The coaching carousel is always fun. Nebraska would certainly expect more from him than what he did in Starkville. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. Three Potential Big 12 Candidates to Replace Scott Frost at Nebraska By Matthew Postins Posted on September 11, 2022 Now that Scott Frost is out at Nebraska, speculation will naturally turn to who will succeed the It would raise eyebrows if he came to the Big Ten. You probably have an opinion on this person. Bill O'Brien, Alabama offensive coordinator: "Obie" already has Big Ten experience as the first Penn State coach in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. As much as his teams have over-performed, they have also under-performed. He regularly punches above his weight and has out-schemed and out-coached Nebraska on multiple occasions. But regardless, this is a candidate that needs to be addressed. Johnsons lack of experience in that area means every aspect of how hed run the program would be unknown until we see it. It could be possible for him to employ a similar turnaround at Nebraska. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. Why It Might Not: Urban Meyer is weird. Thats impressive for a guy with no guarantee of longevity beyond a single season. Jon Hale. Why It Might Not: But didnt Scott Frost supposedly understand a winning culture too? His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly. Toledos head coach, he took over when Matt Campbell left for Iowa State. Why It Might Work: A lot of people attribute Tom Osbornes success to his degrees in educational psychology. The bottom is "Could Be Interesting." 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. He hasnt interviewed for any vacancies since his retirement. 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. Maybe he could be worth considering, but rest assured there would be a lot of skeptics. With the timing of the firing being almost all about recruiting -- Nebraska is swallowing $15 million to fire Frost before Oct. 1, when the buyout dropped to $7.5 million -- Joseph would be able to pick up where Frost left off on the trail. You may also remember him as the former OC of the New England Patriots once upon a time. The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. Why It Might Not: Nebraska would be a bigger job than anywhere hes been. By the time it got resolved, it was Thursday before the Oklahoma game. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Nothing against Stoops, but no one is beating Georgia anytime soon. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. How would he fit? Closing Comment: Mullen isnt coaching anywhere right now, so hed be available. Hes nuts. 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. But Campbell has to get to a certain level this season to be in the mix. Like many coaches of SEC blue bloods, he got run out of town when the results started to taper off. Trev Alberts has the rest of 2022 to find the right guy. He also would not be completely new to the Big Ten and might be more prepared in his second go-round. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. Why It Might Work: It only took Urban Meyer two seasons to coach Utah to an undefeated season. It didnt happen. It would be a jarring cultural change for him to come to Big Ten country. I hear his wife makes a mean plate of nachos. Why It Might Not: Theres not a lot to knock, but theres not a lot to get excited about, either. Finally, aside from Bowling Green and Utah, hes mostly been at places with an advantage for success thats practically built-in. If you look deeper than his 47-42 record, you see a program builder. Why It Might Not: Well, for starters, hes in his late sixties. There is no doubt in his ability as a head coach. He was the DC at Wisconsin and LSU and is now coaching the Baylor Bears. Would he be up to it? Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. He is easily the best head coach on the market, from a purely football perspective. Hes a household name and hes crazy. Does FSU or any ACC power actually have options? Klieman went 69-6 with the Bison and was hired by Kansas State in Dec 2018. His heyday at North Dakota State is tough to overlook, and his ties to Nebraska are very appealing. Nebraska has fired Mike Riley after three seasons with the program. So without further ado, lets get into it. The former was a perennial bottom feeder which he transformed into a conference champion, and the latter was reeling from the Art Briles scandal. And would he stick around, even if things go well? The state of Colorado isnt that far from Nebraska. 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: Stoops is 61, an Iowa grad, and he sometimes faltered under the pressure of a big game during his time at Oklahoma. Here are some candidates to watch: Nebraska Football: Coaching Candidates to Replace Scott Frost. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. What gives? Closing Comment: This seems like the safest pick. 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. Other FBS programs have gone after FCS champion coaches and the hit rate is usually low. He has coached both a Heisman Trophy winner (Bryce Young) and the G.O.A.T. 