I really like the Moorhead to Oklahoma idea. I think he's run his course in Akron, but he's got a ton of offensive coordinator bona fides. The dude is going to have a high-level job if he wants it.
+1 on Dilfer. A head scratching hire that has made less sense as time passes.
The Day analysis is interesting. I didn’t consider who could replace him, and you would know better than me. From an outsider’s prospective, I also think he’s a great coach. They look “sluggish” this year but are dealing with some key injuries. If they lose to Penn State, ok, it’s two losses but they were due. But lose to Penn State AND Michigan down the stretch, in a down year for UM no less. Then I agree with your comment to Dan that he may actually be on the hot seat. But if they lose to Penn State they could still be in the hunt for an at-large bid. So how can you fire a coach when so much is still at stake? Unless they get blown out (my dream but hit likely lol).
Day's a really interesting coach to look at, and honestly, why I decided to write this.
Like you said, the Penn State game won't eliminate anyone from the playoff race. But the noise around Day is going to start getting louder if he falls to 2-7 against AP Top 5 teams. I imagine it'll be like the noise surrounding James Franklin at PSU - he can't win a big game.
A loss to Michigan would be catastrophic for the Buckeyes and Day. That's a win at all costs game at this point.
Great question - that's when I think Day lands on the hot seat. To have national title expectations and lose to a down Michigan team along with that bad Oregon loss is going to drum up some serious questions about if Day can lead the Buckeyes to where they want to be. I don't know what coach is better positioned to do that, but Ohio State can have their pick of the litter as, what I presume to be, the best job on the market
Dilfer should be fired into the sun. What he’s done to UAB will go down in history, and not in a good way.
I’m curious to see how the Moorhead situation plays out. Could he pivot and go back to being an OC at a high-level program? Oklahoma maybe?
I really like the Moorhead to Oklahoma idea. I think he's run his course in Akron, but he's got a ton of offensive coordinator bona fides. The dude is going to have a high-level job if he wants it.
+1 on Dilfer. A head scratching hire that has made less sense as time passes.
The Day analysis is interesting. I didn’t consider who could replace him, and you would know better than me. From an outsider’s prospective, I also think he’s a great coach. They look “sluggish” this year but are dealing with some key injuries. If they lose to Penn State, ok, it’s two losses but they were due. But lose to Penn State AND Michigan down the stretch, in a down year for UM no less. Then I agree with your comment to Dan that he may actually be on the hot seat. But if they lose to Penn State they could still be in the hunt for an at-large bid. So how can you fire a coach when so much is still at stake? Unless they get blown out (my dream but hit likely lol).
Day's a really interesting coach to look at, and honestly, why I decided to write this.
Like you said, the Penn State game won't eliminate anyone from the playoff race. But the noise around Day is going to start getting louder if he falls to 2-7 against AP Top 5 teams. I imagine it'll be like the noise surrounding James Franklin at PSU - he can't win a big game.
A loss to Michigan would be catastrophic for the Buckeyes and Day. That's a win at all costs game at this point.
Yeah, but aren’t all coaches not named Saban mid when it comes to Top 5 team records? 🤣 it’ll be interesting to see how it all plays out!
You might need to remind some Ohio State fans about that fact, lol
Haha. Civil convo online???? Waddya meannnnn
😂 I should know better than suggesting that
Being a Penn Stater I’m liable to get an stfu within the first minute of a post. Or maybe they just feel bad for me and ignore me lol
What happens to Ryan Day if OSU finds an innovative way to lose to Michigan for the fourth time in a row?
Great question - that's when I think Day lands on the hot seat. To have national title expectations and lose to a down Michigan team along with that bad Oregon loss is going to drum up some serious questions about if Day can lead the Buckeyes to where they want to be. I don't know what coach is better positioned to do that, but Ohio State can have their pick of the litter as, what I presume to be, the best job on the market