Arizona Coaching Search

jimson · Post by **jimson** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:27 am

You want to kill any chance of increased ticket sales hire this Ken alphabet guy.

Never even heard of him before yesterday.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:29 am

1) Is this possibly a Hail Mary leak to get more money for Sumlin or have Sumlin reduce his ask. Even if Sumlin is out go get Baldwin
2) If this is real can we pull a Tennessee?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:37 am

PHXCATS wrote:1) Is this possibly a Hail Mary leak to get more money for Sumlin or have Sumlin reduce his ask. Even if Sumlin is out go get Baldwin

I actually had the a similar though, AD leaks these less than desirable candidates since Heeke can't afford Sumlin or Miles, so Baldwin doesn't seem so bad after all.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:43 am

Old man trying to sell Ken

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:45 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:Old man trying to sell Ken

Hey at least with Niumatalolo our games will end quicker! with all the 8 pm kicks we're going to be getting on the Pac12 network they should be over by 11 instead of midnight!

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:46 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:Old man trying to sell Ken

This jabroni has tried to sell every single candidate that has been mentioned like they're God's gift to Earth. Even ones that haven't been mentioned. It's time for him to hang it up. Navy isn't so much about recruiting as it is a desire to be in the Armed Forces.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:47 am

Scoreboard of life is what matters, clearly

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:49 am

Source tells FootballScoop Arizona (and search firm DHR) are negotiating a potential deal with Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo to become new head coach at Arizona.

Source tells FootballScoop former Arizona head coach Dick Tomey initially suggested Kenny; and DHR listened; but also had a number of other candidates they wanted Arizona to vet as well.

This morning, one source told FootballScoop “Unless they mess this up, Kenny is going to Arizona.” However, before you assume the ink should be dry soon; remember that Niumatalolo and BYU went for a long walk down this path two years ago only to see Niumatalolo ultimately decide that move wasn’t in the best interest of his family and career. Further, this wouldn’t be the first time a DHR search (this year & others) has changed course after being deep in negotiations with a candidate.

In 10 seasons as head coach at Navy Niumatalolo is 84-48, twice winning conference coach of the year.

Should Kenny wind up getting the position; most in the profession believe offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper would be a very strong candidate to take his place as head coach at Navy.

As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest in coaching job information.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:50 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:Old man trying to sell Ken

Just like with Neuheisel, there's no selling Ken.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:51 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:
Source tells FootballScoop Arizona (and search firm DHR) are negotiating a potential deal with Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo to become new head coach at Arizona.

Source tells FootballScoop former Arizona head coach Dick Tomey initially suggested Kenny; and DHR listened; but also had a number of other candidates they wanted Arizona to vet as well.

This morning, one source told FootballScoop “Unless they mess this up, Kenny is going to Arizona.” However, before you assume the ink should be dry soon; remember that Niumatalolo and BYU went for a long walk down this path two years ago only to see Niumatalolo ultimately decide that move wasn’t in the best interest of his family and career. Further, this wouldn’t be the first time a DHR search (this year & others) has changed course after being deep in negotiations with a candidate.

In 10 seasons as head coach at Navy Niumatalolo is 84-48, twice winning conference coach of the year.

Should Kenny wind up getting the position; most in the profession believe offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper would be a very strong candidate to take his place as head coach at Navy.

As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest in coaching job information.

SHIIIIIIIT. Praying they leaked it just to see the fan reaction. Hopefully they looked.

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:52 am

OMG this has literally gotten worse every day. Tempe will actually end up looking good. I am in ....

DrWildcat · Post by **DrWildcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:52 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:
Source tells FootballScoop Arizona (and search firm DHR) are negotiating a potential deal with Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo to become new head coach at Arizona.

Source tells FootballScoop former Arizona head coach Dick Tomey initially suggested Kenny; and DHR listened; but also had a number of other candidates they wanted Arizona to vet as well.

This morning, one source told FootballScoop “Unless they mess this up, Kenny is going to Arizona.” However, before you assume the ink should be dry soon; remember that Niumatalolo and BYU went for a long walk down this path two years ago only to see Niumatalolo ultimately decide that move wasn’t in the best interest of his family and career. Further, this wouldn’t be the first time a DHR search (this year & others) has changed course after being deep in negotiations with a candidate.

In 10 seasons as head coach at Navy Niumatalolo is 84-48, twice winning conference coach of the year.

Should Kenny wind up getting the position; most in the profession believe offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper would be a very strong candidate to take his place as head coach at Navy.

I hope they're wrong. Also, how do we go about sending complaints to the AD?
As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest in coaching job information.

I hope they're wrong. Also, how do we go about sending complaints to the AD?

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:53 am

Gilbertcat wrote:OMG this has literally gotten worse every day. Tempe will actually end up looking good. I am in ....

yeah this is my fear. the more it drags on and the more names we see...

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:53 am

Finally start paying attention to football and this happens.

Guess someone older will come in and say "that's Arizona football" or something

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:55 am

Niumatalolo makes $2M at Navy.

btfd16 wrote:
RondaeShimmy wrote:Old man trying to sell Ken

This jabroni has tried to sell every single candidate that has been mentioned like they're God's gift to Earth. Even ones that haven't been mentioned. It's time for him to hang it up. Navy isn't so much about recruiting as it is a desire to be in the Armed Forces.

Exactly, for the most part the academies recruit themselves.

Old timers like me will remember Roger Staubach, great Navy QB who actually served out his military commitment, including a tour in Viet Nam, before embarking on a very successful NFL career.

