There is no healthier coaching tree from which to pick a coach: Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. Closing Comment: Mullen isnt coaching anywhere right now, so hed be available. Five Heart Podcast 318: Nebraska Basketball, Spring Game Attendance and a new Memorial Stadium? Kentucky had no expectations when they hired him. Desperation seems to find guys like Meyer whose winning percentage has to be ultimately balanced against off-field issues. 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. He went 11-2 at Army in 2018. Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December. He has steadily turned NC State, one of the ACCs most lowly also-rans, into an ascending program. Patterson knows Nebraska and its culture; he would come out of the box blazing on the recruiting trail. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. The question is whether Nebraska wants to face the price tag and stomach the baggage. Hes been under the big lights of a major college football program, and may be looking for another chance to be on that kind of stage again. And if that were to happen, Nebraska wouldnt be the only program interested. Overall the body work from Martin appears only slightly above average. Creighton is 53. When you hire an FCS coach, even one of the leagues best, youre rolling the dice. Hes never even interviewed for a head coaching job in college. 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. Could that be the recipe? Youre going to hear a lot of names. Why It Might Not: No Nebraska or Big Ten ties. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. This FanPost created by a registered user of Corn Nation. Nebraska has no natural rival in the Big Ten, as much as some want to make Iowa that team. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | Husker message boards and Facebook groups are littered with For many, the shine has certainly worn off. The guy who led his offense, Barry Lunney, left to be the OC at Illinois. This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. And even though hes now saddled with one of college footballs toughest projects at Kansas, many believe he has the Jayhawks headed in the right direction. Hes now being talked about for bigger jobs, but was he a one-hit wonder? Is he more cut out to be a coordinator? His teams at both places have generally shown well against Big Ten opponents. He has coached both a Heisman Trophy winner (Bryce Young) and the G.O.A.T. I try to make the case for each one. Hes now at Wyoming, where his record is more mediocre. 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. Northwestern has played in two of the last four Big Ten Championship Games. Plus does he really want to leave the comfort of San Diego for a Big Ten job, again? When he was there, he managed to recruit some NFL talentnot easy to do, given the football programs history and Indianas reputation as a basketball school. How quickly can they learn his style and become competitive? I may do a follow up article as the year goes on. Why It Might Work: Its Jon Gruden. Admittedly there would be some excitement, but now with the controversy thats attached to him, its probably just not worth it. Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. All eyes will be on his performance as the interim coach. Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator Lindsay Whalen, Ben Johnson and the emotional toll of coaching A week ago, Whalen was sounding optimistic about the future while Johnson was about as low as he could get. Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Why It Might Work: Moorhead was an outstanding offensive mind at Penn State and the job he did there was the key in elevating the Nittany Lions to the next level. Meyer didn't even make it through a full season in 2021 with the Jags. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. Bring him in, allow him to restore some semblance of competitiveness, and then when he retires (in 5 to 7 years), go after the elite guy. A similar implosion if he were to come to Lincoln cant be ruled out. Hes the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. 225 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68588-0451 402-472-3145 careerservices@unl.edu Nebraska would be an even tougher job. It would all be judged on his staff. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. At most this would feel like a bridge coach. While his teams arent on Clemsons level in terms of talent, they are always competitive. So stay tuned. You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Here is a look at five early candidates for the vacant Nebraska head coaching job. He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. Hes still fairly young at 46. He proved capable beyond that when he made the University of Buffalo more than just a scrappy program. 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. A steady program builder with no flash means that hed be a complete unknown when it comes to recruiting. So it seems like hes got the head coaching chops, and his coordinator experience at LSU and Wisconsin make him very familiar with how big programs operate. Why It Might Work: Hes a phenomenal recruiter and has demonstrated the ability to both scout and develop talent. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. Like Frost, he has a national championship ring (LSU, 2019). 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. Poaching him from the NFL would be a similar coup that would grab headlines across the country. Why It Might Work: Mullen was the toast of college football after what he did in Starkville, Mississippi. 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. He knows exactly the caliber of players the NFL wants, and flashing a Super Bowl ring might be enticing to recruits, too. Now he doesnt seem to have the ambition to go after a big job with big expectations. The Cleveland Browns hired former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone last week. Nebraska's coaching search entered its second week with three candidates have reportedly pushed to the front of the Huskers' crosshairs, sparking media reaction on the possibilities. 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. Hes currently in his first year coaching at Akron. We know who he is. