A big paycheck might make him reconsider. There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. By the time it got resolved, it was Thursday before the Oklahoma game. Dont sleep on his football knowledge, either. Rodriguez is notoriously stubborn and has been in the business long enough that theres a fair amount of baggage coming with him, which is why a small program like JSU was the only option he had as a head coach. 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. He went 11-2 at Army in 2018. Closing Comment: Nebraska would certainly tell everyone where they stand in the Big Ten pecking order by poaching the dynamic head coach of a division rival, who also happens to be one of the best recruiters in the conference. Why It Might Work: Joseph loves Nebraska, so hes got that going for him, right? This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. 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. Georgias current defensive coordinator has been a head coach at two different SEC teams, Florida and South Carolina. His Big Ten familiarity is also a plus. This FanPost created by a registered user of Corn Nation. 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. 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. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. It would be a jarring cultural change for him to come to Big Ten country. That would give him a serious advantage in recruits living rooms, if he can also win games. If fans could get over the personality hang-ups, this might be the answer. Nebraska would be an even tougher job. The break from Virginia was equally confusing, and Mendenhall gave the now-typical "spend time with family" line as the reason. 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. Maybe hes learned a lot and would want to take a crack at it again, in the Big Ten? 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. Then he went to Kansas and did the same as every coach who went to Kansas after Mark Mangino. After taking over the sturdy foundation built by Jerry Kill, P.J. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? 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. would be inclined to hire him. But isnt that what Nebraska tried with Mike Riley? Taylor is now the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL and brought them all the way to the Super Bowl, before losing to the Rams. The Cleveland Browns hired former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone last week. If nothing else, Kliemans teams have been solid and that would be a huge upgrade to the shoddy job Scott Frost has done. Absolutely. 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. Hes the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. He then went on to win two national championships at Florida. 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 currently "coaching" the Dallas/Arlington Renegades in the XFL, a relatively low-profile job. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) In the Market: 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect superlatives after the season by Scott Rogust. North Carolina or South Carolina (or even Clemson?) Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Now that Frost is gone our focus turns to who Trev Alberts will hire to be Nebraskas next coach. 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. It could be fun. Why It Might Work: Taggart did well at a place with low expectations. Because Air Force is not exactly a headline-grabber in college football, some may find hiring Calhoun to be underwhelming and head-scratching. (Tom Brady). Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. 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. He did exceptionally well with very little. If you wanted to replicate Wisconsin at Nebraska, you couldnt do much better than this 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. LINCOLN, Neb. But as caveats go, thats fairly small. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. Its hard to say if hed consider Nebraska a destination. Why It Might Not: Nebraska would be a bigger job than anywhere hes been. Unless Iowa State suffers a total collapse this year, hes going to be the top target for most major open head coaching jobs. But that kind of long term thinking and recalibration of expectations seems very unlikely in todays trigger-happy arms race of college football. First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. Some of these names are crazy, some are not even remotely realistic, and some are legitimate targets. Also, reportedly, he has a bit of a temper. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. What would he do with the offensive players recruited to a drastically different system? Could it be interesting? Why It Might Work: Like Jeff Monken, Calhoun is 55 and is an established head coach well-versed in the triple-optionwhich, again, is the most difficult scheme to prepare for. Why It Might Not: There are so many reasons. Candles Rockets have seen no drop off and remain one of the MACs better teams every year. If you look deeper than his 47-42 record, you see a program builder. Experience in training, coaching, and/or mentoring experience. Malzahns record is proven but hes far from perfect. He modernized Penn States offense and recruited at a high level despite limitations. Why It Might Not: Its a roller coaster ride with Fleck. Texas snatched him up two years later, hoping for a return to greatness. Could he be a Husker version of Jim Harbaugh? Maybe he could pull it off and be great, but thats a tall order. 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 Why It Might Not: OBrien bolted for the NFL at the earliest opportunity. 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. Well see if that changes. It would raise eyebrows if he came to the Big Ten. Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. His experience working under Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich at Oregon, as well as a vote of confidence from 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. He fell behind at LSU and seemed to coast on his championship laurels. Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. Nebraska would certainly expect more from him than what he did in Starkville. And, surprisingly, even after two head coaching jobs, it still feels to some like his potential remains untapped. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? No doubt youre going to disagree with some of these. Why It Might Not: Lincoln might be outside his comfort zone. 