Erickson talking to Arizona State?

Post by **rtb** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:50 pm

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregon ... xml&coll=7

Maybe they'll light candles. And skip class to pray that their football coach will stay. The hand-wringing officially will begin in Moscow, Idaho, today because Dennis Erickson is talking with Arizona State regarding their job opening, according to a source close to the process.

Anyone remember who the #2 candidate was at Idaho last year? I hope Kramer can stay one more year at least to see this talent that we have coming back take us deep into the playoffs.

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:58 pm

Maybe John L. Smith would take the Idaho job to keep the circle entact

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:55 pm

The main problem with ASU hiring Dennis is that the AD is not that good looking

He's definitely got the foundation there for great things with ASU and even though four wins in Moscow doesn't look all that impressive, he's laid the foundation for his successor.

I hope and pray we don't lose the Huge Human, but who in their right mind would pass up an opportunity to go home and continue the rebuilding process. Let the chips fall where they may and if he goes, thank him for a job well done and restoring pride to our school.

1BadBobcat · Post by **1BadBobcat** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:11 pm

I honestly could not see Kramer wanting the Idaho job, unless all he is concerned about is the money. And I don't think that's his style. Honestly, can you really consider Idaho a move up? Granted they are D1-A, but ever since moving up, they have flat-out sucked and really have no chance. The community is too small, they are too close to Wazzu, their facilities are not great at all, it is extremely hard for them to recruit, and they remain Boise's little step-sister. Krames would definitely stay here before going to Moscow.

RMD · Post by **RMD** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:12 pm

Kramer was ready to go last year.

catatac · Post by **catatac** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:14 pm

1BadBobcat wrote:I honestly could not see Kramer wanting the Idaho job, unless all he is concerned about is the money. And I don't think that's his style. Honestly, can you really consider Idaho a move up? Granted they are D1-A, but ever since moving up, they have flat-out sucked and really have no chance. The community is too small, they are too close to Wazzu, their facilities are not great at all, it is extremely hard for them to recruit, and they remain Boise's little step-sister. Krames would definitely stay here before going to Moscow.

Sorry 1bad... I think you're mistaken. Pretty sure he would take the Idaho job in a second if offered. I don't think that money is ALL he's concerned about - but it definitely factors into the equation.

catamaran · Post by **catamaran** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:44 pm

1BadBobcat wrote:I honestly could not see Kramer wanting the Idaho job, unless all he is concerned about is the money. And I don't think that's his style. Honestly, can you really consider Idaho a move up? Granted they are D1-A, but ever since moving up, they have flat-out sucked and really have no chance. The community is too small, they are too close to Wazzu, their facilities are not great at all, it is extremely hard for them to recruit, and they remain Boise's little step-sister. Krames would definitely stay here before going to Moscow.

It's also close to the family farm, he played there, and their state in I-A is eerily similar to EWU and us when he took over those programs

bobcatgrad2005 · Post by **bobcatgrad2005** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:45 pm

1BadBobcat wrote:
I honestly could not see Kramer wanting the Idaho job, unless all he is concerned about is the money. And I don't think that's his style. Honestly, can you really consider Idaho a move up? Granted they are D1-A, but ever since moving up, they have flat-out sucked and really have no chance. The community is too small, they are too close to Wazzu, their facilities are not great at all, it is extremely hard for them to recruit, and they remain Boise's little step-sister. Krames would definitely stay here before going to Moscow.

Sorry 1bad... I think you're mistaken. Pretty sure he would take the Idaho job in a second if offered. I don't think that money is ALL he's concerned about - but it definitely factors into the equation.

Its a pretty simple equation for the Kramer / Idaho job. Double your salary ($137k to $300 k) and put him next to his vacation hom (6 hours to 1.5 hours). Plus he can drive tractor whenever he wants.

The Big Human has a history for rebuilding the worst situations (Is he a FEMA candidate?), and whether or not Erickson has laid a foundation, they would be stupid to not consider Kramer a Head Football Coach candidate.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:49 pm

bobcatgrad2005 wrote:
1BadBobcat wrote:
I honestly could not see Kramer wanting the Idaho job, unless all he is concerned about is the money. And I don't think that's his style. Honestly, can you really consider Idaho a move up? Granted they are D1-A, but ever since moving up, they have flat-out sucked and really have no chance. The community is too small, they are too close to Wazzu, their facilities are not great at all, it is extremely hard for them to recruit, and they remain Boise's little step-sister. Krames would definitely stay here before going to Moscow.

Sorry 1bad... I think you're mistaken. Pretty sure he would take the Idaho job in a second if offered. I don't think that money is ALL he's concerned about - but it definitely factors into the equation.
Its a pretty simple equation for the Kramer / Idaho job. Double your salary ($137k to $300 k) and put him next to his vacation hom (6 hours to 1.5 hours). Plus he can drive tractor whenever he wants.

The Big Human has a history for rebuilding the worst situations (Is he a FEMA candidate?), and whether or not Erickson has laid a foundation, they would be stupid to not consider Kramer a Head Football Coach candidate.

Not only would Idaho be stupid to not call Coach tonight, but I'd seriously question his sanity were he to flat out turn it down as much I love Montana State. Maybe even he can go home

Bleedinbluengold · Post by **Bleedinbluengold** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:45 pm

1BadBobcat wrote:I honestly could not see Kramer wanting the Idaho job, unless all he is concerned about is the money. And I don't think that's his style. Honestly, can you really consider Idaho a move up? Granted they are D1-A, but ever since moving up, they have flat-out sucked and really have no chance. The community is too small, they are too close to Wazzu, their facilities are not great at all, it is extremely hard for them to recruit, and they remain Boise's little step-sister. Krames would definitely stay here before going to Moscow.

hmmmmmmmmmmm, sounds hauntingly familiar.

