And yet he says he's not done coaching. Why It Might Not: His stops at East Tennessee State, Delta State (Mississippi), and the Charleston-Greenville schools put him firmly in a region of the country far from Nebraska, so he lacks regional ties. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. Another guy who had a surprising breakout 12-win season in year two as a head coach, Traylor and UTSA had a magical year in 2021. But lets be honest, Gruden was really overrated. The former was a perennial bottom feeder which he transformed into a conference champion, and the latter was reeling from the Art Briles scandal. But more important than nostalgia is how disciplined his teams are. to get more serious about football, but now that they have, the results are showing. Plus hes another triple-option coach. He has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. Fine, lets talk about it. Is this a championship-caliber coach? Not every place is going to be set up like that. Theres high-highs and low-lows. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim football coach Joseph, 54, was named Nebraska's interim coach Sunday. As an alumnus in the coaching field, he may have the highest possible pedigree, and candidates like this simply dont grow on trees. These are guys who might be a bit of a longshot fit-wise, or who have some issues, or would take a bit more convincing to get people on board. It could be possible for him to employ a similar turnaround at Nebraska. Arandas second season as a head coach was a surprise breakout, where the Bears won 12 games and upset Oklahoma State in the conference championship. GP has plenty left in the tank at age 62 after a bitter departure from TCU. Meyer can coach college, but can he keep from becoming the focus for all the wrong reasons? He had an up-and-down career thats been mostly down, at least at the head coaching level. The guy who led his offense, Barry Lunney, left to be the OC at Illinois. Closing Comment: I could get on board with this, if not be super excited, and honestly, itd be an excellent hire. From Ottawa (KS) to Wabash (IN) to Drake (IA) and now EMU, Creighton has literally been around the Midwest. Why It Might Not: Moorhead might be wary of leading a big-time college football program after what happened at Mississippi State. He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Hed be an obvious bridge coach who would have to do a lot to win over the skeptics. Closing Comment: The appeal of hiring a coach with the achievement of his second season aside, this doesnt seem like a great fit on the surface. The Huskers fired Mike Riley after a terrible 2017 and two losing seasons in three years. How could it not? Thats impressive for a guy with no guarantee of longevity beyond a single season. He knows how to coach up players, and most importantly, he knows how to run the damn ball, damn it. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. Theres some question as to whether hed leave as hes turned down previous job offers from better college programs. If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. If he were to hire a competent DC and win, the rest may be worth overlooking. Nebraska has fired Mike Riley after three seasons with the program. Why It Might Work: Muschamp, now 51, was once one of the most sought-after coaching candidates, briefly considered the head-coach-in-waiting to Mack Brown at Texas before he took the Florida job to replace Urban Meyer. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. If nothing else, Kliemans teams have been solid and that would be a huge upgrade to the shoddy job Scott Frost has done. While his program has yet to reach the level of Georgia or Alabama, hes built them to be competitive in the SEC, which is saying a lot, since Kentucky is generally considered a basketball school. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. Hes Miami of Ohios head coach, where hes been since 2014. He is still a huge name that will be brought up with every vacancy at a major college football program. Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. He served as Marylands interim coach after they fired DJ Durkin. Why It Might Work: Hoke knows the Big Ten and the Midwest very well. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating. The feeling right now: If O'Brien goes anywhere, it's back to the NFL perhaps to replace Belichick one day. The Black Knights havent been this good since the 1940s. He also has a fiery disposition like a certain former coach and Husker fans find that generally off-putting. Thats insanely good. Why It Might Not: Well, for starters, hes in his late sixties. Wilsons biggest knock might be his personality. He may have bitten off more than he could chew with the FSU job, but he was also succeeding Jimbo Fisher, one of the programs most successful coaches. Stoops has produced double-digit win seasons, has his program regularly vying for an upper spot in the SEC East, and has sent multiple players to the NFL drafts early rounds. The current steward of North Dakota States juggernaut program in the FCS, Entz has an unsurprisingly great record of 37-4 going into the 2022 season. Scott Frost is out at Nebraska. He was the DC at Wisconsin and LSU and is now coaching the Baylor Bears. Hes still fairly young at 46. NC States current head coach was formerly Wisconsins DC and crashed the BCS party in his second year as a head coach at Northern Illinois in 2012, when they went 12-2. His record as a head coach is simply too good to ignore. There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. Nebraska coaching candidates Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent Why It Might Not: Setting aside the baggage that Malzahn allegedly would bring with a reportedly outspoken wife who creates drama, this guy seems entrenched in the deep South. Web/real-sports/ncaa-football/nebraska-cornhuskers-coaching-candidates Why It Might Not: Theres not a lot to knock, but theres not a lot to get excited about, either. There is no healthier coaching tree from which to pick a coach: Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. He also beat Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. Narduzzi seems comfortable where he is and it would take a hefty offer to make him pack his bags for Lincoln. After Mike Riley was fired in 2017, Bill Moos had one target that lined up with the consensus and all he had to do was get him. