Former UofL/ MSU coach John L Smith looking at Hawaii

[TC]

I was told this yesterday and thought some might like the info, it is supposed to be on ESPN today.

Former Michigan State coach John L. Smith, who runs a wide-open offense similar to Jones', is among those being considered for the Hawaii job.

"With 18 years of collegiate head coaching experience and over 130 wins, I would hope that would qualify me as a candidate to be the next head coach at the University of Hawaii," Smith told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from his home in Louisville, Ky.

Smith, who was fired following the 2006 season after compiling a 22-26 record with the Spartans, said he couldn't wait to get back to college football.

"I think I could bring high energy and an unsurpassed work ethic to help keep Hawaii at the top of the WAC," he said. "I've had experience recruiting Hawaii, and also Samoa along with of course, the West Coast and the rest of the country."

[dolfan]

His MSU record doesn't help him for Hawaii's job, IMO. I still like Norm Chow. Or, hey, Jerry Glanville .... he was an assistant for JJ.