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. The guy everyone wanted once upon a time? The state of Colorado isnt that far from Nebraska. The 2023 salary cap has already been Why It Might Work: Its not easy to beat Nick Saban, but Malzahn is one of the few people to do itmultiple times. A competent athletic dept. That kind of price tag in hindsight is laughable. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. He served as Marylands interim coach after they fired DJ Durkin. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. 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. Trev Alberts now has to embark on the long process of finding his replacement. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. Mostly known in Big Ten country for his three years at Michigan, Rich Rodriguez has actually been a head coach for a really long time and has a, shall we say, eclectic list of stops. Why It Might Work: Rodriguez created the quintessential Cinderella program at West Virginia, where he would probably still be coaching today had he not taken Michigans offer and left so controversially. Come on. I try to make the case for each one. 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. Many believe he was one of the original architects of the spread offense. Hes been doing well at Toledo for seven years. That cost Meyer a three-game suspension at the beginning of the 2018 season, his last with the Buckeyes. Could it be interesting? Youre going to hear a lot of names. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. And to be fair, though there is potential, his head coaching tenures with both the Nittany Lions and the Texans were not exactly spectacular. Prior to this development, insiders were saying Campbell was interested in only two jobs: Ohio State and Notre Dame. 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. Doeren might be the most underrated coach in the Power 5. Theres a pretty big crop of them right now and Nebraska should definitely exhaust all options there before looking at coordinators whove never been a head coach. His record at Washington is a somewhat less stellar 55-26, but he finished (or tied) first in the Pac-12 north division for three straight years, and won the conference championship twice. WebCareer Services. Account Analyst Interns work in our Revenue Accounting Operations group in Atlanta, GA and are responsible for the management of our accounts receivable. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim football coach Joseph, 54, was named Nebraska's interim coach Sunday. He might not want to take the risk himself. You probably have an opinion on this person. Kill has decades of experience as a head 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. He might be better served as a coordinator. 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. And would he stick around, even if things go well? And dont forget, hes built a program from scratch. For the seventh time since Tom Osborne's retirement in 1997, Nebraska is looking for a coach. North Carolina or South Carolina (or even Clemson?) Why It Might Not: Theres not a lot to knock, but theres not a lot to get excited about, either. He also appears to be one of the better assistant coaches in Lincoln. We know who he is. Could he follow NCAA rules? He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. How they do in replacing him will Iowa) ties and solid coaching, theres some question as to whether he could handle the style of the Big Ten. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. And unlike Frost, he has no Nebraska ties to save him if he starts losing early. The former head coach of Penn State and the Houston Texans is now enrolled in Nick Sabans rehabilitation program as an assistant coach for the Crimson Tide. 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? He has solid Midwest ties and knows how to recruit gems. Some people are pounding the table for this guy, but to me, this is a fairly un-sexy pick. 2 Related. Does Nebraska really want to take a chance on someone with that kind of baggage? It could be possible for him to employ a similar turnaround at Nebraska. He built USF into a serious challenger despite its perennial underdog status. 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. Stoops may be even better than that without the baggage. Seems entrenched in Texas. Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December. 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). He might be all flash. This FanPost created by a registered user of Corn Nation. Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. Weve seen him be an aggressive recruiter and theres no reason to think that would not continue if he were the head coach. Thats insanely good. As a former Husker, he should receive the slack Mike Riley wasnt given. Why It Might Work: Monkens teams practice great fundamentals and rarely if ever beat themselves, which would be a welcome change from the Scott Frost era. His recruiting classes at Michigan were all very good, and he completely transformed the Wolverines defense, which had become a joke under Rich Rodriguez. Is this a championship-caliber coach? But here it is as written around September 12, with minor edits.). Regionally, itd be a good fit. The decline in his fourth season was truly stunning. Its an exciting time, right? Why It Might Work: A lot of people attribute Tom Osbornes success to his degrees in educational psychology. 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. 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. Why It Might Not: Urban Meyer is weird. 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. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. Why It Might Work: Campbell is 42 with a record of 77-49 as a head coach, as of this writing. Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching candidates Jeff Monken, Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Lebby, Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, 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. Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. He has Big Ten bona fides from his days as Ohio States DC and would bring serious credibility to a Nebraska program looking to get competitive in the conference. Quite the opposite, actually. 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. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. His Big Ten familiarity is also a plus. A solid resume for a Big Ten coaching candidate. He would have to go a long way to earn the trust of the players, fans, and boosters. 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 Thats impressive for a guy with no guarantee of longevity beyond a single season. Native son Scott Frost was fired Sunday having gone 16-31 three games into his fifth season. Why It Might Work: Hoke knows the Big Ten and the Midwest very well. 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. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. 225 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68588-0451 402-472-3145 careerservices@unl.edu Second tier is "May Generate Excitement." Nebraska can turn its program around quickly; it just hasn't done so as of late. I may do a follow up article as the year goes on. He is still a huge name that will be brought up with every vacancy at a major college football program. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Absolutely. By the time it got resolved, it was Thursday before the Oklahoma game. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) In the Market: 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect superlatives after the season by Scott Rogust. 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. He will have many suitors. Another former Big Ten head coach, Hoke ran Michigan with mixed results. All eyes across the country would be tuning in to watch how he does with the Huskersand it could work. He also beat Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. Its hard to say if hed consider Nebraska a destination. Make no mistake: if Nebraska were to pull this off, it would be utterly stunning. 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. Why It Might Not: But didnt Scott Frost supposedly understand a winning culture too? Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. 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. Hes never worked west of Illinois, and hed be asked to live west of Iowa in the Great Plains. How would he jive culturally? 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 Why It Might Not: OBrien bolted for the NFL at the earliest opportunity. Were less than two weeks away from the start of NFL free agency, which begins at 4 p.m. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. Thats why its fun. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. Plus, he discovered Josh Allen. Closing Comment: As far as fall-back options go, this isnt bad. Seven candidates ran in the Democratic primary. 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. Strong was quickly given a chance to redeem himself after Texas, and it could not have gone worse. It would be a jarring cultural change for him to come to Big Ten country. You cant find a more aggressive, out-of-his-mind competitor beyond him other than possibly Jim Harbaugh. 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? Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. He would also bring continuity to the program. What gives? Air Force has been up and down but theyre generally solid. Hes now the head coach at Jacksonville State in Alabama. That's the sort of sell job Frost needs to make. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator Husker message boards and Facebook groups are littered with 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. His culture, tireless work ethic and no-nonsense approach would appeal to Nebraska. Could he be a Husker version of Jim Harbaugh? 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. 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. Almost a year to the day, he had a hand in beating Nebraska and ousting Frost. Patterson knows Nebraska and its culture; he would come out of the box blazing on the recruiting trail. Chadwell racked up numerous Coach of the Year Honors for the job he's done recently. He then went on to win two national championships at Florida. But regardless, this is a candidate that needs to be addressed. 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. WebA Day in the Life of an Account Analyst Intern. Other FBS programs have gone after FCS champion coaches and the hit rate is usually low. Closing Comment: He seems due for a second stint as a head coach, and hes as good as any top coordinator candidate. Any questions please reach out to Jeff Schwartz or Ethan Larsen @ 402-395-2134 or email at Applications will be accepted via email (jschwartz@boonecentral.esu7.org) or mail. Why It Might Work: Absolutely no one expected UTSA to go 12-2, but the fact that the Roadrunners did has to count for something. It might be worth going after him before another program can. A couple years removed from college football may be enough to make everyone forget about the struggles in Austin. Scott Frost is out at Nebraska. Not every place is going to be set up like that. His departure from Oregon also doesnt sit well and he seems to prefer the Florida region of the country. 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. Why It Might Not: Did Campbell peak in 2020? He also refuses to wear red. He knows how to recruit. Campbell (10-7 in his last 17 games) may have simply hit his ceiling at Iowa State. Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. After the scandal that forced Jim Tressel to leave Columbus, Meyer moved in and promptly started kicking the entire Big Tens ass. 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 head coach of Eastern Michigan has a long tenure of getting the most out of teams and programs with very little. He has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. Why It Might Work: Petersens record at Boise State was 92-12. The question is whether Nebraska wants to face the price tag and stomach the baggage. The move ended weeks of speculation about Ventrones status with the organization and left a significant void to fill both on the field and in the locker room. 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. Why It Might Not: NC State still hasnt had the type of special season you would expect from someone who could be a great head coach. His turnaround of Eastern Michigan in particular was stunning, but that might be more attributable to the consistent failures of their previous hires. Who? Meyer didn't even make it through a full season in 2021 with the Jags. He'd have much better access to the Big Ten Championship Game (as opposed to the SEC Championship Game) playing in the Big Ten West. It would raise eyebrows if he came to the Big Ten. The 3 leading candidates to replace Frost were revealed by Bruce Candidates. At the very least, like Jon Gruden, he knows the kind of player that the NFL prefers. Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating. Would he be up to it? 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. Going 8-5 at KSU is apparently the equivalent of going 11-1 to some, and the record from NDSU predictably makes people salivate. He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. 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. Strong would have to go a long way to prove that hes viable as head-coaching material for a big program. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, 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 And even with great recruiting operations already established at Ohio State, he somehow managed to take it to another level. He losta lot. There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. At the very least, he understands a winning culture. 