2008.10.14
Foster addresses Clemson opening
BLACKSBURG -- One of the names that has been mentioned on the long list of possible candidates to become the next head football coach at Clemson is Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster.
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden resigned from his post under fire on Monday.
When asked if he would be interested in the Clemson job, Foster wasn't real anxious to talk about the situation following the Hokies' Tuesday practice for Saturday's game at Boston College.
"You know that's something I don't even want to talk about right now," Foster said. "Right now, I'm focused on Boston College and that's all we can do. Right now, that's all I care about and we'll take care of everything else as it comes along."
When asked if Clemson called him tomorrow and said, 'Bud, we want you', Foster couldn't help but spill some interest.
"Without a doubt ... I mean I would be stupid," Foster replied. "You guys all have asked me for the last five years, six years ... I mean who wouldn't be in my position? It would be something, yeah. Yeah, that would be one I would be jumping through hoops to try to get.
"But at the same time ... right now, I can't worry about that. I can only worry about what I can control and that's trying to put the best defense on the field here and do what we can do and get better each week."
When a reporter mentioned there have been rumblings that Tommy Turberville could be on a short leash at struggling Auburn, Foster laughed.
"I don't know about Auburn! You guys ... we don't even want to go to all those places. I'd just rather just talk about Boston College.
"Hey, you guys don't anything and I don't know anything."
Tech athletic director Jim Weaver said on Monday night's "Hokie Hotline" that he's not surprised that Foster has name has surfaced with the Clemson post that will be filled permanently after this season.
"I think Bud Foster is a very viable candidate," Weaver said. "He's proven his ability here year-in and year-out as defensive coordinator."
-- Randy King
I would really hate to see Bud leave, but he deserves a chance to be a head coach. It would be awfully strange to see him on the opposing sideline in B'burg. I just hope he would consider coming back when Coach Beamer desides to retire.
Comment by Justafan — October 14, 2008 @ 10:21 pm
VT will be in big trouble if Bud leaves. With the offense floundering year after year, Beamer and Co. really depend on the defense to keep them in, and then, bail them out of most games.
Comment by tank — October 15, 2008 @ 7:09 am
What a joke. Every opening that pops up, he either is putting his name in or people are asking him about it.
Reminds me of the parable.."Boy who cried wolf". No one is taking him seriously.....knows he will stay at Tech....just trying to milk them for all the $$$ he can.
Comment by Harv — October 15, 2008 @ 9:08 am
I'm almost fifty and Franks workin another ten years. Sucks.
The problum I have is that I don't interview well. My agent has ben workin with me in the oft-season and things are improving. I guess them people down there will hire right after the last game of the season and man I'm gonna be near my phone.
Comment by B Foster — October 15, 2008 @ 9:45 am
Bud would be crazy to want that position. I am a Hokie fan living in SC and let me tell you - the Clemson fans think they should be in a BCS title game every year. Nothing is good enough for them. Granted, they should be doing way better this year than they are and I can tell from watching interviews that they have a morale problem. Tommy Bowden stepping down was probably a good thing for them at this point but the next coach that comes in better produce right away or they will run him out of town. This Saturday should be interesting to see whether or not the coaching change and QB change will make an immediate difference.
Comment by Kim — October 15, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
Take Bill Stewart.....PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Rich — October 15, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
Folks, it is only a matter of time until Bud gets his shot. But, knowing Clemson and how they think they are much bigger and badder than they are, well, they'll pick a good sounding head coach that has a pretty good record somewhere else. I don't think they are progressive enough to take a chance on a budding star. That said, who knows, many a great coordinator became an awful head coach. It's a different ballgame when you become head coach.
Comment by Brett — October 15, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
Bud, DON'T LEAVE! I mean if you do, I know you will be back when Beamer retires, but DON'T DO IT!
Comment by Travis — October 15, 2008 @ 5:41 pm
I am not a VT fan but Bud Foster would be crazy NOT to take the Clemson job! His name is known, so he will continue to recruit at Clemson. Clemson already has the talent to win the ACC and the conference is down! There is nothing more that he can accomplish at Tech. Tech is NOT going to win a National Championship in the next 5 years so he should pursue the Clemson job. Clemson will not win a championship either but he will get head coaching experience, easily win 9-10 games each year and set himself up for a better coaching position! When Beamer retires, Bud Foster will be the first and probably only candidate that Tech will pursue.
Comment by M — October 15, 2008 @ 11:25 pm
Foster deserves a shot at Head Coach somewhere. He's clearly the best coach on VT's sideline.
Comment by tank — October 16, 2008 @ 6:02 am