Who's your list for next HC?

[Yup!]

No way he’s getting considered

With the arguments I made I’m sure he would be considered. I guess that’s up to Dave to decide not is. With Spanos accomplishing what I listed I’m sure it’ll be difficult for Dave to look the other way, he would at least give Spanos an interview.

 

[Hunter]

I don't see any current or recent FBS HC who's not on Viagra and Lipitor taking this job. And I'd want someone with actual HC experience and a bit of life left in them. So my list starts with Scotty Walden of Austin Peay. To me, he's exactly the mad scientist UConn needs to make games fun again and bring a breath of fresh air to Storrs. Only 30, his offenses are dynamite.

Others I'd consider in addition to Bob Chesney:

• Brian Bohannon, Kennesaw St. (50)
• Jay Hill, Weber St. (46)
• Josh Conklin, Wofford (42)
• Matt Entz, ND State (48)
• Scott Abell, Davidson (51)
• Bob Surace, Princeton (53)
• Willie Simmons, Florida A&M (40)
• Troy Taylor, Sacramento St. (53)
• Bobby Hauck, Montana (57)

If we hire a defensive oriented HC, my next call would be to Ryan McCarthy at CCSU to become OC. I believe McCarthy only makes like $137K as HC there, so doubling his salary might get shake him loose.

Bring a OC to UCONN that is going to put some fun into the program and points on the board on game day . Kevin Kelley at Presbyterian , who's team scored 84 points there first game called for 5 on side kicks during the game and never punted . That sounds like a lot more fun to watch then UCONN offensive showing in the first two games. Read the Associated Press story that ran in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette after Kelley's first game . This guy carry's a NFL like offensive Play sheet with him and he calls the plays as the Head Coach of Presbyterian . The UCONN fans would love Kelley and his game plan would put some excitement into the program, which it really needs in order to put more fans in the seats at East Hartford. Remember this is suppose to be entertaining something UCONN football game plan really lacks.

 

[tzznandrew]

I give Spanos a .001% chance of getting the job, but how many wins does it take to give him serious consideration?

3? no. 4? maybe. 5? you might not have a choice...

If he wins 5 games he's got a shot, though there would still be concerns, right, about his ability to recruit and run the program more generally.

I don’t think he gets the job either. However, if he can win 2-3 games, play competitively throughout the rest of the season, keep the recruits coming in intact ( which is huge ) then he should be seriously considered. But, again, I don’t think that’s going to happen. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

2-3 games? There's a chance Randy would would won 3 out of the next 10 games...and not a bad chance. Yale and UMass are still winnable. Picking off one more game is unlikely but not absurdly so.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

If he wins 5 games he's got a shot, though there would still be concerns, right, about his ability to recruit and run the program more generally.

2-3 games? There's a chance Randy would would won 3 out of the next 10 games...and not a bad chance. Yale and UMass are still winnable. Picking off one more game is unlikely but not absurdly so.

I think they may be able to win UMass, Yale, Middle Tenn., and Wyoming.

 

[huskymedic]

Boneyard to date re-hash…

 

[Sky ball]

Put the challenge out to someone like Saban etc. Can you really coach? Or do you just have the $$ and players to win every year? If you can make UConn a competitive program you could be labeled the best college football coach ever!

Dreaming I know.

 

[huskysupporter]

I wish Coach Spanos nothing but the best, glad he was willing to take the reigns in an interim basis - but UCONN needs to go in another direction in the offseason. The program needs a complete culture change.

 

[Yup!]

If he wins 5 games he's got a shot, though there would still be concerns, right, about his ability to recruit and run the program more generally.

2-3 games? There's a chance Randy would would won 3 out of the next 10 games...and not a bad chance. Yale and UMass are still winnable. Picking off one more game is unlikely but not absurdly so.

You took one of three reasons I’ve listed that MIGHT warrant him an opportunity to interview for the job.

