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Let the speculation begin
- Thread starter VikNut
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Pounder said:VikThunderous said:Oregon State's Mike Riley has taken the Nebraska job. I wonder how that will shake up the coaching world?
Now engaged in the 10th minute of head-shaking over this news. This may require many chemical concoctions to comprehend.
Same thing here. Got the Oregonlive breaking news update on my phone and I must have stared at it for a minute or so with my brain not being able to understand what I was reading.
I wonder if Beau Baldwin from EWU will be a candidate for the OSU gig, or if the Paul Wulff debacle at WSU ruined any opportunity of that. While PSU's next hire may make or break the future of our program, OSU is looking at a really critical hire as well. With Riley leaving, they may well be on the verge of falling back into the OSU that I grew up watching, and that is not a good thing...
It's taken about four pages on the Boise State board for someone to come around to Baldwin.
Someone else summed up something rather succinctly... all of a sudden, Oregon State and Colorado State head up opportunities where it was only UNLV, Montana, and Portland State up for hire. Of course, Boise's concern might be losing Mike Sanford (OC), unless you think OSU has a chance at Bryan Harsin.
Dan Hawkins in Corvallis?
Eh?
Head still occasionally shakes.
Someone else summed up something rather succinctly... all of a sudden, Oregon State and Colorado State head up opportunities where it was only UNLV, Montana, and Portland State up for hire. Of course, Boise's concern might be losing Mike Sanford (OC), unless you think OSU has a chance at Bryan Harsin.
Dan Hawkins in Corvallis?
Eh?
Head still occasionally shakes.
bigskyconf
Active member
Remember Jones' interview with SI, especially the quote that he had a few calls but nothing will happen until the end of November or the first part of December. Wonder how much he knew about PSU, UNLV, Montana, OSU, etc. :-o
bigskyconf
Active member
If I may add this name to the speculation list...
http://www.souraiders.com/coaches.aspx?rc=220&path=football" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Southern Oregon is playing in a NAIA semifinal this weekend in Chicago but has been a force in the NAIA and the Frontier Conference since they joined. They had a pretty hot QB from Vancouver the past couple of seasons (Austin Dodge) and they threw a scare in to Sacramento State a couple years back. Looks like he has some ties to PSU, serving at the DC in the early 80's.
http://www.souraiders.com/coaches.aspx?rc=220&path=football" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Southern Oregon is playing in a NAIA semifinal this weekend in Chicago but has been a force in the NAIA and the Frontier Conference since they joined. They had a pretty hot QB from Vancouver the past couple of seasons (Austin Dodge) and they threw a scare in to Sacramento State a couple years back. Looks like he has some ties to PSU, serving at the DC in the early 80's.
Any hopes for PSU to treat this situation in a competent, professional manner have been dashed in my mind. With Barnum appointed as permanent interim is an example of trying to do something and not really doing anything. It is like giving away cars for every touchdown but really only giving away a 2 year use of a car. It is like giving away $20,000 worth of pizza as discount coupons. It is like giving away turkeys then cancelling the promotion. Burton is gone but a new coach is not hired or even added for that matter. Barnum steps in as HC a ga assistant is added on the offensive side, Burton makes his salary and nothing really changes...except my cancelation of next year's season ticket order. It would be nice if grownups ever had a chance to run PSU...it might be something more than a laughingstock.
VikThunder
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Colorado State HC possibilities....
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2014/12/04/csu-football-mcelwain-coach-replacements/19900305/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2014/12/04/csu-football-mcelwain-coach-replacements/19900305/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
bigskyconf
Active member
VikThunderous said:Colorado State HC possibilities....
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/csu/football/2014/12/04/csu-football-mcelwain-coach-replacements/19900305/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Some good candidates there. I'm definitely far from being a "Duck" fan, but I wouldn't mind having some aspects of their offense here. I think it would be more entertaining than a hot dog eating champion or the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders.
I forgot that state law will require us to interview minority candidates and there are some good ones in that article as well.