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:58 am

I never took the idea of Tate transferring....until today. Glad Dawkins will have a job lol.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:58 am

btfd16 wrote: SHIIIIIIIT. Praying they leaked it just to see the fan reaction. Hopefully they looked.

My fan reaction is to now call for Heeke's job.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:00 am

CatsbyAZ wrote:
btfd16 wrote: SHIIIIIIIT. Praying they leaked it just to see the fan reaction. Hopefully they looked.
My fan reaction is to now call for Heeke's job.

I will wait for the hire to be official, but then I will join in that escapade.

OSUCat · Post by **OSUCat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:01 am

I’m just waiting to see how this goes. I think Ken is a really good Head Coach. I don’t mind trying that route for once. Overall, to be a successful hire (like all others) I need to know the recruiting coordinator, the OC, and the DC.

For one, I really doubt Jasper comes to Arizona as OC with his kid waiting on a heart.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:06 am

This is the first I have heard of us "negotiating" with a different coach. One last strong arm to Sumlin?

DrWildcat · Post by **DrWildcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:08 am

btfd16 wrote:This is the first I have heard of us "negotiating" with a different coach. One last strong arm to Sumlin?

I would hope so, but if I'm Sumlin none of these names scare me into taking less.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:10 am

DrWildcat wrote:
btfd16 wrote:This is the first I have heard of us "negotiating" with a different coach. One last strong arm to Sumlin?
I would hope so, but if I'm Sumlin none of these names scare me into taking less.

Good point. The only other one that might scare Sumlin into taking less, would be Les.

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:11 am

DrWildcat wrote:
btfd16 wrote:This is the first I have heard of us "negotiating" with a different coach. One last strong arm to Sumlin?
I would hope so, but if I'm Sumlin none of these names scare me into taking less.

Sumlin turned us down.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:13 am

Charlie Weis or Mark Mangino

Lock it up Dave!

azpenguin · Post by **azpenguin** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:15 am

I love this hire if it happens.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:17 am

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:17 am

Hey guys, I know you like celebrating touchdowns but we thought you got to much exercise. Now you can go to the bathrooms and wait in lines longer without missing a thing!

Im literally sick

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:18 am

UofAlum05 wrote:
DrWildcat wrote:
btfd16 wrote:This is the first I have heard of us "negotiating" with a different coach. One last strong arm to Sumlin?
I would hope so, but if I'm Sumlin none of these names scare me into taking less.
Sumlin turned us down.

Do you have for sure info on that?

DrWildcat · Post by **DrWildcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:18 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:

Terrible.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:19 am

RondaeShimmy wrote:

Sources indicate that if everything goes well, Niumatalolo would be announced on Friday and introduced at the basketball game on Saturday.

ramcat · Post by **ramcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:21 am

Been Nice posting with you guys!

DrWildcat · Post by **DrWildcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:21 am

I wanted Sumlin but would have been fine with Baldwin. Ken? I just don't get it.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:22 am

Do we have the players to incorporate Niumatalolo's offense in the next 3 years? What is he going to do with the dozen or so 5'8" receivers on the roster?

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:22 am

I am sick to my stomach. Georgia Tech just became our ceiling.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:24 am

blargle.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:25 am

#FireHeeke

jimson · Post by **jimson** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:25 am

I think we went the wrong direction on increasing ticket sales. He might just do well, but I hope we don't go bankrupt before that happens.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:26 am

Was disappointed to have missed attending an Arizona football game this past season for the first time since 2006.

Now I don't even care about missing next year.

So much for an "attendance hire."

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:26 am

Run Khalil. Run away as fast as you can.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:27 am

if we start somehow winning 9 games a year with a triple option then so be it. but i laugh heartily at that idea. and to think with my increase in income later this year I would've consider buying more tickets. not now. need a couple years of proof.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:27 am

azpenguin wrote:I love this hire if it happens.

You may just be an Army (Navy?) of One my friend. Oh wait, I forgot about Hansen who really wants us to go back to being in the Border Conference.

Personally, I see this as an abject failure. Unless we are transferring to the Mountain West.

Gilbertcat · Post by **Gilbertcat** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:27 am

First thread instead of welcome coach X should be FireHeeke and never speak of this coach and his option again. So instead of recruiting up, we now only need mountain west guys. Fantastic news. Will never be disappointed in rankings again. I assume it wont even been in national news headlines.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:27 am

btfd16 wrote:Run Khalil. Run away as fast as you can.

And Dawkins, and Lane...

gronk4heisman · Post by **gronk4heisman** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:28 am

This is ridiculous, why pay a coach $6M to not coach just to pay his less accomplished doppleganger to run a similar gimmicky offense. I never thought I would be jealous of the Herm Edwards hire, but now I am. I am sure my wife will be happy that my Saturdays in the fall no longer revolve around Arizona football.

CatsbyAZ · Post by **CatsbyAZ** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:29 am

btfd16 wrote:Run Khalil. Run away as fast as you can.

The new score board itself should turn around.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:29 am

with the pac 12 teetering on being a worthwhile addition to the power 5...this further cements it for me. we should be in the mwc. might as well.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:29 am

Alieberman wrote:Whoever we get, most here will want him gone within 3 years

Umm... I'm going to take the under...

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:30 am

I'd rather have a Yates HC and Salavea DC.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:30 am

gronk4heisman wrote:This is ridiculous, why pay a coach $6M to not coach just to pay his less accomplished doppleganger to run a similar gimmicky offense.

You're saying that sounds like a stupid way to structure things for a non cash-rich program?

cats101 · Post by **cats101** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:30 am

cats101 wrote:Don't see this ending well but my fingers are crossed

Ugh.

It is Arizona Football after all. Is there anyway Ken can still say no?

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