Rumors: Pete Carroll to Seahawks, Saban’s advice to Kirby Smart and Al Groh next at Tech
College football’s version of the Hot Stove is heating up, big time.
Rumors of coaches going here or there are everywhere.
We’ve added some polls of possible candidates, but feel free to add some write-in candidates below.
Loading ...RENTON, Wash.(AP) — The Seattle Seahawks fired Jim Mora after just one season, leaving the former NFC West champs without a coach, general manager and president less than four years after they appeared in the Super Bowl.
Speculation on Mora’s replacement immediately centered on Southern California coach Pete Carroll.
The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that Seahawks chief executive officer Tod Leiweke flew to California this week to interview Carroll for the job. ESPN.com, citing unidentified league sources, said an announcement of Carroll joining the Seahawks could come early next week.
“Pete’s name comes out at this time every year. In the past, he hasn’t commented on such reports,” USC spokesman Tim Tessalone said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. “He was not expected in (Friday). … At this point, we have nothing to report.”
A Seahawks spokesman inside the team’s headquarters Friday refused to comment on Carroll and Carroll did not return a phone call left for him by The AP.
Loading ...From UGA beat writer Tim Tucker’s blog:
“I’m always happy and interested for our coaches to be able to advance professionally, especially if it is a professional advancement in terms of a guy being a coordinator who can go be a head coach in a situation where he has a chance to be successful.
“I’m not pleased when guys make lateral moves because it’s a little bit human nature to think, like my dad used to say, the grass is always greener on top of the septic tank. You always think it’s better someplace else. You kind of let your ego get involved, and you make moves that you shouldn’t make and really aren’t in your best interests for a career standpoint. So I’m not happy when guys do that. But anybody on our staff who can move up, we would like to help them do that.”
– Nick Saban in Friday press conference.
Al Groh next DC at Georgia Tech?
Loading ...The AJC’s Jeff Schultz brought up former Virginia head coach Al Groh as a possible candidate.
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120 comments Add your comment
Bill
January 9th, 2010
12:29 am
Hell no to Mora! I’m sure Coach Johnson has someone in mind because he has known for 6 or more weeks he was going to make change. It shouldn’t that him long!
UGA, I also give Coach Richt credit for being very smart also. When he finds the right one we will be surprised.
Saben, I like the Septic theory…….that was cool. Made me think of my X old lady.
USC=Who cares?
coprophagia bulldog
January 9th, 2010
12:35 am
ok you smart guys are talking over my head. whats a septic tank. is that a place we put our excuses. like we would have not lost a game septic for willie.
question
January 9th, 2010
12:58 am
Enter your comments here
question
January 9th, 2010
1:00 am
The old saying is “the grass is always greener on the other side.” If he is saying the grass is always greener on top of the septic tank, that would make Alabama the septic tank and Ga the other side…Right?
Eaaasssy
January 9th, 2010
1:01 am
Maybe Johnson should hire Mike Sewak to coach his defense. ha
The Other Truth...
January 9th, 2010
1:20 am
Septic Tank, Ga.. I’m still laughing my a$$ and rolling on the floor…
Lot’s of Methane coming form Adams/Evans office.
coprophagia bulldog
January 9th, 2010
1:32 am
question, your dumber than me.
Septic Tank LOL
January 9th, 2010
1:48 am
If it’s brown flush it down, if it’s yellow, let it mellow.
I Heart Reggie Ball
January 9th, 2010
5:54 am
My tech alumnus co-worker likes the idea of Tenuta coming back. He didn’t like the paper sack I gave him to wear after the UGA game, and he really didn’t like the First Aid for Choking poster I printed off after the loss to Iowa.
I can’t laugh too much though–I bet GT has a DC two weeks before Georgia. Uggghhhh.
The White House Press Office
January 9th, 2010
6:07 am
All fired coaches are cordially invited to drop by and have a beer – at taxpayer expense – with the President.
It’s gonna be okay.
LET THE BIG DAWG EAT!
January 9th, 2010
6:36 am
who cares who the next d-coordinator is at tech? just keep the high school offense in place. or has it now been down graded to middle school?
Paddy
January 9th, 2010
7:15 am
Let The Big Dawg Eat……………Maybe you missed yesterday’s paper? Tech is ranked and we are not! Until we have something to be proud about in last season, may I suggest a lower profile. Sorry Dawg fans, we are not all this stupid.
Big Dawg 97
January 9th, 2010
7:32 am
I’m offended by Nick Satan’s comment about the septic tank…it was an obvious shot at UGA!