“Randy would won 3 out of the next 10 games” Are you sure about that? We gave up 38pts to Holy Cross and the trajectory with Edsall seemed to be zero wins, especially with hearing there was some issues in the locker room. At least with Randy gone the energy maybe different and Spanos may switch things up to win a couple of games but that’s one example of two other I have listed. It’s also a big deal if Spanos can keep this recruiting class coming in intact. Edsalls gone now, do you know how hard it is to keep a recruiting class together when the head coach who recruited them gets fired, yeah that’s not an easy task.

if Spanos can have these kids play competitively throughout the rest of the season and win a couple of games that’s different than what we’ve seen the first two, at that point I’m sure Dave will probably give Spanos an interview. I’m not saying he’s going to get the job, but that would be one hell of a job by Spanos if he can accomplish what I’ve just mentioned above.

 

[coachcap]

This hire is where A.D. Dave earns his paycheck: All A.D.s keep a file for possible replacements if it becomes necessary.(or should) I'm hoping that Benedict has identified some great prospects that have had success at previous stops. Every so often there are young stars that you just KNOW are going to be great on a major stage.
a. Bill Bellechik- anyone who watched Parcell's Giants teams Knew that young Bill B. was going to be a great head coach in the future. (his Cleveland stop doesn't count because of the inner turmoil that ultimately resulted in the team moving to Baltimore).
b.Brian Kelley-successful at every step along his head coaching ladder. We saw Kelley's ability firsthand during his stint at Cinci.

My point is there are coaches that you can just tell are destined for greatness at the next level. It is up to A.D. Dave to identify such a wunderkind, & get him to sign on the dotted line. Doesn't matter to me if said coach comes from the offensive or defensive ranks. The only criteria that matters are winning history, organization, being able to identify & recruit talented players, &, clear lines of communication to his staff, the athletic department, & the fanbase.

The Huskies have languished far too long in the basin of FBS football. It's past time to climb out of the abyss & back to respectability. With this hire,it's on A.D. Dave to get the University there.

 

[RioDog]

Put the challenge out to someone like Saban etc. Can you really coach? Or do you just have the $$ and players to win every year? If you can make UConn a competitive program you could be labeled the best college football coach ever!

Dreaming I know.

It's just crazy enough to work.


I like it.

 

[Buffett10]

Spanos with that defense of his should be nowhere near a HC position here.

 

[Former RC]

NO, NO, NO. No defensive coaches. UConn needs an offensive minded coach. Someone who teaches offense, recruits offense and can get UConn into the end zone early and often. Defense, for now, needs to take a back seat.

UCONN needs a SUPERIOR recruiter & a PREMIER motivator. Both at Vanderbilt and Penn State, Spencer received NATIONAL recognition for BOTH! Plus he's a Hartford guy who has worked and willed his way from the South End to the TOP of his profession!

 

[Banta55]

UCONN needs a SUPERIOR recruiter & a PREMIER motivator. Both at Vanderbilt and Penn State, Spencer received NATIONAL recognition for BOTH! Plus he's a Hartford guy who has worked and willed his way from the South End to the TOP of his profession!

Tough sell on a coach without head coaching experience..

 

[Bongo Fury]

Don’t go the Les Miles route.

 

[kobe]

the aac sucks but at least the conference had a history of getting coaches bumped up to the P5. right now there is no NY6 carrot on the stick for someone taking this job.

right now i dont see why anyone would take the uconn job unless they're already tied to the NE football scene in someway, are an alumni or a desperate coach looking for a new chance (which i'd be very leary of).

i guess the one advantage uconn has over the non-aac G5 is probably the salary you can afford.

 

[Buffett10]

Brian Picucci should be on the list as well

 

[Bongo Fury]

the aac sucks but at least the conference had a history of getting coaches bumped up to the P5. right now there is no NY6 carrot on the stick for someone taking this job.

right now i dont see why anyone would take the uconn job unless they're already tied to the NE football scene in someway, are an alumni or a desperate coach looking for a new chance (which i'd be very leary of).

i guess the one advantage uconn has over the non-aac G5 is probably the salary you can afford.

Kirk Ferentz (just kidding)

 

[BapeKidd88]

the aac sucks but at least the conference had a history of getting coaches bumped up to the P5. right now there is no NY6 carrot on the stick for someone taking this job.

