Georgia Southern's Clay Helton was the first coach fired last season at USC. Patterson knows Nebraska and its culture; he would come out of the box blazing on the recruiting trail. He flamed out of the NFLtwice. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. Malzahns record is proven but hes far from perfect. Hes considerably more experienced than Monken and has a longer record. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Quite the opposite, actually. He was reportedly Michigans second choice if they didnt land Harbaugh in 2014. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. This FanPost created by a registered user of Corn Nation. Has the Iowa States 2021 season, where they started ranked No. He hasnt interviewed for any vacancies since his retirement. -- Urban Meyer has been contacted by Nebraska as the team continues its process of determining candidates for its head coaching vacancy, sources told CBS Sports on Saturday. Well see if that changes. 2 Related. Closing Comment: Theres a lot to like with Matt Canada when you look under the surface. 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. That fact is both a surprising and depressing trend. Closing Comment: It would be interesting to see Hoke roam the sidelines in Lincoln, and he would almost certainly do a better job than Scott Frost, but there isnt much he can provide in the long term. Seven Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley. Assuming he agreed to come to Lincoln, how would he get on? Assuming everyone could get past the controversy, it would be utterly fascinating to see Gruden coach on the sidelines in the Big Ten west. Entz could be riding on the coattails of North Dakota State, which finds it rare to not win the FCS national title. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. But isnt that what Nebraska tried with Mike Riley? Hiring him would have the obvious potential of failing spectacularly. And hes still young at 47. But as caveats go, thats fairly small. Here are some coaches who could be a fit at Nebraska, listed in alphabetical order. He would also bring continuity to the program. Closing Comment: Its odd that Campbell didnt make a jump to a better job after last season. Now that Frost is gone our focus turns to who Trev Alberts will hire to be Nebraskas next coach. Desperation seems to find guys like Meyer whose winning percentage has to be ultimately balanced against off-field issues. But here it is as written around September 12, with minor edits.). He would be a top candidate at any program. If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. These are the coaches with far more pros than cons, generally speaking, who the majority of fans would probably be on board with, and other than that its exactly what it says on the tinmay generate excitement. His return to San Diego State has seen the program maintain its play at a high level in the Mountain West. This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. Also, reportedly, he has a bit of a temper. Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? Closing Comment: Bringing Rich Rod back to the Big Ten would certainly create serious buzz. He didnt, but a lot of that was because he didnt have internal support. Hes also been a successful OC at Oregon from 2020-2021. He would have to go a long way to earn the trust of the players, fans, and boosters. He losta lot. Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. His record going into 2022 was 90-54, having coached at a couple spots at the FCS level. 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. Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent SEC program. He appears more ready for a jump to a mid-major. 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. Texas snatched him up two years later, hoping for a return to greatness. Instead he kept the team competitive when it could have easily imploded. Nebraska has no natural rival in the Big Ten, as much as some want to make Iowa that team. Florida Atlantics head coach has seen an up-and-down career where he was once considered one of the hottest commodities in college football. Why It Might Not: The Huskers have had mixed results with first time head coaches who needed to learn the job on the fly. It might be time to take a swing. LINCOLN, Neb. Why It Might Work: Its Jon Gruden. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. Closing Comment: Its a risk. As a former Husker, he should receive the slack Mike Riley wasnt given. The former Auburn head coach known for taking them to the last ever BCS championship game, Malzahn got run out of town after a few mediocre seasons by their standards and is now at UCF. Almost a year to the day, he had a hand in beating Nebraska and ousting Frost. Frost is a Husker legend who would surely be a popular hire with Nebraskas loyal fan base. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season. 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. Going 8-5 at KSU is apparently the equivalent of going 11-1 to some, and the record from NDSU predictably makes people salivate. The coaching carousel is always fun. A coach could conceivably come in and use the opportunity to take a step up the coaching rung toward a head coaching job in the near future. After going 32-18, way below the Longhorns standards, he got the boot. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. Seems entrenched in Texas. Traditional recruiting grounds in Texas and California were either ignored or eventually shriveled up. Four of them were regarded as serious contenders for the nomination. Hes now in his fourth year, and the Wildcats are firmly looking like a bowl team, which theyve been in at least two of Kliemans seasons thus far. There would be cultural nuances that would take some adjusting to from both sides, but that would quickly fall by the wayside if he started winning. But now, Frost is done, and we have no idea what direction Nebraskas going to go. Why It Might Work: It only took Urban Meyer two seasons to coach Utah to an undefeated season. Why It Might Work: Campbell is 42 with a record of 77-49 as a head coach, as of this writing. Scott Frost has been fired. Thats insanely good. Why It Might Not: Theres not a lot to knock, but theres not a lot to get excited about, either. As much as his teams have over-performed, they have also under-performed. Air Force has been up and down but theyre generally solid. Once considered a paltry candidate after floundering to 6-7 as Ohio States interim head coach in 2011, Fickell has since proven to have massive coaching chops by quietly building Cincinnati into one of the G5s powerhouses and crashing the CFP as the first non-Power Five program to do s 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. Leonhard is a brilliant defensive mind, but does Nebraska want to put all its eggs in the basket of a hot assistant who had never assembled a staff or been responsible for recruiting? Could he follow NCAA rules? Hes quietly leading one of the most competitive programs in the country, causing a ton of trouble for their opponents in the Mountain West. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. His record at Mississippi State, while not enough to impress its athletic director, was far from terrible and showed signs of progress, especially in the SEC West. Some argue that he was the one who built that program into what it is todaywinning 3 FCS national championships while he was there, and posting a record of 104-32. The program was plagued by the scandal involving Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky, most big-time recruits and players jumped ship, and OBrien took the job with no previous head coaching experience and under the auspices of a two-year bowl ban. It would be like bringing in a far less successful Dabo Swinney. Corn Nation, a Nebraska Cornhuskers community, By Silantro Strong was quickly given a chance to redeem himself after Texas, and it could not have gone worse. He knows how to recruit. Second tier is "May Generate Excitement." (859) 414-6776. 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. But more important than nostalgia is how disciplined his teams are. That changed when he brought in Tom Allen, who took over after Wilson was oustedpartly from clashing with the community, among other things. Its an exciting time, right? The 11 games that explain the downfall of Nebraska football. Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator He has also seen what it takes to win, thanks to being inside Ohio States program. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. And hes kind of an oddball. That guy was Scott Frost. Is he worth hiring? Look at the teams against which they have lost. This is probably the name every sports writer and your mom is going to mention for Nebraska or any major head coaching vacancy, because Matt Campbell seems to be the up-and-coming head coach du jour. Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December. Why It Might Work: Hoke knows the Big Ten and the Midwest very well. The general thinking is if he can go to a conference championship with practically nothing at Iowa State, imagine what he could do at Nebraska. Thats impressive for a guy with no guarantee of longevity beyond a single season. ), he was the Big 12 offensive player of the year in 2006. At this point his work at Louisville may be seen as the outlier. Closing Comment: As far as fall-back options go, this isnt bad. Theres no question he knows how to coach and recruit. Hes got a history in the Big Ten, which he matches in terms of style. Why It Might Work: It would be something of a coup to nab one of the hottest commodities in coaching right now. Plus hes another triple-option coach. The next hire must hit because the hamster wheel of coaches since Osborne is worn and rusted. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. Hes a Penn State grad with strong Midwest recruiting ties, and was considered for the job in State College. Apply here. He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. If Im being honest I cant see Calhoun leaving his alma mater, but if Nebraska wants to do something different and go for a triple-option head coach, hes the next best choice after Jeff Monken. Oh, wait, you mean yeah, okay. Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. Campbell (10-7 in his last 17 games) may have simply hit his ceiling at Iowa State. Theres high-highs and low-lows. Maybe he could pull it off and be great, but thats a tall order. 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. 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. His unique motion-heavy style is sometimes difficult for quarterbacks to grasp, and there were times, as with all OCs, where the play-calling was suspect. Thats an untenable situation for any head coach. FCS champion coaches havent always done great with the jump to FBS, and Bohls time at Wyoming isnt anything to write home about (other than a certain quarterback). Any questions please reach out to Jeff Schwartz or Ethan Larsen @ 402-395-2134 or email at Applications will be accepted via email ([email protected]) or mail. 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. Monken is the current head coach at Army, a notoriously difficult place to recruit D-1 competitive athletes. Finally, aside from Bowling Green and Utah, hes mostly been at places with an advantage for success thats practically built-in. He had an outstanding first season, going 11-2 with a BCS bowl victory. Why It Might Not: Everything went south in the second half of the 2021 season and Mullen got the ol ax from the Florida boosters. