Coaching Openings

[WilsonHog]

It's almost that time of year again...

We'll use this thread to track all the movement.

Buffalo - Jeff Quinn (Fired). IN - Lance Leipold (Wisc.-Whitewater).

Colorado State - Jim McElwain (Florida HC). IN - Mike Bobo (Georgia OC).

Florida - Will Muschamp (Fired). IN - Jim McElwain (Colorado State).

Houston - Tony Levine (Fired). IN - Tom Herman (Ohio St. OC).

Kansas - Charlie Weis (Fired). IN - David Beaty (Texas A&M WR Coach).

Michigan - Brady Hoke (Fired). IN - Jim Harbaugh (San Francisco 49'ers).

Nebraska - Bo Pelini (Fired). IN - Mike Riley (Oregon State).

Oregon State - Mike Riley (Nebraska HC). IN - Gary Andersen (Wisconsin).

Pitt - Paul Chryst (Wisconsin). IN - Pat Narduzzi (Michigan St. DC).

SMU - June Jones (Resigned). IN - Chad Morris (OC, Clemson).

Troy - Larry Blakeney (Retiring). IN - Neal Brown (OC, Kentucky).

Tulsa - Bill Blankenship (Fired). IN - Phillip Monthomery (OC, Baylor).

UNLV - Bobby Hauck (Resigned). IN - Tony Sanchez (Bishop Gorman HS).

Wisconsin - Gary Andersen (Oregon State). IN - Paul Chryst (Pitt).

[Horthawg]

Miles to Michigan maybe?

[PigTimePlayer]

This is a great idea . . . thanks for creating the thread, will be fun to watch. I love the coaching carousel, especially when it's someone else team imploding and not ours.

[WilsonHog]

This is a great idea . . . thanks for creating the thread, will be fun to watch. I love the coaching carousel, especially when it's someone else team imploding and not ours.

You're welcome. We started this a couple of years ago. Makes for fun talk between Thanksgiving weekend and the bowl games.

[Arazorbackguy1]

Muschamp to Ark State

[Cave City Joe]

Miles to Michigan maybe?

I really don't think Miles will go anywhere (hope not).  But if he ever does leave on his own this will be the move.

[rtr]

I think the Michigan ship has sailed for Les.

[hvsupastar]

I sure hope Petrino doesn't end up at Florida. I still think that's a top 3 job in the country

[rtr]

I sure hope Petrino doesn't end up at Florida. I still think that's a top 3 job in the country

Bobby needs to stay at Louisville, they have demonstrated great loyalty to him.  He needs to return it.

[Lanny]

ASTATE won't be looking for a coach this year

[welchog]

Kansas...SMU...who cares.

[georgewbushog]

JLS could be available. Just ran across this story from a couple of weeks ago. Sorry if already posted.

http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/11/14/john-l-smith-fort-lewis-skyhawks

[Doug]

ASTATE won't be looking for a coach this year

This. I guaran-damn-tee it. How much? I'm willing to put my Admin status on the line. I'm willing to put my Twitter account (my personal one) on the line. Red Wolves have the coaching stability they want for the next few years.

[Steef]

Muschamp is gonna land in So Car as DC.

[HogFanatic]

Kansas...SMU...who cares.

Charlie Weiss and June Jones are two pretty good coaches, IMO. Maybe not Head Coaches, but good coaches none the less.

Same with Muschamp. The guy can obviously coach defense pretty well.

All three of those guys should opt to coordinate instead of run the show, IMO.

[wildhogman]

I sure hope Petrino doesn't end up at Florida. I still think that's a top 3 job in the country

I doubt Bobby ever coaches In the SEC again. But if he does maybe Aub.  Doubt Florida will take a chance that he becomes toxic there like he has in the past. Their AD cant take the chance after the muschamp fiasco.