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 so. Entz could be riding on the coattails of North Dakota State, which finds it rare to not win the FCS national title. I may do a follow up article as the year goes on. Closing Comment: Okay, full disclosure: Jeff Monken is my favorite of this whole bunch. Taking on the Nebraska job would place him squarely in the limelight. Then he got booted for off-the-field allegations from his time at LSU. His teams at both places have generally shown well against Big Ten opponents. He would also bring continuity to the program. 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. Its not for everybody. Nebraska can turn its program around quickly; it just hasn't done so as of late. Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. If you don't want to call him the new Bo Pelini, fine, but don't forget Pelini's legacy (67-27 in seven seasons) looks damn good right now. He will have many suitors. Second tier is "May Generate Excitement." Why It Might Work: Johnson has quietly built up an impressive resume as a coordinator. Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? The fact that he was scooped up almost immediately by UCF shows that he was and will continue to be a hot commodity. 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. That would not be the case at Nebraska. Rhule also seems like a fine Big Ten fit. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season. Why It Might Not: Despite the love for Mickey Joseph, which is understandable, hes light on head coaching experiencehe led Langston University, an HBCU, for two seasons from 2011-2012, with a record of 13-7. 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. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. Corn Nation, a Nebraska Cornhuskers community, By Silantro WebCareer Services. Native son Scott Frost was fired Sunday having gone 16-31 three games into his fifth season. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. 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? GP has plenty left in the tank at age 62 after a bitter departure from TCU. He knows how to coach up players, and most importantly, he knows how to run the damn ball, damn it. 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. Hes quietly leading one of the most competitive programs in the country, causing a ton of trouble for their opponents in the Mountain West. 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 He could be one of college football's most unsung program builders. As soon as Matt Rhule was fired from the Carolina -Lance And how motivated would he be? Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator The timing of Scott Frosts firing three games in gives him a head start over everyone else in the coaching carousel cycle, and its still extremely early. Why It Might Work: Petersens record at Boise State was 92-12. Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? He might be all flash. 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. Urban Meyer, Fox analyst:The Huskers wouldn't would they? Yeah, remember him? Hes a Penn State grad with strong Midwest recruiting ties, and was considered for the job in State College. Creighton is 53. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at 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. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. Blackshirts? Auburn is not an easy place to win but Malzahn might be itching to get back into the SEC like Lane Kiffin before him. 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. He went an unexpected 5-7, including 3 conference wins, and nearly beat Urban Meyers Buckeyes in overtime. This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. Nebraska is not the same quality of job it used to be. Jeff Schwartz (p) (402) 395-2134 How to Apply If you are interested , submit your application! Here is a look at five early candidates for the vacant Nebraska head coaching job. 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. Its an exciting time, right? 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. At the very least, like Jon Gruden, he knows the kind of player that the NFL prefers. His connections in SEC land make him very unlikely to stay at a program like Nebraska, even if he somehow found success. Why It Might Not: Canada clashed a bit with Ed Orgeron at LSU, leading some to believe that he was holding the offense back. There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. And even with great recruiting operations already established at Ohio State, he somehow managed to take it to another level. An understated, under-the-radar coach who seems to do more with less? (They probably dont.). Theres a reason it isnt in vogue anymore. That guy was Scott Frost. How would the fan base react? 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. And to be fair, though there is potential, his head coaching tenures with both the Nittany Lions and the Texans were not exactly spectacular. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. His next gig has to be the absolute right fit. Hes currently "coaching" the Dallas/Arlington Renegades in the XFL, a relatively low-profile job. 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 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. Needless to say, from top to bottom, hed be a massive upgrade over Scott Frost, and has a better resume than either Mike Riley or Bo Pelini when they were each hired. The headlines would be juicy. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. Fine, lets talk about it. Why It Might Work: Hes still young at 47, and its not like his career has been a complete failure. Frost studied under coaching legends, knew the Nebraska program inside and out, had two years of head coaching experience, and still failed. 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. Less what? His recruiting classes at Michigan were all very good, and he completely transformed the Wolverines defense, which had become a joke under Rich Rodriguez. Why It Might Not: Its a roller coaster ride with Fleck. And it begs the question, why has no one given him a serious look before now? section: | slug: nebraska-coaching-candidates-mark-stoops-matt-campbell-lead-list-of-coaches-to-replace-scott-frost | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | The guy who led his offense, Barry Lunney, left to be the OC at Illinois. Is this a championship-caliber coach? For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. Thats why its fun. That cost Meyer a three-game suspension at the beginning of the 2018 season, his last with the Buckeyes. In both cases, he made them successful by his third season. A steady program builder with no flash means that hed be a complete unknown when it comes to recruiting. Hes now being talked about for bigger jobs, but was he a one-hit wonder? Its interesting that he got that job, given his previous spot was as Arkansass RB coach, when they went 4-20 in the Chad Morris era. 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. Also, reportedly, he has a bit of a temper. To no ones surprise, hes doing well as Alabama OC and can now boast having coached a Heisman-trophy winner. 7, quickly became a disappointment and they finished 7-6 with a loss in the bowl game. Does Nebraska really want to take a chance on someone with that kind of baggage? Herman quietly served as an analyst for the Chicago Bears last year and is now looking for a job. Taylor is a young coach who caught fire in one season (sound familiar? At most this would feel like a bridge coach. His time at Ohio State gives him an edge in recruiting knowledge, and at Texas he had no problem pulling in top classes. He served as Marylands interim coach after they fired DJ Durkin. On the other hand, theres a case to be made that maybe Nebraska should go that way. It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. He knows the Midwest and the Big Ten well. The first is the Big Names. He might be just the thing for a program weary of misses and failed press conferences. Hes never even interviewed for a head coaching job in college. March 3, 2023 7:00 am ET. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. LINCOLN, Neb. He is obsessed with winning and is known for relentless coaching, sometimes to unhealthy levels. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. 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. Seven Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley. A steady decline in play resulted in losses piling up and he got the boot. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. Hes now back at San Diego State for a second stint. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. So putting him in that position as the full-time Nebraska head coach, barring an Ed Orgeron-like interim season, would be a total crapshoot. He was Ohio States stellar OC on their national championship team in 2014. Closing Comment: Despite some Husker fans pounding the table for Chadwell, I think he more than likely ends up in the SEC or ACC. 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. 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. The Wisconsin stint in particular gives him Big Ten cred. He wasnt exactly a total fraud, but he was given every opportunity to succeed at Texas, a place with numerous built-in advantages and benefits, and really underachieved. Why It Might Work: Hoke knows the Big Ten and the Midwest very well. Why It Might Not: Did Campbell peak in 2020? 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. Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? He modernized Penn States offense and recruited at a high level despite limitations. Is he waiting for Ryan Day to leave Ohio State? Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. While his teams arent on Clemsons level in terms of talent, they are always competitive. He did exceptionally well with very little. (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) Why It Might Not: Assuming he actually took the jobwould he really leave the NFL?Nebraska might be wary of doing a second take of the "former Husker to save program" thing immediately following the Scott Frost debacle, and the last time Nebraska hired an NFL head coach who had nearly won a Super Bowl, it was Bill Callahan. But more important than nostalgia is how disciplined his teams are. 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. 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. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. A program at the level of Nebraska seems above his competency, and at his age hed be seen as nothing more than a bridge coach. Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. Could Nebraska lure the former Oklahoma coach out of retirement (or semi-retirement)? All eyes will be on his performance as the interim coach. And hes bred for the South. Wilsons biggest knock might be his personality. A solid resume for a Big Ten coaching candidate.
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