Buster Faulkner, learn the name. I think he'll be the guy
Buster Faulkner, learn the name. I think he'll be the guy
Look at you two dads playing matchmaker…My daughter is a freshmen there
My son is hoping for a big turnaround in football. He is a freshman at middle and Stock was hired when he was one. 😆
Manny automatically would get pay increase due to no state income tax.The thing with Manny is he would be taking a guaranteed pay cut coming here unless we are paying at least $2 million. I can't find a current Penn St. contract for him but the previous DC was making 1.6 million, so Manny is definitely above that.
Manny has had offset language from his Miami contract that has paid him at least $6.5 million the last two seasons. That ends going into the 2024 season so all he will have is his Penn St contract. I'd guess it's $2 million/year but that's a big drop from the $6.5 million he was used to making.
We would have to at least match that $2 million or get within 5% thanks to no state taxes in TN for Manny to NOT take a pay cut. Would we do that ? Manny is also a top assistant in the country with a proven track record....he is destined for a P5 job if he is just patient. Why take the risk coming to MT and uprooting your family again ?
If he does come, he must really want out at Penn St. and we just happen to have an opening that makes a little sense for him. At that point, it would be pure luck that he fell into our lap.
Talk about total opposite reactions from the fan base....I texted a friend earlier today asking if it might be Buster. I think it's Buster or Manny at this point.
I would be shocked if Shafer is still around.Buster wouldn't be that bad. He is a good offensive mind and his offenses were good when he was here.
The fact that him and Stockstill didn't seem to get along and had differing views on the offense is actually reassuring to me. The only issue I would have with Buster is I don't want any Stockstill's on the staff, including Brent. And I could see Buster keeping Brent around for obvious reasons. The only assistant I want to see retained is Royston and maybe Shafer.
The head coaching hire is going to be important but I'm more curious to see what assistants we can get in here.
I would be shocked if Shafer is still around.
Or in witness protectionMe too. He will keep Lee on his toes though at least
Yeah, seriously. 15-18 at an FCS/HBCU is hardly qualifications for this job.it had better not be eddie george
Don’t think I’d comeback for Eddie George.it had better not be eddie george
That's four days old.Can’t tell if google is having problems or if this is a troll post or something.
SI posted a story based on the fake Pete Thamel tweet. Then once they realized it for what it was, they removed the story but looks like the tag line is still in the site code so Google is picking it up.ik - just weird that it is there on si's site.
Didn't his wife have a job as an instructor at MT when here?One thing about here versus a power 5 job that would bare some similarity to a Liberty U for example. Diaz may not have quite the same name as a Hugh Freeze, but like him he would be treated like an absolute prince for a long time here. Close to $2 million annually & to be knowingly welcomed with open arms could possibly go a long way in the decision process.
Good catch! Believe her name is Stephanie but not sure.Didn't his wife have a job as an instructor at MT when here?
She didDidn't his wife have a job as an instructor at MT when here?
Yes.Didn't his wife have a job as an instructor at MT when here?
Manny was 21-15 at Miami. Not great, but not terrible. Who has really done better since? Sark was 34-29 at Washington and 12-6 at USC. He was 13-12 at Texas his first two seasons, but now has them 12-1 and in the Playoff. The jury is still out on Sark in my opinion as this is by far his moat successful year ever, but I wouldn’t judge Manny solely on his 3 seasons at Miami.I'm so not sold on Manny. He was not a successful HC. He just wasn't. He's a better DC than a HC at this point. But, who the hell knows?
Lord I hope not. To say that would close the door on donation potential is an understatement.If it's Eddie George we riot. I would literally rather keep Stockstill than hire Eddie George.
Please god...there's no way they are that stupid.........right ? ..... RIGHT ?
No, I get it but again, his first year, he was 0-2 vs. Conference USA. LOL. He lost to FIU in 2019 the same year we beat FIU 50-14. We put 50 on a team that Manny couldn't beat and we only won like 4 games that year. LaTech goose egged them in a bowl. Just sayin. It is what it is if we get him but a DC does not know O and it won't be lemonade and sunshine. Plus, he's really expensive. What's the budget to get good assistants when we shoot our wad to get him? I just don't know anymore.Manny was 21-15 at Miami. Not great, but not terrible. Who has really done better since? Sark was 34-29 at Washington and 12-6 at USC. He was 13-12 at Texas his first two seasons, but now has them 12-1 and in the Playoff. The jury is still out on Sark in my opinion as this is by far his moat successful year ever, but I wouldn’t judge Manny solely on his 3 seasons at Miami.
Why so against Eddie? Titan great with name recognition.
He's 15-18 with 1 winning season and a losing conference record.Why so against Eddie? Titan great with name recognition.
Jeff Fisher as DCBut what if Eddie brings in The right assistants?
But what if Eddie brings in The right assistants?