Wisconsin Hires Gary Andersen

[Smart]

Per multiple sources....

I'm ecstatic right now.

 

[Golden Spur]

Link? The Utah State guy, I see - what does he bring to the table for you guys?

 

[Shanemansj13]

NCAAF Gary Andersen in lead for Wis. job - ESPN

I know nothing about this guy.

 

[bamabear82]

NCAAF Gary Andersen in lead for Wis. job - ESPN

I know nothing about this guy.

Just Googled him, apparently he coaches at Utah St. Or did.

 

[Smart]

Link? The Utah State guy, I see - what does he bring to the table for you guys?

Here's one link, but they are all over.

He's a great defensive mind. He was the mastermind behind that undefeated Utah team. His teams at Utah State have gone from 105th in defense to 11th over the last four years and have improved every year.

He was considered Utah's top recruiter, as well. He is an intelligent, well-spoken leader. And most importantly, he succeeded in turning around one of the worst programs in America.

I'm loving this hire. Outside of Paul Chryst, there is nobody I would rather have.

 

[Tubbs1518]

That is why you never once mentioned his name as someone you would want before?

 

[mall3013]

Urban Meyer will be looking forward to taking some of Wisky's husky OL now that Brett is gone.

 

[ForkEmBucky]

Urban Meyer will be looking forward to taking some of Wisky's husky OL now that Brett is gone.

LOL yea..... After 20 years of getting no recruits from the state of Wisconsin worth mentioning, suddenly that's going to change because Bielema is gone...

 

[ForkEmBucky]

So anyway. Did not see this coming. I think it's a good hire.

 

[Smart]

That is why you never once mentioned his name as someone you would want before?

He publicly denied interest so I didn't want to act like he was a possibility. He had also turned down Cal, Colorado, and Kentucky, who all offered him the job. Before his bowl, I considered him a pipe dream, and i've been banned since their bowl before today.

 

[Tubbs1518]

Too bad the ban wasn't longer.

 

[Smart]

Too bad the ban wasn't longer.

I offered you a chance to get rid of me with a Lattimore-Ball bet, but you didn't take it. Probably because you knew you were wrong and didn't want to get permabanned.

Now let me enjoy my moment. Congrats to Gary Andersen on taking over the back to back to back B1G Champions, producers of 2012 Doak Walker Award winner Montee Ball.

 

[Shanemansj13]

He publicly denied interest so I didn't want to act like he was a possibility. He had also turned down Cal, Colorado, and Kentucky, who all offered him the job. Before his bowl, I considered him a pipe dream, and i've been banned since their bowl before today.

Sheeet! I would turn these down too!

 

[Smart]

It sounds like Andersen is bringing most of his staff with him. Both his coordinators turned down raises recently, so they are qualified. They did run a spread at USU, so one of the big questions is whether stick with it or go pro-style.

 

[Red_Alert]

He's a good get imo

 

[Tubbs1518]

I offered you a chance to get rid of me with a Lattimore-Ball bet, but you didn't take it. Probably because you knew you were wrong and didn't want to get permabanned.

Now let me enjoy my moment. Congrats to Gary Andersen on taking over the back to back to back B1G Champions, producers of 2012 Doak Walker Award winner Montee Ball.

And what Lattimore Ball bet was that?

 

[ForkEmBucky]

Everything makes a little more sense now. Let's say you're Al Golden and you interview with Barry Alvarez. He says, "We'll let you know," and then you open up the paper and they're still interviewing people. Probably better that you pretend like you're turning them down.

Gary Anderson interviews, sources instantly confirm that he's the leading candidate.

 

[24seven]

Didn't he run for president?
Oh, that was Johnson maybe.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

great hire for Wisconsin.

Anderson somehow made Utah State good. He should be able to maintain Wisconsin's success, though they may not be in as many Rose Bowls with Ohio State on the rise

 

[bone3421]

kickers dont know shit about football...........