Sark Headed to USC

[razgriz737]

The least Sark could have done is wait to announce this tomorrow. Ain't no one got time to be thinking of this right now!

I'm loving this personally because it's making time go by faster, haha.

 

[kearly]

I wonder if Danny O'neil and some angst-ridden fans of like-mind calling for Sarks' head, at the end of UW's best season in 10+ years, factored in this decision? It's pretty hard to turn down such a rare opportunity for a fanbase that doesn't even want you anymore, despite turning the program around.

Could be, but there aren't many more sought after or higher profile college HC positions than USC. My guess is that he was going to go to USC given the opportunity no matter what, and really, can you blame him? There aren't very many people that would turn down a pretty major promotion to stay at a lesser position even if things were going great at their current position.

If he was going to stay, it would be out of loyalty. But what coach is going to stay out of loyalty when the press calls for his job after having the school's best season in a long time?

I don't know if it was the difference or not, but what I do think is that this wasn't an easy decision for Sark, he was in talks with UW for a long term contract extension just a few days ago. Hearing the malcontents bury him over unreasonable results based analysis probably reduced the friction to him leaving.

 

[kearly]

Whomever is hired as HC will bring in their own staff, so it matters not if the assistant coaches are gone...

Not necessarily.

 

[Coug_Hawk08]

I think UW will benefit from this. That annoys me.

 

[kearly]

Helfrich whooped UW and UCLA this year my man.

I don't know much about Helfrich, but I do know that Oregon rode Mariota this year about as much as I've ever seen any team ride a QB. Mariota showed some vulnerability towards the end of the season. I think UW definitely loses to Oregon next year but long term, I think Oregon is on a downhill slope.

 

[ClumsyLurk]

RicooGoingD1 ‏@og_sheadTRN 2h

I just decomitted from Washington foreal this time .

Rahshead Johnson 4* recruit that committed to UW.

Damn, for real for real? Dawgman must be in full WDWHA mode.

 

[ClumsyLurk]

I wonder if Danny O'neil and some angst-ridden fans of like-mind calling for Sarks' head, at the end of UW's best season in 10+ years, factored in this decision? It's pretty hard to turn down such a rare opportunity for a fanbase that doesn't even want you anymore, despite turning the program around.

Could be, but there aren't many more sought after or higher profile college HC positions than USC. My guess is that he was going to go to USC given the opportunity no matter what, and really, can you blame him? There aren't very many people that would turn down a pretty major promotion to stay at a lesser position even if things were going great at their current position.

If he was going to stay, it would be out of loyalty. But what coach is going to stay out of loyalty when the press calls for his job after having the school's best season in a long time?

I don't know if it was the difference or not, but what I do think is that this wasn't an easy decision for Sark, he was in talks with UW for a long term contract extension just a few days ago. Hearing the malcontents bury him over unreasonable results based analysis probably reduced the friction to him leaving.

Bo Pelini would, hilariously.

 

[kearly]

I admit I know nothing about the guy, but from what I'm reading in here, Ogeron sounds like a guy worth interviewing.

 

[JSeahawks]

I don't need this from you, let me get excited about dumb things, sir.

This is the best thread on .NET at the moment.

Ha, then you shouldn't have popped off guaranteeing victory over Oregon. You know I can't let that slide, cuz until that happens all I know is 10 in a row.

I do think Mora would be a good hire, he just doesn't make me shake in my boots as you suggested.

 

[dontbelikethat]

I admit I know nothing about the guy, but from what I'm reading in here, Ogeron sounds like a guy worth interviewing.

Reports say he's expected to be and has applied to be the HC at Florida Atlantic University.

 

[JSeahawks]

I admit I know nothing about the guy, but from what I'm reading in here, Ogeron sounds like a guy worth interviewing.

Probably the best recruiter around but he would need to be paired with a good X's and O's type guy.

 

[HawkWow]

Matt Leinert saying he loves the hire. "Sark taught (him) everything (he) knows".

That makes me feeling much better about Sark's departure.

I say with throw a bundle at Pinkel and his staff. Sark was never going to bring discipline to this team. I'm more surprised USC wants his gimmicky BS than I am with him taking the job. Now he cleans house too? Good. The last thing we need at U-Dub is coaches that don't want to be at UDub. I will personally be boycotting our (lower) bowl game if that biotch will be on the sidelines.

Some have expressed concerns about the program now being viewed as some "stepping stone". This is an isolated instance where a coach accepted a job in his homeland and at a program he once coached. Not to mention, perhaps the most storied program in the history of college football. UDub is no stepping stone and I'm surprised by the (knee-jerk) reaction to this (not all bad) news.

I like Pete but never wanted Sark, or the stench of USC, he brought with him to the Dub. Good riddance punkass. He's Kiffin II and I look forward to USC becoming UO wanna' be south. USC alumni will tire of his inability to discipline players and his passive demeanor in a big hurry. His first step should be to hire Leinert as his QB coach.

 

[DavidSeven]

Orgeron is supposedly an ace recruiter and has gotten the USC players to compete for him. I think the big question is whether or not he's ready to be a HC outside the USC system. Has never been more than a positions coach before this year. Was never a D or O coordinator at any level from what I can tell. I think it would have made sense for USC to retain him as coach due familiarity, but might be a gamble for another major program.

 

[DavidSeven]

Matt Leinert saying he loves the hire. "Sark taught (him) everything (he) knows".

That makes me feeling much better about Sark's departure.

Say what you will about Leinart as a pro, but he was a terrific college QB. It's not really Sark's fault that he lacked an NFL arm.

 

[JSeahawks]

Orgeron is supposedly an ace recruiter and has gotten the USC players to compete for him. I think the big question is whether or not he's ready to be a HC outside the USC system. Has never been more than a positions coach before this year. Was never a D or O coordinator at any level from what I can tell. I think it would have made sense for USC to retain him as coach due familiarity, but might be a gamble for another major program.

I believe he was head coach at Mississippi or something like that for a few years, and it did not go well.

 

[KitsapGuy]

MIKE FERRERI ‏@MikeKOMOsports 44m
Sarkisian will not coach Bowl game for #huskies no real definitive answer to who will coach team this month. @KOMO4Sports @komonews

 

[DavidSeven]

Orgeron is supposedly an ace recruiter and has gotten the USC players to compete for him. I think the big question is whether or not he's ready to be a HC outside the USC system. Has never been more than a positions coach before this year. Was never a D or O coordinator at any level from what I can tell. I think it would have made sense for USC to retain him as coach due familiarity, but might be a gamble for another major program.

I believe he was head coach at Mississippi or something like that for a few years, and it did not go well.

Oops. You're right. And yeah, looks like an ugly tenure (3-9, 4-8, 3-8).

 

[HawkWow]

I think Haden offered the asst gig to Orgeron as a face saving move. I applaud Orgeron for telling USC to shove it. It was probably (ultimately) a 1 year deal to let Sark get his feet while keeping Orgeron quiet. Some reward. I like Orgeron more now than I did yesterday. When you get slapped in the face, only a puss turns the other cheek.

 

[HawkWow]

Matt Leinert saying he loves the hire. "Sark taught (him) everything (he) knows".

That makes me feeling much better about Sark's departure.

Say what you will about Leinart as a pro, but he was a terrific college QB. It's not really Sark's fault that he lacked an NFL arm.

Leinert was more than weak armed, he also lacked discipline. I'm seeing a trend.

 

[Tech Worlds]

I wish before he let the cat out of the bag he would have met with his team.

They deserved to be the first to know. Not everyone on twitter.

Before accepting the job he should have called the AD and setup a meeting with the team.

To do anything less just leaves a sour taste.