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Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Don't worry, we are already painfully aware.

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Talk about a way to screw up the programs at both schools!

82Vandal wrote:Talk about a way to screw up the programs at both schools!

Which 2 schools are you talking about? ASU, Idaho, and MSU are all involved here. If Dennis went to ASU and Mike to Idaho, which 2 programs are you saying would be screwed up?

It's entirely possibly Idaho will always be screwed up, based on current performances

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

i thought you were protesting this great websight?

back to thread at hand

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

At that level, you don't apply. The AD contacts the one in possession of their short list coaches, receives a rubber stamp approval and then contacts the coach and asks if they're interested--usually between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.

I meant you folks are happy with Kramer, and we are happy with Erickson. Here is an update:

From Tuesday's Lewiston Morning Tribune

Sun Devils apparently interested in Erickson; Idaho AD says neither he nor coach has been contacted about Arizona State vacancy


By MATT BANEY
OF THE TRIBUNE
For the first time since taking over the Idaho football program 10 months ago, Dennis Erickson is rumored to be in the running for another job.

A column in Tuesday's Portland Oregonian reports that Erickson is in contact with Arizona State about its vacant head coach position. The writer, John Canzano, cites "sources close to the process" for his information.

But Idaho athletic director Rob Spear said Tuesday afternoon that neither he nor Erickson have been contacted by ASU.

"It's all speculation," Spear told the Tribune. "I haven't been contacted; Dennis hasn't been contacted. So as of right now, there's no news."

Spear added that it's "proper protocol" for a school to contact the athletic director before speaking to a coach working in his department.

Erickson, 59, was recruiting in California on Tuesday. Spear said that he has talked to Erickson about the rumor.

In a story on the Spokesman-Review's Web site, Erickson said he hasn't spoke with the Sun Devils. But he said he would "probably take a look" at the Pac-10 job if contacted.

A phone message left for Erickson by the Tribune wasn't returned.

The Oregonian appeared to be the only media outlet that reported an Erickson-ASU link Tuesday. Newspapers in Arizona have mentioned him as a possible candidate to replace the fired Dirk Koetter, but those reports didn't say that the school was actually in touch with Erickson.

A story in Tuesday's East Valley Tribune mentions a number of candidates, including Tennessee Titans assistants Dave McGinnis and Norm Chow; Boston College's Tom O'Brien; Tulsa's Steve Kragthorpe; Texas-El Paso's Mike Price; and Fresno State's Pat Hill. But the Scottsdale, Ariz., paper didn't mention Erickson.

ASU athletic director Lisa Love has kept the search for a new coach largely leak-free. On Tuesday, an ASU publicist told the Tribune that the school would make no comment on the search.

In the first year of his second UI stint, Erickson led the Vandals to a 4-8 record -- their best showing since 2000.

Erickson was fired by the San Francisco 49ers after the 2004 season. He was out of football in '05, then replaced Nick Holt as Idaho coach in early February of this year.

Erickson is still collecting money on his contract with the 49ers. He was paid about $250,000 by Idaho this year, and got about $2.25 million from the NFL club. He is due the same amount of money next year, and then his San Francisco contract will finally lapse.

Erickson is famous for quickly rebuilding college programs, then bolting. Between his two Idaho reigns, he coached at Wyoming, Washington State, Miami and Oregon State. He was also the boss of the Seattle Seahawks and 49ers.

His longest stay at any job was six years at Miami, where he won two national championships.

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

Probably his way of making a crack at us, telling us that NOBODY wants Kramer, not even Idaho.

FiveApples wrote:

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

Probably his way of making a crack at us, telling us that NOBODY wants Kramer, not even Idaho.

Come now ... I'm sure Air_Griz has no motivations other than to provide us valid information on the topics being discussed ... he surely has no strange alterior motives.

FiveApples wrote:

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

Probably his way of making a crack at us, telling us that NOBODY wants Kramer, not even Idaho.

My memory might be foggy after all the quarterfinal drinking, but I'm pretty sure the vaunted UM offered Kramer a gig at one point as well

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

You are just flat wrong about the Vandals not contacting Krames.

catamaran wrote:

FiveApples wrote:

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

Probably his way of making a crack at us, telling us that NOBODY wants Kramer, not even Idaho.

My memory might be foggy after all the quarterfinal drinking, but I'm pretty sure the vaunted UM offered Kramer a gig at one point as well

No, don't point out how the dUMb folks continually contacted him after he accepted our initial offer Anyway, I've been very happy with what he's done here and if he gets the opportunity to not only go home but more than double his salary, I want the best for his loyalty and forthright manner in which he conducts himself.

catamaran wrote:

FiveApples wrote:

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

Probably his way of making a crack at us, telling us that NOBODY wants Kramer, not even Idaho.

My memory might be foggy after all the quarterfinal drinking, but I'm pretty sure the vaunted UM offered Kramer a gig at one point as well

You were not drinking too heavily!

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

BAC:

I'm just telling you that I love the Cats man. You know that.

Air_Griz wrote:

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

BAC:

I'm just telling you that I love the Cats man. You know that.

Well, just try to get your facts straight before putting up a post next time ... being wrong with an attitude doesn't look good.

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

Bay Area Cat wrote:

Air_Griz wrote:

82Vandal wrote:Get ready for the rumors to start. According to an Oregon newspaper Dennis Erickson is in discussions with Arizona State. If he were to go don't be surprised if Idaho once again makes a run at Kramer. It was reported last spring if Erickson had not accepted the position it would have been offerred to Kramer and he would taken the job. Kramer played at Idaho and both he and his wife have family close by.

Newsflash:

Idaho never made a run at Kramer. Kramer made a run at Idaho and the Vandals didn't want him. He applied and did not get the job.

Are you telling us that Idaho did not proactively contact Kramer about the position?

BAC:

I'm just telling you that I love the Cats man. You know that.

Well, just try to get your facts straight before putting up a post next time ... being wrong with an attitude doesn't look good.

Kramer is a good coach. He has improved the Cat program. Last year, the Vandals did not want him. This year, they might if Erickson goes to ASU. If Kramer and his staff do leave for Idaho, then I refer you to the "Recruiting Advantage" thread on this Board and will simply say . . . advantage Griz (I mean MORE ADVANTAGE GRIZ because they already have the advantage).

Air Griz has only been with us a short time, and he has made one thing clear in my mind, as I assume other minds as well.

He/she brings no relevant information to any discussion, and is merely a being that exists for smack.