This gives some light to the situation:
November 26, 2014
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Head football coach Nigel Burton was dismissed earlier today from his position. Oregon Live says the new Athletics Director will make the hire. However, College AD’s sources say that the university is not close to naming its next Athletics Director. The whole process could take some time before a new head football coach is named. The Vikings went 21-36 during head football coach Nigel Burton’s five years on the job, including a 3-9 record this season. Burton replaced Jerry Glanville as PSU head coach in 2009. Prior to his arrival, Burton was the defensive coordinator at the University of Nevada.
http://collegead.org/college-ad-scoop/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
November 26, 2014
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Head football coach Nigel Burton was dismissed earlier today from his position. Oregon Live says the new Athletics Director will make the hire. However, College AD’s sources say that the university is not close to naming its next Athletics Director. The whole process could take some time before a new head football coach is named. The Vikings went 21-36 during head football coach Nigel Burton’s five years on the job, including a 3-9 record this season. Burton replaced Jerry Glanville as PSU head coach in 2009. Prior to his arrival, Burton was the defensive coordinator at the University of Nevada.
http://collegead.org/college-ad-scoop/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
bigskyconf
Active member
forestgreen said:This gives some light to the situation:
November 26, 2014
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
College AD’s sources say that the university is not close to naming its next Athletics Director.
It also says above that "Sources always remain anonymous because who likes a rat?" so we don't really know how reliable this is. The sources could, by rights, be any one of us here.
Barnum as "season-long interim" is apparently official... I guess.
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2014/12/bruce_barnum_will_be_portland.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It almost screams "one more year of football." Thing is, it could just as easily scream "we really are having trouble hiring an AD."
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2014/12/bruce_barnum_will_be_portland.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It almost screams "one more year of football." Thing is, it could just as easily scream "we really are having trouble hiring an AD."
thundercatt99
Member
The man interviewed tomorrow does seem to have a successful resume starting a football program from scratch in Texas.
http://www.goviks.com/news/2014/12/7/admin_1207145140.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.goviks.com/news/2014/12/7/admin_1207145140.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
thundercatt99 said:The man interviewed tomorrow does seem to have a successful resume starting a football program from scratch in Texas.
http://www.goviks.com/news/2014/12/7/admin_1207145140.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not a bad resume and he does have the two years at PSU to know what he'd possibly be getting into if hired.
I'd like to see the other candidates' resumes, but this seems like a good start.
bigskyconf
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Pounder said:Barnum as "season-long interim" is apparently official... I guess.
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2014/12/bruce_barnum_will_be_portland.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It almost screams "one more year of football." Thing is, it could just as easily scream "we really are having trouble hiring an AD."
Someone tell me how this is good for football. Rumors abound, true or not, that we will not have football after next season. How are we supposed to get a strong recruiting class, keep the kids we already have, and put a better product on the field next season when no one knows if the program will be around after that?
I am scared now...
bigskyconf said:Someone tell me how this is good for football. Rumors abound, true or not, that we will not have football after next season. How are we supposed to get a strong recruiting class, keep the kids we already have, and put a better product on the field next season when no one knows if the program will be around after that?
I am scared now...
I've been scared since the whole self-sufficiency thing came out... I agree that the rumors can't help recruiting, but if the football program has truly become self-sufficient, what does it benefit the university to drop the program?
I'm unable to get out of work to attend the session, but would love to hear anyone's feedback on the candidates.
faithinviks
Active member
Ok good news. I attended the interview today. Here are some of my notes.
Jim Serres U of Texas San Antonio
What are the Challenges at PSU? First Financial. Second How do you get football going. Football Hasn't been good. Taken a turn for the worse. Need to focus on How do we make it better.
Also need to build brand in community. Athletics can be the front porch of the university to the community.
At the end of day I would be focused on three things; fundraising, football, brand.
My Vision of brand? Don't know about UO -OSU. But PSU can be as good or better than Montana.
One of coaches asked about the fact there are a few petitions floating around to get rid of football. What will you do to keep football.
If you didn't have football at PSU I am not your AD. It's not a matter of do we get rid of football it's a matter of how do we make it work. You have to have football here. If not it hurts all other sports...
At the conclusion of the meeting I bumped into Dennis Ferguson who is the Assistant AD responsible for business development. He said for any who might be concerned he wished Jim had been more passionate in one of his answers to highlight that PSU football is here to stay and the administration is fully committed to it.
That's it. My take away is that I heard loud and clear that regardless of who is brought on as AD that PSU is fully committed. I am relieved and excited. Let's put away our doubts and figure out how to support the coming administration and coaches...
Jim Serres U of Texas San Antonio
What are the Challenges at PSU? First Financial. Second How do you get football going. Football Hasn't been good. Taken a turn for the worse. Need to focus on How do we make it better.
Also need to build brand in community. Athletics can be the front porch of the university to the community.
At the end of day I would be focused on three things; fundraising, football, brand.
My Vision of brand? Don't know about UO -OSU. But PSU can be as good or better than Montana.
One of coaches asked about the fact there are a few petitions floating around to get rid of football. What will you do to keep football.
If you didn't have football at PSU I am not your AD. It's not a matter of do we get rid of football it's a matter of how do we make it work. You have to have football here. If not it hurts all other sports...