[Lanny]

This. I guaran-damn-tee it. How much? I'm willing to put my Admin status on the line. I'm willing to put my Twitter account (my personal one) on the line. Red Wolves have the coaching stability they want for the next few years.

and..........losing

[goodguytex]

So anyone hear of any real names out there for Florida? One guy I'm keeping an eye on to move to a big program is the HC of East Carolina. He's done a good job there. Runs a high octane offense. I have heard Frdora mentioned as a candidate for open programs. Not sure he needs to go anywhere until he's established himself more where he is.

Muschamp, I kind of hope he doesn't land as DC at an SEC school. He runs a tough defense. But if he does land somewhere, hopefully it would be at a school like Vandy or South Carolina.

[Quickdraw]

I've heard from some Florida fans they want Mike Gundy! They don't want anymore Defensive minded Head Coaches.

[SpaCityHawg]

Kansas...SMU...who cares.

I would imagine Kansas and SMU fans, all 10-12 of them

[opineonswine]

@AndrewSpiveyGC: RT "@BstrawRadio: Source in Oxford confirms, that Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze has been offered the Florida job."

[ChicoHog]

I've heard from some Florida fans they want Mike Gundy! They don't want anymore Defensive minded Head Coaches.

They can have him.  I think he would a good job there but not outstanding.  Same with Freeze.  It's all about the QB really.  That type of offense is dependent on a good dual threat QB.  Soon as Tebow was gone Urban Liar didn't look nearly as good. 

[Doug]

Can't believe I forgot about Blakeney. The man's been coaching longer than I've been alive (by one year)

[Augustus]

I sure hope Petrino doesn't end up at Florida. I still think that's a top 3 job in the country

No way Petrino gets the Florida job.

For one, his buyout at L'ville is way too large (from everything I've read, it's $10 Mil, if anyone has links to prove otherwise, please provide).

Two, Foley isn't going to risk his "legacy" on a coach that has a history like Petrino does?

Three, it would require Florida pay top dollar for a Defensive Coordinator, on top of the massive buyout for Petrino. Yes, Florida will have to pay for a solid Def Co. anyways; but again, we go back to price tag with regards to Petrino. (Related: how SCARY would a Petrino offense /Muschamp defense team at Florida be?)

Would Petrino take the Florida job? I would think so, even after all his "Louisville is my home/destination job at this point" talk.

But, I don't think Petrino is even on Foley's short list.  There's far better established & reliable coaches that a school like Florida can pull, than taking a chance on someone like Petrino.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I've heard from some Florida fans they want Mike Gundy! They don't want anymore Defensive minded Head Coaches.

Not sure how that would work out, if it even did.

Why it might not happen: Word is, Gundy and his family are very happy living in Stillwater, close to family, his hunting and fishing and loves his job.

Why it could happen: Gundy apparently has a relationship problem with his A.D., Mike Holder. Seems there has been a minor to major running feud between them for quite some time. I've heard that Gundy would like for his A.D. to stay out of the football program and the A.D. figures he should be involved. "It's MY program...No, it's MY program...NO, it's MY program! Sounds a little childish, doesn't it?

Recruiting wise: Gundy and his staff are "ok" recruiters but not "great" recruiters. Having to compete for players with a bevy of great recruiting staffs in the SEC in the deep south is definitely different than having to compete with just Baylor, TCU, OU and Texas. You at the very least, double your competition with a move to the SEC.

On the other hand, recruiting at Florida has to be a heck of a lot easier than trying to recruit to Okla. State and Stillwater.

Still, I just can't see Florida hiring Gundy, though for his ego (and leverage with his AD), I am sure he would love to have his name on the shortlist.

[12247]

Might be time for Gus to make a move.  FLA, in my opinion, is a better job than Aubbie and right now its easier to win there.

[Broadway Rob]

I wonder with the slight struggle from HUNH offenses this year, if the luster is temporarily gone for coaches like Freeze and Malzahn.  Obviously Oregon is doing just fine but the point is the same.  Meerkat manor looks to be trending down this season.

[Tim Harris]

It is being rumored on the net that Chad Morris will be the next HC at SMU. If that happens it is a very good hire for them.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

It is being rumored on the net that Chad Morris will. E the next HC at SMU. If that happens it is a very good hire for them.

Morris would be an exceptional hire for SMU.

