Could Mark Hudspeth Cut It In The SEC?

[Syrinx]

I'm trying to think outside of the box on Alabama's coaching search.

He took North Alabama to the Division II semi-finals in his second year as coach.

I understand that he's from Montgomery, so maybe he's an Auburn fan.

I'm just thinking out loud here, but what do you think of the idea of bringing a winning division two coach into the SEC? Could it work? Has it worked before?

Or would that be like putting a high school coach into the pressure cooker known as the SEC?

[piedmont]

1. Paul Johnson.

2 titles in 1AA.

[Syrinx]

2. yeah, he's a popular choice on the 'Bamanets

I got to thinking about this after I realized that Ohio State's coach, Jim Tressel, was a 1-A and 1-AA coach before taking over for the Buckeyes. I'd say he's done a pretty good job. :)

Sure, I'd be thrilled to get a big name, but there's a lot of coaching talent out there at smaller, more obscure schools.

[BamaLefty]

3. Hudspeth makes Shula look like Bryant

UNA wins IN SPITE of Hud, not because of him.

[Syrinx]

4. you got any ideas BamaLefty?

It's pointless, but kind of fun playing Armchair AD.

[Syrinx]

5. Oh, I mean obscure selections that could work

I'd love to get somebody like Saban or Spurrier. But I'm talking about good coaches from "outside the bun." :)