Applewhite to Houston?

by Todd on Nov 29, 2007 11:58 AM CST in News

With Art Briles stepping down at Houston to become the new head coach for Baylor (seriously, Art? Baylor? That's where coaches go to die...), apparently our own Major Applewhite is a strong candidate to replace him. The Huntsville Times reports that he has been contacted by Houston, but nothing further. Personally, I think that's kind of crazy. Applewhite has all the upside and potential of a young OC, but I still think he has a lot to learn (and I think this season lends some creedence to that) about being a play caller at a big time program. And if he isn't quite there yet as an assistant, what makes Houston think he's ready to be a head coach? If he leaves to take the Houston job, I'll wish him the best of luck, but I think he'd be better off staying put and learning for a few more years.

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That would be a bad idea

for both Houston and Applewhite. I agree that he does have the upside, but jumping into a mid-major like that without the experience necessary could seriously damage his coaching career down the line. I think one day he will be a fantastic HC, but he is a good 10 years away from finding success down that avenue.

"FAILURE" - When your best just isn't good enough

by BamaReturns07 on Nov 29, 2007 12:10 PM CST 0 recs

agree completely

he has only been a coordinator for a couple of years. Only one year at a legit school and conference. He needs to stay put and take notes from SABAN on how to do it the right way.

tubs sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!

by BAMA PHREAK on Nov 30, 2007 11:50 AM CST up 0 recs

I think

he stays. Alabama is a second home for him; plus it makes sense to be seasoned under a coach like Saban. A few SEC titles, a NC to come, then he will be a hot commodity and can afford a much better gig than Houston.

by Nose Guard on Nov 29, 2007 12:18 PM CST 0 recs

on the subject of possible coach transfers...

Another twist in Tuberville story Posted by Evan Woodbery, Press-Register November 29, 2007 7:57 PM KNWA interrupted live programming to report that Tommy Tuberville would be the next head coach of the Hogs. They posted a very wishy-washy story online to that effect. In a pre-recorded segment on tonight's Tiger Talk radio show, Tuberville said he planned to continue talking to Auburn officials over the next week about ways to upgrade the program and take it to "another level." He never denied interest in other jobs, but repeated what he said a few weeks ago: "As long as they want us here, we'll be here." He also said, "I'm not looking to go anywhere; I'm trying to get what we need to get better." UPDATE: Athletic Director Jay Jacobs told the Press-Register that no one from Arkansas has contacted him and that he expects Tuberville to return as Auburn's coach based on the "great" meeting they had on Tuesday.

by Bama4Ever on Nov 29, 2007 9:22 PM CST 0 recs

He won't go

For all his strengths, Major Applewhite learned a few things this year going against some monster defensive coordinators. Old pro's like Mickey Andrews and Ellis Johnson, as well as new guys like Will Muschamp and Willie Martinez, really found ways to mess up our offense. I know Applewhite was able to make adjustments and I know he wasn't always working with a lot of firepower, but experience can be very valuable for a coach and it's not a knock against him to say he needs more time as an assistant.

I personally would much rather see him be fooled in a rebuilding year than I'd want to see it in 2009, for instance, when we could be playing in a BCS game. He's not ready to go and the other candidates Houston interviewed are safer, more experienced choices.

Major will grow at UA and then be hired out. To quote the black guy at the end of "Gladiator", Major will leave, "But not yet...not yet."

by Bamagrad on Dec 1, 2007 12:33 PM CST 0 recs