Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator. (Specialist IIA)

[BlueDogs]

 

[Marty Jackson]

Dang - my Google search was for OL Coach only (sloppy on my part).

MattSchonvisky 1:02pm via Twitter Web Client
BREAKING: UConn is in search of new offensive coordinator for '15, per job posting. Huskies ranked in bottom 5 in most categories in '14


Job Posting

The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for the full-time position of Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator.

Responsibilities include: Assist the Head Football Coach in the organization and administration of all phases of a Division I FBS program including game preparation and the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes; assist in monitoring academic progress and development of student-athletes; community involvement; and other program duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; minimum of six years of full-time experience as an offensive football coach at the collegiate FBS, FCS or NFL within the past 10 years; working knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, teaching, communication and public relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree; experience as an offensive coordinator or co-coordinator at the collegiate or professional level; playing experience at the collegiate and/or professional level.
Salary is commensurate with experience.

Candidates must submit letter of application, resume, and the names of three references via Husky Hire. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2015327)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on January 23, 2015.


** All you wannabees - Freshen up the resumes.

Wonder if GDL will apply... Could be the Billy Martin of CT.

 

[gioff23]

Wonder if GDL will apply... Could be the Billy Martin of CT.

If Groh is available, perhaps he could bring the DL coach from da bears as a package

 

[DoctorWho85]

We would all be doing back flips for an offense ranked 34th. Those rankings are against far better competition than what we're seeing in the current AAC.

Heck I'd be ecstatic if we where in the 60-70 range

 

[junglehusky]

theuconnblog updated their post to include Mike Groh. They've been hearing through the grapevine, which could be sources in the program, other media/blog folks, or this thread

 

[Jimdish255]

theuconnblog updated their post to include Mike Groh. They've been hearing through the grapevine, which could be sources in the program, other media/blog folks, or this thread

Prefer Quinn's resume to him. Don't know what the issue was at UVA but would pass just in case he was part of it:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228822-the-uva-quarterback-shell-game

 

[CTGoonie]

Prefer Quinn's resume to him. Don't know what the issue was at UVA but would pass just in case he was part of it:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228822-the-uva-quarterback-shell-game

Yeah, I really hope it is not Groh. He was let go at UVA in part because the offense stunk. This season ticket holder's vote is for Quinn over Groh by a mile.

 

[FDNY99]

Quinn yes...Groh no way! A mediocre retread hire if you ask me.

 

[ktuck911]

Quinn yes...Groh no way! A mediocre washed up hire if you ask me.

washed up at 40?

 

[UconnFamily]

Mike Groh has been a position coach at Alabama, Louisville, and now the Chicago Bears, he's also a good recruiter. However, he hasn't proven to be a good OC, unlike Quinn who has proven to be a good OC. If Diaco was smart he would choose Quinn over Groh.

 

[FDNY99]

washed up at 40?

washed up as in the luster is off...should have used retread instead of washed up...poor choice of words

 

[FluxTZ]

I feel like no one is going to be happy with whoever actually get's chosen... Never change Boneyard, never change.

 

[ktuck911]

Its safe to say the worse decision we made in the last 5 years is hiring Coach PP... he set us back... end result, frustration... who likes to lose? and after this past season, we had to look at 12 scrimmages during the regular season.. tough to deal with bro... I just hope we get it right... get somebody in here that at least get our guys to the point where we look like a glass half full product... at the very least...

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

I feel like no one is going to be happy with whoever actually get's chosen... Never change Boneyard, never change.

I'd reluctantly take Meyer or Saban as OC, I guess.

 

[Confident Carl]

I like your post but from what I've seen of HCBD so far, unfortunately, I can't see him looking past guys he already know... I hope there's a bigger crop of guys other than Molnar and Quinn that he tossed out a net for... Success breeds success... We need to bring in a guy that breeds that. But my gut tells me it's gonna be somebody Diaco already knows...

Most CEO's surround themselves with people they already know. They develop a successful formula and stick with it. I would much rather see him pick someone he already has worked with than start from scratch. We don't need surprises at the stage we are at. The less getting to know you stuff, the better. They need to hit the ground running.

