I mean, is it obvious that someone will? They have no conference, no schedule, a bunch of players about to hit the portal, and an administration that made a million promises and delivered on none of them. I don't think it's inconceivable that the program simply doesn't recover from this.

Also, what are the current football staff doing. They can't assume whomever is hired will keep them on. Bet many, if not all, of them are looking hard for a job. That won't help keep the players currently on the roster.

No disagreement here. Sac's on the verge of the "...or bust" part of Wood's proclamation.

I doubt he'd really want to, given the situation, but I wonder if Bobby Fresques would take this on. I think he's a Hornet for life kind of guy. Not sure how qualified he is to be a D1 head coach, but dedicated to the program for sure.

These guys are looking like they won't even play 10 games next year at this point.
Crazy amount of scheduling to get 6-8 more games before August.
There doesn't seem to be any hurry either......

The fans on the Hornets Forum are saying that Colorado will need to pay Sac 1.4 million to buy out Marion's contract.

Also from their forum:

As much as this is more fuel to the dumpster fire and is really unfortunate for the players, particularly those that just signed yesterday… I find it a relief. Gimmicky fancy cars on the field during official visits, signing a 4-star QB at the last minute that ended up benched yet Conklin transfers, endless "Go-Go" branding, a one-dimensional run-only play style that racked up ground yards but really isn't satisfying football to watch, post-game rap concerts, etc. Yeah, some of these go beyond Marion but it's still part of the team's culture under his lead as HC. What a joke this has become.

Hopefully Sac gets a HC that can bring some respect and maturity back to the program. +1 For the title of this thread. I'd love to see Taylor back in Sac.

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The mass exodus is already starting:

Unfortunately for that fan, the damage has been done. Even before Marion left, everyone (except for some hornet fans apparently) saw what a mess things had become. Maturity went out the window a long time ago and I don't think it's that easy to get back. I don't think coaches are going to be champing at the bit to take this position

Sac I get that this is maybe a Sac State reference but I don't get it.

sac state falling off the tight rope. They were already walking a tight rope moving to FBs but then with the stadium stuff and flashy hires it all falls apart

Taylir:
- knows the campus, terrain, recruiting
- returns home, local family?
- saves the program
- relaunches his career
- increases his pension
- can stay in Sac as the savior, or take another shot at FBS in 5 years

I don't think his mentor would kick them at this time, this hurts good people, alums, players in Sacramento, and the community. If Coach Plough posted that.

I don't really feel bad for any of the people who profited from this mess, coaches or players. This should be an example for the entire NCAA of what not to do.

I can see Taylor taking it. Maybe his only way back into coaching. But without a full schedule, I think even he may wait to see.

Saying "saves the program" is a lot easier said than done at this stage in the game. They have no conference, no schedule, and now a history of administration that fails to follow through on pretty much any and all promises. Was Taylor an excellent coach for Sac in his previous stint? Yes absolutely, but the dynamics of the job have changed so significantly since he last held it. I'm not sure how you, as a coach, sell that program to recruits now unless Wood bows out.

We don't know if there is an offer of a conference, or games ready to ink. Does Sac State get $1.5M from Colorado for poaching Marion? If so, that pays for a few games, but could be a road-heavy schedule. TT needs the inside scoop.

Even Jesus is losing faith in this kid's commitments. This will be his 4th. Boise State ---> Montana State ----> Sac State -----> ?

This guy is creating his own hype in the recruiting world, like Rashada did. People fighting for a guy when they have no idea if he's any good.....

We had a bad record against Taylor. Tim would beat him if given the opportunity.

My understanding is that most coaching hiring contracts include a clause that eliminates the obligation to pay off a departing coach for their remaining years if they are hired by another team for their same salary. So,my bet would be that sac has little or nothing to lose with Marion’s departure. But I would be surprised if TT decided to take the job because of the serious baggage the administration has created for any new coach to try and untangle. Plainly said, the sac administration has no credibility at all at this point. And remember, TT probably got a huge severance package from Stanford when he was fired that he, too, would lose if he took a sac offer. Sac administration has put the entire football program in dire straits by its gross mismanagement if not incompetence. TT kwoss

From the Sac Bee:

“Truly one of the toughest decisions of my life,” Marion said in his text message. “I love Luke Wood and Mark Orr. I consider them family. Love my players and the staff, and we were building, bringing in 74 players and an entire new coaching staff is not easy, but we found a way in a turbulent year to have a winning record.”

Marion continued, “The future is bright in Sacramento. One man doesn’t stop the show. To the Sacramento community, I’m grateful for you embracing my family and me, showing nothing but love and support. The opportunity to coach with Coach Prime (Sanders), the greatest to ever do it in football as a player on the big stage, is an opportunity my family and I couldn’t pass up.”

Wood told The Bee on Friday afternoon that he wished Marion well, and that it simply came down to Colorado offering much more salary money than Sac State could afford.

Wood said in a phone interview, “It’s been overwhelming with the amount of people who have reached out (about the opening). The No. 1 thing we need is someone who has been a winning head coach, and someone who is committed to staying for at least three years. In today’s world, I can’t expect someone to commit for longer than that. I’d be surprised if we don’t announce a hire by the end of next week.”

Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/sports/college/article313434561.html#storylink=cpy

Idaho trolls Sac (notice the Hornet being swatted down with the play card):