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The other names on the list are: Dave Aranda (Baylor head coach), Billy Napier (from Louisiana-Lafayette), Kalani Sitake (BYU), and Jonathan Smith (Oregon State).  Between those choices, I think Wilcox would be the best outcome for Stanford; the other choices would be better at Washington, and you can probably count on Cal to screw up the search for Wilcox’ successor.


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My guess would be that only Napier and Wilcox might be willing to take it. Aranda has better options, and I think Sitake and Smith kind of like where they are. Money does talk, but it would probably not motivate Smith or Sitake as much as it might other coaches. If they leave their current posts they would be burning emotional bridges that can't be rebuilt.

Napier turned down Auburn and South Carolina last year and has lived his entire life in the South except for one year coaching at ASU.

Sitake has a great gig and is under no pressure to move, but he's been actively interested in a better job which is why his name keeps popping up whenever a position opens. Much like Chris Petersen he's in a great situation but it doesn't mean he doesn't harbor greater ambitions if the fit is right. Do not discount him at all. Unlike Smith he hasn't denied interest but only said "I'm focused on next week's game" repeatedly.

Bigger issue for UW is that they may be competing with USC for Sitake's services.

[DC 86]

The other names on the list are: Dave Aranda (Baylor head coach), Billy Napier (from Louisiana-Lafayette), Kalani Sitake (BYU), and Jonathan Smith (Oregon State).  Between those choices, I think Wilcox would be the best outcome for Stanford; the other choices would be better at Washington, and you can probably count on Cal to screw up the search for Wilcox’ successor.


BC

My guess would be that only Napier and Wilcox might be willing to take it. Aranda has better options, and I think Sitake and Smith kind of like where they are. Money does talk, but it would probably not motivate Smith or Sitake as much as it might other coaches. If they leave their current posts they would be burning emotional bridges that can't be rebuilt.

Napier turned down Auburn and South Carolina last year and has lived his entire life in the South except for one year coaching at ASU.

Sitake has a great gig and is under no pressure to move, but he's been actively interested in a better job which is why his name keeps popping up whenever a position opens. Much like Chris Petersen he's in a great situation but it doesn't mean he doesn't harbor greater ambitions if the fit is right. Do not discount him at all. Unlike Smith he hasn't denied interest but only said "I'm focused on next week's game" repeatedly.

Bigger issue for UW is that they may be competing with USC for Sitake's services.