Coaching search? That means the return of Death March Madness, which won’t help matters (it might actually hurt) but it’ll keep you busy while you watch your Twitter feed like a freak.
Here’s a look at the 2011 bracket.
Yost Region Round 1:
5. Tommy Tuberville (Texas Tech) — Rumored to be a candidate at Miami (FL) so he may be open to listening. He has always been successful wherever he has been however, age is something to consider.
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6. Gus Malzahn (Auburn OC) — Offensive mastermind but does not have any head coaching experience. He would be a gamble but could be a very good head coach down the road.
Winner: Malzahn (current bracket and results)
Yost Region Round 1:
3. Charlie Strong (Louisville) — Coming off his first year at Louisville, he went 6-6 and has already really improved Louisville’s recruiting class tremendously. He is a bright defensive mind with a great background in the SEC (South Carolina and Florida).
4. Kirby Smart (Alabama DC) — Defensive mind who has major roots in the SEC and south. He could be another Will Muschamp type candidate however, I doubt he would leave the south as he has a strong foundation there (UGA alum).
Winner: Strong (Strong always beats Smart) (current bracket and results)
More on DDM II here.
Thanks again to Christian Sack, (icefins26 on mgoblog, or guy who rocks the Zack Morris/AC Slater avatar) who drew up the seedings and prepared a quick summary of each candidate.
