Kingsbury to USC, Utah State's Matt Wells to Tech?

[LVH]

This is what I am hearing.

Kingsbury to USC is odd. Helton is the head coach and an offensive guy, I just don't see him giving Kingsbury the full reins to the offense.

Matt Wells to Texas Tech isn't very big of a splash either. What are his Texas ties? He is a defensive guy but he inherited a strong program from the previous coach and kept it going for a couple years, but then had 3 straight losing seasons before this year's 10-2 campaign. No conference championships, no big non-conference wins. Not really intimidated of hiring a guy after just one good year. Seems like a "strike while the iron is hot" hire. Just doesn't seem like a good fit regionally also.

 

[MTfrog5]

What are GP Texas ties?

 

[PO Frog]

What are GP Texas ties?

He’s been a coach in Texas for 20 years.

 

[MTfrog5]

He’s been a coach in Texas for 20 years.

What was his Texas ties 20 years ago when he was hired? I’m saying Texas ties are overrated with how coaches all around the country come to Texas to recruit and speak at different functions

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

What was his Texas ties 20 years ago when he was hired? I’m saying Texas ties are overrated with how coaches all around the country come to Texas to recruit and speak at different functions

He already lived here and worked as the interim head coach?

 

[MTfrog5]

He already lived here and worked as the interim head coach?

Did Patterson have any Texas ties in 1998 when he was brought as a DC? I’d think it’s a bigger deal for your assistants to have those ties than a head coach. Rhule did a good job of hiring people that were respected within the state

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

Did Patterson have any Texas ties in 1998 when he was brought as a DC? I’d think it’s a bigger deal for your assistants to have those ties than a head coach. Rhule did a good job of hiring people that were respected within the state

Yes, he worked for a guy that took a job in Texas.

 

[dawg]

If a coach as the goods, it'll show quickly. LRBWHCGMFP had zero Texas ties until he arrived with Fran and was promoted to HC, but he proved he had "it" very quickly thereafter.

 

[FinanceFrog]

even if kingsbury is just a ball boy at usc it’s better than being the HC in lubbock. great move for him.

 

[berryfrog95]

What are GP Texas ties?

Probably Kelsey....

 

[TCUdirtbag]

This is what I am hearing.

Tbf, you’re reading www dot footballscoop dot com unless you’re using one of those things that speaks it aloud to you.

Also KK’s agent saying KK hasn't made a decision on USC yet.

Judging by the twitter machine, Wells better sign a deal before he and Hocutt get Tennessee’ed by the fans.

 

[TheFDN]

This is what I am hearing.

Kingsbury to USC is odd. Helton is the head coach and an offensive guy, I just don't see him giving Kingsbury the full reins to the offense.

Matt Wells to Texas Tech isn't very big of a splash either. What are his Texas ties? He is a defensive guy but he inherited a strong program from the previous coach and kept it going for a couple years, but then had 3 straight losing seasons before this year's 10-2 campaign. No conference championships, no big non-conference wins. Not really intimidated of hiring a guy after just one good year. Seems like a "strike while the iron is hot" hire. Just doesn't seem like a good fit regionally also.

Pretty sure Wells background is with the offensive side of the ball.

 

[Froglaw]

Who wouldn't want the Tech job?

Hey, lets go work at a school who's word means nothing.

Dead Raiders still owe Mike Leach for 2009.

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

If a coach as the goods, it'll show quickly. LRBWHCGMFP had zero Texas ties until he arrived with Fran and was promoted to HC, but he proved he had "it" very quickly thereafter.

It was a different time, we were in the WAC and the football program was poopoo. There's really little comparison to that and what Tech is now.

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as PhormerPhrog]

I'm just shocked Helton hasn't been fired yet.

 

[Pure Purple]

Considerable adjustment in venues.....from the remote, austere locals Collie Station and Lubbock

to the hoopla of Los Angeles. Careful, Kingsbury

 

[Mean Purple]

He already lived here and worked as the interim head coach?

Defensive coordinator who had recruited Texas here and at previous schools.

 

[FrogLifeYo]

Considerable adjustment in venues.....from the remote, austere locals Collie Station and Lubbock

to the hoopla of Los Angeles. Careful, Kingsbury

If USC hires Kliff it 100% is an audition for the HC job...

 

[Casey T]

I heard utah state lost to 2 out of the 3 teams they played with winning records this year... haven't verified but not good if true

 

[Frog-in-law1995]

If USC hires Kliff it 100% is an audition for the HC job...

With the resources he’d get to help on D, not to mention the bump in starsies across the board, he could be deadly out there if he can maintain discipline.