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The seed has been planted...
- Thread starter B1Buff
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Also, the difference between what we could pay him after the 2 years and what someobody else may pony up, say its $1.5 million, has to be SOMEWHAT offset by staying here, rocking the jewelry store ads, the restaurant, the house(s), etc. As much as I take a wait-and-see with Hawkins, this would make me VERY happy. Ticket sells would be through the roof, interest at an all time high, new fan base, etc, etc, etc. I love it.
true, but he has a track record of being able to teach his offense to QBs. Even in the bad years under him, the Broncos never had pathetic QB play. Hell, he got Brian Greise to have a 6 to 1 TD/INT ratio... If he is able to tone it back, I am confident he would find a way to teach it. Hell, can't be worse than hawk...
SkiTownUSA
Administrator
That. I wonder how many Bronco fans that don't watch college football would be turned onto CU.
BuffsIn2009
New Member
Shanny made at least $7M a year from the Bronx and no doubt could get something not too far off from that if/when he returns to the NFL. How the heck could CU afford to even be in the discussion with a guy like that?
Perhaps, I still would be worried about him attempting to simplify his offense, but it would be worth the risk. It would be interesting to see an actual Xs and Os coach on the sideline.
The only way this is a possibility is that he is getting paid by Bowlen for the remainder of his contract while he coaches the Buffs.
SkiTownUSA
Administrator
He may not require 7 mil/yr. He might be happy coaching college for say $3 mil. and getting to stay in Colorado.
Well - that is the major worry. But if he is successful and turns into Pete Carroll, then the money will come. In addition, he has some personal reasons to stay here in Colorado (local endorsement deals, massive house he just built). Plus, he has an ego, and I could see him enjoying the challenge of rebuilding a college program and contending for a national championship (fingers crossed).
Has there ever been a coach to win both a National Championship and a Superbowl?
Right. Way less hours, keeps relevance in Colorado with restaurant opening, doesnt have to take big loss on mansion he just built, etc. I dont know, but, seems at least plausible.
SkiTownUSA
Administrator
Good question. If not, that's reason enough alone. :lol:
Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer I believe. I know Barry Switzer did for sure. But, they're both....nevermind, dont want to start anything.:smile2:
Jimmy Johnson
all this excitement is nice... but I dunno how Shanny would relate to college players. In temperament he seems more Callahan then Pete carrol... :huh:
Beat me to it...and Switzer too...I mean Switzer on the NC and Superbowl thing not any thing else, like not tipping his waiter or taking a pen form the OU AD's office...
Highflyer
Club Member
Except he actually has credentials unlike Callahan.
Completely disagree on this point. Shanny may have had issues with players, but by and large, he related to them well and they respected him. Even guys who ended up leaving after getting cut generally had good things to say about him.
Unlike Carroll, for that matter. Carroll hadn't done much of anything before he went to USC. He was a pretty mediocre coach at the NFL level. Some success, not a lot.
I think the potential QB recruits Shanny could attract would be worth it alone, not to mention exposure and fan base. Hey recruits, I was the QB coach for a young John Elway, Steve Young ( i think), and later returned to help tutor Elway to 2 super bowls...you really want to go to Nebraska?? 
:stupid:
Two as a Head coach, one as an assistant.
I'd be thrilled if he could pull it off.
And just for the sake of crazy, wild and outlandish proposals - he brings in Kubiak as the OC and HC in waiting.
Hey, why not? :lol:
I think the two year offer answers the question about wether a college job gets Bowlen off the hook or not.
I think Shanny would be a huge shot in the arm for CU even if it was for just two years. He has a lot of name recognition. He'd probably get us some high quality assistants that would stay after the fact. I cant see them doing a two year deal without a 2nd assistant being the long term air apparent to keep recruiting moving.
TuffBuff32
Member
I'm going to quote my cousin and say that 1. Shanny would do well recruiting (which is what we want with this good looking '11 class in colorado) 2. Shanny is a colorado guy from what I can tell 3. winners attract other winners.
B1Buff
Well-Known Member
His son, Kyle, is the current OC for Houston under Kubiak and has openly expressed interest in an opportunity to coach with his dad. Not sure how he would be as an OC at the college level but has a good bloodline!
PC is a much more emotional coach... which is one of the reasons given as why he did not succeed at the NFL level. Shanny is much more level headed, although not nearly the cold fish Hawk has proven. Good point on the respect given. Kind of hard not to respect the guy, given his accomplishments...