So if Krag goes, who replaces him???

[Red Alert]

???

[nmcardsfan]

you wouldnt happen to have a list of availables? I cant find anything.

[Neena77]

you all will think im crazy...but, I say bring Coach Schnellenberger back! (I know I didnt spell his last name right).

[nmcardsfan]

Heck, let Jeff Brohm have a go. Couldnt be any worse than this year..lol

[Empire Lindy]

Brohm isn't ready... don't ruin him with the fan base by bringing him on before his time. Get someone outside who will install Brohm as OC.

What about Mike Shula?

[nmcardsfan]

I like Terry Bowden.

http://www.terrybowden.com/short_bio.htm

Bowden’s biggest accomplishments came while manning the sidelines at Auburn University from 1993 until 1998. While at Auburn, Bowden led the Tigers to an astounding 47-16-1 mark, as well as racking up three post-season appearances (1995 Outback Bowl, 1996 Independence Bowl and the 1997 Peach Bowl).

In addition, Bowden became the first head coach in Division IA history to lead his squad to an undefeated season in his first year at the school (1993). Bowden’s perfect season garnered him numerous Coach of the Year awards, including the Walter Camp, Scripps Howard, Football News, Toyota and the Paul “Bear” Bryant award presented by the Football Writers Association.

[Redbird Attack]

Bobby Petrino

[CardinalJunky]

Originally Posted by Empire Lindy

Brohm isn't ready... don't ruin him with the fan base by bringing him on before his time. Get someone outside who will install Brohm as OC.

What about Mike Shula?

OK, this is going to be sacreligous, but Brohm has to go, unless it's a coach he has worked with. Part of the problem with this team is the hybrid staff that was put together. It was a no win situation. The only way for it not to go bad was to have smooth sailing. Of course, the team didn't have smooth sailing and sides were taken. If the coach is from outside the program, he has to bring in all of his guys and that's that. The new coach should revamp the team to the way he wants it to be. Open up all positions, seniority means nothing. We need the hunger and enthusiasm put back into the program.

I think many of us, but not all, realize that this season was more than just bad. It was a disaster. It has set us back 5 or 6 years. It seems now we are only interested in signing TE's and JUCO players. The momentum has been gutted. It's amazing because I didn't think that such a thing would be possible in one year (or less).

I'm interested in Jason Garrett (the OC for Dallas), but he doesn't have much of a track record. He does seem to be quite bright though, and has done a tremendous job with the Dallas offense. I'm also interested in Paul Petrino. I STILL believe he should have been given at least a serious interview.

Well, that's my .02......... Freddy

[nmcardsfan]

Well said Freddy. I agree-there has to be fresh faces all around for this ship to be righted. I read some on Jason Garrett, seems like he has some good things working for him.

Petrino wont be back. Just like Pitino wont ever go back. IMO we have a greater chance of seeing Petrino coaching UK than coming back here.

[Judge Dredd]

I have said this time and time again, I really like Norm Chow, former Southern Cal OC and current OC for the Tennessee Titans

http://titansonline.com/team/coaches....php?PRKey=113

Through 37 years of coaching, Chow has created an offense that consistently produces and helps quarterbacks reach new heights. That trend continued last season, as rookie quarterback Vince Young took over the reigns in week four of the season and didn’t look back. He led the team to an 8-5 record, earned Rookie of the Year honors (only the second quarterback to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year) and became the first rookie quarterback to play in the Pro Bowl. In the process, Young set a number of league and franchise rookie records, including the most rushing yards (552) and rushing touchdowns (7) by a rookie quarterback in NFL history; and he sits atop all of the Titans/Oilers offensive categories for rookie signal callers. Last year, Young earned all of the headlines, but it was the running game that drove the offense as the Titans finished fifth in the league in rushing, amassing the sixth highest rushing total in franchise history (2,214 yards) and the highest yards per carry in franchise history (4.7).

Before joining the Titans, Chow spent 32 years coaching at the collegiate level, tasting every form of success at that level, including three national titles (BYU, 1984; USC 2003, 2004), tutoring three Heisman Trophy winners, 27 bowl games, and three times being named assistant coach of the year. He left an indelible mark on the college game as he worked with eight of the NCAA's top 30 career passing efficiency leaders.
In his college coaching career, Chow has groomed three Heisman Trophy winners (Ty Detmer, Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart), six first round picks (Palmer, Leinart, Philip Rivers, Steve Young, Jim McMahon, Marc Wilson) and one Pro Football Hall of Fame member (Young). Additionally, Chow has been associated with some of the best offensive minds in the college and pro ranks. Many of the NFL's most noted NFL minds have coached alongside Chow, including Mike Holmgren, Andy Reid, Brian Billick, Ted Tollner, Mike Sheppard and Doug Scovil.

Chow joined the Titans on February 9, 2005, after spending four seasons as offensive coordinator at the University of Southern California. At the helm of USC's offense, Chow directed an attack that ranked in the nation's top 20 in total offense in each of his final three seasons, tutored two Heisman trophy winning quarterbacks (Palmer & Leinart) and won two national titles.

In his final season at USC, the Trojans ranked seventh nationally in scoring offense, ninth in passing efficiency and 15th in total offense. Quarterback Matt Leinart was the Heisman Trophy winner, Walter Camp Player of the Year, repeated as a first team All-American and was the Pac-10 Co-Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. In 2003, Leinart set Pac-10 season records for touchdown passes (38) and consecutive passes without an interception (212). He also had the highest passing efficiency rating (164.5) of any USC quarterback in history. USC was fifth nationally in passing efficiency and scoring offense, and the Trojans set Pac-10 season records with 534 points and by scoring 40-plus points in seven consecutive games.

In 2002, quarterback Carson Palmer won the Heisman Trophy and Unitas Award en route to becoming the NFL's number one overall selection and the Pac-10's career leader in passing yards and total offense, while USC led the Pac-10 in total offense and scoring offense.

Chow spent the 2000 season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Carolina State. The Wolfpack passing offense was ranked 15th nationally (292.6). His quarterback, Philip Rivers, was a Freshman All-American who completed 53.7% (237 of 441) of his passes for 3,054 yards with 25 touchdowns and was 12th nationally in total offense (269.9).

Prior to joining the N.C. State, Chow spent 27 years (1973-99) at BYU. At various times, he was the Cougars' assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, co-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, receivers coach, recruiting coordinator and graduate assistant (1973 and 1974). While at BYU, the Cougars posted a 244-91-3 record during his time in Provo, appeared in 22 bowls and saw 21 offensive players earn All-America honors. In 12 of his 18 years as offensive coordinator at BYU, Chow led the offense to a place in the NCAA's top 10 in total offense. Chow was with coach LaVell Edwards at for all but two (1972 & 2000) of his 29 years at BYU.
Chow began his coaching career as the head coach at Waialua (Hi.) High, where he led for three seasons (1970-72) before leaving for BYU.

In his years of coaching, Chow has garnered numerous accolades, including: the Broyles Award (2002) as the nation's top assistant coach, National Assistant Coach of the year (1999) by the American Football Foundation and Athlon (1993), and the NCAA Division 1-A Offensive Coordinator of the Year (1996 & 2002) by American Football Monthly. Last year, FOX’s Terry Bradshaw named Chow the NFL’s Top Assistant Coach. Additionally, Chow served as the grand marshal of the 2004 Golden Dragon Parade celebrating the Chinese New Year in Los Angeles' Chinatown in 2004.