Once it became clear that this was a Doh! story I basically stopped reading, and for three very valid reasons: (1) Although even a broken clock is right twice a day, Doh! isn’t, (2) Although even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while, Doh! is still remarkably acorn-free, and (3) (well, I can’t think of a third witty comment, but you get my point.

Coach Walker may end up going to New Mexico State. That would simply be a coincidence.

I still suggest a 30 day moratorium on any mention of Doh! or any of his so-called stories based on his discussions with either three wealthy and influential alumni, Santa Claus, or his “sources.”

Somebody please speed dial “The Rock” (Rocky Long). Rumor is that he is headed to San Diego State as the DC. He’s been our best DC and an even better choice than Kenny Norton, Jr. who has never been a DC. True, Kenny would be great in the living room of recruits showing off his 5 Super Bowl rings. In any event, it looks like DW is gone.

There is some local insiders in NM, that believe that he actually accepted the position already. That its a matter of ironing out the details on his visit. Alot of people thought that Schultz the OC from TCU was going to get the job. If he can recruit, and bring a good OC, and when at least 6 games, he will be treated like a rockstar. NMSU has been working on fixing their facilities. There last coach Hal Mumme, was picked over Turner Gill from Buffalo. The AD will not make the same mistake again, he wants a hungry young upstart coach, that can bring life to the program. Their is alot of potential there, its just the right person, that can bond with the local community.

at some point it becomes very distasteful to continually be looking for other jobs. I wish him well, but if he is really so unsatisfied that he has to apply for every HC position that becomes open, we are probably better off if he just leaves now.

Was beyond distasteful. Because it was phony. Not to name-drop, but I know it from a friend of the WSU AD that they never even considered Walker as a HC candidate. Clearly Dohn did not cross-check his sources with any close to the WSU situation.

As for the drama right now, I don’t find it too bothersome, because it’s clear that many, many UCLA fans are obsessed with DeWayne Walker. Dohn’s just filling demand.

am I a heretic if I don’t think there is all that much bias against black head coaches? After all, you aren’t hiring for athletic ability, which theoretically puts pretty much every ethnicity on equal footing….If we are going to complain about the lack of black coaches, why not complain about the lack of Asian, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern coaches? What if it just so happens that a disproportionate number of whites are passionate about football, and capable coaches to boot? There are a gazillion high school football teams out there with coaches in the making…

I don’t follow the coaches enough to know the specifics on Turner Gill, but isn’t it possible or even likely, that just as high a ratio of qualified white coaches are being passed up? Or maybe Gill just interviews badly? I don’t know. This line of thinking just bugs me I guess…

Unbelievable! CRN, Chow and the rest of the staff are flying to all corners of the US to get recruits and build the program, but this clown only wants to build his own resume. I hate to look to SC and their staff, but many of the assistants and coordinators have been there since the early part of Carroll’s tenure and led the program to success, which in turn has led to their success. Anyone think that Nick Holt would have a problem getting a HC job at a reputed program? DW is not smart enough to understand the value of rebuilding our program which would probably land him at a much better place than NM State. I wonder what he tells the recruits he approached this year and their families. “Come to UCLA, we’re a great school and building a great program, but guess what? I won’t be there to coach you.” Let him go now and let’s bring someone who is dedicated to UCLA and the players rather than themselves.

Someone said that Turner Gill and Walker were only similiar based on their skin color. They are both upstart coaches needing a chance to prove their selves as a HC. The NMSU AD made a mistake before, by not picking someone with fire in their belly, a young upstart. I think this can be a win for NMSU and Walker. He can turn the program around, and help them get what they so desperately need, and Walker could go anywhere he choices in the future. If he does well, it will look good on UCLA also. When assistants go and suceceed other places, speaks volumes on your own program.