have a long shot chance of being fired.
Posted by Cocotheape
Member since Aug 2015
3782 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:17 pm to
If Napier has a losing record things will be touch and go down at UF.
Posted by RawDog84
Member since Apr 2022
399 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:18 pm to
Arnett will be just fine and hurt some of your feelings reaaaal bad..
Posted by jonnyanony
Member since Nov 2020
9955 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:18 pm to
Yeah Napier is safe unless he starts fielding 6-man offenses or something.

If Jimbo doesn't make the playoffs it's going to get ugly.
Posted by kczoutiger
Member since Jul 2016
767 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:22 pm to
Drink misses a bowl, he is probably fired on the field in Fayetteville Bert style. 6-6 is probably still has a job, very well could be fired. 7-5 he won't be this year. Its definitely a Show-Me kind of year for Drink

Just by process of elimination, and barring complete collapses

Alabama no
Arkansas, idk what the temp is like in f'ville. If they go 6-6 again does Titboss keep his job, my guess is yes
Auburn no
Florida, probably will give Napier another year no matter what
Georgia, no
Kentucky, no
LSU, no
Miss St, do they move on from Arnett at the end of the year?
Ole Miss, no
South Carolina, no
Tennessee, no
Texas A&M, I think they go worse than 7-5 he is probably gone
Vanderbilt, no
Posted by Mark Makr Makek
Austin, TX
Member since Nov 2021
497 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:22 pm to
Napier is safe. He has classes coming in and Florida will by in championship discussion by DJ Lagway's sophomore season.
Posted by Mark Makr Makek
Austin, TX
Member since Nov 2021
497 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:24 pm to
quote:

Show-Me


You just couldn't help yourself, could you
Posted by Quicksilver
Poker Room
Member since Jan 2013
10745 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:24 pm to
If Jimbo goes 8-4 he is probably safe for one more year. If he goes 7-5 or worse then I think A&M will have to cut bait at some point.

I think Pittman's seat becomes hot if he goes 6-6 or worse but I don't think he's in danger this year barring 3-9 or 2-10. Same goes for Drink.
This post was edited on 8/8/23 at 1:28 pm
Posted by pickledpigsfeet
Member since Mar 2021
188 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:25 pm to
Or play Army again.
Posted by Mulkey Man
Member since Apr 2021
19403 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:25 pm to
1. Napier - I don't think it happens, but Florida is too used to winning to endure another down year.

2. Fisher - A&M seems perfectly content with mediocrity, but eventually it has to see a return on its enormous investment, right?

3. Arnett - MSU made a quick hire under terrible circumstances. He might prove immediately to be overmatched.
This post was edited on 8/8/23 at 1:28 pm
Posted by Mark Makr Makek
Austin, TX
Member since Nov 2021
497 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:27 pm to
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Florida is too used to winning


Florida has had basically 4 "good" seasons since 2010. The 2 Atlanta appearances under McElwain were smoke and mirrors.

Florida is used to losing now. And will lose bigly this season.
Posted by Hornady7
Member since Oct 2022
294 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:32 pm to
Arnett will be on the seat after this year, loses 17 starters next year and won’t win more than 3-4 games in 24. New coach in 25
Posted by bamameister
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Member since May 2016
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Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:33 pm to
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Drink would have to go like 3-9 to get fired this season with his buyout. That's not even gonna come close to happening.



No kidding, 6-7 and 3-5 in the SEC, the dude gets an extension. Gary Pinkel has to be laughing his butt off.
Posted by ColoradoAg
Colorado
Member since Sep 2011
21951 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:38 pm to
As much as I would love to see Fisher canned if he fails once again, he's probably safe because the money doesn't like to admit they made a mistake.
Posted by UFMatt
Gator Nation - Everywhere
Member since Oct 2010
11456 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:43 pm to
There is nothing short of Napier screwing a shark or showing up to a post-game in a Darth Vader costume that would get him fired this season. Great class coming in 2024, game changing QB. Most UF fans just want to see some improvement in 2023.
Posted by bayou85
Concordia
Member since Sep 2016
8630 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 1:57 pm to
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I'm still not versed on what Jimbo's buyout looks like at this point and barring a complete collapse on field, any sign of improvement gives him 1 more year of crootin so his buyout isn't as insurmountable.




$77M after '23
$68M after '64 based on article I read.

Drink just signed a new deal thru 2027. If he's fired he gets 75% of his remaining deal. He gets $6-7M per year.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
17998 posts
Posted on 8/8/23 at 2:02 pm to
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Drink would have to go like 3-9 to get fired this season with his buyout. That's not even gonna come close to happening.


Drink is a dead man walking until/unless he hits 5 SEC wins this year. His buyout is nothing.
This post was edited on 8/8/23 at 2:04 pm
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