Lastest Coaching Rumor - UCLA OC Noel Mazzone

[junglehusky]

Given the history of coachingsearch.com, and its Ole Miss GA founder's sibling rivalry with the equally rumor-driven footballscoop.com, a grain of salt goes with many purported news items on both sites. Trust, but verify.

That was a really interesting article.

 

[Uconnalliance]

Uggghh and it begins..... The SEARCH!

 

[Go_Huskies]

This can't be true. He is about to be fired from UCLA
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20131030/ucla-assistant-noel-mazzone-getting-his-share-of-criticism
UCLA assistant Noel Mazzone getting his share of criticism

"
Noel Mazzone knows he’s not a popular man right now.

With UCLA coming off season-low offensive outputs in losses at No. 6 Stanford and No. 2 Oregon, the coordinator has started hearing criticism from fans, media and just about everyone he talks to.

“I want to give a shoutout to my mom and my dog, because they’re the only two people that like me right now,” he said Wednesday.

If not for that unconditional love factor, though, even his mother might have turned on him."

 

[ZooCougar]

Hathaway would have already hired this guy.

 

[huskymedic]

This can't be true. He is about to be fired from UCLA

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20131030/ucla-assistant-noel-mazzone-getting-his-share-of-criticism
UCLA assistant Noel Mazzone getting his share of criticism
" Noel Mazzone knows he’s not a popular man right now.With UCLA coming off season-low offensive outputs in losses at No. 6 Stanford and No. 2 Oregon, the coordinator has started hearing criticism from fans, media and just about everyone he talks to.

“I want to give a shoutout to my mom and my dog, because they’re the only two people that like me right now,” he said Wednesday.

If not for that unconditional love factor, though, even his mother might have turned on him."

... and why do you think his name gets floated??

Also depends on who's writing what:

"Despite some of their complaints this season, Bruins fans are hoping nothing materializes with the situation; Mazzone is an important member of the staff."
http://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/uconn-ucla-noel-mazzone/211650

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

... and why do you think his names gets floated??

Also depends on who's writing what:

"Despite some of their complaints this season, Bruins fans are hoping nothing materializes with the situation; Mazzone is an important member of the staff."
http://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/uconn-ucla-noel-mazzone/211650

This is just so incredibly dumb. Nobody who is close to the situation is leaking anything to coachingsearch.com except Mazzone's agent.

I don't always agree with Ruskin but he is 100% right about these search firms that operate in similar ways. The only reason people say it's not a scam is because it's generally accepted as a way of doing business. It's the perfect scam.

 

[huskymedic]

This is just so incredibly dumb. Nobody who is close to the situation is leaking anything to coachingsearch.com except Mazzone's agent.

No argument... Not sure what you're taking exception to? That was my point. (see post#15/25).

A coach takes some heat (or feels underpaid) and the next thing his name is floated for an opening.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

No argument... Not sure what you're taking exception to? That was my point. (see post#15/25).

A coach takes some heat (or feels underpaid) and the next thing his name is floated for an opening.

I'm not taking exception.....I'm agreeing with you.

 

[huskymedic]

I'm not taking exception.....I'm agreeing with you.

Ah... Thought the "so incredibly dumb" referred to my post (not that I'm beyond being incredibly dumb).

Would it surprise you that Mazzone and Nutt have the same agent? Yup...

 

[FluxTZ]

Pretty sure his UCLA bio stated one of his sons actually plays on the team right now as well.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Ah... Thought the "so incredibly dumb" referred to my post (not that I'm beyond being incredibly dumb).

Would it surprise you that Mazzone and Nutt have the same agent? Yup...

LOL.

Just to be sure.....Warde, you hire this guy and my tickets become a decision.

 

[ruskin]

Ah... Thought the "so incredibly dumb" referred to my post (not that I'm beyond being incredibly dumb).

Would it surprise you that Mazzone and Nutt have the same agent? Yup...

You mean this guy? UConn should probably stay away from the Sexton stable if true.

Hope Warde is savvy about this and doesn't get taken like a certain former UConn AD would have been.

Is this a great country or what? Four years ago Houston Nutt and his agent, Jimmy Sexton, pulled off one of the greatest coups ever. Nutt was in the process of being forced out at Arkansas and got a buyout of over $3.5 million to walk away. Just hours after his dismissal at Arkansas was announced Nutt was hired by Mississippi at a salary of about $2.5 million. This Saturday, after back to back losing seasons, Nutt will coach his last home game for Ole Miss against No. 1 LSU. The price tag for his departure this time will be another $6 million. Nutt, who just turned 54, could retire in style but says he wants to coach again: "I still think I've got one more good run left in me," he said.

