Wonder if GDL will apply... Could be the Billy Martin of CT.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.
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.
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
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.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
Quinn yes...Groh no way! A mediocre washed up hire if you ask me.
washed up as in the luster is off...should have used retread instead of washed up...poor choice of wordswashed up at 40?
I feel like no one is going to be happy with whoever actually get's chosen... Never change Boneyard, never change.
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.
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.
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!
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.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 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!
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.
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.