[Doug]

Per Bruce Feldman...

Tulsa is expected to dismiss head coach Bill Blankenship this weekend, a source told FOX Sports. Coaching his last game there tonight.

[DeltaBoy]

Thanks Wilson.

[Tejano Jawg]

JLS could be available. Just ran across this story from a couple of weeks ago. Sorry if already posted.

http://www.si.com/college-football/2014/11/14/john-l-smith-fort-lewis-skyhawks

I don't know...sounds like John L has found a good home.

[Tim Harris]

Buffalo is also open. Quinn got fired a couple weeks ago.

UNLV coach is set to resign on Monday.

Tulsa coach will most likely be let go this weekend.

[root_hawg]

If I was Gus, I would run to Florida.  Easier division to win and lots more recruits but I am sure there is something in that contract.

I am curious to see where Harbaugh winds up or if he stays in the NFL. 

Texas AM got rid of their DC.  Could this be a landing spot for Muschamp?

[Jimmy "theused4wheelerdealer" Watkins from Conway]

Jim McElwain will be the next HC at Florida.  Dan Mullen is logical choice but florida powers are still pissed at urban Meyer and DM has too close of ties.

[husker71]

Shannon mentioned in one article for the UNLV job    When I was living there I thought John Robinson had that one turned around and then Bobby Hauck seemed last year to have a little momentum but awfully hard place to win

[husker71]

Tulsa is a good job for an up and comer I think   I wish Garrick McGee had not taken the UAB job and then left that to go to UL   You guys think he will be considered???  I think it would be a real longshot

[husker71]

Chad Morris could quickly (2 or 3 years) get SMU back to respectability   Cant wait to see his staff   look for a couple of high school coaches from Texas be in place quickly

[Abominable Hillbilly]

I would love to see Garrick McGee replace Chaney

[Doug]

Added Bobby Hauck (UNLV) to the list today, per this ESPN report, effective Monday, December 1st, 2014.

Also added Jeff Quinn (Buffalo), who was fired after Game #7.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Tulsa is a good job for an up and comer I think   I wish Garrick McGee had not taken the UAB job and then left that to go to UL   You guys think he will be considered???  I think it would be a real longshot

Tough place to recruit to and win. Smallest Div I school, high academic requirements for entrance. That may actually be the toughest job in all of Div I for those reasons.

[Steef]

I would love to see Garrick McGee replace Chaney

Oh please, no.

[jackflash]

Muschamp will be a expensive hire. I think they will be at least three or four schools come after him. So Carolina, Texas &M any maybe Auburn. You may have to add the title ASS Head Coach to get him

[hog.goblin]

KY OC Neal Brown to take over for Troy

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11954717/troy-trojans-hire-kentucky-wildcats-oc-neal-brown-head-coach

[passinghog]

Florida should take a strong look at Brian Kelly

[FelixJonesorDMAC?]

Whats the chance Jim Harbaugh ends up at Michigan?  He will be fired from SF after this season, especially after they get smashed up in Seattle in two weeks.  He probably will stay in the NFL and will have many league offers, but Michigan I would have to think would make a very nice offer.

[Tim Harris]

Whats the chance Jim Harbaugh ends up at Michigan?  He will be fired from SF after this season, especially after they get smashed up in Seattle in two weeks.  He probably will stay in the NFL and will have many league offers, but Michigan I would have to think would make a very nice offer.

That is who all their fans are drooling over.  It is similar to the Gruden around here 2 years ago.

[Doug]

KY OC Neal Brown to take over for Troy

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11954717/troy-trojans-hire-kentucky-wildcats-oc-neal-brown-head-coach

Wow, one of my sources nailed this... on November 9th.

[BR]

Nebraska Huskers ‏@Huskers 3m3 minutes ago

Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst has dismissed Head Football Coach Bo Pelini effective immediately. Press conference 1pm.

[cosmodrum]

Nebraska Huskers ‏@Huskers 3m3 minutes ago

Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst has dismissed Head Football Coach Bo Pelini effective immediately. Press conference 1pm.

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