Idaho football flashback:
Well, I can't quite say I told you so, but close:
Fingertoe.com: Parade in Moscow...
John L. Smith indicates that he is interested in the job. He is a great coach. I don't think he it is likely to work out in the wake of Dennis Erickson's departure. It looks like Erickson has done nothing to rebuild his credibility. It is being reported that he outright lied to David Vabora. From everything I have seen, John L Smith is an honest man, probably to a fault.
The local media is hyping up Mike Kramer to be the front runner. He was the coach at Eastern Washingon, and he bolted for Montana State. I don't think this was a real promotion, as both teams are in the Big Sky conference. So, I am not sure he has resume of loyalty.
Jess and I where thinking of dark horse canidates. I proposed St. Louis Rams QB coach Doug Nussmeier. Jess proposed Purdue RB coach Joel Thomas. Both are UI football alumni who have some coaching experience.
I think you have to take a pretty big chance to find a coach that will both win games, and stick around for more than a year or two in a small town like Moscow Idaho.
