If Tressel retired today, who would you want to replace him?

[Mr. Clutch]

Of course this won't happen, but what coach would you want to replace Tress? (Assuming you could have any coach even if they are currently coaching another university)

[OregonBuckeye]

Just college or pros too?

[Mr. Clutch]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

Just college or pros too?

Either. Anyone that you think would best keep tOSU's tradition and on-field performance at its finest.

[Buck Nasty]

my only criteria are

1) high post count

2) outstanding record on Playstation

3) never coached at Scum

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Buck Nasty

my only criteria are

1) high post count

2) outstanding record on Playstation

3) never coached at Scum

Damn, I only qualify for #2 and #3.

[Bucklion]

Originally Posted by Buck Nasty

my only criteria are

1) high post count

2) outstanding record on Playstation

3) never coached at Scum

A clear grasp on the essential need for an offensive coordinator and the merits of a quarterback platoon are also a plus

[BB73]

Originally Posted by Buck Nasty

my only criteria are

1) high post count

2) outstanding record on Playstation

3) never coached at Scum

I knew my loyalty to Nintendo would screw me at some point!

[RB07OSU]

I like Fickell a lot. He is young but the players really respect him and he is a good coach. If we could have anyone outside the program, I would want Pete Carroll. I know many won't agree with me but he does have a great personality and connects with the players.

[ScriptOhio]

Originally Posted by Buck Nasty

my only criteria are

1) high post count

2) outstanding record on Playstation

3) never coached at Scum

You wouldn't want him to be 100 pounds over weight and have 5 Super Bowl rings too?

[stxbuck]

I'd go with Bob Stoops-proven track record as a winner, deep ties to the state of Ohio.

[OSUsushichic]

Originally Posted by ScriptOhio

You wouldn't want him to be 100 pounds over weight and have 5 Super Bowl rings too?

and come from a more popular program than OSU.

[RugbyBuck]

Alan. After all, Tressel baptized him.

[Dryden]

Honestly, I wouldn't mind Glen Mason.

Rush for 1,500 yards at Minnesota? *yawn*
Rush for 1,500 yards at Ohio State? Hello, Heisman!

Mason has the ties, the track record, and the desire. Hell, he beat Michigan last year at Michigan, and damn near beat Ohio State too. I know Minnesota has some fine athletes, but if you put any stock in recruiting services, talent evaluation, etc ... his teams shouldn't have even been in those ball games.

I think he could win if he had the recruiting muscle and facilities behind him, and he will never, ever get that in Minnesota.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

I like Fickell a lot. He is young but the players really respect him and he is a good coach. If we could have anyone outside the program, I would want Pete Carroll. I know many won't agree with me but he does have a great personality and connects with the players.

I don't think Fickell is ready to be a HC yet...give him about five years as DC and/or Asst HC and then he'd be ready. If any of our younger coaches would be ready to step in as HC, it would be Hazell.

Carroll, Stoops, Mason, and even Randy Walker would be good choices.

[BeatleBuckeye]

Larry Kehres

He's the most successful coach in modern College football, period. Plus, he's built up an extensive network in Northeast Ohio that could easily transfer up into DI-A.