Relax...its looking more and more like UF will get Petersen

[kayakerjess]

I remember hearing that also Cat.

...and, where is this rumor coming from? Is there anywhere that it was reported that he was even contacted?

 

[DiamondDust]

I've hardly seen Peterson's name mentioned from UF fans on the boards I've been on...so this one is probably wishful thinking. Just as an aside, doesn't Peterson have a child that requires special treatment that can only be found in certain cities (Boise being one) and that's one reason he's stayed in Boise, because of that? It seems I remember reading/hearing that last year sometime.

If it were to happen though, he'd be a good choice I think. He looks to be a solid coach.

It's more so that his son has had bouts with cancer, and Petersen really doesn't want to uproot his family because of it.

Thankful for love and faith in Boise, and the angel that pushed - NCAA Football - CBSSports.com

 

[deliveryman35]

I agree with Graytide, look for Whittingham or Mullen to eventually get the job, Whitt having the edge IMO because he has more exp as an established HC. That being said, I think Chris Petersen would do just fine if chosen. Heck, I tend to think practically anyone could win at UF, given the proximity to talent, facilities, etc. It's a top 5 job in my book and we all know Jeremy Foley will not tolerate mediocrity(see Ron Zook).

 

[wood78221]

I just want him to really see what the SEC is all about. Then he will know why we best the best bowls, and the most credit even with 2-3 loss teams

 

[RollTideMang]

I don't buy the idea that because Peterson is offensive-minded, he couldn't cut it in the defensive-minded SEC. The talent he would get at Florida, plus the innate ability he has as a football coach, would most probably translate into success. Spurrier is an offensive-minded coach, and if he had stayed at Florida, he might have more wins than Bryant.

The way I see it is, it doesn't matter if you're an offensive or defensive minded coach...as long as your specialty, whether offense or defense, can defeat the other team's defense/offense respectively, and you can find a coordinator that can turn your "weakness" a strength. You see the opposite of this at Auburn. Chizik is supposed to be a defensive coach, but their defense is not so hot, while Malzahn turns Chizik's offensive "weakness" into a strength.

Basically, as long as Petersen's offense is good enough to score points on the great defenses of the SEC, then he'll do just fine.

 

[Saban14]

This thread ...... me off.

No Bama fan in their right minds think Saban is going to UF, and for UF to even for a second think that they could get him is a major joke. Bama is a better program and job, end of story. We had a horrible down year, and ended up going 9-3 and being 4 points away from another SEC Title game. We out-recruit UF, have better facilities, more money, a better fan base, more tradition, and the ability to go undefeated every single year. All of this "Relax, UF isn't getting Saban" stuff is a slap in the face.

31-6 :BigA:

 

[rangerman]

you guys remember dan hawkins how everybody said oh he is so good at boise he will be great somwhere else too. yea when the other teams had equally as much talent he got killed had losing records and was fired and now is on the espnu insider show. so why dont we ask him how it worked out in a big conference for him? oh thats right he is fired oh well. boise is the big dog of the conference florida is no longer the big dog in the sec. ppl are catching up to them in talent and scheming bettter against them. for god sakes msu beat them. anyone heard the saying history repeats itself? petersen has i guarantee it his name constantly comes up for every job why didnt he take one of them ? he knows he will be beat and pounded like an animal. im not downing anyone or bashing anyone stating mine and many others opinion. any can win at boise i could win 10 games there.

 

[twjua]

UF people here are saying Bob Stoops get the first offer. Told its $5mil a year. Then Peterson is the next target. Stoops took it for a day when Spurrier left, and then changed his mond. Foley still likes him from back in the 90s. Peterson should grab this job and run out of Idaho if offered. He can never do more than he has already done at that school.

 

[BamaFossil]

...No Bama fan in their right minds think Saban is going to UF, and for UF to even for a second think that they could get him is a major joke.... :BigA:

I noticed that too; but decided to give GatorFan the benefit of the doubt. Agree that only the most paranoid of Bama fans were/are worried that CNS might go to Florida.

Actually, IMO Florida is going to be hard-pressed to repeat the glory years they've had. Their rule at the top of the SEC coincided with both FSU and Miami being down. Both of those programs are surging back. Florida will no longer be the lone premier program in the state that can offer recruits a somewhat-realistic shot at playing for a championship.

IOW, Meyer will be a tough, tough act to follow. Meyer benefitted from the perfect storm of (a) down years for FSU and Miami; and (b) Tebow. The next HC will face a strong FSU and Miami... not to mention a couple of credible directional Florida schools that will compete for recruits; and a team or two in the SECW that are on the rise. :cool2:

 

[BFANLC]

would love to see him go to the gators, maybe even bring that stupid blue field with him.

Dude..??Please

 

[RogueElephant]

I agree with Graytide, look for Whittingham or Mullen to eventually get the job, Whitt having the edge IMO because he has more exp as an established HC. That being said, I think Chris Petersen would do just fine if chosen. Heck, I tend to think practically anyone could win at UF, given the proximity to talent, facilities, etc. It's a top 5 job in my book and we all know Jeremy Foley will not tolerate mediocrity(see Ron Zook).

I agree. Mullen would be a great choice for Fla but not sure if he will take it.

 

[BFANLC]

Possibly, but you're stat isn't even nearing accurate.

But that wasn't the point, I was responding to the questioning about the play of his defense. Those stats are how it has played.

Stats dont matter when you put those stats in their correct perspective and that is what Bamacon did.Im sure you get what he is saying but lets say you put uab's defense against high school teams and they would rank #1 every year. Doesnt mean their defense is any good,means the teams they play are awful.So take their rankings and throw them out nearest window.

