The Syracuse job unofficially opens

With the firing of Lane Kiffin, Syracuse has its first big-time candidate. Kiffin, as you should now, was at USC as the same time as current Syracuse AD Daryl Gross.

Kiffin is out of work. Syracuse needs a coach, or at least soon will need a coach. I'm not saying Kiffin is the ultimate answer but Gross could do worse. Lane simply made a wrong decision going to the Raiders. USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian had the job but wisely turned it down.

Two other names to add to the list: Saints offensive coordinator Doug Marrone (Syracuse 1983-85) and Oregon offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

Kelly doesn't have any ties to the school but coached in the region at New Hampshire. Kelly is doing a great job at Oregon but let's just say the interest would be mutual if Syracuse called.

While I certainly would not blame the woes of the Raiders on Kiffin, I don't think there is much credible evidence to back up the statement that he has "done good things" either. And USC hasn't suffered because of Kiffin's absence, they have suffered because of Norm Chow's absence. Or, perhaps, simply because of Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and Lendale White's absences. I actually think the USC play calling is better now under Sark than it was when Kiffin and Sark were doing the cohabitational thing. Of course, I have already erased last week's debacle completely from my internal hard drive....but the play calling against Ohio State was actually very good. Kiffin may be a good head coach at some level some day...but I wouldn't be rushing out to hire him right now. I want to see him prove himself again as a coordinator somewhere first.

wydwakr420 Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Jul 3, 2008	Posted on: September 30, 2008 4:11 pm Score: 80 The Syracuse job unofficially opens Assuming Al Davis donates money to his alma mater... probably not. [ Reply to Comment ]
steelers rule Reputation: 92 Level: All-Star Since: Nov 21, 2006	Posted on: September 30, 2008 4:12 pm Score: 59 The Syracuse job unofficially opens KIFFIN TO THE TENNESSEE VOLS FAT PHIL WILL BE GONE I PREDICT [ Reply to Comment ]
Gambleworld Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Oct 28, 2006	Posted on: September 30, 2008 4:18 pm Score: 88 Hopefully the next Syracuse coach will be...... George O'Leary. A. There is no doubt he can coach B. He has roots in NY both Central and Long Island. Coupled with his established connections in Florida it should lead to better recruiting for the Orange I am not sure he would want to leave Orlando being that UCF is a better team right now then Syracuse. However SU is fortunate enough to be in a BCS conference. Hopefully the prodigal son might want to return and help rebuild the university where he began his college career. If not O'leary, Marrone or Kelly would make solid selections. Lane Kiffin is unproven and his USC connections will likely have little impact in the NorthEast. [ Reply to Comment ]
cusemanchild Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Nov 6, 2007	Posted on: September 30, 2008 6:40 pm Score: 91 The Syracuse job unofficially opens gross already screwed up by not hiring a guy with northeastern ties, dont he will make the same mistake twice. [ Reply to Comment ]
NitroBuck Reputation: 98 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 17, 2008	Posted on: September 30, 2008 6:42 pm Score: 94 The Syracuse job unofficially opens Dennis: the rumbling in the Big East is that Lloyd Carr has attended the last 2 Syracuse games. Not sure how you could hide his presence from all 57 fans in the Carrier Dome, but that is the rumor. There is no doubt that Syracuse is a program that Carr could quickly bring back to relevence before calling it a career. Not sure what the tie-in might be, but Carr already knows the recruiting circles in the region. Michigan routinely gets kids from NY, NJ, OH, PA and the rest of the North East. [ Reply to Comment ]
radrntn007 Reputation: 14 Level: Amateur Since: Sep 30, 2008	Posted on: September 30, 2008 6:44 pm Score: 33 The Syracuse job unofficially opens you can have Lame [ Reply to Comment ]
MarleyTrojan Reputation: 74 Level: Pro Since: Sep 24, 2008	Posted on: September 30, 2008 7:42 pm Score: 27 The Syracuse job unofficially opens Syracuse would be wise to get Kiffin, he has been doing good things with the Raiders. He is young and ever since he left the USC coaching staff there has been a noticable difference in play calling and a lack of big plays. [ Reply to Comment ]
dchild Reputation: 87 Level: All-Star Since: May 4, 2008	Posted on: September 30, 2008 8:12 pm Score: 94 The Syracuse job unofficially opens While I certainly would not blame the woes of the Raiders on Kiffin, I don't think there is much credible evidence to back up the statement that he has "done good things" either. And USC hasn't suffered because of Kiffin's absence, they have suffered because of Norm Chow's absence. Or, perhaps, simply because of Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and Lendale White's absences. I actually think the USC play calling is better now under Sark than it was when Kiffin and Sark were doing the cohabitational thing. Of course, I have already erased last week's debacle completely from my internal hard drive....but the play calling against Ohio State was actually very good. Kiffin may be a good head coach at some level some day...but I wouldn't be rushing out to hire him right now. I want to see him prove himself again as a coordinator somewhere first. [ Reply to Comment ]
nikerbocker Reputation: 91 Level: All-Star Since: Feb 3, 2007	Posted on: September 30, 2008 8:40 pm Score: 89 The Syracuse job unofficially opens turner gill at buffalo should be the man for the job. hes got the recruiting ties and the man can coach. hes young energetic and could stick around a while long enough to build things back up to where they used to be. [ Reply to Comment ]
raiders4life23 Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Sep 19, 2008	Posted on: October 1, 2008 1:35 am Score: 26 The Syracuse job unofficially opens Yo dawg, I love how Lane Kiffin stood up to Fag Davis. I like his work ethic and I love what he was trying to do with the Raiders. Whomever gets Lane will have a great chance to turn their program around. Unlike his stint with the Raiders, he will probably have power to bring in his own coaches and scout his own players. [ Reply to Comment ]

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