Kevin Sumlin
Quick Bio: Back when Tennessee was in the market for a head coach in 2010 after Lane Kiffin bolted for USC, Kevin Sumlin, who was at Houston at the time, was one of the big names being bandied about. He ultimately wasn’t hired, however, and he went on to take the Texas A&M job in 2012. Now he’s been fired from the Aggies and is looking for a job himself.
Pros: Sumlin had success at Houston and got off to a strong start at Texas A&M. He has plenty of SEC experience and is used to coaching against Nick Saban and the stout SEC West.
Cons/Questions: Sumlin was just fired for failing at an SEC school. He and his staff recruited well, but they didn’t develop those players well, especially at quarterback. Most of Sumlin’s success came with Johnny Manziel at quarterback. He has floundered in big games since.
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How about thinking outside the box since inside the box isn’t working. Hire Steele as Associate Head Coach and Defensive Co. and hire Tee Martin as Associate Head Coach and Offensive Co and let them pick their assistants. Double or triple their pay. Egos shouldn’t be as big a problem since neither are head coaches. Fans will give them the time to develop. Just sayin’….