Footballscoop says it is down to 3

[Harry]

North Texas: It's down to three- Jimbo Fisher; Todd Dodge and Jim Harbaugh. The Leading candidate is Todd Dodge.

http://www.footballscoop.com/scoop.htm

[Harry]

Harbaugh Bio

http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl...augh_jim00.html

[medpilot21]

Jim Harbaugh?...that's an interesting possibility. Played for Michigan and has a few pro skins on the wall as a Colt. Could be a recruiting edge? I'm holding out for Todd Dodge, but I feel better about our options.

Thanks Harry!

GMG!!!

[edcollopy]

THAT IS THE FIRST I'VE HEARD OF JIMMY...HE'S DONE A GREAT JOB W/ A SCHOOL W/ NO FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIPS THAT COSTS A TON OF MONEY. I HEARD HE MIGHT HAVE A SHOT AT THE MICHIGAN JOB WHEN LLOYD CARR RETIRES WHICH IS SOONER RATHER THAN LATER.

[FirefightnRick]

You think Harbaugh knows a thing or two about developing a QB? Geeze! Couldn't go wrong with him for sure.

Rick

[PerryG2480]

I'd be happy with any of the three!

[Green Lantern]

I hadn't even heard that we were looking at Harbaugh...that really does something for me. I had mentioned him early on in the process but then saw his name associated with higher profile jobs (Iowa St., NC State) and thought we wouldn't have a chance to land him.

I think this would be an inspired hire for our program. He's got name recognition and has done a fine job at San Diego.

Actually I would support the hiring of any of the three candidates mentioned above. All of them posses qualities that I like and think would be beneficial to the program.

Edited December 5, 2006 by Green Lantern

[Eagle1855]

I am pleased with those three, with Dodge being the last.

how about this?

UAB:  We hear Watson Brown is possibly interested in talking with Greg Davis (Texas OC) about their head coaching job since he is

now AD

I know plenty of Texas fans that would LOVE to see this, as he has often been criticized for his seemingly inept play calling and many believe VY saved his butt. If this happened, this COULD pose a problem for us. If Texas is in search of an OC, you think one of the guys on our list might be interested? I can think of one in particular.

[Cr1028]

I don't put much faith in football scoop. They claimed the SMU staff would be let go last week, Bennett is still there.

[DeepGreen]

If it's down to these three candidates, here are my picks in order of preference.

1.Jimbo Fisher

2.Jim Harbaugh

3.Todd Dodge

Sorry guys, but I have to go with successful college coaching experience.

Edited December 5, 2006 by DeepGreen

[PerryG2480]

I, for one, hope that this rumor site is accurate with this info.

[Green Lantern]

I, for one, hope that this rumor site is accurate with this info.

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Me too...all three are very interesting.

[greenjoe]

It's hard for me to believe that Harbaugh would come to NT, but if it's true, then he's my new favorite.

[PerryG2480]

Interview him, please! (Anyone remember those wrist bands with the triangle on them that all the players would wear?)

[FirefightnRick]

If it's down to these three candidates, here are my picks in order of preference.

1.Jimbo Fisher

2.Jim Harbaugh

3.Todd Dodge

Sorry guys, but I have to go with head coaching experience.

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Phil, Fisher has never been a head coach:

1988-90 Samford (graduate assistant/quarterbacks)

1991-92 Samford (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

1993-98 Auburn (quarterbacks)

1999 Cincinnati (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

2000- LSU (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

And I doubt we could afford him, plus be able afford to get him the assistants he will need.

Although Harbaugh is interesting I doubt he brings as much to the table that Dodge will here in Texas.

Rick

[DeepGreen]

Rick, I knew that. I've since corrected my post to read "successful college coaching".

[FirefightnRick]

Rick, I knew that.  I've since corrected my post to read "successful college coaching".

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Ok, check your P.M.

Rick

[GoMeanGreen1999]

both Harbaugh and Dodge excite me. I think either one would be a great hire. And with both of them they have built staffs.

[eagle60]

What? We don't have any candidates from Kansas State? You mean we may be interviewing qualified people? This is still NT, right? As a Chinese friend of mine said, "Sum Ting Wong!"

[DeepGreen]

What?  We don't have any candidates from Kansas State?    You mean we may be interviewing qualified people?      This is still NT, right?    As a Chinese friend of mine said, "Sum Ting Wong!"   

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Damn, 60, I didn't know you knew Chinese? If you need a refresher course, here's my latest-

Learn Chinese in 5 Minutes

1) That is not right.........................Sum Ting Wong

2) Are you harbouring a fugitive?.............Hu Yu Hai Ding

3) See me ASAP...............................Kum Hia Nao

4) Stupid Man................................Dum Fuk

5) Small Horse...............................Tai Ni Po Ni

6) Did you go to the beach?..................Wai Yu So Tan

7) I bumped into a coffee table..............Ai Bang Mai Fa Kin Ni

8) I think you need a face lift..............Chin Tu Fat

9) It is very dark in here...................Wao So Dim

10) I thought you were on a diet.............Wai Yu Mun Ching

11) This is a tow away zone..................No Pah King

12) Our meeting is scheduled for next week...Wai Yu Kum Nao

13) Staying out of sight.....................Lei Ying Lo

14) He is cleaning his automobile............Wa Shing Ka

15) Your body odor is offensive..............Yu Stin Ki Pu

[SCREAMING EAGLE-66]

Phil, Fisher has never been a head coach:

1988-90 Samford (graduate assistant/quarterbacks)

1991-92 Samford (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

1993-98 Auburn (quarterbacks)

1999 Cincinnati (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

2000- LSU (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

And I doubt we could afford him, plus be able afford to get him the assistants he will need.

Although Harbaugh is interesting I doubt he brings as much to the table that Dodge will here in Texas.

Rick

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I agree with Rick.... WE older folks know about Harbaugh but HS kids don't and some parents don't.... I would prefer someone better known in Texas....like Dodge....every HS player to be recruited has heard of Southlake and probably Dodge. Later on his North Texas reputation will matter more.

---#1 he needs to be able to recruit.

---#2 He needs to have good coaching skills.

---#3 He needs to have good relations with fans, media, and players. (good personality)

---#4 He need to hire good assistants.

---#5 I would prefer someone who is not immediately looking for a better positon and is rather happy here and will stay at least 4-5 years. (Texan?)

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Go Brownwood.!!--- won three playoff games going for #4.

[El Paso Eagle]

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---#1 he needs to be able to recruit.

---#2 He needs to have good coaching skills.

---#3 He needs to have good relations with fans, media, and players. (good personality)

---#4 He need to hire good assistants.

---#5 I would prefer someone who is not immediately looking for a better positon and is rather happy here and will stay at least 4-5 years.  (Texan?)

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If a coach comes in here and leaves in 3 to 4 years because he was successful then it will not be hard to bring in someone behind him. Losing a coach because he is successful is not a bad thing.

Edited December 5, 2006 by El Paso Eagle

[GreenBlooded1]

If hired and super sucessful here, wouldn't Dodge want to move on to a BCS school in just a matter of years?

[El Paso Eagle]

If hired and super sucessful here, wouldn't Dodge want to move on to a BCS school in just a matter of years?

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If he is successful at UNT it would not be the end of the world if he left in a few years - The list to replace him would be even stronger than the one we currently have.

[GreenBlooded1]

If he is successful at UNT it would not be the end of the world if he left in a few years - The list to replace him would be even stronger than the one we currently have.

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True, point taken..... Not to get gushy or anything, I'd just like to see UNT have the tradition in reality that I see in my GreenBlooded heart....... To have someone who would stay and really develop a winning tradition over a decade or more.