 

[Storrsbred]

This particular CEO is a rookie, he has no track record as a CEO. At this point it is all just guesswork on his part. Kind of who do I like drinking beer with?

 

[Jimdish255]

Most CEO's surround themselves with people they already know. They develop a successful formula and stick with it. I would much rather see him pick someone he already has worked with than start from scratch. We don't need surprises at the stage we are at. The less getting to know you stuff, the better. They need to hit the ground running.

I'd be happy if he picked a competent experienced guy and gave him some leeway to run the show on that side of the ball.

 

[Confident Carl]

I'd be happy if he picked a competent experienced guy and gave him some leeway to run the show on that side of the ball.

I don't disagree. I am a big believer in having subordinates take ownership and delegation with accountability. Having said that, if I were Diaco, I would want to have some first hand knowledge or seriously good recommendations from friends of mine in the business. In the case of TJ Weist, although Diaco has not coached with him, he knows his Pedigree and resume. Diaco knows that TJ knows UCONN. I am still holding out for the outside chance that TJ Weist becomes the offensive coordinator. Romney and his wife insisted that they were not going to run again for President and now all indications point to a run for the 2016 Presidential nomination.

 

[Confident Carl]

This particular CEO is a rookie, he has no track record as a CEO. At this point it is all just guesswork on his part. Kind of who do I like drinking beer with?

Can't argue with it being his first year but he's a pretty organized and proactive CEO. Being Defensive coordinator at Notre Dame and the 2012 Broyles award winner is good enough for me. So are you saying he doesn't have the capability to make sound executive decisions? He hired Don Patterson who had 18 yrs of coaching experience at Iowa and 11 years as a head coach.
and name him Associate head coach. He wanted a seasoned coach by his side that understood Hayden Frye's coaching philosophy with head coaching experience. Successful CEO's surround themselves with quality competent
professionals they know and trust.

Kinda like,who do I like drinking beer with? You gotta be $hitting me! Diaco makes 1.5 Million and is on a serious career path and you think his coaching recruiting strategy is to pick guys that he likes having a beer with? Now if one of his criteria is"would I enjoy having a beer with this guy" I might ask that question but to base one's-decision on hiring your next offensive coordinator solely on that is just plain silly and stupid. Get a grip please!

 

[Storrsbred]

Can't argue with it being his first year but he's a pretty organized and proactive CEO. Being Defensive coordinator at Notre Dame and the 2012 Broyles award winner is good enough for me. So are you saying he doesn't have the capability to make sound executive decisions? He hired Don Patterson who had 18 yrs of coaching experience at Iowa and 11 years as a head coach.
and name him Associate head coach. He wanted a seasoned coach by his side that understood Hayden Frye's coaching philosophy with head coaching experience. Successful CEO's surround themselves with quality competent
professionals they know and trust.

Kinda like,who do I like drinking beer with? You gotta be $hitting me! Diaco makes 1.5 Million and is on a serious career path and you think his coaching recruiting strategy is to pick guys that he likes having a beer with? Now if one of his criteria is"would I enjoy having a beer with this guy" I might ask that question but to base one's-decision on hiring your next offensive coordinator solely on that is just plain silly and stupid. Get a grip please!

I think you took the comment a little too literally. However, until I see improvement in what the coaches are trying to accomplish and I haven't yet (except for the OL), it might be his criteria (said with tongue firmly planted in cheek). This is his first shot at the CEO position and he deserves a little time. His first year didn't go so well by most standards. He says he is building towards something, that he has a vision, making progress. So far, he is keeping the plan well hidden cuz most of us can't see a damn thing. So yah, he might pick his guys on some crazy criteria and that is what scares the hell out of me.

 

[Go_Huskies]

Most CEO's surround themselves with people they already know. They develop a successful formula and stick with it. I would much rather see him pick someone he already has worked with than start from scratch. We don't need surprises at the stage we are at. The less getting to know you stuff, the better. They need to hit the ground running.

I disagree successful CEOs surround themselves with talent. I have been around companies were management hired their golfing buddies. And those companies suck. Great CEOs hire the best man even if they personally they would never hang out with them outside of work. Only hire people you know. Yo seriously, Are you from America or a third world country? The reason this country is great is because most Americans don't believe in cronyism. And cronyism is what you are advocating. Get the best man for the job. THAT IS THE AMERICAN WAY.

Also "They develop a successful formula and stick with it." Wrong again. You have to adapt and improvise. A formula that worked in the past may not work now because of changing market conditions.

Evidence
List of Great/Good Coaches who hired people they believe to be talented even though they never worked with them

Tommy Tuberville -> Hank Hughs DC
Nick Saban -> Lane Kiffin OC
Urban Meyer -> Tom Herman OC
Les Miles -> John Chavis DC
Jimbo Fisher -> Charles Kelly DC

Every coach I checked has a coordinator he never worked with. Not surprising because this is AMERICA.

 

[Confident Carl]

I think you took the comment a little too literally. However, until I see improvement in what the coaches are trying to accomplish and I haven't yet (except for the OL), it might be his criteria (said with tongue firmly planted in cheek). This is his first shot at the CEO position and he deserves a little time. His first year didn't go so well by most standards. He says he is building towards something, that he has a vision, making progress. So far, he is keeping the plan well hidden cuz most of us can't see a damn thing. So yah, he might pick his guys on some crazy criteria and that is what scares the hell out of me.

I knew going in that 2014 was not going to be a good year. You could have had Urban Meyer coaching UCONN and the outcome would not have been much different. My Dad used to say "you can't take blood out of a stone" Diaco did not have the horses to do anything last year. He is building something and I will use another famous saying " Rome wasn't built in a day!

 

[whaler11]

I knew going in that 2014 was not going to be a good year. You could have had Urban Meyer coaching UCONN and the outcome would not have been much different. My Dad used to say "you can't take blood out of a stone" Diaco did not have the horses to do anything last year. He is building something and I will use another famous saying " Rome wasn't built in a day!

You posted last offseason that Diaco was a once in a lifetime coach. Now you knew it was going to be a bad year?

Keep moving the goalposts. Maybe they will get close enough a practice kick will be good.

 

[Confident Carl]

I disagree successful CEOs surround themselves with talent. I have been around companies were management hired their golfing buddies. And those companies suck. Great CEOs hire the best man even if they personally they would never hang out with them outside of work. Only hire people you know. Yo seriously, Are you from America or a third world country? The reason this country is great is because most Americans don't believe in cronyism. And cronyism is what you are advocating. Get the best man for the job. THAT IS THE AMERICAN WAY.

Also "They develop a successful formula and stick with it." Wrong again. You have to adapt and improvise. A formula that worked in the past may not work now because of changing market conditions.

Evidence
List of Great/Good Coaches who hired people they believe to be talented even though they never worked with them

Tommy Tuberville -> Hank Hughs DC
Nick Saban -> Lane Kiffin OC
Urban Meyer -> Tom Herman OC
Les Miles -> John Chavis DC
Jimbo Fisher -> Charles Kelly DC

Every coach I checked has a coordinator he never worked with. Not surprising because this is AMERICA.

More often than not a new CEO will bring key people with him to a new assignment. The leadership team is usually comprised of some, not all trusted and competent executives he or she has worked with in the past. Not doing so is more the exception than the rule. Hiring the best people is always priority one. If companies only hired people they knew, then there would be no need for Executive Search firms. Most CEO's reserve the right to choose their own leadership team. Of course executives adapt to changing marketplaces, trends and innovations but like blocking and tackling, remember one thing. "Methods are many, Principles are few. Methods always change but Principles never do. By the way, coaching at the FBS is a small fraternity. Not too many secrets out there.

 

[Confident Carl]

You posted last offseason that Diaco was a once in a lifetime coach. Now you knew it was going to be a bad year?

Keep moving the goalposts. Maybe they will get close enough a practice kick will be good.

I still believe what I said but also had realistic expectations considering where the program has been. I maintain he is a very special football coach in spite of the negative things being written about him. He got two coaches to leave P5 UVA to work with him. The kids he recruits are excited to play for him. One linebacker quit the team because he lost playing time but that doesn't make him a bad coach. If Bob Diaco fails, I will be the first to say I was wrong. Much too early in the game.