A lot of smoke about Gundy to Tennessee

**Ficklone02** · 12-04-2012, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by weR138

I'd call them a napping giant since we can all remember their NC & Peyton. They're no secret, just need a legit SEC coach. If I were them I'd make a serious run at the Ole Ball Coach, yeah I said it.

You can't spell Citrus Bowl without UT!

Haha, Spurrier talked so much trash to UT back then when he was at Florida that I don't see this being a good fit.

**alarson** · 12-04-2012, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

I think once the Big 12 wins a national title, the depth will start being recognized. The current membership really should be able to do that in the next couple of years.

Of course thats a bit of chicken and egg thing. When the conference doesnt get recognized for its depth, its pretty much requiring an undefeated season, which is made incredibly difficult by the depth.

The 4 team playoff might help this though.

**carvers4math** · 12-04-2012, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by istater7

Does Gundy have a connection to Tennessee? He could be very good at either school I would think.

I don't think so. Can't remember him coaching many other places, Baylor as an assistant I think. I think he was Oklahoma high school player of the year and all were shocked he chose OSU over OU, then all-time leading passer at OSU (not sure if crazy red-headed geezer caught him), and now has more wins than any other OSU coach. To me, that just smells of a guy who wants to get his NC at OSU and has the money to maybe do it.

**CycloneErik** · 12-04-2012, 11:01 AM

He's a man. He can do what he wants.

**MeanDean** · 12-04-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by istater7

Nobody is going to hire Chizik as a head coach at a BCS job. It wont happen

This X 1, 000,000

**MNCyGuy** · 12-04-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

I think once the Big 12 wins a national title, the depth will start being recognized. The current membership really should be able to do that in the next couple of years.

Stupid Colt McCoy getting hurt in the national championship game. How differently would both the SEC and Big 12 be perceived if Texas had won the title that year. It would have cut that SEC national title streak in half and probably cemented the concept of Big 12 and SEC being the #1 and #2 conferences, if not tied for #1.

**CycloneJL** · 12-04-2012, 12:13 PM

Looks like Arkansas per Twitter. Press conference as soon as tomorrow.

**CtownCyclone** · 12-04-2012, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneJL

Looks like Arkansas per Twitter. Press conference as soon as tomorrow.

Or maybe not...also per twitter.

**megamanxzero35** · 12-04-2012, 12:58 PM

For those wondering, Gundy wants more control/input about the OOC scheduling. Wants an easier schedule but AD is scheduling harder/sexier OOC matchups.

Oklahoma State football: Website reports Mike Gundy interviews for Tennessee job | NewsOK.com

Reports indicate the relationship between Gundy and OSU athletic director Mike Holder is not what it once was. Last year's contract negotiations dragged out and did not go as smoothly as everyone involved had hoped.
Additionally, Gundy clearly wants more of a role in scheduling, saying repeatedly that he prefers to play the easiest nonconference slate possible. Instead, Holder recently signed off on an ESPN-made game against Mississippi State at Reliant Stadium in Houston for the Cowboys' 2013 season opener, and CBS reported last month that OSU and Florida State are in discussions to play a game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington in 2014. Both games would provide a huge payday and plenty of television eyeballs for a marquee matchup, as well as fill hard-to-plug gaps in OSU's early season schedule.

**BKLYNCyclone** · 12-05-2012, 11:46 AM

Sounds like Gundy was just offered the Tennessee job... This could be interesting.

Link: Report: Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy offered Tennessee job | NewsOK.com

**MNCyGuy** · 12-05-2012, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by BKLYNCyclone

Sounds like Gundy was just offered the Tennessee job... This could be interesting.

Link: Report: Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy offered Tennessee job | NewsOK.com

Tramel's articly about Gundy was also interesting. Seems like Gundy has butted head with the AD for longer than has been widely known.

**BKLYNCyclone** · 12-05-2012, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by MNCyGuy

Tramel's articly about Gundy was also interesting. Seems like Gundy has butted head with the AD for longer than has been widely known.

Agreed. I was actually reading that article when the newer article popped up as breaking news... I think he's leaving this time. Sucks for players and fans of OSU.