PapaG · Post by **PapaG** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:19 pm

Let's pretend Erickson does move to Tempe. It's a no-brainer for ASU IMO; it really depends on what Dennis wants, and if great facilities, great weather, and a solid recruiting position entice him, he'd be nuts to not want ASU in turn.

Who would be some current head coaching candidates that Idaho may contact?

Listed in no particular order...

- Bobby Hauck (he'll hold out for a bigger job IMO, and probably rightfully so)
- Mike Kramer
- Dirk Koetter (although Koetter would never make the move after coaching at Boise)
- Jim Harbaugh
- Walt Harris (that THUD you heard was him hitting the ground when he contemplates why the heck he left Pitt)
????

Unless Idaho goes the assistant route, or unless they go back east for a coach, their short list appear to be rather...short.

bobcatgrad2005 · Post by **bobcatgrad2005** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:32 pm

Unless Idaho goes the assistant route, or unless they go back east for a coach, their short list appear to be rather...short.

Or Big.... Human.

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:59 pm

PapaG wrote:Let's pretend Erickson does move to Tempe. It's a no-brainer for ASU IMO; it really depends on what Dennis wants, and if great facilities, great weather, and a solid recruiting position entice him, he'd be nuts to not want ASU in turn.

Who would be some current head coaching candidates that Idaho may contact?

Listed in no particular order...

- Bobby Hauck (he'll hold out for a bigger job IMO, and probably rightfully so)
- Mike Kramer
- Dirk Koetter (although Koetter would never make the move after coaching at Boise)
- Jim Harbaugh
- Walt Harris (that THUD you heard was him hitting the ground when he contemplates why the heck he left Pitt)
????

Unless Idaho goes the assistant route, or unless they go back east for a coach, their short list appear to be rather...short.

Apparently Harbaugh is on the list for the Stanford job, but isn't considered a front runner.

theblackgecko · Post by **theblackgecko** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:51 pm

PapaG wrote:Let's pretend Erickson does move to Tempe. It's a no-brainer for ASU IMO; it really depends on what Dennis wants, and if great facilities, great weather, and a solid recruiting position entice him, he'd be nuts to not want ASU in turn.

I'm not sure that I'd consider ASU a good place to be. The expectations are really high, and the program looks to be on the downswing, rather than the upswing. Arizona State's

I don't see Arizona State's next coach not getting rode out of town.

Billings_Griz · Post by **Billings_Griz** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:34 pm

Curious, how old is MK?

Personally, I think he's better than ID. And yes, MSU is better than ID. Maybe not $$$ wise, but program wise.

I'm the 1st to admit I was a Kramer Hater. But he's done a hell of a job this year, probably his best year of coaching. Not for making the playoffs and winning, but for keeping the kids focused after the 3 game skid. Now, I'll admit, I have MUCH respect for the guy.

Post by **kmax** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:45 pm

Billings_Griz wrote:Curious, how old is MK?

Personally, I think he's better than ID. And yes, MSU is better than ID. Maybe not $$$ wise, but program wise.

I'm the 1st to admit I was a Kramer Hater. But he's done a hell of a job this year, probably his best year of coaching. Not for making the playoffs and winning, but for keeping the kids focused after the 3 game skid. Now, I'll admit, I have MUCH respect for the guy.

Ahh, I see you did go buy that Bobcat hat didn't you!

Feels good to wear it doesn't it...go ahead you can admit it.

HelenaCat95 · Post by **HelenaCat95** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:47 pm

kmax wrote:
Billings_Griz wrote:Curious, how old is MK?

Personally, I think he's better than ID. And yes, MSU is better than ID. Maybe not $$$ wise, but program wise.

I'm the 1st to admit I was a Kramer Hater. But he's done a hell of a job this year, probably his best year of coaching. Not for making the playoffs and winning, but for keeping the kids focused after the 3 game skid. Now, I'll admit, I have MUCH respect for the guy.
Ahh, I see you did go buy that Bobcat hat didn't you! Feels good to wear it doesn't it...go ahead you can admit it.

And it's obvious he's wearing it, because he looks and sounds SOOOO much smarter.

GOKATS · Post by **GOKATS** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:51 pm

Billings_Griz wrote:Curious, how old is MK?

Personally, I think he's better than ID. And yes, MSU is better than ID. Maybe not $$$ wise, but program wise.

I'm the 1st to admit I was a Kramer Hater. But he's done a hell of a job this year, probably his best year of coaching. Not for making the playoffs and winning, but for keeping the kids focused after the 3 game skid. Now, I'll admit, I have MUCH respect for the guy.

You really are looking for a Bobcat hat in your x-mas stocking, aren't you?

1BadBobcat · Post by **1BadBobcat** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:12 pm

Okay, you guys - knock off all the talk about Coach K leaving us for Idaho. You are seriously bumming me out. Maybe we can do an e-mail campaign to keep him here. Anyone got his e-mail address at the fieldhouse? I'll send him one right now if we know what it is!

bobcatgrad2005 · Post by **bobcatgrad2005** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:25 pm

Kramer turned 53 this year. His daughter is a good friend of mine and she said he did a heack of a job wakeboarding this summer behind their boat, but assured me his jumps off the wake were little.