Does Nebrsaka really want to try that again? Assuming he agreed to come to Lincoln, how would he get on? Closing Comment: Its a think-outside-the-box hire like Monken if it happens. Frost tried everything: changing coaches, changing approaches. 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'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? A competent athletic dept. That guy was Scott Frost. Why It Might Work: Its Jon Gruden. 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. 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 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. Why It Might Work: Mullen was the toast of college football after what he did in Starkville, Mississippi. (Tom Brady). Hell soon be looking for another chance to lead a program. But lets be honest, Gruden was really overrated. Traditional recruiting grounds in Texas and California were either ignored or eventually shriveled up. Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. 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. Has the Closing Comment: Ive heard his name mentioned a bunch, but I just dont see him leaving Kansas two years in, barring a stunning breakthrough. 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. 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. 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 has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. Closing Comment: So Im skeptical about this. Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? He would have to go a long way to earn the trust of the players, fans, and boosters. 7, quickly became a disappointment and they finished 7-6 with a loss in the bowl game. Frost is a Husker legend who would surely be a popular hire with Nebraskas loyal fan base. 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. 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. North Carolina or South Carolina (or even Clemson?) Toledos head coach, he took over when Matt Campbell left for Iowa State. Even his one year at Oregon looked promising. 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. A steady program builder with no flash means that hed be a complete unknown when it comes to recruiting. Does FSU or any ACC power actually have options? Malzahns record is proven but hes far from perfect. He knows how to recruit. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. He would also bring continuity to the program. 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. Thats insanely good. And if that were to happen, Nebraska wouldnt be the only program interested. Meyer can coach college, but can he keep from becoming the focus for all the wrong reasons? Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. Coaches have gone to different regions and have done wellNick Saban was a consummate Midwest guy before LSUbut I have a hard time seeing Muschamp and Nebraska finding their way to each other. Like Venables at Clemson, Leonhard has to be figuring he has a better job right now. A solid resume for a Big Ten coaching candidate. The former was a perennial bottom feeder which he transformed into a conference champion, and the latter was reeling from the Art Briles scandal. How much support would he get? 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. Taking on the Nebraska job would place him squarely in the limelight. The 3 leading candidates to replace Frost were revealed by Bruce ), he was the Big 12 offensive player of the year in 2006. (They probably dont.). Another former Big Ten head coach, Hoke ran Michigan with mixed results. Jon Hale is the University of Kentucky football beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. 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. Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? The fact that he was scooped up almost immediately by UCF shows that he was and will continue to be a hot commodity. Nebraska is not the same quality of job it used to be. Georgia Southern's Clay Helton was the first coach fired last season at USC. Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from Closing Comment: Mark Stoops would be a solid hire. This could be the best time in his career to go after him. 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 Work: It would be something of a coup to nab one of the hottest commodities in coaching right now. After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. Almost a year to the day, he had a hand in beating Nebraska and ousting Frost. If fans could get over the personality hang-ups, this might be the answer. Fine, lets talk about it. LINCOLN, Neb. Instead, it's seen a far-flung outpost in a league that suddenly boasts a presence in New York, Chicago and soon Los Angeles. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Nebraska has no natural rival in the Big Ten, as much as some want to make Iowa that team. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. (859) 414-6776. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. And would he stick around, even if things go well? Why It Might Not: Its a roller coaster ride with Fleck. 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? You may also remember him as the former OC of the New England Patriots once upon a time. All eyes will be on his performance as the interim coach. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. 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 had other stops including LSU and is now the OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Husker message boards and Facebook groups are littered with His head coaching record is an impressive 87-42, but that wasnt enough to satisfy championship-hungry Auburn boosters. Im sure youve heard of him. The question is whether Nebraska wants to face the price tag and stomach the baggage. Closing Comment: Despite some Husker fans pounding the table for Chadwell, I think he more than likely ends up in the SEC or ACC. Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. He is still a huge name that will be brought up with every vacancy at a major college football program. Candidates. With little more than a single impressive season, there are reasons for skepticism. His record going into 2022 was 90-54, having coached at a couple spots at the FCS level. (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) 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 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. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? 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. On the other hand, theres a case to be made that maybe Nebraska should go that way. Coming off one of his biggest wins Saturday at Florida, there is evidence Stoops may have peaked with the Wildcats. 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. But his two jobs at Texas and South Florida were massive failures. 