Reality
January 9th, 2010
7:51 am
Hey Big Dawg 97…..Mr Saban was correct…UGA is the Cesspool of the South…
1970 Dawg
January 9th, 2010
8:06 am
I don’t think Saban was taking a shot at UGA because he has a long
history of choosing the septic tank (LSU, Miami, Bama). And Paddy, we have a long tradition of winning football to be proud of and CPJ’s
jerkits are a flash in the pan. 30-24
Reality
January 9th, 2010
8:17 am
isn’t it interesting how UGA fans can turn a blog about Nick Saban into a GT obsession blog???…if you’re scared, just say so.
Big Al
January 9th, 2010
8:23 am
All I can say about the Seahawks firing Jim Mora after one year is that they are a lot smarter than the Falcons are. It took them several years to get rid of the goofball coach.
son_sir
January 9th, 2010
8:30 am
I agree with the above poster….CPJ has probably had a guy in mind for at least 60 days and most likely quite a few conversations. My opinion is, I just hope it is one of these two guys. They are associated with a great deal of Tech defensive success, are Atlanta natives, are not willing to concede the state to UGA, and can recruit their A$$es off.
(Trim off the obvious..apparently the moderators don’t like links)
copyandpastehttp://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thompson_lance00.html
copyandpastehttp://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/roof_ted00.html
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
8:53 am
Humiliated………………..
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
8:54 am
mad as hell…..
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
8:54 am
tired of being told who DADDY is…………………..
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
8:55 am
living in the REAL septic tank…………..
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
8:57 am
wanting to change colors… ( out with the yellow )
doesnt look as good in the snow….
Dr Phil
January 9th, 2010
8:58 am
I’m still available for UGA’s DC! Remember, I can still help your underage alcoholics recover! And many of your delerious fans! Oh, Pecan and Pistacio are nuts!
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
8:59 am
riding MARTA to the 7-11 store, buying a pack of Koo’ls from Hajie…………
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
9:00 am
Dr. Phil was confirmed GAY on Oprah’s show, just last week.
Tech Real Fans Are..
January 9th, 2010
9:01 am
calling Dr. Phil for advice .
Ten-a-sissy Fan Here .........
January 9th, 2010
9:02 am
Like’s tech men
Big Sack Dawg
January 9th, 2010
9:06 am
What happened to $1.4 Million freak? Is he still in Miami playing putt-putt golf waiting on a t-time?
What a joke he was.
Sid
January 9th, 2010
9:09 am
No wonder the Saban kids didn’t like eating their “s – - – - y tasting vegetables !
Nick Saban
January 9th, 2010
9:13 am
The septic tank is located directly underneath Sanford Stadium! I’ve smelled it!
And to you “Big Sack Dawg” – I have two Nat’l Championships at two SEC school’s. That’s two more than your Black Helmet, Black Jersey, EndZone Dancings loser Dawgs!
Reality
January 9th, 2010
9:14 am
Hey “Tech Real Fans Are”… GT fans are dissapointed they lost to a poor UGA team, but life goes on….our football program is improving each year and we have coach that has the guts to make tough decisions. You know that GT will beat UGA next year in Athens With the SEC East teams improving and UGA’s program declining, there isn’t a conference championship in UGA’s near future.
collegeballfan
January 9th, 2010
9:18 am
My choice as #1 would be Al Groh. One of better records as DC in the NFL. But is he hungry for work now that he has $4 million coming from his UVA contract buy out? That is the question.
I do not see Lance Thompson leaving UT but a promotion is a promotion.
But he is a quality coach with a background that would make a solid DC.
The guys at Tech who played for him speak highly of his leadership abilities.
Ted Roof would be a lateral move. Do not seeing it happening.
You might keep your eye on Buddy Green the DC at Navy. Proven record as a DC in the ACC and as a position coach in the SEC. Only question, why did he not come to Tech with Johnson?
As usual in these situations, it will probably be someone none of us has ever heard of previously. The Richt hire at UGA will probably be the same.
Gator Rick
January 9th, 2010
9:22 am
Kirby would be a fool to leave Alabama for Uga. That is a big time downgrade in position. You don’t leave a top level position for a mid level one.
bart
January 9th, 2010
9:39 am
Kirby would be a fool NOT to leave Alabama. As long as he’s there, he’ll never get the credit he deserves. People will always say…It’s Saban’s defense.
Reality Check
January 9th, 2010
9:57 am
Typical Tech losers on here. Continuing their tradition of constantly being preoccupied with the Dogs during the stretch of losing eight of nine. Good thing you are in a basketball league because if Tech were in the SEC, they would have been lucky to get six wins and play in the Papa Johns Bowl. It’s a little different than Vandy and Miss St. Oh, guess you found that out Nov 28 at Grant Field.
