Mort: Texas names Pete Carroll as 'A-list' candidate

[Hasselbeck]

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Texas athletic director Steve Patterson has an "A-list" of coaches he would consider to replace Mack Brown, who announced his resignation Saturday. Patterson's list also includes Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy.

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Good luck Texas

 

[JonRud]

Keep dreaming Patterson....

 

[HansGruber]

No way. Pete wants to go out on top. Wouldn't even make sense to go backward like that.

 

[amill87]

What the hell is all this Texas crap about anyways? Why is this even a story?

I'm not just talking about Carroll. But McCarthy and Harbaugh getting thrown around too? It's just stupid, why would a NFL coach that is successful at the NFL level go down to the college level?

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

Boss, de plane, de plane!!


Here's a picture of Texas AD Steve Patterson.........

 

[Sgt. Largent]

When college's do this, it's not because they realistically think they have a chance to sign those A-List coaches, it's a PR stunt to show their boosters and fans how lofty their coach expectations are. "Hey look fans, Texas is so awesome that we only go after the best coaches on the planet!"

Texas is still one of the top 2-3 college coaching jobs in the country, key word "college." But IMO ever since most of the Big 10 jumped ship to the SEC it's lost some of it's luster.

 

[Hawkboi]

There is no way Coach Pete is going anywhere but to the SB... Paul Allen wouldn't even blink to make sure Coach Pete is in Seattle with no speculation whatsoever of going to Texas.... Nothing here to even think about less alone worry about....

 

[Missing_Clink]

He has nothing left to prove in college, and tons to prove in the NFL. It would be crazy to not finish what he has started with the Seahawks.

 

[Steve2222]

USC > Texas

It'd be a downgrade if he went back to the college ranks if that's the job. Pete still has a chip on his shoulder with the NFL and wants to prove he can win a championship in the big leagues. I doubt he'd even ponder the thought of going back until he either A.) wins a Lombardi or B.) Gets fired.

I'm more nervous of Russell going to baseball than I am of Pete going back to college. And I'm not worried at all about Russell.

 

[amill87]

When college's do this, it's not because they realistically think they have a chance to sign those A-List coaches, it's a PR stunt to show their boosters and fans how lofty their coach expectations are. "Hey look fans, Texas is so awesome that we only go after the best coaches on the planet!"

Texas is still one of the top 2-3 college coaching jobs in the country, key word "college." But IMO ever since most of the Big 10 jumped ship to the SEC it's lost some of it's luster.

But it's just stupid. No successful NFL coach would go back to college no matter what NFL team they are coaching. You think even Bradley would leave Jacksonville for Texas?

The better move would be to go after some NFL coordinators. That is much more realistic IMO.

 

[pmedic920]

What the hell is all this Texas crap about anyways? Why is this even a story?

I'm not just talking about Carroll. But McCarthy and Harbaugh getting thrown around too? It's just stupid, why would a NFL coach that is successful at the NFL level go down to the college level?

I'll give you 10,000,000 reasons why a guy might consider a move from the NFL to the NCAA.
$$$$$$ talks.

 

[Hasselbeck]

One thing of note is Pete's contract expires soon.. he's probably due a nice extension/raise

And I don't know what JS makes, but that should probably be raised as well.

 

[Trenchbroom]

Because they are big boy TEXAS and they think they can cherry pick every good coach at ANY level, that's how important they are!

Keep dreaming. Pete, McCarthy and Harbaugh are not going anywhere.

 

[Hasselbeck]

When college's do this, it's not because they realistically think they have a chance to sign those A-List coaches, it's a PR stunt to show their boosters and fans how lofty their coach expectations are. "Hey look fans, Texas is so awesome that we only go after the best coaches on the planet!"

Texas is still one of the top 2-3 college coaching jobs in the country, key word "college." But IMO ever since most of the Big 10 jumped ship to the SEC it's lost some of it's luster.

But it's just stupid. No successful NFL coach would go back to college no matter what NFL team they are coaching. You think even Bradley would leave Jacksonville for Texas?

The better move would be to go after some NFL coordinators. That is much more realistic IMO.

FWIW .. Saban left Miami for Alabama. Petrino left the Falcons for Arkansas.. it's not completely far fetched.

I would say Carroll would make more sense if he were in his first year and had a lot of struggles, not when he's 12-2 and a heavy favorite to win the Super Bowl.

 

[Steve2222]

Texas is not a top 2-3 school though.

In terms of prestige, I'd put Alabama, USC, Ohio State, and Notre Dame ahead of them.

 

[amill87]

What the hell is all this Texas crap about anyways? Why is this even a story?

I'm not just talking about Carroll. But McCarthy and Harbaugh getting thrown around too? It's just stupid, why would a NFL coach that is successful at the NFL level go down to the college level?

I'll give you 10,000,000 reasons why a guy might consider a move from the NFL to the NCAA.
$$$$$$ talks.

Eh. Coaches pay is different than players. They typically have longer careers so they don't necessarily need all the money in a short amount of time like players do.

You think there is any amount of money that could pull Pete away from the Seahawks? Or at a certain point the money isn't all the matters to him? I think most coaches have that.

 

[rightbench]

I'd like Pete to stay on in the front office here when he gets bored of winning Lombardi's as a coach with RW. He already has the title of vice president or whatever of football operations.

 

[AbsolutNET]

I think a lot of guys would leave average or poor NFL teams for big college ball in a heart beat. I would, I think it's hard to beat a big D1 job given the hours and environment. If I were Gus Bradley, I wouldn't think twice about taking the Texas job.

Now when youre the head coach of a successful NFL program, that's a different story. McCarthy, Pete and Harbaugh are all legitimately looking for Super Bowls in the near future.

 

[amill87]

When college's do this, it's not because they realistically think they have a chance to sign those A-List coaches, it's a PR stunt to show their boosters and fans how lofty their coach expectations are. "Hey look fans, Texas is so awesome that we only go after the best coaches on the planet!"

Texas is still one of the top 2-3 college coaching jobs in the country, key word "college." But IMO ever since most of the Big 10 jumped ship to the SEC it's lost some of it's luster.

But it's just stupid. No successful NFL coach would go back to college no matter what NFL team they are coaching. You think even Bradley would leave Jacksonville for Texas?

The better move would be to go after some NFL coordinators. That is much more realistic IMO.

FWIW .. Saban left Miami for Alabama. Petrino left the Falcons for Arkansas.. it's not completely far fetched.

I would say Carroll would make more sense if he were in his first year and had a lot of struggles, not when he's 12-2 and a heavy favorite to win the Super Bowl.

I mentioned successful. Saban and Petrino were terrible at the NFL level and both knew it. They had no future in the NFL, it's why they bailed. I mentioned Bradley because he has a lot in front of him and he doesn't appear to be in over his head like this two.

 

[hawksfansinceday1]

...........I mentioned successful. Saban and Petrino were terrible at the NFL level and both knew it. They had no future in the NFL, it's why they bailed.......

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