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. No doubt youre going to disagree with some of these. (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) He knows exactly the caliber of players the NFL wants, and flashing a Super Bowl ring might be enticing to recruits, too. Thats why its fun. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. For right now Ive got three basic tiers. How committed would he be to staying at Nebraska long term if things started to work out? Taking on the Nebraska job would place him squarely in the limelight. In both cases, he made them successful by his third season. It would all be judged on his staff. Why It Might Work: Theres no doubt in Bohls ability to coach and win. Closing Comment: This is who you hire if you want championships. An Air Force grad who is coaching Air Force, Calhoun is in his 16th season there and has a record of 111-75 after 15 of them. Kill has decades of experience as a head He was Ohio States stellar OC on their national championship team in 2014. Hes never worked west of Illinois, and hed be asked to live west of Iowa in the Great Plains. 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). Why It Might Not: A longtime coordinator who turned heads with a special season in year two as a head coach, including a Sugar Bowl win over an SEC opponent? He might not want to take the risk himself. 122. Hes nuts. Candles Rockets have seen no drop off and remain one of the MACs better teams every year. You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Youre going to hear a lot of names. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. Klieman appears to lack key knowledge of the Big Ten, and the Big 12 isnt great to prepare you for that. Why It Might Not: Kentucky demonstrated tremendous patience through his early years developing the program, when his record was 12-24 (4-20 in conference) after 3 seasons. Its hard to say if hed consider Nebraska a destination. Nebraska Book Co. in Lincoln shutting down; 114 to lose jobs; In a van outside OUs Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching Why It Might Not: Wilsons stint at Indiana was a failure, perhaps unsurprisingly because its Indiana, but also in large part because of the ineptness of his defenses. Sep 11, 2022. You cant find a more aggressive, out-of-his-mind competitor beyond him other than possibly Jim Harbaugh. Here are some candidates to watch: Nebraska Football: Coaching Candidates to Replace Scott Frost. 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. And if he does, would he stick around? Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from Putting aside the obvious fact that Nebraska can do worse (and typically has), Bob Stoops would bring instant credibility to the program despite his age. Closing Comment: Jason Candles not a big name and maybe feels content flying under the radar in college football. It might be worth going after him before another program can. Jeff Schwartz (p) (402) 395-2134 How to Apply If you are interested , submit your application! As soon as Matt Rhule was fired from the Carolina -Lance Web/real-sports/ncaa-football/nebraska-cornhuskers-coaching-candidates Candidates who do this well for this longand who dont have a record to count as a negativeusually get a chance to make it as a head coach. He seems like a solid head coach, but its hard to project him being either wildly successful or a disappointing failure. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. He already knows the Big Ten and will likely be more prepared on what to expect given his time at Wisconsin. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim football coach Joseph, 54, was named Nebraska's interim coach Sunday. 225 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68588-0451 402-472-3145 [email protected] There is no doubt in his ability as a head coach. After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. She secured an endorsement from University of Nebraska athletic director Bob Devaney, revered in Nebraska for his success as the coach of the university football team. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. According to one report, a former FBS head coach and long-time defensive coordinator will be joining the Tigers for the 2023 season. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. Heres a look at some potential candidates to take over the Cornhuskers: Matt Rhule, Carolina Panthers head coach Rhule has several years left on his deal and Hes very much an old-school style coach and appears more stubborn than most. No, we need more. Auburn is not an easy place to win but Malzahn might be itching to get back into the SEC like Lane Kiffin before him. And how motivated would he be? So why isnt he coaching in Gainesville? could be open soon, and in my opinion Chadwell would probably prefer to wait for one of those to come calling than any Big Ten offer. Nebraska Coaching Candidates -Matt Rhule Former Carolina Panthers and Baylor Bears Head Coach. He recruits well and has proven himself as a head coach at a Power 5 program. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. Hes a household name and hes crazy. Account Analyst Interns work in our Revenue Accounting Operations group in Atlanta, GA and are responsible for the management of our accounts receivable. 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. Why It Might Work: Petersens record at Boise State was 92-12. Obviously he wasnt ready for the big job in Austin, but maybe Nebraska might be a better fit. It would be a jarring cultural change for him to come to Big Ten country. Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. Hes now the head coach at Jacksonville State in Alabama. Why It Might Work: Taggart did well at a place with low expectations. His turnaround of Eastern Michigan in particular was stunning, but that might be more attributable to the consistent failures of their previous hires. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. 