According to the Bama coach, UGA is the greener grass and Bama is the septic tank. Hmmmm, I guess that puts Techies in the tank.
Your offense is averaging five points per bowl game in Paul Johnson’s two years at the Trade School.
Big Sack Dawg
January 9th, 2010
10:11 am
Reality. A tekkie on some serious dope.
you’re little high school offense has been exposed. Bring the girls to Athens next year and watch the raping as always.
Signed, your Daddy,UGA
Big Sack Dawg
January 9th, 2010
10:15 am
Nick Saban -who gives a flip how many goat-ropings you have won.
You jump around like a Tennessee call girl.
Big Sack Dawg
January 9th, 2010
10:18 am
Gaytor Rick- You son better be looking at your own situation instead of being opinionated about our D.C. situation.
KennyP
January 9th, 2010
10:30 am
I like what The Insider is saying… if this is true, i think it will be the best thing that can happen. Seems rather ambitious though
how2fish
January 9th, 2010
10:41 am
Reality I admit it I’m scared that CPJ will bolt for some other hole…we have taken his measure and he has been found wanting…he melted down this year against UGA and again in the bowl game..its a pattern that will continue to repeat..he maybe big shakes in the ACC but will never be able to run with the big dogs except maybe one out of eight tries.
Native Atlantan
January 9th, 2010
11:01 am
Gator Rick, when Will Muschamp left Saban, things turned out pretty good for him. Any DC working for Saban will never get the spotlight until they move out of his shadow.
Saban loves Georgia
January 9th, 2010
11:08 am
If Coach Saban loves Alabama so much how come Saban owns a vacation home on Lake Burton in Northeast Georgia, where he has said he would like to retire.
GT
January 9th, 2010
11:08 am
You leave out of this that Florida is in the market for a DC also. This will all effect Ga. more that Tech. They are all fishing from the same pond which is getting shallower. Florida will do something out of the box just like Tech, Georgia will keep going down some worn out check list and get picked off time and time again by competition that see the same prospective coach and can offer more security. If you are at Alabama and can see a bright future for your head coach why do you go to Georgia where no one wants to admit it but one more year like last year and Richt is in trouble and with him goes his assists.
Johnson fires DC at end of season, first good move. As we see Georgia has done nothing that couldn’t have waited until now. Johnson knows already who he wants to fill that position which is the only reason he would fire the existing situation, Richt has not got a clue still. This will be a 101 course in college football management. Watch it play out and also watch who Johnson picks. It won’t be some tired Gailey type that is just looking for a paycheck, it will be a Smart or a Muschamp type that has not been discovered yet and has something to prove. Johnson could get whomever he wants because he will be at Tech much longer than Richt no matter who he picks right or wrong, but he will pick right.
Last note, Navy won their bowl game playing a new kind of defense with just two men on the line as down lineman. Don’t think CPJ didn’t notice that. It shut down the big ten opponent Wisconsin and was the game changer. A brilliant counter to getting manhandled on the line like Georgia, Clemson and Iowa did to us. Johnson goes into a game out manned year in year out yet wins most of his games by offense. If he can figure out how to offset the defense which I got the feeling he has, watch out world, this is not basketball where one man can control the game, it is a team sport and Johnson is going to prove it.
Poindexter Jugdish
January 9th, 2010
11:09 am
I went to the QuickTrip this morning and as I was leaving a big swarthy badly dressed American took my slurpee and my lunch money.
Big Sack Dawg
January 9th, 2010
11:14 am
gt. call CWM. He needs the work. He can run your scout team and prepare you chumps vs. UGA next year. You know, when you plan to hang half a hundred on us.(NOT)
Big Sack Dawg
January 9th, 2010
11:16 am
Quicktrip- another sight to see in Atlanta,Ga. Like North Ave. sights take your gun.
True Dawg Fan.
January 9th, 2010
11:28 am
GT GRAD
What have you ever done to decide what would be smart for Kirby Smart to do ? Please share your words of wisdom so we can hang our hopes as a DAWG nation on your every word.
GO DAWGS !
True Dawg Fan.
January 9th, 2010
11:32 am
GT
Please read the current news. Florida has already got its new DC as has been reported this morning.
GO DAWGS
True Dawg Fan.
January 9th, 2010
11:34 am
GT
I will say that CPJ proved that he still has a lot to prove.
GO DAWGS !