OT- UMass Fires Molnar

[junglehusky]

Blaud pushing Whipple:

UMass needs to make move on Whipple
http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=8751

Man... Blauds needs to learn a little more html, or hire an intern to format his blog.

 

[ZooCougar]

I was kind of hoping for Ambrose, but maybe his success the last couple of years put him out of our price range. Whipple did lead us to a 1AA National Championship though, so getting him back may energize the fan and alumni base, something UMass desperately needs. Now if there really is a Santa Clause, Don Brown comes back with him to be the DC

No offense. But I think Ambrose could do better. Whipple might be able to generate some success. UMass is in a similar boat as what Buffalo was in before Turner Gill. Although Buffalo was probably in a better position resource wise.

 

[UMass]

No offense. But I think Ambrose could do better. Whipple might be able to generate some success. UMass is in a similar boat as what Buffalo was in before Turner Gill. Although Buffalo was probably in a better position resource wise.

No offense taken...after the last couple of years Ambrose had, I'm fairly certain he can do better. Hopefully for him an offer comes soon because he might not maintain the level of success at Towson that he has lately.

 

[ZooCougar]

No offense taken...after the last couple of years Ambrose had, I'm fairly certain he can do better. Hopefully for him an offer comes soon because he might not maintain the level of success at Towson that he has lately.

I hope UMass finds a good coach. I hate seeing football programs struggle, unless its Rutgers or BC.

 

[CL82]

Would like to see them give TJ a shot

You know I do as well, even though I think that TJ would jump start their drive to respectability. I still believe he will be a good a HC for someone. His interim run at UConn no doubt gave him good incite into how shape a troubled program.

 

[ZooCougar]

You know I do as well, even though I think that TJ would jump start their drive to respectability. I still believe he will be a good a HC for someone. His interim run at UConn no doubt gave him good incite into how shape a troubled program.

TJ Weist would give them a fighting chance. Maybe more. I wasn't a "TJ Guy" when he took over, but from what I have seen he definitely knows how to run a program.

 

[MattMang23]

I hope UMass finds a good coach. I hate seeing football programs struggle, unless its Rutgers or BC.

You can add New York's College Team to that list too.

 

[UMass]

I hope UMass finds a good coach. I hate seeing football programs struggle, unless its Rutgers or BC.

Thanks.....I mentioned earlier in the thread that I believe UMass can be successful as soon as they establish their identity. I believe that identity should be as a solid MAC program playing back in Amherst. I happen to know that there is a second phase in the McGuirk plans that would lower the field to add seats and close in the other end zone with seats bringing it near 25,000. That, along with the training facility opening this fall would make UMass facility as good as any in the MAC.

From everything I've read about your new HC it sounds like UConn landed a good one. I'm glad for you guys and I wish you the best. May your days in the AAC be numbered!

 

[huskymedic]

MDC_Sports1:51pm via WordPress.com
Source: UNH football coach Sean McDonnell to meet with UMass about head coaching position
http://dailycollegiansports.com/201...meet-with-umass-about-head-coaching-position/

 

[TRest]

MDC_Sports1:51pm via WordPress.com
Source: UNH football coach Sean McDonnell to meet with UMass about head coaching position
http://dailycollegiansports.com/201...meet-with-umass-about-head-coaching-position/

Well, if they want to compete in the CAA that's a start.

 

[MattMang23]

Well, if they want to compete in the CAA that's a start.

They probably forgot that they left that league.

 

[Nostical]

McDonnell is a buddy of Edsall who would send him players that didn't make the UConn list. His OC was Chip Kelly. I like him moving to UMass. He deserves to move up.

 

[noeynox]

You should be worried about your naked dance moves, not ths umass coach.

 

[huskymedic]

MDC_Sports1:51pm via WordPress.com
Source: UNH football coach Sean McDonnell to meet with UMass about head coaching position
http://dailycollegiansports.com/201...meet-with-umass-about-head-coaching-position/

Guess it was only unilateral interest... http://www.unionleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140108/SPORTS22/140109342&source=RSS

"Scarano said on Wednesday night that UMass reached out to McDonnell earlier in the week and invited him to interview for the position. The AD, the coach and UNH president Mark Huddleston had discussions over a couple of days and in the end McDonnell declined the offer to interview, Scarano said."

 

[TRest]

Guess it was only unilateral interest... http://www.unionleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140108/SPORTS22/140109342&source=RSS

"Scarano said on Wednesday night that UMass reached out to McDonnell earlier in the week and invited him to interview for the position. The AD, the coach and UNH president Mark Huddleston had discussions over a couple of days and in the end McDonnell declined the offer to interview, Scarano said."

That would be ouch.

 

[ZooCougar]

If I am UMass, I would be looking hard at TJ Weist.

 

[huskymedic]

Guessing Whipple was a smokescreen to drive interest or did he pass too??

JFowlerCBS1:27pm via Web
Louisville RBs/special teams coordinator Kenny Carter interviewed with UMass today, per source. Also expected to speak with Strong about UT

 

[noeynox]

If I am UMass, I would be looking hard at TJ Weist.

Yup. He sounds like a HC, and a dude willing to take on all challenges, not an excuse maker. I'm thrilled with Diaco, think TJ will be a good HC somewhere.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

UMass is going to have to go deep on their depth chart for this hire. This is not a great gig right now. If you were Ambrose, would you take this job? I wouldn't.

 

[FDNY99]

He just signed an extension with Towson till

UMass is going to have to go deep on their depth chart for this hire. This is not a great gig right now. If you were Ambrose, would you take this job? I wouldn't.

2020...my guess he replaces his former boss at Maryland after next season.

 

[metsfan2323]

UMass is going to have to go deep on their depth chart for this hire. This is not a great gig right now. If you were Ambrose, would you take this job? I wouldn't.

I agree.

FDNY is right about Randy being on thin ice, Ambrose will get serious consideration with the Maryland gig if it opens up again.

 

[FDNY99]

I agree.

FDNY is right about Randy being on thin ice, Ambrose will get serious consideration with the Maryland gig if it opens up again.

VERY good landing spot for him...he would do a good job there..he has TONS of recruiting contacts in MD and the Balt/DC metro area...

 

[FDNY99]

Blauds saying Whipple and Don Brown are the front runners for the UMass job:
@blauds5m
UMass closing in on new FB coach. Whipple and Don Brown regarded as front runners with a decision in next few days. http://ajerseyguy.com

If Brown gets this job..it will be a pretty big hit for Addazio.

 

[metsfan2323]

Blauds saying Whipple and Don Brown are the front runners for the UMass job:
@blauds5m
UMass closing in on new FB coach. Whipple and Don Brown regarded as front runners with a decision in next few days. http://ajerseyguy.com

If Brown gets this job..it will be a pretty big hit for Addazio.

Hire Brown for HC and let him make Whipple his offensive coordinator. That was easy.

 

[2Infinity]

Blauds saying Whipple and Don Brown are the front runners for the UMass job:
@blauds5m
UMass closing in on new FB coach. Whipple and Don Brown regarded as front runners with a decision in next few days. http://ajerseyguy.com

If Brown gets this job..it will be a pretty big hit for Addazio.

Wow...would it ever! It's still a big IF...but if so, just one year at BCU? We all know it's Brown's 2nd year with a program when his defense really thrives...big hit indeed!