 

[kyallie]

I noticed that too; but decided to give GatorFan the benefit of the doubt. Agree that only the most paranoid of Bama fans were/are worried that CNS might go to Florida.

Actually, IMO Florida is going to be hard-pressed to repeat the glory years they've had. Their rule at the top of the SEC coincided with both FSU and Miami being down. Both of those programs are surging back. Florida will no longer be the lone premier program in the state that can offer recruits a somewhat-realistic shot at playing for a championship.

IOW, Meyer will be a tough, tough act to follow. Meyer benefitted from the perfect storm of (a) down years for FSU and Miami; and (b) Tebow. The next HC will face a strong FSU and Miami... not to mention a couple of credible directional Florida schools that will compete for recruits; and a team or two in the SECW that are on the rise. :cool2:

That's also my take on it, fossil.I've thought Stoops all along, ironically as you've mentioned,it's a different landscape,now,and may give him pause,and then Peterson would have to be a good fit.

 

[GreatDanish]

UF people here are saying Bob Stoops get the first offer. Told its $5mil a year. Then Peterson is the next target. Stoops took it for a day when Spurrier left, and then changed his mond. Foley still likes him from back in the 90s. Peterson should grab this job and run out of Idaho if offered. He can never do more than he has already done at that school.

I agree. This is what I see as the most likely scenario. Stoops almost has to be the first offer, and UF should offer him whatever they can afford. If not, they make a similar pitch to Petersen, but perhaps put a few more contingencies in the deal. Either way, Florida should make a good hire. If Petersen is offered the job and turns it down, then the Petersen games should be over. There is no better program and no better position for him than Florida.

 

[Mamacalled]

i hope the man does get his chance cause frankly he is offensive minded defense wins SEC not offense. i believe with this tough schedule he loses at least 3 or more games a year.

Rangerman, I have followed Boise for 25 years. Chris Petersen is not only an offensive minded coach. Look at what Boise has done defensively since he took over. Each year they improved by leaps and bounds to a point of finishing in the top 5 nationally in defense. He is a complete coach.

 

[Mamacalled]

the problem with this guy is one his lack of recruiting. two his offense yes he runs the spread but watch boise play what do they do 40+ times a game? pass florida doesnt have that kinda personnel on hand this or next season. sure 25 passes and 20 runs or so not 40 passes and 5 runs. balance wins in the sec not pretty passing like boise. plus you can forget about the 12 cupcake games a year to son your in big boy football now its time to man up. im interested to see his new style of offense or if its the same ole petersen.

rangerman, you have obviously haven't watched much Boise football. Petersen runs a very balanced offense.

As far as comapring him to Hawkins, most realized that he was the man behind Hawkins success. He took over and took Boise higher instead of down

 

[3rdandLong]

Boise coaches haven't fared well in the big leagues. The most successful ex-Boise coach is by far Houston Nutt.

 

[rangerman]

rangerman, you have obviously haven't watched much Boise football. Petersen runs a very balanced offense.

As far as comapring him to Hawkins, most realized that he was the man behind Hawkins success. He took over and took Boise higher instead of down

mamacalled look at the stats bro they tell you everything you need to no they rush approximately 15 times a game. that is until they are up by 50 then its rush every play correct? kellen morre passes every game around 30 to 40 times and averages around 300 to 400 yards a game. im sorry but this is not balance 175 yards rushing and 250 yards now thats balance not boise state. and just wait everyone is going against me saying he will be great ill bet you if he doesnt take the florida job he never leaves. dan hawkins went on record saying boise couldnt survive in a big league. one game this year boise had over 500 yards passing in 3 quarters how is this balance?

 

[GreatDanish]

Boise coaches haven't fared well in the big leagues. The most successful ex-Boise coach is by far Houston Nutt.

Sorry, this generalization is way too overblown.
1. Yep. Houston has been their most successful ex-coach.
2. Dirk Koetter won between 8-9 games a year at Boise. He goes to Arizona State who, with an exception of one or two years, had been a 6 win team at best for 10 years. He wins mostly 7, 8, or 9 games a year there. He wasn't perceived to be an elite coach, which is why he got hired by Arizona State instead of Oklahoma, Florida, USC, or the like.
3. Dan Hawkins stepped Boise's program up. They won about 10 games a year (82%) during his tenure. He was seen as a good coach. His biggest wins were over TCU and BYU. He went to a mediocre program who was about to get worse due to a "scandal." He jumped at this opportunity, despite it being almost set up for failure. He leaves his OC who ran his elite offenses to coach Boise.
4. Petersen takes Boise to a completely new level. He wins 12 games a year (92%) during his tenure, thus far. He is not seen as a good coach. He is considered for every elite job that opens up. His biggest wins include Oklahoma, Oregon (twice), and Virginia Tech. He wins the Fiesta Bowl twice. While people rightfully knock Boise, almost all viewers respect Petersen's approach to the game. He fields potent, efficient offenses despite having mediocre talent. He fields stingy defenses. Yeah, he plays in the WAC, but so does every other team in the WAC, of course, and so did his predecessors. He's done better than any of them by a long shot.

Boise stinks as a program. I don't like them. But, it is short sighted and foolish to say that because Dan Hawkins and Dirk Koetter failed that Chris Petersen will too. If he goes to the right program, there is no reason he shouldn't succeed.

 

[rangerman]

well sure if anyone goes to the right program they can succeed. but if you give petersen a team where every other team has equal talent he will lose 3 or more games a year.