Mario’s Replacement

[Hurry-Cane]

Usually when someone posts a topic to get the ball rolling they should provide their own examples instead of just calling people idiots for doing the same thing

See that’s the thing…I’m not one of the people calling for Mario to be fired. I’m more curious for all the people who think we can do better, who is that exactly? Otherwise it’s just complaining for the sake of complaining without realistic suggestions as to who could do it better right now.

 

[RozayCane]

Teddy Bridgewater lol

 

[King of Allapattah]

 

[ItsAUThing.com]

We seem to have a good sized contingent of fans who don’t think Mario is the guy.

Honest question for discussion, if you got your wish and he was fired who would you want to take his place and why? I’m asking for specific names and what they bring to table and why they’d be an upgrade. Some things to consider…

-Has to be realistic. Don’t list Kirby Smart or another coach at an established power we’d never get.

-What would UM be willing to pay?

-Risky up and comer or established coach?

-Can a coach navigate all the BS that comes with coaching at UM? Local handlers, small alumni base and fan support, the dynamics of S Florida recruiting, etc.

Appreciate the genuine discussion (although I know I likely won’t get it here lol)

Dude just went 10-2 year three and could make it 11-2 next weekend—seven years left on an $80-mlliion, ten-year deal—and this fan base is playing the hypothetical game about a firing that is nowhere near in the conversation.

Pointless time for a "genuine discussion" around a nonsensical hypothetical. Sorry.

Should've played that game this time last year after 12-13 and losing a bowl game to Rutgers—not coming off of the program's best season in 20 year (even with that trash defense); a world-class offense and a Heisman finalist quarterback.

Timing matters, homie.

 

[kyle_schick]

You understand the dynamics in play with the Miami job?

If Mario is at a point of termination fold program. The big boosters for Miami are tied to Mario. Cut off that funding and we are low level p4 program.

You need money and talent to win and be a top 12 type team.

Ok Bozo.

Let's fold the program. Let's just give up.

How is that even an option to "fans."

 

[JHallCanes]

I think he made his point. People are ready to move on from Mario but have absolutely no answer for who they would bring in.

That’s fair

 

[nickster]

After next season all you Mario believers will be wanting him gone and to fly the flag.

 

[JHallCanes]

See that’s the thing…I’m not one of the people calling for Mario to be fired. I’m more curious for all the people who think we can do better, who is that exactly? Otherwise it’s just complaining for the sake of complaining without realistic suggestions as to who could do it better right now.

Makes sense now

I’m the same I try not to complain unless I have a solution. The “realistic” part tripped me up when Mario was hired. I didn’t want him or Lane, I actually leaned to Freeze but he wasn’t realistic at all

 

[jmcanes22]

Is he still alive? Just asking…

He's working at Hooter's on Gulf To Bay in Clearwater I believe.

 

[Sugarcane521]

Makes sense now

I’m the same I try not to complain unless I have a solution. The “realistic” part tripped me up when Mario was hired. I didn’t want him or Lane, I actually leaned to Freeze but he wasn’t realistic at all

Like Mario or not I think he's the best fit for us assuming he matures in his game decision making. Any other coach comes in and is successful will just move on after a good season and we'd have to start over again

 

[mavericksouth]

Hence the original post. If Mario can't do it, who are you bringing in?

Hence the original post. If Mario can't do it, who are you bringing in?

Like I said, firing him and straddling the program with a huge buyout does nothing honestly. If anything, I'd bring in a GM that Mario would report to and the GM would oversee the program and Mario would have limited say so over all personnel decisions. This would be done so Mario can focus ONLY on game day preparation and in game management. His greatest deficiencies and that needs improvement. The portal, NIL, and building a roster of players should be overseen by someone else entirely. This follows the pro sports model. See Pat Riley for the Miami Heat. Or other set ups like that.

As far as names, I've always been an admirer of Chris Petersen and his leadership style and his approach to roster building. You could pull from the NFL ranks in terms of general managers or other personnel guys. I think Ohio State's GM could be persuaded if you gave him more power and a semi-bump in pay. Would Saban be interested in a non-coaching role but be given authority to build his roster and have the ability to hire and fire as he sees fit? I don't think so, but I would have never guessed that Belicheck is at North Carolina in 2024. So why not inquire. This is a win-win. Mario can stay as HC, but you have a more capable football mind making the bigger decisions and this allows Mario to narrow his responsibilities.