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. In moving from the Big 12 to the Big Ten, the program lost its identity. Why It Might Not: Theres not a lot to knock, but theres not a lot to get excited about, either. He might be better served as a coordinator. He was reportedly Michigans second choice if they didnt land Harbaugh in 2014. Then he went to Kansas and did the same as every coach who went to Kansas after Mark Mangino. Recall that he inexplicably lost to a bad Bowling Green team in 2021, in a season when Minnesota finished 9-4. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. Nothing against Stoops, but no one is beating Georgia anytime soon. Is this a championship-caliber coach? 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. 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. 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. Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. Hes the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. But Campbell has to get to a certain level this season to be in the mix. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. Dont sleep on his football knowledge, either. Hes never been a head coach but Johnsons acumen as an assistant makes him someone likely to get an offer soon. Theres a reason it isnt in vogue anymore. Chadwell racked up numerous Coach of the Year Honors for the job he's done recently. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. 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. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. 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. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim coach:Joseph has a lot of support as Frost's associate head coach and a fellow former Huskers quarterback under Osborne. 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. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. And if he does, would he stick around? Why It Might Work: A lot of people attribute Tom Osbornes success to his degrees in educational psychology. Why It Might Not: It looks a lot like Mike Riley, doesnt it? 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. His recruiting ties to the Midwest (Ohio) make him a good fit for the Big Ten. How would he handle expectations in a much tougher environment? 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. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. A similar implosion if he were to come to Lincoln cant be ruled out. Closing Comment: He seems due for a second stint as a head coach, and hes as good as any top coordinator candidate. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. He proved capable beyond that when he made the University of Buffalo more than just a scrappy program. It would be like bringing in a far less successful Dabo Swinney. Previously he was a coordinator at Oklahoma, where he also did well. Less what? He was a bad fit in Austin, but his messaging was sound and seems like the perfect thing Big Ten programs would want. 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 tried his hand in the NFL with Jacksonville and face-planted so hardexacerbated by a truly staggering amount of off-the-field dramathat the owner fired him before he could even complete his first season. 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 retired suddenly after a disappointing 8-5 record in 2019 and hasnt sought any coaching opportunities since. The resume is admittedly solid. Account Analyst Interns work in our Revenue Accounting Operations group in Atlanta, GA and are responsible for the management of our accounts receivable. He is easily the best head coach on the market, from a purely football perspective. I try to make the case for each one. There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. His record as a head coach is simply too good to ignore. A couple years removed from college football may be enough to make everyone forget about the struggles in Austin. At the end of each candidate I include a Closing Comment, which is basically my personal take on what I think of the candidate. He has coached both a Heisman Trophy winner (Bryce Young) and the G.O.A.T. His departure from Oregon also doesnt sit well and he seems to prefer the Florida region of the country. Regionally, itd be a good fit. Closing Comment: This is a classic swing-for-the-fences, boom-or-bust type. Even when they made modest improvements in other areas, the Cornhuskers were consistently bad at a couple things: special teams and losing close games. to get more serious about football, but now that they have, the results are showing. At both places he was ultimately a disappointment. 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 Work: Theres no doubt in Bohls ability to coach and win. He might not have the same passion for Nebraska, and that could affect his performance. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. Assuming everyone could get past the controversy, it would be utterly fascinating to see Gruden coach on the sidelines in the Big Ten west. This seems like a name fairly low on the totem pole and would likely signal desperation. Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? After going 32-18, way below the Longhorns standards, he got the boot. Theres high-highs and low-lows. 122. It would all be judged on his staff. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. Klieman appears to lack key knowledge of the Big Ten, and the Big 12 isnt great to prepare you for that. 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. If youre looking for consistency, this might not be the best choice. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. He served as Marylands interim coach after they fired DJ Durkin. 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. Well, it may surprise you to learn that Matt Entz has a Masters Degree in Education from Wayne State College in Nebraska. He went an unexpected 5-7, including 3 conference wins, and nearly beat Urban Meyers Buckeyes in overtime. He seems like a solid head coach, but its hard to project him being either wildly successful or a disappointing failure. Prior to this development, insiders were saying Campbell was interested in only two jobs: Ohio State and Notre Dame. It's certainly more highly resourced than Iowa State, especially with the Big 12 moving down in the pecking order with the forthcoming departures of Texas and Oklahoma. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. That's the sort of sell job Frost needs to make. But they also end there. 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. Closing Comment: Its a huge if whether he leaves an NFL coaching gig in his prime when the Bengals have finally achieved liftoff. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season. 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. 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. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. Is he more cut out to be a coordinator? Meghan Hall. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT And dont forget, hes built a program from scratch. 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.