At the conclusion of the meeting I bumped into Dennis Ferguson who is the Assistant AD responsible for business development. He said for any who might be concerned he wished Jim had been more passionate in one of his answers to highlight that PSU football is here to stay and the administration is fully committed to it.
That's it. My take away is that I heard loud and clear that regardless of who is brought on as AD that PSU is fully committed. I am relieved and excited. Let's put away our doubts and figure out how to support the coming administration and coaches...
bigskyconf
Active member
faithinviks said:Ok good news. I attended the interview today. Here are some of my notes.
Jim Serres U of Texas San Antonio
What are the Challenges at PSU? First Financial. Second How do you get football going. Football Hasn't been good. Taken a turn for the worse. Need to focus on How do we make it better.
Also need to build brand in community. Athletics can be the front porch of the university to the community.
At the end of day I would be focused on three things; fundraising, football, brand.
My Vision of brand? Don't know about UO -OSU. But PSU can be as good or better than Montana.
One of coaches asked about the fact there are a few petitions floating around to get rid of football. What will you do to keep football.
If you didn't have football at PSU I am not your AD. It's not a matter of do we get rid of football it's a matter of how do we make it work. You have to have football here. If not it hurts all other sports...
At the conclusion of the meeting I bumped into Dennis Ferguson who is the Assistant AD responsible for business development. He said for any who might be concerned he wished Jim had been more passionate in one of his answers to highlight that PSU football is here to stay and the administration is fully committed to it.
That's it. My take away is that I heard loud and clear that regardless of who is brought on as AD that PSU is fully committed. I am relieved and excited. Let's put away our doubts and figure out how to support the coming administration and coaches...
Thank you. I didn't mean to sound like a Nervous Nellie, but I am concerned. I am glad to hear that he thinks we can be as good or better than Montana, that has been my thought from day 1. It is not wrong to think we can be like a Houston or a Central Florida, but first we have to be successful where we are now.
VikThunder
Active member
faithinviks said:Ok good news. I attended the interview today. Here are some of my notes.
Jim Serres U of Texas San Antonio
What are the Challenges at PSU? First Financial. Second How do you get football going. Football Hasn't been good. Taken a turn for the worse. Need to focus on How do we make it better.
Also need to build brand in community. Athletics can be the front porch of the university to the community.
At the end of day I would be focused on three things; fundraising, football, brand.
My Vision of brand? Don't know about UO -OSU. But PSU can be as good or better than Montana.
One of coaches asked about the fact there are a few petitions floating around to get rid of football. What will you do to keep football.
If you didn't have football at PSU I am not your AD. It's not a matter of do we get rid of football it's a matter of how do we make it work. You have to have football here. If not it hurts all other sports...
At the conclusion of the meeting I bumped into Dennis Ferguson who is the Assistant AD responsible for business development. He said for any who might be concerned he wished Jim had been more passionate in one of his answers to highlight that PSU football is here to stay and the administration is fully committed to it.
That's it. My take away is that I heard loud and clear that regardless of who is brought on as AD that PSU is fully committed. I am relieved and excited. Let's put away our doubts and figure out how to support the coming administration and coaches...
Thanks for the post. I am relieved and excited too. I am convinced PSU can be very successful in football. We've seen it before. We just need a solid AD and then hire a winning football coach.
faithinviks said:Ok good news. I attended the interview today. Here are some of my notes.
Jim Serres U of Texas San Antonio
What are the Challenges at PSU? First Financial. Second How do you get football going. Football Hasn't been good. Taken a turn for the worse. Need to focus on How do we make it better.
Also need to build brand in community. Athletics can be the front porch of the university to the community.
At the end of day I would be focused on three things; fundraising, football, brand.
My Vision of brand? Don't know about UO -OSU. But PSU can be as good or better than Montana.
One of coaches asked about the fact there are a few petitions floating around to get rid of football. What will you do to keep football.
If you didn't have football at PSU I am not your AD. It's not a matter of do we get rid of football it's a matter of how do we make it work. You have to have football here. If not it hurts all other sports...
At the conclusion of the meeting I bumped into Dennis Ferguson who is the Assistant AD responsible for business development. He said for any who might be concerned he wished Jim had been more passionate in one of his answers to highlight that PSU football is here to stay and the administration is fully committed to it.
That's it. My take away is that I heard loud and clear that regardless of who is brought on as AD that PSU is fully committed. I am relieved and excited. Let's put away our doubts and figure out how to support the coming administration and coaches...
Thanks for the information about the interview. :thumb:
