Even his one year at Oregon looked promising. 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. Campbell (10-7 in his last 17 games) may have simply hit his ceiling at Iowa State. 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: It would be something of a coup to nab one of the hottest commodities in coaching right now. Could Nebraska lure the former Oklahoma coach out of retirement (or semi-retirement)? He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. Doeren might be the most underrated coach in the Power 5. Closing Comment: This is who you hire if you want championships. Its an exciting time, right? 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. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, His time at Ohio State gives him an edge in recruiting knowledge, and at Texas he had no problem pulling in top classes. Hes the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. Blackshirts? 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. Some of these names are crazy, some are not even remotely realistic, and some are legitimate targets. Everyone hopes to nab someone who creates the success of Jim Tressel. Hes a Husker and currently serving as interim coach. Candles Rockets have seen no drop off and remain one of the MACs better teams every year. 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: On the flip side, maybe hes stayed at the same place for eight years because his phone isnt exactly ringing off the hook. Toledos head coach, he took over when Matt Campbell left for Iowa State. 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: Hes a phenomenal recruiter and has demonstrated the ability to both scout and develop talent. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Why It Might Not: Urban Meyer is weird. If fans could get over the personality hang-ups, this might be the answer. Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. That would give him a serious advantage in recruits living rooms, if he can also win games. By Chris Vannini. 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. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. But as caveats go, thats fairly small. He flamed out of the NFLtwice. Mike Locksley, Lane Kiffin, and Luke Fickell all got another chance after doing some "rehab" at a successful program. If nothing else, Kliemans teams have been solid and that would be a huge upgrade to the shoddy job Scott Frost has done. But here it is as written around September 12, with minor edits.). He will have many suitors. Theres some question as to whether hed leave as hes turned down previous job offers from better college programs. And how motivated would he be? Chadwell racked up numerous Coach of the Year Honors for the job he's done recently. 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. I hear his wife makes a mean plate of nachos. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. 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. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. Nebraska education officials are one step closer to axing the basic skills test that keeps some new teachers out of classrooms. Patterson knows Nebraska and its culture; he would come out of the box blazing on the recruiting trail. A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? He seems like a guy who prefers to build a program rather than jump to a better job at the earliest chance. It also begs the question: how much of Taylors recent NFL success is linked to Joe Burrow? Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. Hes a household name and hes crazy. Another former Big Ten head coach, Hoke ran Michigan with mixed results. Putting aside the obvious fact that Nebraska can do worse (and typically has), Bob Stoops would bring instant credibility to the program despite his age. He is easily the best head coach on the market, from a purely football perspective. The bottom is "Could Be Interesting." It would be a jarring cultural change for him to come to Big Ten country. Iowa States 2021 season, where they started ranked No. Why It Might Not: Its a roller coaster ride with Fleck. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. Why It Might Not: 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. Closing Comment: Bringing Rich Rod back to the Big Ten would certainly create serious buzz. He might be all flash. 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. He's 45 and very much seems primed for a jump. Not every place is going to be set up like that. Klieman went 69-6 with the Bison and was hired by Kansas State in Dec 2018. The 11 games that explain the downfall of Nebraska football. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 He regularly punches above his weight and has out-schemed and out-coached Nebraska on multiple occasions. Strong was quickly given a chance to redeem himself after Texas, and it could not have gone worse. Why It Might Work: Hes got a lot of energy for someone in his late sixties. 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. Before being Michigans head coach, he was the head coach at Ball State and San Diego State, where he turned around both programs. But now, Frost is done, and we have no idea what direction Nebraskas going to go. A program at the level of Nebraska seems above his competency, and at his age hed be seen as nothing more than a bridge coach. It might be worth going after him before another program can. 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. 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. 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. While his teams arent on Clemsons level in terms of talent, they are always competitive. He struggled (to put it mildly) to develop a quarterback. 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. Thats why its fun. Recall that he inexplicably lost to a bad Bowling Green team in 2021, in a season when Minnesota finished 9-4. If youre going for the veteran guy that no one else is looking at, this is a low-key option that has the potential of working out big time. Meghan Hall. 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. 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. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. 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. Almost a year to the day, he had a hand in beating Nebraska and ousting Frost. Hes been doing well at Toledo for seven years. The first is the Big Names. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Does Nebraska really want to take a chance on someone with that kind of baggage? Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. If youre looking for consistency, this might not be the best choice. The Huskers have added 39 new scholarship players via the transfer portal and the 2023 recruiting class. Poaching him from the NFL would be a similar coup that would grab headlines across the country. Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. But regardless, this is a candidate that needs to be addressed. No, we need more. Plus, he discovered Josh Allen. Ah, yes. With likely more than two head-coaching jobs opening up, here are some of the very best coordinators in the NFL who could be up for leading a team of the Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. (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. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. 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. There are many who would see this hire as a bit of a desperate move. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. He is 1-5 in the Cy-Hawk trophy game, leading many to question his ability to handle the defense-heavy Big Ten. Kill has decades of experience as a head 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. 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. How would he handle expectations in a much tougher environment? Meanwhile, a once-proud program suffers. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. He already knows the Big Ten and will likely be more prepared on what to expect given his time at Wisconsin. Previously he was a coordinator at Oklahoma, where he also did well. Hes nuts. He might be better served as a coordinator. 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. Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Plus does he really want to leave the comfort of San Diego for a Big Ten job, again? Now hes Miami of Floridas DC. Closing Comment: All the places hes led seem to have unbreakable, hard ceilings and are traditionally basement dwellers. Rhule also seems like a fine Big Ten fit. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. Creighton is 53. Here are some candidates to watch: Nebraska Football: Coaching Candidates to Replace Scott Frost. His recruiting classes at Michigan were all very good, and he completely transformed the Wolverines defense, which had become a joke under Rich Rodriguez. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. A steady program builder with no flash means that hed be a complete unknown when it comes to recruiting. The Cleveland Browns hired former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone last week. (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating. Closing Comment: Its a huge if whether he leaves an NFL coaching gig in his prime when the Bengals have finally achieved liftoff. His best season was 2016 when he went 12-2 and lost to Georgia in the CFP. Overall the body work from Martin appears only slightly above average. Monken is the current head coach at Army, a notoriously difficult place to recruit D-1 competitive athletes. Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent SEC program. Both are filled at the moment. Why It Might Not: Taggart was presumably given every help and benefit at Florida State and his failure there was not just the result of impatient boosters. Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? There is no doubt in his ability as a head coach. He appears more ready for a jump to a mid-major. How would he fit? 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. Five Heart Podcast 318: Nebraska Basketball, Spring Game Attendance and a new Memorial Stadium? Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. Like Venables at Clemson, Leonhard has to be figuring he has a better job right now. Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. Hes not wowing you unless you live in Ypsilanti. Why It Might Not: It would be a serious gamble. But similarly I try to look at how each one might work. Then he spent a season at Oregon before bolting for the "Dream Job" at Florida State, where he barely lasted two years. 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. Why It Might Work: Mendenhall quietly did an amazing job at BYU when they transitioned to an FBS Independent, but how he managed to find success in the salvage project he undertook at Virginiawhich had only 3 winning seasons in 10 years before he arrivedis even more impressive. At most this would feel like a bridge coach. One need look no further than his performance at WI-Whitewater, where he went an astounding 109-6 in FCS Division III, including six national championships. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Could Nebraska win a bidding war? Northwestern has played in two of the last four Big Ten Championship Games. Thats insanely good. 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. Dont sleep on his football knowledge, either. He served as Marylands interim coach after they fired DJ Durkin. Why It Might Not: It felt incestuous when Muschamp fell into the job at South Carolina, but such things are common in the SEC. His next gig has to be the absolute right fit. If you wanted to replicate Wisconsin at Nebraska, you couldnt do much better than this guy. Why It Might Work: Surprisingly Martin is only 54 and has stayed at the same spot for going on eight years. He has steadily turned NC State, one of the ACCs most lowly also-rans, into an ascending program. Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. We know who he is. Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? And yes, hes from the Stoops family and is an Iowa alumnus. He may have reached his ceiling. And hes kind of an oddball. Im sure youve heard of him. All Rights Reserved. She secured an endorsement from University of Nebraska athletic director Bob Devaney, revered in Nebraska for his success as the coach of the university football team. For the seventh time since Tom Osborne's retirement in 1997, Nebraska is looking for a coach. Georgias current defensive coordinator has been a head coach at two different SEC teams, Florida and South Carolina. 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. This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. Why It Might Not: Canada clashed a bit with Ed Orgeron at LSU, leading some to believe that he was holding the offense back. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. But his two jobs at Texas and South Florida were massive failures. It took the Raiders committing $100 million to lure him away from Monday Night Football. When you hire an FCS coach, even one of the leagues best, youre rolling the dice. He got national attention in 2020 when he led Iowa State to its first division crown, including an upset of Oklahoma in the regular season (although they later lost the rematch in the Big 12 championship). 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. After taking over the sturdy foundation built by Jerry Kill, P.J. 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. Native son Scott Frost was fired Sunday having gone 16-31 three games into his fifth season. He severely clashed with the athletic department and school officials, who were apparently looking for a reason to get rid of him. Why It Might Not: But didnt Scott Frost supposedly understand a winning culture too? How would the fan base react? Theres no question he knows how to coach and recruit. Corn Nation, a Nebraska Cornhuskers community, By Silantro 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. +, (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. Account Analyst Interns work in our Revenue Accounting Operations group in Atlanta, GA and are responsible for the management of our accounts receivable. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT The most obligatory of all candidates to be discussed.