36 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

It reeks of panic hire to me. Maybe Satt will be a perfect fit at UC. 

I personally think something went sideways throughout this process, especially if the deal just came together last night, as reported.

Chip Kelly and Willie Fritz were both mentioned on Saturday...a day before Cunningham told parents of players a coach would be in place. Mo Linguist and Scott Lewis were listed as favorites up until Thurs or Fri. Gino and Alex Golesh didn't get a final interview. 

Something just seems really off about how this all came together and the whole process. If Satterfield was the pick from the beginning, I don't know why it would have taken a full week to iron out the details. Everyone thought it was a coach of a team playing this past weekend and that's why there were limited details on the search. 

I hope like hell he succeeds and I'm taking an open mind approach until given a reason not to, but I definitely have questions. 

1 hour ago, Tigerpride94 said:

 

Not saying Fick is similar...but FWIW, his own son didn't know anything about Wisconsin until that Saturday night before the news started to leak on Sunday. Fick called Landon while he was out and let him know that the next day he would be leaving for Wisconsin....this came after interviewing 2 weeks prior while still head coach at UC and in the running for a conference championship and NY6 bid. 

Sucks for the players and recruits that social media is typically how they find out about this stuff. It is a little disappointing to hear Satterfield didn't tell the players in person his decision to leave.

21 minutes ago, Walter said:

I personally think something went sideways throughout this process, especially if the deal just came together last night, as reported.

Chip Kelly and Willie Fritz were both mentioned on Saturday...a day before Cunningham told parents of players a coach would be in place. Mo Linguist and Scott Lewis were listed as favorites up until Thurs or Fri. Gino and Alex Golesh didn't get a final interview. 

Something just seems really off about how this all came together and the whole process. If Satterfield was the pick from the beginning, I don't know why it would have taken a full week to iron out the details. Everyone thought it was a coach of a team playing this past weekend and that's why there were limited details on the search. 

I hope like hell he succeeds and I'm taking an open mind approach until given a reason not to, but I definitely have questions. 

Does that make Gino look to land somewhere else soon?  If he isn't going to get offered a head coaching job at UC without head coaching experience?

It sounds like UC goes into the Big 12 at the bottom of the barrel instead of just another team in the mix.

I listened to a little bit of his press conference.  I have a feeling he's going to use the move to the Big 12 as an excuse for not winning for a while.  As a UC fan, I just don't have a good feeling about this hire.  I would have much rather seen Gino get an opportunity.  

1 hour ago, sportsfan41 said:

Does that make Gino look to land somewhere else soon?  If he isn't going to get offered a head coaching job at UC without head coaching experience?

The word was he would join Fick at Wisconsin if he didn't get the HC job here. No clue if that is still the plan or if he will look for a different coordinator position somewhere else. 

Fick took Mike Tressel with him to be his DC....then re hired DC Jim Leonard to stay at Wisconsin. 

I would love to see Gino stay at UC but can't see him coming back after not getting the job. And Satterfield may want to bring his own coordinators. 

Just now, nees1212 said:

I listened to a little bit of his press conference.  I have a feeling he's going to use the move to the Big 12 as an excuse for not winning for a while.  As a UC fan, I just don't have a good feeling about this hire.  I would have much rather seen Gino get an opportunity.  

Didn't get to see it... what gave you this impression?

 

4 minutes ago, Walter said:

 

3 minutes ago, Walter said:

Didn't get to see it... what gave you this impression?

I bounced around the video as I don't have 45 minutes right now to listen to the entire thing.  He was asked about following Fickell, and he said you have to remember they'll be playing in the Big 12 next year.  He had another response where he said they'll be playing in the Big 12 next year.  It had a feel of a built in excuse.  Again, didn't listen to the entire thing so he may have talked more about the move to the Big 12 and explained things better.

You never know how things turn out but I believe this program was turning the corner in the right direction. It can take some time to develop a program. The infusion of talent coming would only help. 
Louisville could regret seeing him go. 

2 hours ago, Walter said:

I personally think something went sideways throughout this process, especially if the deal just came together last night, as reported.

Chip Kelly and Willie Fritz were both mentioned on Saturday...a day before Cunningham told parents of players a coach would be in place. Mo Linguist and Scott Lewis were listed as favorites up until Thurs or Fri. Gino and Alex Golesh didn't get a final interview. 

Something just seems really off about how this all came together and the whole process. If Satterfield was the pick from the beginning, I don't know why it would have taken a full week to iron out the details. Everyone thought it was a coach of a team playing this past weekend and that's why there were limited details on the search. 

I hope like hell he succeeds and I'm taking an open mind approach until given a reason not to, but I definitely have questions. 

He jumped on with Mo Egger on 1530 and said the whole thing "happened fast in the last 24 to 36 hours".  Clearly this wasn't the "plan" all week, this was a last minute deal to be sure.

Satterfield will have $7.25 mil to work with for assistant coaches pool...no excuse for him not to surround himself with a high level staff. Fick only got $5.25.

 

2 hours ago, sportsfan41 said:

Does that make Gino look to land somewhere else soon?  If he isn't going to get offered a head coaching job at UC without head coaching 

Does anyone know who all was interviewed for the job?