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. 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. It could be fun. Like Frost, he has a national championship ring (LSU, 2019). 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Candles Rockets have seen no drop off and remain one of the MACs better teams every year. Yes, fresh faces do seem to be chosen often over known entities, but given the state of Nebraskas program, they would probably be better suited to pursue at least a former head coach. This could be the best time in his career to go after him. As an alumnus in the coaching field, he may have the highest possible pedigree, and candidates like this simply dont grow on trees. The next hire must hit because the hamster wheel of coaches since Osborne is worn and rusted. Unless Iowa State suffers a total collapse this year, hes going to be the top target for most major open head coaching jobs. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. 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. For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. The current head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, Leipold had a stellar record at Wisconsin-Whitewater and built the Buffalo Bulls into a contender in the MAC. As soon as Matt Rhule was fired from the Carolina -Lance 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. Five Heart Podcast 318: Nebraska Basketball, Spring Game Attendance and a new Memorial Stadium? Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Why It Might Work: Hes a phenomenal recruiter and has demonstrated the ability to both scout and develop talent. 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. 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. At most this would feel like a bridge coach. 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. -- 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. 172d Bill Connelly. ), he was the Big 12 offensive player of the year in 2006. He knows how to coach up players, and most importantly, he knows how to run the damn ball, damn it. Creighton is 53. Why It Might Not: It would be a serious gamble. Johnsons lack of experience in that area means every aspect of how hed run the program would be unknown until we see it. His return to San Diego State has seen the program maintain its play at a high level in the Mountain West. Why It Might Not: No Nebraska or Big Ten ties. Jeff Schwartz (p) (402) 395-2134 How to Apply If you are interested , submit your application! Because Air Force is not exactly a headline-grabber in college football, some may find hiring Calhoun to be underwhelming and head-scratching. Why It Might Not: The pressure he felt at Boise was nothing compared to Washingtonwhich is not even one of college footballs biggest blue bloodsand it clearly weighed on him. Almost all of his coaching career has been in the state of Ohio. The Huskers lost 45-42 to Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. 1. This seems like a name fairly low on the totem pole and would likely signal desperation. He was reportedly Michigans second choice if they didnt land Harbaugh in 2014. Both are filled at the moment. The Wisconsin stint in particular gives him Big Ten cred. 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. Nebraska education officials are one step closer to axing the basic skills test that keeps some new teachers out of classrooms. Closing Comment: Given the state of Pittsburghs and Nebraskas programs, some might consider this a lateral move. 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. 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. How would he handle expectations in a much tougher environment? But now, Frost is done, and we have no idea what direction Nebraskas going to go. Why It Might Work: The jobs he did at Temple and Baylor were nothing short of spectacular. How committed would he be to staying at Nebraska long term if things started to work out? Why It Might Work: Narduzzi seems tailor-made for the Big Ten. Closing Comment: All the places hes led seem to have unbreakable, hard ceilings and are traditionally basement dwellers. 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. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. This guy has been around. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT Even when they made modest improvements in other areas, the Cornhuskers were consistently bad at a couple things: special teams and losing close games. That changed when he brought in Tom Allen, who took over after Wilson was oustedpartly from clashing with the community, among other things. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. His recruiting ties to the Midwest (Ohio) make him a good fit for the Big Ten. Hes currently in his first year coaching at Akron. He regularly punches above his weight and has out-schemed and out-coached Nebraska on multiple occasions. He modernized Penn States offense and recruited at a high level despite limitations. How realistic are they? Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from Moving within the division to suddenly chase his old boss, Paul Chryst, and alma mater doesn't seem like an ideal move. You may also remember him as the former OC of the New England Patriots once upon a time. When you hire an FCS coach, even one of the leagues best, youre rolling the dice. You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Its not for everybody. Meghan Hall. Closing Comment: Ive heard his name mentioned a bunch, but I just dont see him leaving Kansas two years in, barring a stunning breakthrough. The headlines would be juicy. Trev Alberts has the rest of 2022 to find the right guy. Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? Finally, aside from Bowling Green and Utah, hes mostly been at places with an advantage for success thats practically built-in. Toledos head coach, he took over when Matt Campbell left for Iowa State. Hes never even interviewed for a head coaching job in college. Closing Comment: Okay, full disclosure: Jeff Monken is my favorite of this whole bunch. 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. A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? Why It Might Work: Arandas Bears came out of nowhere to win the Big 12 in 2021 and beat Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. It also worked out pretty well the last time the Huskers hired a Buckeye. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. Meyer also does not appear to be the most ethical coach in the world, and theres a general sliminess about him that seems to come with the cost of winning. Jon Hale is the University of Kentucky football beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 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.
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