13 coaching candidates to watch. He also beat Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. Almost all of his coaching career has been in the state of Ohio. Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. Nebraska football fired head coach Scott Frost following their difficult start to the 2022 season. Is he more cut out to be a coordinator? Closing Comment: Okay, full disclosure: Jeff Monken is my favorite of this whole bunch. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. It took the Raiders committing $100 million to lure him away from Monday Night Football. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. Hes Miami of Ohios head coach, where hes been since 2014. The question is whether Nebraska wants to face the price tag and stomach the baggage. He might be better served as a coordinator. He is .500 in bowl games and has an overall record of 135-81, marking a solid resume for any head coach. Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. Nebraska needs a new football coach. 2:45 am ET, Charges dropped against Georgia WR Rara Thomas, UCLA, Kelly agree to extension through 2027, Four Pac-12 programs renew contact with Big 12, NCAA committee approves new college football rules, Saban sounds off on proposed permanent opponents. Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating. After seven years, Candle hasnt taken over the MAC or done the things you would typically like to see from a young head coach ready for a big opportunity. He might be just the thing for a program weary of misses and failed press conferences. Like many coaches of SEC blue bloods, he got run out of town when the results started to taper off. Less what? A similar implosion if he were to come to Lincoln cant be ruled out. Nebraska would be an even tougher job. Closing Comment: This seems like the safest pick. He took a lowly Arizona program to the Pac-12 championship before losing to Oregon, proving hes capable of making a run in the right circumstance. And would he stick around, even if things go well? Kentucky had no expectations when they hired him. Now he doesnt seem to have the ambition to go after a big job with big expectations. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. It would appease all Husker fans who want to go back to that style from the Osborne days, and theres no better choice for that than Monken. Aranda probably wont be coming into the Big Ten with the same level of naive arrogance, shooting off his mouth about how the conference should adjust to him. Meyer didn't even make it through a full season in 2021 with the Jags. Husker message boards and Facebook groups are littered with He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. With little more than a single impressive season, there are reasons for skepticism. Meyer can coach college, but can he keep from becoming the focus for all the wrong reasons? His culture, tireless work ethic and no-nonsense approach would appeal to Nebraska. Plus does he really want to leave the comfort of San Diego for a Big Ten job, again? But at this point he seems set on staying in Florida. Yeah, remember him? For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. Thanks to his time as an assistant at Navy and Paul Johnsons Georgia Tech, he is also one of the most well-versed coaches in the triple-optionone of the toughest schemes to prepare for. Im sure youve heard of him. ), but its unclear if he could be great in the long term. At 41, Fleck is still a very young head coach, and although his full potential is still somewhat unproven, all the signs are there that this is a guy who could be next-level great. He is obsessed with winning and is known for relentless coaching, sometimes to unhealthy levels. Why It Might Work: Hes got a lot of energy for someone in his late sixties. Unless Iowa State suffers a total collapse this year, hes going to be the top target for most major open head coaching jobs. Closing Comment: Given all the candidates out there with head coaching experience, even the flawed retreads, it would almost seem disappointing to pick an unproven coordinator instead. Closing Comment: Mark Stoops would be a solid hire. Can the Huskers rebound? 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. In addition, while his teams have done well overall, there are times when his ability as a play-caller has been costly. Why It Might Not: There are so many reasons. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. But his two jobs at Texas and South Florida were massive failures. The decline in his fourth season was truly stunning. This guy has been around. Nebraska football has received three crystal balls total for Raiola, but Wiltfong, the lead expert for 247 sports, still has his crystal ball on Georgia. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Closing Comment: I was big on Charlie Strong and thought hed kick butt at Texas. A couple years removed from college football may be enough to make everyone forget about the struggles in Austin. 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. He knows the Midwest and the Big Ten well. Scott Frost, offensive coordinator, Oregon. He knows how to coach up players, and most importantly, he knows how to run the damn ball, damn it. How would the fan base react? Is he waiting for Ryan Day to leave Ohio State? Closing Comment: I didnt even want to include him on this list because he seems set at Kansas State, but the frequency of his name being mentioned forced the issue. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim coach:Joseph has a lot of support as Frost's associate head coach and a fellow former Huskers quarterback under Osborne. Strong would have to go a long way to prove that hes viable as head-coaching material for a big program. He struggled (to put it mildly) to develop a quarterback. (Tom Brady). Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened.
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