October 12, 200718 yr Who is the coach at App. State? He's mine. The man made the most of his one game.
October 12, 200718 yr This guy is not too widely known except in the Div. III ranks, but he is one of the finest coaches I've ever seen in action. He is an offensive genius and knows enough about defense to stop most anyone. His name is Larry Kehres from Mount Union College. His record is 246-20-3. He's won 8 DIII National Championships since 1993. The case can easily be made that he probably wouldn't do that in DI ball. I personally believe that his ability to mold his strategy to the current team that he has would make him an instant success at the DI level. He has not been willing to leave Mount Union so far but his youngest child will graduate soon. Maybe someone could convince him to make the jump. Coach Tressel has done quite well making a jump up in division and in fact attempted to get Larry to follow him to Ohio State as the O-coordinator when he first took over. Since this is a hypothetical thread, then that is who I would take.
October 12, 200718 yr Here's one for you... Tommy Tuberville If I'm playing a Top 5 team, I would definitely take Tuberville.
October 13, 200718 yr I'll bite...I would take Bobby Petrino and staff...in all the years that I have been around football, I have rarely admired the work and effort put into game planning, conditioning, and execution, than a Petrino staff.
October 13, 200718 yr Fulmer???????? OK???? My one game is against the guy who picked Fulmer and I'll take Saban.
October 13, 200718 yr I like this question and it provoked some deep thought on my part. I say Jim Tressel of Ohio State. I will add, that of the long list of former coaches, I also like Bear Bryant. However, for one game I will say Lou Holtz. The Bear would rarely be an underdog, but Lou Holtz was the master at motivating an underdog. I remember his Arkansas team playing in the Orange Bowl missing several starters and they waxed Oklahoma. Also, his USC team playing in the Outback Bowl as a decided underdog and waxing Ohio State who was coached by.............Jim Tressel. Lou could talk his teams into running through brick walls. Maybe I ought to change my choice of current coaches? You could add one more to the list. 1988 Notre Dame played the game of their lives at South Bend to upset defending national Champ Miami 31-30. It was followed up with a big upset of USC in the Coleseum and ND used those games to give Holtz his only National Title. I too remember that 1978 Orange Bowl after the '77 season. The week before the game he suspended Ben Cowins (leading rusher), Donny Bobo (leading receiver) and the #2 RB. He used a great defense, OU turnovers and 206 yards rushing from 3rd string RB Roland Sales in the 30-6 win. He could win the big one more often than not.
October 13, 200718 yr Joe Pa, I know many would disagree with this due to his recent lack of success, but I hope one day when I look back on my life I can be remembered as he has. The attitude of this guy that he brings to the game is just amazing. Driving incident this week aside, how many schools can you name where the library is named after the head football coach because of the millions he raised and donated for it to be built and the football stadium is named after a politician. So for his success and just his excellent morals I would take him in a heartbeat.
October 13, 200718 yr Jim Tressel Urban Meyer Steve Spurrier Pete Carroll Les Miles Bob Stoops Frank Beamer Nick Saban Coaches on the rise.. Jim Leavitt Jeff Tedford Brian Kelly Saban is my choice.
October 13, 200718 yr I'll go with Tressel as he has a great record in big games. I also think Mac Brown prepares his team very well.
October 13, 200718 yr Author Jim Tressel....He seems prepared for both sides of the ball. OSU's defensive schemes, stifle opponents and often establish great field position, for the offense. Another Coach I like, is Mark Richt of Georgia. Seems to stay calm, similar to Tressel and relies on defense, most of the time. Absolutely on M. Richt, imo he is one of the best coaches in the country.
October 13, 200718 yr Author Joe Pa, I know many would disagree with this due to his recent lack of success, but I hope one day when I look back on my life I can be remembered as he has. The attitude of this guy that he brings to the game is just amazing. Driving incident this week aside, how many schools can you name where the library is named after the head football coach because of the millions he raised and donated for it to be built and the football stadium is named after a politician. So for his success and just his excellent morals I would take him in a heartbeat. No one should disagree with an opinion :thumb:. That was what this thread was started for and not for debate. By the way, Joe Pa should always be in the mix when talking about great coaches.
October 13, 200718 yr I'll bite...I would take Bobby Petrino and staff...in all the years that I have been around football, I have rarely admired the work and effort put into game planning, conditioning, and execution, than a Petrino staff. Another guy I'd definitely put on my list... Here is my short list, in no order... Pete Carroll Steve Spurrier Bobby Petrino Jim Tressel Tommy Tuberville Nick Saban Urban Meyer Jeff Tedford Charlie Weis - I know, I know...but despite a really tough season thus far, I really think this guy is a very good coach and he'll show it again at some point.
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