What also hurts UConn is (even though UConn fans ignore it) the Huskies were always at the bottom of the AAC standings.

So if "the AAC sucks" then that doesn't make UConn look good at all.

 

[UC1995]

Has to be someone with HC experience and you need someone who just knows how to win. It doesn't matter what level you win at it will translate to bigger and bigger stages. That is because they have plans, organization, and structure, and have learned to adapt to what is around them.

I may be in the minority here but I don't want anyone with UConn ties. Forget the hot names coordinators. Take the guy that just knows how to get the best of the guys they have.

Get Hank Hughes back in the building as DC or DL. Knows how to make a defense into a top 25 group in the nation consistently. Not to mention he was here for UConn’s good days. He knows what UConn could be and knows how bad they’ve screwed things up. Played against bob diaco the year Diaco got hired while Hank was at UC and shutout UConn 41-0 and was UConn’s first shutout loss at home since the stadium was built. Got fired from Nebraska after having the 9th rush D in the country and had 7 DLineman from that team that eventually signed to an NFL team. 4 being draft picks and one being a super bowl champion with the Bucs. Has been at Penn and has had top numbers for TFL’s and Sacks. He’s proven and the best assistant that UConn could find for their team price range. Get an offensive head coach. Problems all the way back to the 2007-10 times were almost almost with the offense anyhow.

 

[ktuck911]

Has to be someone with HC experience and you need someone who just knows how to win. It doesn't matter what level you win at it will translate to bigger and bigger stages. That is because they have plans, organization, and structure, and have learned to adapt to what is around them.

I may be in the minority here but I don't want anyone with UConn ties. Forget the hot names coordinators. Take the guy that just knows how to get the best of the guys they have.

I agree for the most part... At this point, we need to win, show a pulse. We haven't yet...

 

[LoyalFanCT]

Brian Picucci also could be an offensive coordinator especially if UConn opts for Lou Spanos for permanent head coach

 

[tzznandrew]

You took one of three reasons I’ve listed that MIGHT warrant him an opportunity to interview for the job.

“Randy would won 3 out of the next 10 games” Are you sure about that? We gave up 38pts to Holy Cross and the trajectory with Edsall seemed to be zero wins, especially with hearing there was some issues in the locker room. At least with Randy gone the energy maybe different and Spanos may switch things up to win a couple of games but that’s one example of two other I have listed. It’s also a big deal if Spanos can keep this recruiting class coming in intact. Edsalls gone now, do you know how hard it is to keep a recruiting class together when the head coach who recruited them gets fired, yeah that’s not an easy task.

if Spanos can have these kids play competitively throughout the rest of the season and win a couple of games that’s different than what we’ve seen the first two, at that point I’m sure Dave will probably give Spanos an interview. I’m not saying he’s going to get the job, but that would be one hell of a job by Spanos if he can accomplish what I’ve just mentioned above.

"There's a chance Randy would would won 3 out of the next 10 games" ≠ "Randy would would won 3 out of the next 10 games."

There are enough bad games on the schedule that 3 wins was never out of the question. Interim coaches—even those who were successful in their time in the job—are almost never the right coach to lead the team. Dabo was a success—a success that everyone knew was going to be a big time coach. Most of those who are hired are just evidence of absolute laziness on the school's behalf.

 

[RSTuthill]

Somehow I think Spanos and staff may find a way to win one or two. Not happening this weekend though. This is a weekend when you give the points whatever they are. Final score depends entirely on when Purdue puts in its third string. Success -- and I use the term in its all inclusive form, not in its strictest meaning -- would be beating the spread. This is a weekend to learn and adapt.

 

[DoctorWho85]

For me the only way Spanos gets the job is if he wins every one of the games left on the schedule (including Clemson). Anything short of that, bring in a whole new staff.

 

[LoyalFanCT]

For me the only way Spanos gets the job is if he wins every one of the games left on the schedule (including Clemson). Anything short of that, bring in a whole new staff.

that is asking too much. He should be considered seriously if they win three to four, and hired ASAP if they win about six.