 

[ruskin]

cmon auto-edit it's the man's name for god's sake - what if I needed to use the word for the instrument used to sail by stars?

 

[huskymedic]

Pretty sure his UCLA bio stated one of his sons actually plays on the team right now as well.

... And the other is the QB Coach!

 

[huskymedic]

You mean this guy? UConn should probably stay away from the s e xton stable if true.

I would make an exception for Saban though... Maybe Gundy and Muschamp too.

 

[ruskin]

I would make an exception for Saban though... Maybe Gundy and Muschamp too.

Muschamp might be available

 

[Jimdish255]

This sounds like a totally unconfirmed float. But if he is passing by he should just keep passing by until he gets to Rutgers. Then drop in.

 

[FAIRTIDES]

Never heard of the man until I saw the tweet quite honestly. Guess he was a Broyles finalist last year. But age and GDL-Mangini connection not working in his favor.

Rule I for WM: Anyone that knows anyone that knows anyone else that ever had anything to do with GDL is automatically eliminated from consideration. I know it sounds irrational, but GDL is starting to look Svengali-like in his ability to brain wash people into getting fired.

 

[huskymedic]

http://www.bruinsnation.com/2013/11/24/5141348/should-jim-mora-sink-or-swim-with-noel-mazzone

 

[huskymedic]

FWIW:

desmondconner10:20am via Web
#UConn has strong interest in #UCLAassistant Noel Mazzone? That's not what I'm hearing. I'm hearing he's not on the radar.

desmondconner10:23am via Web
I'm hearing positive things about #MichiganState DC Pat Narduzzi as well as #Towsoncaoch Rob Ambrose with respect to #UConnhead coach

desmondconner10:24am via Web
Ron Prince, Jeff Tedford, Lane Kiffin, Turner Gill, all no-gos for #UConn head coach

desmondconner11:52am via Twitter for iPhone
On the no-gos for #UConnFootball too Houston Nutt

edit add:

footballscoop10:24am via TweetDeck
@desmondconner Keep an eye on Dave Clawson (Bowling Green)



Yup... I'm not writing what ya'll thinking...

 

[freescooter]

Most of that is good news. I'm not sure I am convinced on Ambrose. He's absolutely done a nice job at Towson, but that's what people were saying about London a couple of years ago and he has been a disaster at Virginia. I think any time you hire a coach there is some risk, but it is a little higher asking a guy to move up from FCS. Not dismissing him by any stretch. But I'd be very cautious.

 

[ZooCougar]

Most of that is good news. I'm not sure I am convinced on Ambrose. He's absolutely done a nice job at Towson, but that's what people were saying about London a couple of years ago and he has been a disaster at Virginia. I think any time you hire a coach there is some risk, but it is a little higher asking a guy to move up from FCS. Not dismissing him by any stretch. But I'd be very cautious.

There have been plenty of I-AA to FBS success stories. Plus I think Ambrose knows the formula for success at UConn. He's better qualified than Edsall was when he was hired FWIW.

 

[metsfan2323]

It's hard not to be impressed with Ambrose. He turned that program around and came to the Rent and spanked us.

 

[FAIRTIDES]

There have been plenty of I-AA to FBS success stories. Plus I think Ambrose knows the formula for success at UConn. He's better qualified than Edsall was when he was hired FWIW.

I've only seen it mentioned on this board but, if true, he might be too acerbic for UCONN's present situation. As I remember he was referred to as a "jerk." Starting with the day of his announcement, before he ever coaches a practice or recruits a player, the new guy needs media support. This isn't the Southeast. The Northeast media is typically cynical, nasty and perfectly willing to accelerate and over-do critique in the never ending search for eye balls and readership. Winning, which includes recruiting, is the number-one requirement. Media-savvy and media-friendly are very close seconds. Jerks need not apply.

 

[Srqhusky]

http://www.bruinsnation.com/2013/11/24/5141348/should-jim-mora-sink-or-swim-with-noel-mazzone

Not sure what fans are unhappy about bit by lookin at this years schedule he has scored over thirty points a game almost every game?