Swamp Eagle 5,153 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Let’s hypothesize that the coach search stagnates, and we’re in a situation where any eventual hire would be ‘settling’ for less than what was initially hoped for. What about offering Caddy a 1-year deal, and being up front and honest? “Coach, we’re buying time, BUT, this is your opportunity to make your case.” It wouldn’t be the worst thing to happen. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAU 1,343 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 No. 1000X no. There are good coaches looking to move this year. There may not be next year. Plus, this roster is depleted almost to the point of no return. We need a splash hire. Now. Otherwise we are looking at years before we’re competitive again. We don’t have time to experiment with someone. We need to take one of the multiple proven options available this year. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,775 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I don’t see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old fan 47 775 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, Swamp Eagle said: Let’s hypothesize that the coach search stagnates, and we’re in a situation where any eventual hire would be ‘settling’ for less than what was initially hoped for. What about offering Caddy a 1-year deal, and being up front and honest? “Coach, we’re buying time, BUT, this is your opportunity to make your case.” It wouldn’t be the worst thing to happen. I could definitely get on board with that idea, although I know it won’t happen. Hell, our recruiting the last week is even ticking upwards. I do think we would need a proven OC and OL coach, but why not? Caddy has injected tons of life into what was a dead program a month ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurstontheWelshCorgi 576 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 If the top tier coaches waffle on the opportunity and you told me Grimes has reached out and wants to oc under Caddy and insert ______ dream defensive coordinator of your choice plus an iron bowl win this year.. I wouldn't fight it and in fact would honor it w pride 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,153 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) And folks, don’t get riled up. There’s a key word in my OP. Can you say hypothetical? I thought you could… Edited November 20, 2022 by Swamp Eagle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknighton 310 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, ScotsAU said: No. 1000X no. There are good coaches looking to move this year. There may not be next year. Plus, this roster is depleted almost to the point of no return. We need a splash hire. Now. Otherwise we are looking at years before we’re competitive again. We don’t have time to experiment with someone. We need to take one of the multiple proven options available this year. The OP stated the hypothetical situation that option 1, 2, 3, etc. pass on the job. I agree with you that we go for a splash hire, but I'd rather kick the tires on the Cadillac before hiring Lashlee, Clay Helton, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAU 1,343 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, jknighton said: The OP stated the hypothetical situation that option 1, 2, 3, etc. pass on the job. I agree with you that we go for a splash hire, but I'd rather kick the tires on the Cadillac before hiring Lashlee, Clay Helton, etc. My point is that there are too many good options right now. I can think of 6-7 guys that would very likely be solid hires for Auburn. We’d have to get that deep before even considering Caddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Systems 177 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, Swamp Eagle said: Let’s hypothesize that the coach search stagnates, and we’re in a situation where any eventual hire would be ‘settling’ for less than what was initially hoped for. What about offering Caddy a 1-year deal, and being up front and honest? “Coach, we’re buying time, BUT, this is your opportunity to make your case.” It wouldn’t be the worst thing to happen. Nope. Short-term deals don't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknighton 310 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Just now, ScotsAU said: My point is that there are too many good options right now. I can think of 6-7 guys that would very likely be solid hires for Auburn. We’d have to get that deep before even considering Caddy. I totally agree, but you know how we normally sail these waters. We'll get half of those options contract extensions and then scare off the other half with ridiculous demands. On the bright side, Cohen seems like the real deal, so I'm cautiously optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 34,034 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, jknighton said: The OP stated the hypothetical situation that option 1, 2, 3, etc. pass on the job. I agree with you that we go for a splash hire, but I'd rather kick the tires on the Cadillac before hiring Lashlee, Clay Helton, etc. the third option wouldn't pass on the job, let alone the fourth option. That ends that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknighton 310 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 minute ago, DAG said: the third option wouldn't pass on the job, let alone the fourth option. That ends that. True. I was only feeding the hypothetical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueWDE 1,136 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 To me, that's a slap in the face to Caddy...and that is absolutely a no-go for 99.9% of the fan base. That man needs to be treated with nothing but respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,153 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 1 minute ago, DAG said: the third option wouldn't pass on the job, let alone the fourth option. That ends that. DAG, in hypothetical, all things are possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlife alumni 310 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Would really hurt in recruiting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Eagle 5,153 Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Just now, BigBlueWDE said: To me, that's a slap in the face to Caddy...and that is absolutely a no-go for 99.9% of the fan base. That man needs to be treated with nothing but respect What more respect can you give a native son with a grand total of 4 head coached games by offering him an opportunity to continue in that role without the interim tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4AU 4,055 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I believe Caddy could be just as successful as the “big” name coaches being mentioned but you’d have to offer him a real contract. A one year deal would basically cut his legs out from under him before he even got started. Coaches would negatively recruit the crap out of a 1 year deal. You don’t offer Caddy a lot of money or a big buyout due to his resume but incentive the crap out of his contract. Give Caddy 2-3 years and he’d have a loaded talent roster. If it doesn’t work out he leaves without Auburn writing a huge check and Auburn probably retains a ton of talent for the next coach. If it does work you have another Dabo situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBiGGiE 2,488 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 The biggest push against this hypothetical is that at this current moment, Auburn is the best available P5 job (Nebraska a close second). You really can't afford to "punt" on this coaching carousel cycle because the market for Top-tier coaches might be much more saturated next year. Plus we all know how hard it was for coaches to recruit this season knowing the potato gang was working on borrowed time. Asking caddy to fix our roster and win enough to extend his contract is a bit unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanthearyou 4,464 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) Beats the hell out of hiring another Bryan Harsin. Edited November 20, 2022 by icanthearyou 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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