USF's Taggart to Oregon

[UConnDan97]

Put it next to our time of possession trophy.

Will it get left on the field??

Throw a towel on it...

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Is it a good look or bad look for the conference that top schools have nabbed 3 coaches the last week or so? Obviously it's ideal to keep them around but having a reputation as a breeding ground for top coaches has to be good for perception.

 

[TheDrifter75]

Is it a good look or bad look for the conference that top schools have nabbed 3 coaches the last week or so? Obviously it's ideal to keep them around but having a reputation as a breeding ground for top coaches has to be good for perception.

It's a 2 edged sword. It's nice that the conference is thought well enough of that the power schools come calling. The down side is it won't be surprising if these schools see a drop off next year. Then you have an unwanted perception issue as well as running the risk of missing the New Years 6 bowls 2 years in a row. A new conference deal can't come soon enough.

 

[UConnfan8]

I think UConn can attract a good coach when the time comes. Think about this. Two of the hottest assistant coaches in college football were once at UConn: Todd Orlando and Joe Moorhead. UConn's last 2 head coach searches were poorly done, but hopefully, the 3rd time is the charm.

As for the 3 coaches you mentioned:

Kiffin: Tons of baggage, but maybe he has matured. Doubtful USF takes the risk. UConn would never take the risk.

Strong: Natural fit due to Florida connections, but failed miserably at Texas which is a red flag. Had 2 good seasons at Louisville with Bridgewater as QB. Will be 57 before next season, so he is on his last or second to last job. UConn would be interested and his style of play would work.

Schiano: Ties to Florida and was Tampa Bay's coach. Failed miserably at TB. In 11 seasons had 4 winning seasons in Big East play and was 28-48 in conference. His first 4 years at Rutgers were 2-9, 1-11, 5-7, 4-7, and he was 3-24 in conference. Hopefully, UConn would have no interest.

are you really trying to downplay these three coaches??????? as opposed to what we have now???? wow. like any of these coaches would ever CONSIDER coming to this school? it wouldn't even cross their mind. ever.

 

[huskymedic]

Ryan Thorburn ‏@rgduckfootball 10m 10 minutes ago
UO Executive & Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees just approved Taggart's 5-year, $16 million contract. Meeting ends w/ a "Go Ducks!"

 

[huskymedic]

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