A name to watch for the future -- Jon Sumrall

[BLUEDOUG46]

I lost my password awhile back and never took time to get another one so I have alot of catchup up to do- BUT Jon is a beloved ex player who is doing a very nice job at Troy. I think Stoops has ran his course here and we have seen the best he has. VERY thankful to him, but really hoping hes on his way out in the neat year or two. Jon is one to keep an eye on.

 

[K_TIME]

I agree..if white moves on…I’d love to see about getting Sumrall back and some coachnin waiting moniker to make it worth his while

 

[K86]

I’d take a chance on him at UK in a heartbeat!!

 

[bthaunert]

I think it’s been pretty common thought on here that he’s at the top of Mitch’s list.

 

[seccats04]

Sumrall has done a great job at Troy but so did Neal Brown and he’s in over his head in the P5. Plus, Troy was already good when Sumrall got there. If Stoops sticks around a couple more years then UK will be a big rebuild. And Sumrall is a defense first HC like Stoops and most fans are already at their wits end with the ugly offense we’ve seen for 11 years.

Realistically, Sumrall is the most logical choice and we probably can’t get anybody more qualified but I think he’s a big risk.

 

[FirewithFire]

I would say that by the time UK is in a position to need him he will already be coaching at another P5 school. His name seems to be everywhere right now and it seems TAMU is high on him as is MSU.

 

[mrschwump]

Sumrall has done a great job at Troy but so did Neal Brown and he’s in over his head in the P5. Plus, Troy was already good when Sumrall got there. If Stoops sticks around a couple more years then UK will be a big rebuild. And Sumrall is a defense first HC like Stoops and most fans are already at their wits end with the ugly offense we’ve seen for 11 years.

Realistically, Sumrall is the most logical choice and we probably can’t get anybody more qualified but I think he’s a big risk.

There was a lapse at Troy in between Brown and Sumrall. Troy had 2 or 3 down years pre-Sumrall and after Brown, coach was fired then Sumrall tuned things around. Brown has flipped WV's script, got them back to a bowl this year, hardly "over his head." Will he ever challenge for a league title? Probably not but don't shortchange him. I like Sumrall too, teams are gritty, hard-nosed, blue collar types. It's good to know UK has an option in Sumrall.

 

[seccats04]

There was a lapse at Troy in between Brown and Sumrall. Troy had 2 or 3 down years pre-Sumrall and after Brown, coach was fired then Sumrall tuned things around. Brown has flipped WV's script, got them back to a bowl this year, hardly "over his head." Will he ever challenge for a league title? Probably not but don't shortchange him. I like Sumrall too, teams are gritty, hard-nosed, blue collar types. It's good to know UK has an option in Sumrall.

Brown is 29-29 at WVU in a way worse league than UK's in so I would say he's in over his head. He would be no better than Stoops. I think he's a better coach but Stoops is a much better recruiter.

 

[The-Hack]

Brown has never defeated a Top 25 ranked team at WV. If you think Stoops’ 12 wins against ranked teams are paltry, how bout 0 wins against ranked teams?

Of Sumrall’s 4 losses at Troy, two have come against resurgent K-State.

 

[KYWC36]

I agree..if white moves on…I’d love to see about getting Sumrall back and some coachnin waiting moniker to make it worth his while

Why would he step down from head coach to be a coordinator for us? That’s not a good career move. He’s doing well at Troy, he will have chances maybe as soon as this off season for a power 5

 

[The-Hack]

It's good to know UK has an option in Sumrall.

And that option likely does not die if he gets another P5 gig.

Something about Sumrall convinces me he will answer if Mama calls!

 

[mrschwump]

Brown is 29-29 at WVU in a way worse league than UK's in so I would say he's in over his head. He would be no better than Stoops. I think he's a better coach but Stoops is a much better recruiter.

Never said Brown would be better than Stoops or that Brown would be an option should Stoops leave(Brohm's barely over .500 himself but some here think he's headed for the HofF after dodging top ACC teams in an already weak league). For me Sumrall's Option One.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Kliff Kingsbury should be on the list.

 

[bthaunert]

Kliff Kingsbury should be on the list.

The same Kingsbury that has been fired from both of his HC gigs and had a losing record in conference every season he was at TTU?

 

[cat888]

And that option likely does not die if he gets another P5 gig.

Something about Sumrall convinces me he will answer if Mama calls!

Yes that would make him a better Choice unless he failed at that level

 

[azubuikefan]

Kliff Kingsbury should be on the list.

Why

 

[Soupbean]

Brown is 29-29 at WVU in a way worse league than UK's in so I would say he's in over his head. He would be no better than Stoops. I think he's a better coach but Stoops is a much better recruiter.

Stoops only recruit was Vince Marrow, he took it from there.

 

[truebluewildcat]

Summerall needs a P5 gig first. If he gets one, has a couple 9-win seasons, bowl victory or two, and his teams offenses seem to be on point from staff to production...maybe give him a call.

In the near future, NB might make some noise in the B12 minus Horns and Sooners. There's going to be a power vacuum now.

I mean you figure 2 of his losses every year have been Horns and Sooners. Didn't play horns this year, but played Penn State...

WVU could very easily beat Baylor, finish with 8 reg season wins. Depending on bowl draw they could win 9 games this year.

Follow that up with being right in the mix with OSU, KSU next year...10 wins isn't crazy, plus a decent bowl...NB going to be right back on a lot of radars and call lists.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

The same Kingsbury that has been fired from both of his HC gigs and had a losing record in conference every season he was at TTU?

Lol these coaches some fans want just continue to prove what some of us repeatedly say - the most vocal fans want to be entertained above all else

Summral is a no brainer IF he's still available when that time comes around.

 

[23jumpboy]

Urban Meyer, Jim Harbaugh

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Why

Why not QB guru Hal Mumme tree. Recruited and coached Mahomes at TT.

 

[Mike-McD]

I think it’s been pretty common thought on here that he’s at the top of Mitch’s list.

 

[yoshukai]

Why would he step down from head coach to be a coordinator for us? That’s not a good career move. He’s doing well at Troy, he will have chances maybe as soon as this off season for a power 5

He wouldn’t.

 

[sluggercatfan]

Summerall needs a P5 gig first. If he gets one, has a couple 9-win seasons, bowl victory or two, and his teams offenses seem to be on point from staff to production...maybe give him a call.

In the near future, NB might make some noise in the B12 minus Horns and Sooners. There's going to be a power vacuum now.

I mean you figure 2 of his losses every year have been Horns and Sooners. Didn't play horns this year, but played Penn State...

WVU could very easily beat Baylor, finish with 8 reg season wins. Depending on bowl draw they could win 9 games this year.

Follow that up with being right in the mix with OSU, KSU next year...10 wins isn't crazy, plus a decent bowl...NB going to be right back on a lot of radars and call lists.

Would love to have this NB...where'd he go.

 

[azubuikefan]

Brown has been awful at WV.

Why not QB guru Hal Mumme tree. Recruited and coached Mahomes at TT.

Didn't he fail miserably as a head coach? Or are we talking about OC here?

 

[R.O.T.Muckinfush]

Need someone that can coach QBs and score points.

 

[The-Hack]

I think Stoops has ran his chorus here . . . .

For those of us in the "fast paste" brigade, I think we have a new phrase to fall back on!

 

[BLUEDOUG46]

For those of us in the "fast paste" brigade, I think we have a new phrase to fall back on!

Yes sorry just caught that and edited. I forget the grammar police are on here.