Blog Article About Darrell Dickey's Move To Usu

[SCREAMING EAGLE-66]

---Dodge did no recruiting until after Christmas since his HS team played until the final weekend before then. DD was let go with at least three games left and don't remember any other coaches being released that early. I remember some instances in years past in which an assistant (other colleges) finished the season's final game or two when the head coach was released and either the Coach or university did not want him to continue. (Spike Dykes did this at TxTech) DD could have been officially released at least 10 days later than he was. ( or Nov. 18) when there was only one game remaining.

---In any case it was a classless move on DD's part to do what he did, we had given (and paid him) a head coaching job for nine years. It may not the best paying coaching position around but it sure beat what most people are earning and he agreed to it. At least this way he had a chance to look around for other positions as they opened up and I suppose the athletic department "trusted him" to do what was expected of the position.

---Rick is probably correct... there is no "tampering" rule involving HS and colleges like the NFL has. The early announcement may have happened because DD learned Dodge had been contacted. The 30 day rule just gives everyone a chance to learn of the opening and apply... doesn't mean the decision has not likely been already made, it just can't be announced or officially filled until then and the new guy can not take any job actions until 30 days have passed...

Edited May 22, 2007 by SCREAMING EAGLE-66

[KBJ]

I wish that RV would tell us what happened to the black jerseys that the UNT supposedly ordered and then told the players and coaches that they were lost.

[Travis]

Theoretically, he was hired long before that. LONG before!!!!

Rick

what do you mean by that?!

[Cr1028]

DD was let go with at least three games left and don't remember any other coaches being released that early. I remember some instances in years past in which an assistant (other colleges) finished the season's final game or two when the head coach was released and either the Coach or university did not want him to continue. (Spike Dykes did this at TxTech) DD could have been officially released at least 10 days later than he was. ( or Nov. 18) when there was only one game remaining.

That is not entirely accurate.

Darrell Dickey

Why: Fired; Hired as Utah State offensive coordinator

When: Nov. 8

Record: 42-64 in nine seasons.

Rap: The Mean Green won four consecutive Sun Belt titles but were 2-9 last year before starting this season 2-7.

North Texas

John L. Smith

Why: Fired

When: Nov. 1

Record: 22-26 in four seasons.

Rap: Started 8-5 but missed a bowl game in last three seasons in part because of frustrating collapses and inconsistency.

Michigan State

John Bunting

Why: Fired

When: Oct. 23

Record: 27-45 in six seasons.

Rap: The Tar Heels played in only one bowl game since going 8-5 in Bunting's first season in 2001.

North Carolina

These are two instances that occurred just this year. Also, there were 8 coaches hired by other schools before the position's 30 days were up.

Your evidence

DD was fired November 8 meaning we couldn't hire someone until December 8. If you wait until November 27th, the Monday after the last game, you cannot hire Dodge until December 27th and you miss out on the North Texas publicity during the HS playoffs

Edited May 22, 2007 by Cr1028