What I think about the ASU coaching search

I think ASU hated firing Dennis Erickson but knew they had to as soon as the UofA game ended.

I think this season cost ASU a chance at a 5 year window of divisional dominance and a chance at multiple Rose Bowls in a small amount of time.

I think If Vontaze Burfict had the character within himself or if Dennis Erickson would have used a firmer hand over the last 3 years, there wouldn't be a coaching change occurring.

I think ASU never considered Mike Leach and that was a mistake.

I think no football team in college football could hire a coach that fits better than Mike Leach fits Wazzu.

I think Mike Leach will replace Golden in Miami in 5 years and Wazzu will then complain they got cheated.

I think ASU never said, "Do you want the job," to Kevin Sumlin's agent so they're right when they say the job wasn't offered but that's semantics.

I think they offered the job.

I think Mike Sherman was fired because A&M was afraid of losing Sumlin to ASU.

I think Sumlin didn't know for sure which job he wanted and was given $4 million reasons to choose A&M.

I think The University of Houston never had a chance of keeping him.

I think ASU doesn't take me seriously when I say Hue Jackson should be their next target.

I think ASU was going to hire Sumlin without a search firm.

I think ASU will now hire a search firm.

I think Lisa Love is still ultimately making the decision but there are now other people in the room, unlike the Erickson hire.

I think it's a much tougher decision this time for Lisa Love because the last time no one wanted the job and now there's lots of candidates.

I think I don't have as much power as the agents of coaches think I do.

I think this process has shown me just how bad NCAA football needs a commissioner.

I think Jim Leavitt would be an incredible choice for ASU but they are too scared of his South Florida baggage.

I think the new HC should keep Noel Mazzone.

I think Mazzone should be able to pick his O-Line coach or at least have one that will listen to him.

Unless ASU gets Hue Jackson, I think they should go defensive head coach so they can keep Mazzone. A defensive head coach would also help combat the offensive coaches in this league.

I think if ASU hires the wrong guy it will be 10 years before their next Rose Bowl appearance.

Doug Franz co-hosts Doug & Wolf, 2-6 p.m. weekdays on Arizona Sports 620. He can be reached with your questions and comments by e-mail here, you can follow him on Twitter @Doug620, or you can be friends with him on Facebook. All of Doug Franz's past columns.

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  • Defensive Minded HC needed
    tempetom (December 2, 2011 9:36 am)
    I whole heartedly agree with you about Mazzone, why would we hire Sumlin who will bring the same offense that Mazzone currently has in place? Why not hire a defensive minded head coach, and keep Mazzone on as offensive coordinator, especially considering the fact that 9 of 10 Pac-12 schools have an offensive head coach running their team! The team that decides to play defense in the Pac-12 will have a leg up on the competition.
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  • Hue Jackson
    BrewCrewAZ (December 2, 2011 9:46 am)
    I think I can't take you seriously when you mention Hue Jackson.
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  • Paul Rhoads
    tempetom (December 2, 2011 9:53 am)
    Defensive coordinator at Pittsburgh and Auburn, and young energetic coach who knocked off top opponents at Iowa State...why is he not in the discussion?
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  • Agree 100%
    Steve B (December 2, 2011 10:14 am)
    I agree 100% with all of these things. I am actually for Hue Jackson over Sumlin.
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  • wow
    esc R. (December 2, 2011 10:22 am)
    Im surprised doug didnt run off a rant of how ASU fans are to blame for ASU's woes. that is his whole argument when it comes to sports. the fans, the fans, the fans.
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  • How the ?!?!
    Guyinaz (December 2, 2011 10:49 am)
    How can Texas A&M afford to fire a coach who has 4 years remaining and then pay another coach 4 million a year. That shows you what kind of money these colleges are making off of football that the players will never see
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  • Tressel
    johnnyb588 (December 2, 2011 11:09 am)
    Until he is ruled out, no other name should be mentioned. He's the only name out there that is big enough to overcome the mediocrity that is ASU football.
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  • Sumlin to A&M
    D LUV 21 (December 2, 2011 1:37 pm)
    Is this just innuendo or is this a fact that he is going there and ASU is gonna be stuck with the Junior Varsity Coach at Brophy Prep?
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  • Tressel
    joser1 (December 2, 2011 3:55 pm)
    I think ASU is making a mistake not going after the sweater vest!
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  • Steve Mariucci
    Otter (December 2, 2011 4:27 pm)
    There. I said it.
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