And I still don't think he's remotely ready, right now, to take over a program like Kentucky. Being considered for an OC job in the NFL is different than being considered for the HC at a top 25 SEC program. The only 2 guys who I thought should even be considered internally at the time were Sumrall and White. Here is what I wrote back in November in a thread and I still feel the same way, "Who knows if Coen will be a good HC some day, but I just cannot imagine turning over the reigns to him right now. I would go with Brad White or Jon Sumrall before I even thought about Coen."
Vikings can't officially hire O'Connell until after the SB.
Coen already makes $1.1M at UK...
He never coached a snap at UK when there was a thread wondering if he was going to be lost to an NFL team because a McVey disciple was getting an HC job. We don’t know what Liam’s ultimate job would be. So, whether being an OC in the NFL is a good path to his dream or not is just a matter of speculation. Time will tell. I hope he stays, as that would be a good path to some great jobs, but it will be what it will be. I have never heard Coen discuss his dream job.
Impossible to say until we hear of an offer (or not).
Just saw that he got a bump up from $750K - that's a significant raise.
I say pay him that $$$. Phuck it….he’s worth it, and going cheap isn’t going to maintain our rise in the SEC. Sell improving his mastery of the OC position until he does move on in another couple of years…. But we have to buy consistency at our coordinator positions
It's not a matter of $$$, he's already getting 1.1M at UK. It's a matter of if he wants to be an OC in the NFL and every football coach wants to coach at the top level.
It won't be about the money in the end. I think being the Rams OC is the fastest track to either a NFL head job or a good P5 college coach. In the end his year of success at Kentucky will help him in the college ranks. Just like some alluded to above, they wouldn't even want him at the Kentucky job right now. Go to the Rams and be the OC and I'm sure multiple P5 jobs become available. I hope he doesn't leave, but I also think it will be a hard opportunity to turn down if it presents itself.
That is what happens when you are successful. Nick Saban faces this every year.
Housing is at least 2x what it would be in Lexington, but you get it back on the back in when you eventually sell. gas, food and other things are somewhat higher. But if you renting you're going to get screwed for sure. I would say overall LA is about 1.3X Lex.
Coach Coen has done a fine job. But is he a head college coach - not yet! He has only coached one year - but it was in the SEC. I personally think he will be here 3 years - but after the third season he will have the best opportunities. I wouldn't be surprised, based on what UK does the next two seasons - if he gets a major opportunity in Los Angeles - if he wants it. Riley will set USC on fire - so - who do you think will want to beat Riley and USC - maybe another major college located in Los Angeles - that school has been a big player before as well!
This isn’t entirely true, McVay primarily calls plays but the OC does have input on the plays called. McVay will talk to his OC/staff over the headphones in between plays to get their input on play calls and then he makes the final decision. His OC’s are heavily involved which is why they are so sought after. If they weren’t so involved with play calling teams wouldn’t be coming after them at this rate.
I've lived in the SF Bay area for many years and my son lived in LA for several. I'd say the 1.3 is much much closed to actual than 2.0. Especially now that many things can be ordered on-line, same price nationwide.
The problem is they aren't taking into account that although you purchase a comparable home for 2 to 3 times more, you get it back plus appreciation on the back end when you sell.
Sure, but that does not impact the actual cost. To get back, you need to be able to put in. You may see your investment increase through appreciation of the asset, but you still have to pay for the asset.
Not sure what this means. The very large state is a wonderland of beaches, mountains, desert and forests. They’re doing that right.
Did you notice that the comparison did not include taxes? I suspect CA overall tax rate is significantly above Lexington.
If someone is motivated to research this, use Santa Clara not SF. Housing in SF is significantly higher that Santa Clara where the 49er play and practice.
They are leaving in droves.
losangeles.cbslocal.com
I see your point, supply/demand, but apparently demand is still sufficient to keep pushing up home values.They are leaving in droves.
California Reports Population Loss For Second Straight Year
It is also the first time that both Los Angeles County and the nine San Francisco Bay Area Counties all reported population declines.
