VMI Football Head Coach Search

VMI Football Head Coach Search#151958

By Sly Fox - February 1st, 2008, 8:33 pm

- February 1st, 2008, 8:33 pm #151958

The guys at Keydet Sportstalk are keeping tabs on the candidates in this thread.

That's got to be a tough sell to an established coach. But they might snare a young riser. It'd be great if they could get that program rolling once again.

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By Fumblerooskies - February 1st, 2008, 8:49 pm

- February 1st, 2008, 8:49 pm #151962

Anyone got Ken Karcher on speed dial??

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By PAmedic - February 4th, 2008, 1:04 am

- February 4th, 2008, 1:04 am #152495

it was scary enough being in that position here, when we felt we had many upsides to our program.

I just don't know how you sell that situation to a prospective coach- it'll take a special person to come in there. Best of luck to them, though- would love to see them get back to a competetive level.

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By Cider Jim - February 4th, 2008, 9:46 am

- February 4th, 2008, 9:46 am #152570

Forget Karcher, VMI needs Morgan Hout.

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By bigsmooth - February 12th, 2008, 4:41 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 4:41 pm #155482

sparky woods has been given an offer.

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/sports.ap ... -0292.html

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By Sly Fox - February 12th, 2008, 4:46 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 4:46 pm #155486

He makes a lot of sense and he's not as old as you would think he would be considering his resume. The article doesn't really mention much about his run as head coach at Appy or South Carolina.

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By bigsmooth - February 12th, 2008, 4:53 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 4:53 pm #155488

spark is a good offensive coach....a possible good fit there.

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By SwissMilitant - February 12th, 2008, 5:28 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 5:28 pm #155493

bigsmooth wrote:spark is a good offensive coach....a possible good fit there.

Who are you kidding? I grew up watching Sparky turn a rising Gamecocks program into a synonym for mediocrity. He only reached the 6-win "peak" twice in five years and then got run out of Columbia as fast as the boosters could send him. Granted, VMI would probably kill for 6 wins right now but if Woods is going to be their guy, all I can say is "Goodie, goodie, goodie!"

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By 4everfsu - February 12th, 2008, 6:05 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 6:05 pm #155499

If I am not mistaken he was the coach of the gamecocks when there was a player revolt led by QB tannyhill, if I remember the name correctly, not sure about the spelling.

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By Hold My Own - February 12th, 2008, 6:28 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 6:28 pm #155506

Bobby Knight anyone???

In all reality I really do think he'd be a good fit for VMI (basketball that is)...I mean he was at West Point and this would be great for him since it seems like he's not looking for a high profile job now and just wants to coach....but I'll take this to his thread

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By RagingTireFire - February 12th, 2008, 8:38 pm

- February 12th, 2008, 8:38 pm #155575

Sparky took the job. Will he be confused if our mascot shows up in Lexington?

Is this mercy-killing or cross-pollenation?
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By bigsmooth - February 13th, 2008, 10:32 am

- February 13th, 2008, 10:32 am #155705

a PC fan talking junk! my point exactly if spark can get VMI six wins a year or even four im sure they will be happy. he will at least make them competitive.