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. Web/real-sports/ncaa-football/nebraska-cornhuskers-coaching-candidates You cant find a more aggressive, out-of-his-mind competitor beyond him other than possibly Jim Harbaugh. But regardless, this is a candidate that needs to be addressed. FCS coaches, even the ones with championships, are always a gamble. Candidates. Closing Comment: A perhaps-soon-to-be-former NFL coach whos done very well in college seems like a good choice on paper. Trev Alberts now has to embark on the long process of finding his replacement. 2 Related. He also appears to be one of the better assistant coaches in Lincoln. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. The bottom is "Could Be Interesting." Known for building Temple and Baylor into double-digit win teams despite difficult circumstances, Rhule is now trying to do it in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. And if that were to happen, Nebraska wouldnt be the only program interested. Scott Frost has been fired. Frost tried everything: changing coaches, changing approaches. Almost all of his coaching career has been in the state of Ohio. He has steadily turned NC State, one of the ACCs most lowly also-rans, into an ascending program. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. Admittedly there would be some excitement, but now with the controversy thats attached to him, its probably just not worth it. Yes, the SEC is cutthroat, but youd think a guy with Moorheads acumen would be able to weather it. 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 And unlike Frost, he has no Nebraska ties to save him if he starts losing early. He could bring that recipe to Nebraska, which would afford him the necessary resources. Gary Patterson, Texas analyst: This makes so much sense. He could be one of college football's most unsung program builders. Other FBS programs have gone after FCS champion coaches and the hit rate is usually low. He was reportedly Michigans second choice if they didnt land Harbaugh in 2014. Creighton is 53. Instead he kept the team competitive when it could have easily imploded. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. Hes defensive minded and knows college footballs most fertile recruiting grounds. Hes never even interviewed for a head coaching job in college. He might not have the same passion for Nebraska, and that could affect his performance. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. 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. He knows how to recruit. Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? 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. Traditional recruiting grounds in Texas and California were either ignored or eventually shriveled up. Nebraska Coaching Candidates -Matt Rhule Former Carolina Panthers and Baylor Bears Head Coach. 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. He's 45 and very much seems primed for a jump. The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. Here are some coaches who could be a fit at Nebraska, listed in alphabetical order. Meyer, a three-time national championship coach at Florida and Ohio State, was responsible for hiring OSU assistantZach Smith, whose wife accused him of abuse. Recall that he inexplicably lost to a bad Bowling Green team in 2021, in a season when Minnesota finished 9-4. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. Has the Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. All Rights Reserved. Overall the body work from Martin appears only slightly above average. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. 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. The Huskers have added 39 new scholarship players via the transfer portal and the 2023 recruiting class. Some people are pounding the table for this guy, but to me, this is a fairly un-sexy pick. 7, quickly became a disappointment and they finished 7-6 with a loss in the bowl game. Feldman believes Campbell, Leipold, and Chadwell are the leading Nebraska football head coaching candidates to replace Scott Frost. But here it is as written around September 12, with minor edits.). Hes now at Wyoming, where his record is more mediocre. Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. 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. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. 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. At the end of each candidate I include a Closing Comment, which is basically my personal take on what I think of the candidate. A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? The headlines would be juicy. Were less than two weeks away from the start of NFL free agency, which begins at 4 p.m. How they do in replacing him will 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. His time at Arizona wasnt perfect either. There are many who would see this hire as a bit of a desperate move. Hes a household name and hes crazy. But lets be honest, Gruden was really overrated. That guy was Scott Frost. Could Nebraska lure the former Oklahoma coach out of retirement (or semi-retirement)? He severely clashed with the athletic department and school officials, who were apparently looking for a reason to get rid of him. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. All eyes will be on his performance as the interim coach. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. The guy everyone wanted once upon a time? If youre looking for consistency, this might not be the best choice. Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. It would be fascinating, though. The fact that he was scooped up almost immediately by UCF shows that he was and will continue to be a hot commodity. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at His next gig has to be the absolute right fit. Native son Scott Frost was fired Sunday having gone 16-31 three games into his fifth season. Like Venables at Clemson, Leonhard has to be figuring he has a better job right now. His departure from Oregon also doesnt sit well and he seems to prefer the Florida region of the country. A longer track record of head coaching success would make him a slam dunk. 172d Bill Connelly. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. Thats an untenable situation for any head coach. It also begs the question: how much of Taylors recent NFL success is linked to Joe Burrow? Iowa States 2021 season, where they started ranked No. Its not for everybody. You probably have an opinion on this person. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. These are the head-explode, spit-take hires that the college football world would probably lose its mind over if Nebraska pulled it off. Finally, aside from Bowling Green and Utah, hes mostly been at places with an advantage for success thats practically built-in. At the very least, like Jon Gruden, he knows the kind of player that the NFL prefers. Matt Campbell, Iowa State coach: Several sources have told CBS Sports that Campbell is interested in Nebraska. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. Rhule also seems like a fine Big Ten fit. Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? Nebraska Football: Mike Rileys Breakout Group Comments At Big Ten MediaDays, The 2007 Nebraska Football Season: Booing, Big Holes, and BrokenHopes, Flakes: Auto Play Videos Should BeBanned, Nebraska Football: Mike Rileys Remarks At Big Ten MediaDays, Shawn Eichorst: Nebraska Obliged To Do One Home Friday Night Football Game Every ThirdYear, Nebraska Baseball: Bolts Boys Knock Off #7 Vanderbilt 5-3, Nebrasketball: Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview, Nebraska Baseball Brunch Date with #7 Vanderbilt Game Thread, Wrestling: Your Big Ten Championships Primer, Friday Flakes: Turner Gill Played Some Shortstop for Nebraska and Ernest Schackleton. This seems like a name fairly low on the totem pole and would likely signal desperation. Both BYU and Virginia had overall low expectations relative to Nebraska's, but at the same time he'd be taking over the program when those expectations are at their lowest in nearly half a century. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Like Frost, Joseph worked his way up the coaching ladder most recently at LSU where he developed what some say is the best group of wide receivers in history. Both are filled at the moment. 13 coaching candidates to watch. There is no doubt in his ability as a head coach. The 3 leading candidates to replace Frost were revealed by Bruce Entz could be riding on the coattails of North Dakota State, which finds it rare to not win the FCS national title. Hes not wowing you unless you live in Ypsilanti. He went an unexpected 5-7, including 3 conference wins, and nearly beat Urban Meyers Buckeyes in overtime. 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. At both places he was ultimately a disappointment. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. 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. 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. Chadwell racked up numerous Coach of the Year Honors for the job he's done recently. So Ive compiled an exhaustive list below of virtually every coaching candidate I think Nebraska could pursue. Less what? He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. Why It Might Not: But didnt Scott Frost supposedly understand a winning culture too? It would be a huge step up in expectations if Traylor came to Lincoln. He has solid Midwest ties and knows how to recruit gems. Is he worth hiring? He seems like a solid head coach, but its hard to project him being either wildly successful or a disappointing failure. Could Nebraska win a bidding war? There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. Second, Im bugged by the Mississippi State thing. He had an up-and-down career thats been mostly down, at least at the head coaching level. GP has plenty left in the tank at age 62 after a bitter departure from TCU. Obviously he wasnt ready for the big job in Austin, but maybe Nebraska might be a better fit. A former Husker (who youve probably heard of), Bohl was the head coach at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State from 2003 to 2013. 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. Moving within the division to suddenly chase his old boss, Paul Chryst, and alma mater doesn't seem like an ideal move. Nebraska needs a new football coach. Hes a Husker and currently serving as interim coach. Its an exciting time, right? 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. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. He might be all flash. Now hes Miami of Floridas DC. The former Washington head coach who led the Huskies to their only CFP appearance and who also built Boise State one of the Group of Fives top level programs, Petersen is currently retired and seems happy to be so. For the seventh time since Tom Osborne's retirement in 1997, Nebraska is looking for a coach. Why It Might Not: Well, for starters, hes in his late sixties. 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. They'd be back. The head coach of Eastern Michigan has a long tenure of getting the most out of teams and programs with very little. Oh, and his current OC is Tim Beck. Twice since 2018 he has won 10 games, perhaps prompting his angry comeback recently when John Calipari suggested Kentucky is far more focused on basketball success. Why It Might Not: Fit and longevity. 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 He losta lot. Nebraska football has a new head coach and heading into the 2023 season, here are three breakout candidates for the Huskers. As a former Husker, he should receive the slack Mike Riley wasnt given. Campbell (10-7 in his last 17 games) may have simply hit his ceiling at Iowa State. He also has head coaching experience from FCS Fordham and Mississippi State. As an alumnus in the coaching field, he may have the highest possible pedigree, and candidates like this simply dont grow on trees. Why It Might Work: Strong was a top candidate at Texas for a reason. By Chris Vannini. Closing Comment: Like Matt Campbell, Fickell chose not to take any bigger job opportunities. Closing Comment: Given the state of Pittsburghs and Nebraskas programs, some might consider this a lateral move. Air Force has been up and down but theyre generally solid. Patterson knows Nebraska and its culture; he would come out of the box blazing on the recruiting trail. Is he more cut out to be a coordinator? 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. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. He does have some college experience as the Cincinnati Bearcats OC in 2016 (not too long ago), so it wouldnt be necessarily a huge adjustment for him to come back to college. Closing Comment: He seems due for a second stint as a head coach, and hes as good as any top coordinator candidate. Four of them were regarded as serious contenders for the nomination. Assuming everyone could get past the controversy, it would be utterly fascinating to see Gruden coach on the sidelines in the Big Ten west. Hes never worked west of Illinois, and hed be asked to live west of Iowa in the Great Plains. Doerens time in Raleigh has been good but not great, and he hasnt lived up to the hype that came when he arrived after shocking everyone by going 12-2 at NIU. Husker message boards and Facebook groups are littered with Even if there are some benefits, the hire would reek of nepotism. Nothing against Stoops, but no one is beating Georgia anytime soon. It would be like bringing in a far less successful Dabo Swinney. How would he fit? Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. While things can and will almost certainly change before the end of the regular season, these are five realistic names for the Nebraska opening among current His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly.
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