Why It Might Work: Hes still young at 47, and its not like his career has been a complete failure. 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. Hes considerably more experienced than Monken and has a longer record. A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? If you look deeper than his 47-42 record, you see a program builder. Fleck, and hes one of the reasons Mel Tucker has found success at Colorado and MSU. Assuming he agreed to come to Lincoln, how would he get on? 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. Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December. He was a bad fit in Austin, but his messaging was sound and seems like the perfect thing Big Ten programs would want. 225 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68588-0451 402-472-3145 careerservices@unl.edu This could be the best time in his career to go after him. Urban Meyer, Fox analyst:The Huskers wouldn't would they? Curriculum development and delivery of adult education courses. The head coach of Eastern Michigan has a long tenure of getting the most out of teams and programs with very little. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. 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 former was a perennial bottom feeder which he transformed into a conference champion, and the latter was reeling from the Art Briles scandal. Nebraska WBB Loses to Michigan State 67-64, Nebraska Baseball Weekend Preview: Cambria College Classic, Nebraska WBB vs Michgan State Big Ten Tournament Preview and Game Thread. Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. 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. 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. It didnt happen. The head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC in 2021 and has his team rolling toward a bright future. Frost is a Husker legend who would surely be a popular hire with Nebraskas loyal fan base. And even with great recruiting operations already established at Ohio State, he somehow managed to take it to another level. 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. He did the obligatory rehab-at-Alabama thing. He may have reached his ceiling. Hes very much an old-school style coach and appears more stubborn than most. section: | slug: nebraska-coaching-candidates-mark-stoops-matt-campbell-lead-list-of-coaches-to-replace-scott-frost | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Meyer can coach college, but can he keep from becoming the focus for all the wrong reasons? There may be a candidate who emerges who is not on this list, something thats very likely to happen. He retired suddenly after a disappointing 8-5 record in 2019 and hasnt sought any coaching opportunities since. And yeah, Im ranking thesebased on how appealing I think they are, the kind of fit theyd be, and how much energy or excitement their arrival would inject into the program. And, surprisingly, even after two head coaching jobs, it still feels to some like his potential remains untapped. It would be fascinating, though. His record as a head coach is simply too good to ignore. He is easily the best head coach on the market, from a purely football perspective. 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. At both places he was ultimately a disappointment. 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. Why It Might Work: Its not easy to beat Nick Saban, but Malzahn is one of the few people to do itmultiple times. 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. 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. Now he doesnt seem to have the ambition to go after a big job with big expectations. While he wasnt spectacular in the SEC, he might find an easier time in the Big Ten. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. He went 11-2 at Army in 2018. Nebraska has no natural rival in the Big Ten, as much as some want to make Iowa that team. Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? He was reportedly Michigans second choice if they didnt land Harbaugh in 2014. 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. 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. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. At the very least, he understands a winning culture. After Mike Riley was fired in 2017, Bill Moos had one target that lined up with the consensus and all he had to do was get him. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. His heyday at North Dakota State is tough to overlook, and his ties to Nebraska are very appealing. In moving from the Big 12 to the Big Ten, the program lost its identity. Johnsons lack of experience in that area means every aspect of how hed run the program would be unknown until we see it. 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. Kill has decades of experience as a head A big paycheck might make him reconsider. Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? Frost studied under coaching legends, knew the Nebraska program inside and out, had two years of head coaching experience, and still failed. 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. Why It Might Work: Surprisingly Martin is only 54 and has stayed at the same spot for going on eight years. 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. Well see if that changes. Would he be able to get the talent needed to win at a high level? Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? Campbell (10-7 in his last 17 games) may have simply hit his ceiling at Iowa State. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Well, it may surprise you to learn that Matt Entz has a Masters Degree in Education from Wayne State College in Nebraska. What would he do with the offensive players recruited to a drastically different system? Why It Might Work: Mullen was the toast of college football after what he did in Starkville, Mississippi. How would he jive culturally? ET on March 15. 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: Hes a Husker who happens to be an NFL head coach, almost won a Super Bowl, and hes only 39. 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. Nebraska football has a new head coach and heading into the 2023 season, here are three breakout candidates for the Huskers. 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. And yes, hes from the Stoops family and is an Iowa alumnus. If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. Hes now being talked about for bigger jobs, but was he a one-hit wonder? Hes been doing well at Toledo for seven years. He fell behind at LSU and seemed to coast on his championship laurels. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. Why It Might Not: It would be a serious gamble. Theres a reason it isnt in vogue anymore. This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. +, (Introductory note: So, I initially had this written and ready to post last week, but there was a technical glitch with the New Fanpost button which I had to contact SB Nation support about. Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent SEC program. His experience working under Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich at Oregon, as well as a vote of confidence from 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. 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. 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. And yet he says he's not done coaching. Regionally, itd be a good fit. His time at Arizona wasnt perfect either. Ah, yes. Its not for everybody. Second tier is "May Generate Excitement." 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. Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching candidates Jeff Monken, Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Lebby, Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, Nebraska is not the same quality of job it used to be. He knows how to recruit. Matt Campbell, Iowa State coach: Several sources have told CBS Sports that Campbell is interested in Nebraska. Hes a Husker and currently serving as interim coach. 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. It would be a huge step up in expectations if Traylor came to Lincoln. Traditional recruiting grounds in Texas and California were either ignored or eventually shriveled up. Closing Comment: Despite some Husker fans pounding the table for Chadwell, I think he more than likely ends up in the SEC or ACC. Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. 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. Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. Wilsons biggest knock might be his personality. He was doing well at Arizona until off-the-field allegations made them show him the door. Why It Might Work: Taggart did well at a place with low expectations. Is this a championship-caliber coach? (Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports) Capel would become Krzyzewski's point guard for four years, leading Duke to a national title appearance as a freshman. Moving within the division to suddenly chase his old boss, Paul Chryst, and alma mater doesn't seem like an ideal move. He proved capable beyond that when he made the University of Buffalo more than just a scrappy program. Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. Bringing that energy to Lincoln could make the Huskers a very dangerous program. Oh, and his current OC is Tim Beck. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. Yes, the SEC is cutthroat, but youd think a guy with Moorheads acumen would be able to weather it. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. And dont forget, hes built a program from scratch. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, How could it not? It also begs the question: how much of Taylors recent NFL success is linked to Joe Burrow? 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. All eyes across the country would be tuning in to watch how he does with the Huskersand it could work. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. (859) 414-6776. March 3, 2023 7:00 am ET. The Huskers lost 45-42 to Georgia Southern at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Plus does he really want to leave the comfort of San Diego for a Big Ten job, again? After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. Meghan Hall. He also beat Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. That would give him a serious advantage in recruits living rooms, if he can also win games. 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? Scott Frost is out at Nebraska. Gary Patterson, Texas analyst: This makes so much sense. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. Theres some question as to whether hed leave as hes turned down previous job offers from better college programs. A competent athletic dept. You probably have an opinion on this person. He could be one of college football's most unsung program builders. Is he waiting for Ryan Day to leave Ohio State? GP has plenty left in the tank at age 62 after a bitter departure from TCU. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. Hes the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. 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. Before that he was Notre Dames offensive coordinator, and before that he was the head coach at Grand Valley State and won multiple Division II national championships, posting a record of 74-7. A former Husker (who youve probably heard of), Bohl was the head coach at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State from 2003 to 2013. Closing Comment: A perhaps-soon-to-be-former NFL coach whos done very well in college seems like a good choice on paper. 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 Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. 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. Northwestern has played in two of the last four Big Ten Championship Games. He brought Western Kentucky out of the basement and did the same at USF. 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. Closing Comment: Like Matt Campbell, Fickell chose not to take any bigger job opportunities. Closing Comment: You cant deny that youd be at least a little excited by this. Hes had other stops including LSU and is now the OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 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. 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. Why It Might Not: Its a roller coaster ride with Fleck. Receivers coach Mickey Joseph will be the interim coach for the Huskers. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. 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. 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. Taking on the Nebraska job would place him squarely in the limelight. Oh, wait, you mean yeah, okay. 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. 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. As an alumnus in the coaching field, he may have the highest possible pedigree, and candidates like this simply dont grow on trees. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. Thats impressive for a guy with no guarantee of longevity beyond a single season. That fact is both a surprising and depressing trend. 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. 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. That's the sort of sell job Frost needs to make. He was Ohio States stellar OC on their national championship team in 2014. 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 Hed be an obvious bridge coach who would have to do a lot to win over the skeptics. 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. His departure from Oregon also doesnt sit well and he seems to prefer the Florida region of the country. That changed when he brought in Tom Allen, who took over after Wilson was oustedpartly from clashing with the community, among other things. 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. 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 Fine, lets talk about it. Could Nebraska win a bidding war? Even when they made modest improvements in other areas, the Cornhuskers were consistently bad at a couple things: special teams and losing close games. 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. Why It Might Work: He has head coaching experience from his time at Indiana and is at least familiar with the challenges of running a Big Ten program. Although Mullen may have gotten fired in a profession with brutal expectations, there may have been problems underneath the surface. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. ), he was the Big 12 offensive player of the year in 2006. You may think Nebraska needs to hire him immediately, or you may think that Nebraska should not touch him with a ten thousand foot pole. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. He is 1-5 in the Cy-Hawk trophy game, leading many to question his ability to handle the defense-heavy Big Ten. Native son Scott Frost was fired Sunday having gone 16-31 three games into his fifth season. Here is a look at five early candidates for the vacant Nebraska head coaching job. 7, quickly became a disappointment and they finished 7-6 with a loss in the bowl game. Why It Might Not: Lincoln might be outside his comfort zone. Less what? 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. There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The 3 leading candidates to replace Frost were revealed by Bruce Nebraska education officials are one step closer to axing the basic skills test that keeps some new teachers out of classrooms. Buy Colts Tickets. 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. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. He recruits well and has proven himself as a head coach at a Power 5 program. 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. He would be a top candidate at any program. How they do in replacing him will Why It Might Not: Did Campbell peak in 2020? would be inclined to hire him. Why It Might Not: It looks a lot like Mike Riley, doesnt it? 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. Even his one year at Oregon looked promising. Why It Might Work: It only took Urban Meyer two seasons to coach Utah to an undefeated season. 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. The guy everyone wanted once upon a time? He built USF into a serious challenger despite its perennial underdog status. Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator It would be like bringing in a far less successful Dabo Swinney. He has coached both a Heisman Trophy winner (Bryce Young) and the G.O.A.T. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT Youre going to hear a lot of names. Closing Comment: Its a risk. While his program has yet to reach the level of Georgia or Alabama, hes built them to be competitive in the SEC, which is saying a lot, since Kentucky is generally considered a basketball school. Almost a year to the day, he had a hand in beating Nebraska and ousting Frost. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. Could it be interesting? Scott Frost has been fired. A lot can change over the course of the season. (They probably dont.). Then he got booted for off-the-field allegations from his time at LSU. Jon Hale. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at But at this point he seems set on staying in Florida. Hes currently "coaching" the Dallas/Arlington Renegades in the XFL, a relatively low-profile job. How would he fit? And it begs the question, why has no one given him a serious look before now? Closing Comment: As far as fall-back options go, this isnt bad. 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
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