 

[TaylorWalls]

Like I said, firing him and straddling the program with a huge buyout does nothing honestly. If anything, I'd bring in a GM that Mario would report to and the GM would oversee the program and Mario would have limited say so over all personnel decisions. This would be done so Mario can focus ONLY on game day preparation and in game management. His greatest deficiencies and that needs improvement. The portal, NIL, and building a roster of players should be overseen by someone else entirely. This follows the pro sports model. See Pat Riley for the Miami Heat. Or other set ups like that.

As far as names, I've always been an admirer of Chris Petersen and his leadership style and his approach to roster building. You could pull from the NFL ranks in terms of general managers or other personnel guys. I think Ohio State's GM could be persuaded if you gave him more power and a semi-bump in pay. Would Saban be interested in a non-coaching role but be given authority to build his roster and have the ability to hire and fire as he sees fit? I don't think so, but I would have never guessed that Belicheck is at North Carolina in 2024. So why not inquire. This is a win-win. Mario can stay as HC, but you have a more capable football mind making the bigger decisions and this allows Mario to narrow his responsibilities.

What are you going to do when we hire this GM person and still end up 10-2, since college football teams tend to lose games?

 

[harphong]

Who are they? Or are you relying on @Memnon to hire UMs next coach?

I kinda am.

 

[mavericksouth]

What are you going to do when we hire this GM person and still end up 10-2, since college football teams tend to lose games?

I didn't say now. If he regressed next season would be the time, which I predict he will. Point is, I'm not even on the fire him bandwagon despite his incompetence. I'm trying to come up with solutions to help him and the situation with him remaining as head coach.

 

[gacaneaddict]

Ok Bozo.

Let's fold the program. Let's just give up.

How is that even an option to "fans."

Don't be classless and ignorant. You let Mario work and see what happens moving forward. We have recruited the best class in the ACC for 3 straight years now. We have competitive NIL due to Mario's connections with big money program boosters. We finally beat Clemson last season, we are 2-0 vs. SEC schools last 2 years, we won the state title for first time in 20 years, we had a heisman finalist for first time in 20 years, we had 2 All Americans for first time in 20 years. Let the man work, and see if we can keep improving. He has proven he can elevate any program he has been the HC at.

 

[UMFarArcher]

This thread is really going well.

Postulations.

IF. What IF. Who, IF.

I got one: WHEN the Alien spacecraft start showing up in the next few weeks - burning entire neighborhoods except those structures with blue, steel roofs - creating panic across the country - is there a clause in Mario's buyout that would alter - or reduce the buyout number?

And would this tragedy encourage Saban to insist on coming to UM to take Mario's place?

Just asking. After all, it IS a possibility.

 

[Felonious Monk]

Maudes, please change the thread title to:
Message Board Geniuses audition thread

 

[TaylorWalls]

I didn't say now. If he regressed next season would be the time, which I predict he will. Point is, I'm not even on the fire him bandwagon despite his incompetence. I'm trying to come up with solutions to help him and the situation with him remaining as head coach.

I asked, what are you going to do when we bring in a GM and go 10-2, since college football teams lose games?

 

[Go Canes!!]

While I agree with you somewhat, I like the fact that the fan base is smart enough to see through the BS that was the 11 wins.

I am sure you are aware our schedule wasn’t all that and 3 or 4 of those wins were close to being losses. But you know this.

See those wins? See how strong Clemson and SMU were? A true power conference.

11 wins LMAO do better.

I do agree with you though…he deserves to keep on going.

Was going to ignore your ridiculous response. But out of sheer curiosity, who had a schedule that was “all that” without multiple near misses?

 

[mavericksouth]

I asked, what are you going to do when we bring in a GM and go 10-2, since college football teams lose games?

That would be up to the GM. Again, what does that 10-2 look like? Do we start the season 2-2 after four games and then rip off 8 straight wins and go undefeated in conference and win the ACC and a BYE in the playoff. Meaning, the team got better as the season went on. Or does the 10-2 look like this season where the team got progressively worse and faded in November and didn't make it to Charlotte and collapsed in Syracuse after having a 21 point lead and now playing in a useless bowl game with a bunch of close call games mixed in? Context is important. The GM would make that assessment as to whether to stay the course or make a change with the head coach or personnel.