We move to WHITCON 4
by JazzyUte on Dec 8, 2010 2:58 PM MST
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PrintIf you recall, when Kyle Whittingham was the candidate for the Tennessee Volunteers job last year, I created the WHITCON meter to gauge our level of pending apocalypse.
Since Whittingham stayed, the meter remained at five - or relative peace.
Well with Urban Meyer resigning, it's time to whip that bad boy out again because, whether we like it or not, something big is brewing.
Right now, we're at a WHITCON 4. We're not quite at panic level, but there certainly is a heightened state of worry.
If we hit WHITCON 1, well all hell has broken loose and we've lost Whittingham.
So keep an eye out on the WHITCON meter for the most up-to-date information on the potential of WHITPOCALYPSE!
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I think we could be closer to WHITCON 3...
He’s mentioned for Miami & Florida. Stanford is also a possibility, if Michigan axes PoorRod, and brings in Harbaugh.
Florida is the most attractive out of those
I think the Florida program has much better long-term prospects than Miami. I really don’t see Whit going to Stanford – that’s basically a lateral move, and I don’t see what would entice him there over Utah.
Overall, I think Kyle is much more “Utah” than Meyer ever was. He’s been with the program 16 years as opposed to 2. Heck, his father was even a coach at Utah. I’m hoping Whittingham has been entertaining these universities with openings largely to enhance his own stock and value with Chris Hill.
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I'm not ready to move him down because it's all conjecture and speculation right now.
He ain’t going to Miami. That job isn’t worth it.
Florida is a job where I could see him going, but they might look at Charley Strong or Dan Mullen.
Though wouldn’t it be interesting if Whitt replaced Meyer and Mullen replaced Whitt here?
As for Stanford/Michigan, I’ll cross that bridge when we get to it!
Would Mullen want to come back?
I don’t think he has any ties to the community. I know his wife was a sports anchor for Fox 13, but I don’t think she was from around here either. I do like him as a coach though.
The only reason I could see Whitt leaving is big time $$$. Urban was making 4 Mil/yr, and Whitt is making 1.2 Mil plus some kickbacks from sponsorships to Under Armour, I think…
Even so, with all of his ties to the community, and the stress of coaching in those markets, I wonder if he really would be enticed to leave. Once the revenue starts flowing from the Pac-12 TV contracts, I’m sure we could bump his salary & give him more to spend on his coordinators. I’m not all that nervous that he’d leave, even with all of those positions mentioning his name.
I feel bad that I’m being so contrary to your posts today Jazzy :-p
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Well he has about as much ties to Utah as he does Florida and the South (he’s from New Hampshire, I believe).
But I actually believe he’ll be Florida’s guy since he has ties to the program, was coach during their two title runs and has more recent ties to Meyer than Whitt.
IF he turns ’em down, though…
Well...
1. I think their boosters aren’t at the level of other schools and they won’t be able to pay like say, Florida or even Tennessee.
2. Their fan base is one of the most apathetic for a program with its prestige.
3. They have extremely high expectations and haven’t really lived up to them in a decade.
4. Florida is a far better job right now and, to an extent, so is Florida State. That would put you at third in the state of Florida.
The upside:
History, of course and the fact they play in the ACC – which should be easier to win in than the SEC.
Well...
they won a NC in 2002 and went back to the NC game in 2003.
I think they can easily pay what Tennessee would pay (3-4 mil a year).
And I think MIami is a better job than Florida St. Although they may be pretty equal in the end.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
no way he goest ot stanford. they are going to lose andrew luck b/c he won't make the same mistake jake locker did.
jake locker last year was projected as number 1 player to be taken in draft if he decided to go. he came back andplayed pretty poorly for the first nine games but has now played really well in the huskies last three games but he still looks like a second round draft pick. florida might be enticeing but i think coach whitt stays with utah b/c we have now reached a aq bcs conference and i think he has and will enjoy the journey with the utes.
Why do canadians stick together? The same reason why Chris Horodecki turned his body and face around in his first WEC fight. SB Nation's public enemy #1.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Dec 9, 2010 12:41 AM MST up reply actions
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What a piss-poor fourth quarter. To come back like that in the third and then crap it all the way…depressing. It was like the Dallas Mavs game – just with more offense. :(
Whittingham is staying put
When he got the raise as head coach it took him a long time to move into a bigger house—he loved his neighbors. He’s not the kind of guy that chases glamour and cash.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."--John Heisman
Whit is staying!
I would be a lot more stressed out if I was a BSU fan though. I am sure that Peterson is up there on their list and he is out of there if a team like Florida comes calling. Especially since that glass ceiling isn’t breaking anytime soon.
Whit is a PAC guy! He is going to fit right in and the possibilities are endless at Utah. Everyone already holds him up on a pedastal and are much more forgiving when the Utes struggle. Go Whit and Go UTES!!!
Peterson
Makes good money and it’s a perfect fit for his low key perosnality. You can’t underestimate the allure of being paid 2x as much plus endorsements and extras likely making it 3-4 times as much. But, Peterson simply isn’t an SEC pressure type of hguy. He’s a good enough coach (he’s a great coach), but what toll would it take on him? I am betting he will stay put if the offer is in the SEC.
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."--John Heisman
Yeah, more money isn't a big motivator in these things
At least after a certain point. Does it really matter if you’re making $4 million/year instead of $2 million/year? What are you going to do with all that? Being at a place you like, doing what you love is more than worth the lower pay to many people.
i love how the aq bcs schools can't get whittingham (soon to be aq coach)
troy calhoun or brady hoke.
Why do canadians stick together? The same reason why Chris Horodecki turned his body and face around in his first WEC fight. SB Nation's public enemy #1.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Dec 11, 2010 11:49 AM MST reply actions
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