The Final Countdown

It seems that UCLA may finally make that big break in the Pac-10

sources indicate that some time this week Karl Dorrell will be fired.

Admittedly I am not a UCLA fan, but I think that makes how bad Karl is even more obvious. The win that kept his job (13-9 over USC last year) can be directly credited to his Defensive Coordinator. Throughout his tenure he has shown game in and game out that he is not up to coaching a program that wants to be counted among the best of one of the nation's elite conferences. 

Reportedly the candidates for the position are Boise State coach Chris Petersen, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, and Former 49ers/Cal coach Steve Mariucci

Chris Petersen- Petersen would bring the Boise State underdog with something to prove mentality that is a staple of Boise State. In addition Petersen is what Dorrell wants to be, Dorrell takes risks without understanding the whole situation, Petersen understands the situation and takes the risk anyway (ex, 2007 Fiesta Bowl)

Mike Leach- UCLA's offense would certainly get a boost from the gun slinger. The staple of Leach's Texas Tech teams have been high powered offenses. Offenses like that don't normally succeed in the defensively minded Big-12, but in the Pac-10 Leach could thrive. Leach also isn't afraid of the media and that is big for a coach in L.A.

Steve Mariucci- Mariucci is no stranger to the Pac-10 serving as a coordinator and coach for Cal. He also is no stranger to California from his years as head coach of the 49ers. Mariucci is a big name choice to head this program, he also has big time pro experience, but that doesn't always mean success because the two levels of play are so different. I think that his name might push him as the leader for the position even though he might not be the most deserving.

personally I think all three of these guys would be good choices for UCLA. For the benefit of Boise State and of the eventual demise of the BCS and the rise of the WAC I think Petersen needs to stay at Boise State. Mariucci is a great commentator and doesn't need the stress of coaching and be compared to the juggernaut across town. Leach would be the best decision and would be a very good head coach, especially if UCLA can keep defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker