What I think about the ASU coaching search
Originally published: Dec 2, 2011 - 9:32 am
I think this season cost ASU a chance at a 5 year window of divisional dominance and a chance at multiple Rose Bowls in a small amount of time.
I think If Vontaze Burfict had the character within himself or if Dennis Erickson would have used a firmer hand over the last 3 years, there wouldn't be a coaching change occurring.
I think ASU never considered Mike Leach and that was a mistake.
I think no football team in college football could hire a coach that fits better than Mike Leach fits Wazzu.
I think Mike Leach will replace Golden in Miami in 5 years and Wazzu will then complain they got cheated.
I think ASU never said, "Do you want the job," to Kevin Sumlin's agent so they're right when they say the job wasn't offered but that's semantics.
I think they offered the job.
I think Mike Sherman was fired because A&M was afraid of losing Sumlin to ASU.
I think Sumlin didn't know for sure which job he wanted and was given $4 million reasons to choose A&M.
I think The University of Houston never had a chance of keeping him.
I think ASU doesn't take me seriously when I say Hue Jackson should be their next target.
I think ASU was going to hire Sumlin without a search firm.
I think ASU will now hire a search firm.
I think Lisa Love is still ultimately making the decision but there are now other people in the room, unlike the Erickson hire.
I think it's a much tougher decision this time for Lisa Love because the last time no one wanted the job and now there's lots of candidates.
I think I don't have as much power as the agents of coaches think I do.
I think this process has shown me just how bad NCAA football needs a commissioner.
I think Jim Leavitt would be an incredible choice for ASU but they are too scared of his South Florida baggage.
I think the new HC should keep Noel Mazzone.
I think Mazzone should be able to pick his O-Line coach or at least have one that will listen to him.
Unless ASU gets Hue Jackson, I think they should go defensive head coach so they can keep Mazzone. A defensive head coach would also help combat the offensive coaches in this league.
I think if ASU hires the wrong guy it will be 10 years before their next Rose Bowl appearance.



