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. As a former Husker, he should receive the slack Mike Riley wasnt given. So without further ado, lets get into it. Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December. Why It Might Not: Lincoln might be outside his comfort zone. Youre going to hear a lot of names. Nothing worked to the point Georgia Southern sealed the deal Saturday night by gaining 642 yards in hallowed Memorial Stadium where Heisman Trophy winners and national champions used to dwell. At the very least, like Jon Gruden, he knows the kind of player that the NFL prefers. Closing Comment: As far as fall-back options go, this isnt bad. He has also seen what it takes to win, thanks to being inside Ohio States program. Why It Might Work: He's got an impressive record, and to have the country talking about Coastal Carolina when most people have never even heard of them is quite an accomplishment. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. The former Washington head coach who led the Huskies to their only CFP appearance and who also built Boise State one of the Group of Fives top level programs, Petersen is currently retired and seems happy to be so. He might be just the thing for a program weary of misses and failed press conferences. Why It Might Work: Hes a Husker who happens to be an NFL head coach, almost won a Super Bowl, and hes only 39. When you hire an FCS coach, even one of the leagues best, youre rolling the dice. There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. Closing Comment: So Im skeptical about this. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. Make of that what you will. His connections in SEC land make him very unlikely to stay at a program like Nebraska, even if he somehow found success. That cost Meyer a three-game suspension at the beginning of the 2018 season, his last with the Buckeyes. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. (Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports) Capel would become Krzyzewski's point guard for four years, leading Duke to a national title appearance as a freshman. His departure from Oregon also doesnt sit well and he seems to prefer the Florida region of the country. Its hard to say if hed consider Nebraska a destination. Why It Might Work: At every stop, Creighton has left the place better than hes found it. Urban Meyer, Fox analyst:The Huskers wouldn't would they? And yes, hes from the Stoops family and is an Iowa alumnus. A big paycheck might make him reconsider. Other FBS programs have gone after FCS champion coaches and the hit rate is usually low. After 15 seasons, Calhoun has yet to win the Mountain West. Toledos head coach, he took over when Matt Campbell left for Iowa State. Kentucky had no expectations when they hired him. Northwestern has played in two of the last four Big Ten Championship Games. Trev Alberts now has to embark on the long process of finding his replacement. And unlike Frost, he has no Nebraska ties to save him if he starts losing early. He retired suddenly after a disappointing 8-5 record in 2019 and hasnt sought any coaching opportunities since. Four of them were regarded as serious contenders for the nomination. Before being Michigans head coach, he was the head coach at Ball State and San Diego State, where he turned around both programs. Closing Comment: Mickey Joseph would no doubt excite some Husker fans, and while I do get the argument for his upside, hes now 54 without a major head coaching gig. Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Scott Frost, Report: Big 12 in recent contact with Pac-12 schools, Rules committee proposes change to speed up games, Saban unhappy over proposed permanent rivals, USC coach Lincoln Riley builds the perfect QB. This seems like a name fairly low on the totem pole and would likely signal desperation. Closing Comment: Only the most butthurt Iowa-hating Husker fans would be against this. Hes defensive minded and knows college footballs most fertile recruiting grounds. 2 Related. Why It Might Not: But didnt Scott Frost supposedly understand a winning culture too? Why It Might Not: OBrien bolted for the NFL at the earliest opportunity. Sure, but I feel like it would take a lot of rejection for Trev Alberts to dial his number. Husker fans might be wary because Stoops appears to be a blend of Mike Riley and Bo Pelini, but somehow hes made it work in Lexington. Why It Might Not: Its Jon Gruden. Assuming everyone could get past the controversy, it would be utterly fascinating to see Gruden coach on the sidelines in the Big Ten west. I do like the potential if he were to bring his Florida recruiting cache and mix in his Stanford-Harbaugh style from his early coaching career. He then went on to win two national championships at Florida. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. The 58-year-old coach has deep roots in the state of Nebraska as a former analyst at Nebraska-Omaha and assistant under Frank Solich with the Huskers. Why It Might Not: Fit and longevity. He would also bring continuity to the program. He brought Western Kentucky out of the basement and did the same at USF. He didnt, but a lot of that was because he didnt have internal support. Rodriguez is notoriously stubborn and has been in the business long enough that theres a fair amount of baggage coming with him, which is why a small program like JSU was the only option he had as a head coach. The Redhawks were a complete tire fire when he took over, and hes made them relatively competitive in the MAC, which always seems like auditioning grounds for Big Ten jobs. Quite the opposite, actually. He appears more ready for a jump to a mid-major. Nebraska needs a new football coach. It could be fun. Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? There were a number of missteps, including a radical change in offensive philosophy and a lack of attention to the offensive line, which fell apart in a hurry. It would be fascinating, though. He is .500 in bowl games and has an overall record of 135-81, marking a solid resume for any head coach. His heyday at North Dakota State is tough to overlook, and his ties to Nebraska are very appealing. Why It Might Work: Petersens record at Boise State was 92-12. Does Nebraska really want to take a chance on someone with that kind of baggage? Frost tried everything: changing coaches, changing approaches. 171d Adam Rittenberg. Closing Comment: I was big on Charlie Strong and thought hed kick butt at Texas. His time at Ohio State gives him an edge in recruiting knowledge, and at Texas he had no problem pulling in top classes. We know who he is. The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. Also, reportedly, he has a bit of a temper. He also refuses to wear red. Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. And hes bred for the South. Hes a Penn State grad with strong Midwest recruiting ties, and was considered for the job in State College. But that kind of long term thinking and recalibration of expectations seems very unlikely in todays trigger-happy arms race of college football. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. Many believe he was one of the original architects of the spread offense. Kill has decades of experience as a head WebCandidates must have either current Nebraska licensure or NDE certification and be available 3-5 days per week to serve students in a variety of settings. Hes very much an old-school style coach and appears more stubborn than most. Seems entrenched in Texas. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. Blackshirts? He has steadily turned NC State, one of the ACCs most lowly also-rans, into an ascending program. Interim coach Bo Pelini, the fiery, 36-year-old defensive coordinator in his first season at Nebraska, snuffed out the boycott discussion, walking in on a Dec. 16 players meeting. Why It Might Not: It remains to be seen how hell finish in Carolina, but if he were to wind up in Lincoln, there may be the sense that this is a low-bar retread hire. After the scandal that forced Jim Tressel to leave Columbus, Meyer moved in and promptly started kicking the entire Big Tens ass. He is 1-5 in the Cy-Hawk trophy game, leading many to question his ability to handle the defense-heavy Big Ten. Yeah, remember him? Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. Both are filled at the moment. He may be mercurial, but it doesnt change the fact that the job Fleck did at Western Michigan and with the once-hapless Goofers has been excellent. Herman could be primed for a redemption. Could that be the recipe? Known for building Temple and Baylor into double-digit win teams despite difficult circumstances, Rhule is now trying to do it in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. WebA Day in the Life of an Account Analyst Intern. Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? He has coached both a Heisman Trophy winner (Bryce Young) and the G.O.A.T. LINCOLN, Neb. Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. His teams at both places have generally shown well against Big Ten opponents. It took the Raiders committing $100 million to lure him away from Monday Night Football. (They probably dont.). He knows exactly the caliber of players the NFL wants, and flashing a Super Bowl ring might be enticing to recruits, too. Why It Might Not: Was Fickells rejection of MSU a signal he wants to stay put long term, or is he leery of Big Ten competition and high expectations which he knows all too well? And even with great recruiting operations already established at Ohio State, he somehow managed to take it to another level. A lot can change over the course of the season. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. His return to San Diego State has seen the program maintain its play at a high level in the Mountain West. For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. Maybe hes learned a lot and would want to take a crack at it again, in the Big Ten? Its odd that hes never been a head coach beyond the interim run with Maryland, which makes me think hes not really interested in it. First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. He might be better suited for a rebuild situation where he has time to work out the kinks. Why It Might Not: Taggart was presumably given every help and benefit at Florida State and his failure there was not just the result of impatient boosters. Why It Might Not: Stoops is 61, an Iowa grad, and he sometimes faltered under the pressure of a big game during his time at Oklahoma. Thats why its fun. Coastal Carolina's head coach captured the nation's attention when he came out of nowhere to go 11-1 and win the Sun Belt in 2020, given then-undefeated BYU its only loss. You may also remember him as the former OC of the New England Patriots once upon a time. It would all be judged on his staff. While he wasnt spectacular in the SEC, he might find an easier time in the Big Ten. There are some in Ann Arbor who still feel he didnt get a fair shake, but his career following has borne out that Michigan probably made the correct decision. Why It Might Work: Aside from the serious blow it would deal to a division opponent, Flecks prowess as a recruiter and coach are well known by this point. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Could he be a Husker version of Jim Harbaugh? Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. Everyone hopes to nab someone who creates the success of Jim Tressel. Come on. Why It Might Work: Doeren runs the ball Big Ten style at NC State, and theyre very good at it. Auburn is not an easy place to win but Malzahn might be itching to get back into the SEC like Lane Kiffin before him. In addition, while his teams have done well overall, there are times when his ability as a play-caller has been costly. Georgias current defensive coordinator has been a head coach at two different SEC teams, Florida and South Carolina. Why It Might Not: Urban Meyer is weird. Closing Comment: Jason Candles not a big name and maybe feels content flying under the radar in college football. Almost all of his coaching career has been in the state of Ohio. Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 0 The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. And it begs the question, why has no one given him a serious look before now? Why It Might Work: I think people are more excited by the work hes done at Kansas State, which is to essentially make the program feel like moving on from Bill Snyder is possible. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. His stints at Toledo (where he succeeded Tim Beckman) and Iowa State have been impressive relative to their place in the college football pecking order. But his most impressive feat is going an insane 83-9 (54-4 in conference) as Ohio States head coach, during which he won 3 Big Ten titles and 1 national championship. Barring a stunning breakthrough this season, hes just about reached the end of his rope and is likely to return to the field of college coaching. Hiring him would have the obvious potential of failing spectacularly. The Huskers have added 39 new scholarship players via the transfer portal and the 2023 recruiting class. On the other hand, theres a case to be made that maybe Nebraska should go that way. Some argue that he left BYU for Virginia to prove he could coach and win outside the Mormon comfort of Provo, but even at the time it felt odd. Closing Comment: Nebraska would certainly tell everyone where they stand in the Big Ten pecking order by poaching the dynamic head coach of a division rival, who also happens to be one of the best recruiters in the conference. Why It Might Not: Canada clashed a bit with Ed Orgeron at LSU, leading some to believe that he was holding the offense back. But the legal tampering window opens two days before that on March 13, where teams will be able to negotiate with free agents before the official start of the 2023 season. If Nebraska missed on Matt Campbell but wanted a similar type of coach, Candle is as close as you can get without the turnaround job at Iowa State. Moving within the division to suddenly chase his old boss, Paul Chryst, and alma mater doesn't seem like an ideal move. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. Hes quietly leading one of the most competitive programs in the country, causing a ton of trouble for their opponents in the Mountain West. Traylors offense was among the best in the country in 2021 and they steamrolled through most of their schedule, stumbling in the regular season only to North Texas. While things can and will almost certainly change before the end of the regular season, these are five realistic names for the Nebraska opening among current They'd be back. Patterson's skills were on display Saturday as he teamed with Longhorns defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski to limit Alabama to its fewest points in a true road game since 2017. (859) 414-6776. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. Taylor is a young coach who caught fire in one season (sound familiar? It would raise eyebrows if he came to the Big Ten. Why It Might Not: At 64, Bohl is definitely on the tail end of his coaching career, and it might be asking a lot for the guy to completely rebuild his alma mater into something respectable. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. And hes kind of an oddball. There are many who would see this hire as a bit of a desperate move. After going 32-18, way below the Longhorns standards, he got the boot. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. He seems like a solid head coach, but its hard to project him being either wildly successful or a disappointing failure. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. He did exceptionally well with very little. And dont forget, hes built a program from scratch. He was a bad fit in Austin, but his messaging was sound and seems like the perfect thing Big Ten programs would want. Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Could he follow NCAA rules? Why It Might Work: Its not easy to beat Nick Saban, but Malzahn is one of the few people to do itmultiple times. His best season was 2016 when he went 12-2 and lost to Georgia in the CFP. There is no doubt in his ability as a head coach. You probably have an opinion on this person. Closing Comment: A perhaps-soon-to-be-former NFL coach whos done very well in college seems like a good choice on paper. Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 That means 6-6 or even 7-5 might not be good enough for Nebraska, which absolutely has to hit a home run this time around. But at this point he seems set on staying in Florida. He got national attention in 2020 when he led Iowa State to its first division crown, including an upset of Oklahoma in the regular season (although they later lost the rematch in the Big 12 championship). The most obligatory of all candidates to be discussed. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season.
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