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. At both places he was ultimately a disappointment. Since Nebraska is going into the bye week, I figured I might as well wait until after all the post-game articles before posting this. 13 coaching candidates to watch. Oh, wait, you mean yeah, okay. They'd be back. He would be a top candidate at any program. The most obligatory of all candidates to be discussed. Why It Might Not: Well, for starters, hes in his late sixties. Previously he was a coordinator at Oklahoma, where he also did well. The resume is admittedly solid. Why It Might Work: Joseph loves Nebraska, so hes got that going for him, right? He got all that and then some at USF, and good lord, what a disaster. It would be a huge step up in expectations if Traylor came to Lincoln. He severely clashed with the athletic department and school officials, who were apparently looking for a reason to get rid of him. Hiring him would have the obvious potential of failing spectacularly. He served as Marylands interim coach after they fired DJ Durkin. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. If youre looking for a Husker with head coaching experience who is likely to take the job and do at least moderately well, this is it. He was a tough, hard-nosed coach who got his teams at Louisville to punch well above their weight and made them think they could be champions. Hes currently "coaching" the Dallas/Arlington Renegades in the XFL, a relatively low-profile job. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. (Tom Brady). He also occasionally does TV analyst work for Fox Sports, and he stepped in to coach the Sooners for a bowl game when Lincoln Riley bolted for USC. At this point his work at Louisville may be seen as the outlier. Johnsons lack of experience in that area means every aspect of how hed run the program would be unknown until we see it. Regionally, itd be a good fit. Is this a championship-caliber coach? After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. And would he stick around, even if things go well? Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. With little more than a single impressive season, there are reasons for skepticism. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. 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. He might be better suited for a rebuild situation where he has time to work out the kinks. His turnaround of Eastern Michigan in particular was stunning, but that might be more attributable to the consistent failures of their previous hires. Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? Why It Might Not: On the flip side, maybe hes stayed at the same place for eight years because his phone isnt exactly ringing off the hook. section: | slug: nebraska-coaching-candidates-mark-stoops-matt-campbell-lead-list-of-coaches-to-replace-scott-frost | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Then he got booted for off-the-field allegations from his time at LSU. 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. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. But as caveats go, thats fairly small. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. Hes quietly leading one of the most competitive programs in the country, causing a ton of trouble for their opponents in the Mountain West. Would he be able to get the talent needed to win at a high level? The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. Scott Frost has been fired. Closing Comment: Despite some Husker fans pounding the table for Chadwell, I think he more than likely ends up in the SEC or ACC. Then he spent a season at Oregon before bolting for the "Dream Job" at Florida State, where he barely lasted two years. Some of these names are crazy, some are not even remotely realistic, and some are legitimate targets. Why It Might Work: Hes got a lot of energy for someone in his late sixties. Closing Comment: He looks like a great choice for a bridge coach, which, considering where Nerbaska is right now, might be a strong strategy for the future. He might be better served as a coordinator. Meanwhile, a once-proud program suffers. He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. Even if there are some benefits, the hire would reek of nepotism. Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? Closing Comment: He seems due for a second stint as a head coach, and hes as good as any top coordinator candidate. As a former Husker, he should receive the slack Mike Riley wasnt given. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. Why It Might Work: Its not easy to beat Nick Saban, but Malzahn is one of the few people to do itmultiple times. Could it be interesting? There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. His time at Ohio State gives him an edge in recruiting knowledge, and at Texas he had no problem pulling in top classes. Closing Comment: Only the most butthurt Iowa-hating Husker fans would be against this. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. He fell behind at LSU and seemed to coast on his championship laurels. 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. He was BYU's head coach from 2005 to 2015, going 99-43, and so it was a surprise when he left that job for a flailing Virginia program, which he promptly turned around and had them going to bowl games. Closing Comment: A perhaps-soon-to-be-former NFL coach whos done very well in college seems like a good choice on paper. Were less than two weeks away from the start of NFL free agency, which begins at 4 p.m. His experience working under Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich at Oregon, as well as a vote of confidence from 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. He has solid Midwest ties and knows how to recruit gems. Instead, it's seen a far-flung outpost in a league that suddenly boasts a presence in New York, Chicago and soon Los Angeles. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Iowa) ties and solid coaching, theres some question as to whether he could handle the style of the Big Ten. His best season was 2016 when he went 12-2 and lost to Georgia in the CFP. Kill has decades of experience as a head He was Ohio States stellar OC on their national championship team in 2014. A big paycheck might make him reconsider. Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating.
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