Who's your list for next HC?

[The Viking]

Devanney has done a fabulous job at Trinity, and is obviously an outstanding football coach. And I’m sure could motivate and evaluate players at any level. But I stand by what I said —recruiting at :UConn and recruiting at Trinity are entirely different kettles of fish, and I’d want someone at at least the FCS level for that experience.

Devanney would be a sneaky fantastic hire. He’s a lifelong Connecticut guy and an absolutely dominant coach for 10-15 years (including this year once again) who wouldn’t be looking to bolt for greener pastures once he fixed this program (unlike the coach we will likely bring in here).

That being said, it would take balls for Benedict to hire him because of the names people are expecting to be on the sideline next year.
But at the very least he deserves to be on that interview list, even if he’s the last one on the docket. No harm in Benedict taking an afternoon talking to him. At which point he would probably be like “oh shttt, I want to hire this guy…but can I?” Lol

 

[SwingDog]

You're not the official BY pedant, Hans is. If he hasn't weighed in, then the title is fine.

Never said I was anything. I simply asked if it could be edited to (for example): "Who's on your list for next hc?" Simple question. If not, that's fine. I'll just continue to cringe on the inside everytime I look at it.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Coach O's available...

Got this from a buddy who is a LSU fan.

 

[RioDog]

Has to do public appearances and fund raisers for Tigers untill 2025? How in Hades does that square with coaching at another institution? Is he leaving coaching?

 

[huskymedic]

Has to do public appearances and fund raisers for Tigers untill 2025? How in Hades does that square with coaching at another institution? Is he leaving coaching?

 

[DoctorWho85]

Ferentz is not leaving Iowa City for Storrs

Do we really want a OC that totally pooped the bed being the #2 in the country as a HC? They were completely embarrassed by Purdue.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Do we really want a OC that totally pooped the bed being the #2 in the country as a HC? They were completely embarrassed by Purdue.

Well, I for one would first like to get a staff who can get us to #2 in the country. After that I'll see how I feel about the team laying a turd.

 

[DoctorWho85]

I'm still all for Moorhead, Cignetti or Entz.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Well, I for one would first like to get a staff who can get us to #2 in the country. After that I'll see how I feel about the team laying a turd.

We hired a DC that ND to the playoffs, then got embarrassed on national TV against Alabama. So Ferentz is looking more like a Diaco than a Herman.

 

[Yup!]

I'm still all for Moorhead, Cignetti or Entz.

Herman and Sean Lewis with these three guys you named. fingers crossed man

 

[DoctorWho85]

Herman and Sean Lewis with these three guys you named. fingers crossed man

Good choices as well.

 

[UConnJim]

Here's a name: Pete Shinnick, head coach of West Florida. Started up 2 football programs from scratch: UNC Pembroke and West Florida. Took West Florida from a startup program to D2 National Champs in 4 years (2019). Successful head coach at 3 stops with a 138-63 record in 17 years. 5-1 this year with team averaging 43 points per game. Two time D2 National Coach of the Year 2017 and 2019. Assistant at Arkansas, Clemson, Oregon St. 56 years old. Believe he makes <$200k per year. 13 FBS transfers on roster and many other level and JUCOs. (Former transfer QB Mike Beaudry came from West Florida.)


Shinnick’s Coaching Resume

West Florida (Head Coach)
Year: W-L
2016: 5-6, Most wins by a first-year D2 program in 10 years
2017: 11-4, National Runner-up; Super Region 2 Champion
2018: 6-5
2019: 13-2, National Champions
Total: 35-17 (4 years)

UNC Pembroke (Head Coach)
Year: W-L
2007: 4-7
2008: 9-1
2009: 9-2
2010: 5-5
2011: 8-3
2012: 6-4
2013: 9-2
Total: 50-24 (7 years)

Azusa Pacific (Head Coach)
Year: W-L
1999: 9-3
2000: 6-4
2001: 4-5
2002: 9-1
2003: 8-2
2004: 11-3
2005: 6-4
Total: 53-22 (7 years)
Total as Head Coach: 138-63 (17 years)

Assistant Coach Positions
1988: Richmond (Offensive Line)
1989: Arkansas (Defensive Line)
1990-91: Clemson (Tight Ends)
1992-93: Oregon State (Recruiting Coordinator)
1994: Northern Michigan (Offensive Line)
1995-97: St. Cloud State (Offensive Coordinator)
1998: Humboldt State (Offensive Line)

 

[Jre2000]

Here's a name: Pete Shinnick, head coach of West Florida. Started up 2 football programs from scratch: UNC Pembroke and West Florida. Took West Florida from a startup program to D2 National Champs in 4 years (2019). Successful head coach at 3 stops with a 138-63 record in 17 years. 5-1 this year with team averaging 43 points per game. Two time D2 National Coach of the Year 2017 and 2019. Assistant at Arkansas, Clemson, Oregon St. 56 years old. Believe he makes <$200k per year. 13 FBS transfers on roster and many other level and JUCOs. (Former transfer QB Mike Beaudry came from West Florida.)


Shinnick’s Coaching Resume

West Florida (Head Coach)
Year: W-L
2016: 5-6, Most wins by a first-year D2 program in 10 years
2017: 11-4, National Runner-up; Super Region 2 Champion
2018: 6-5
2019: 13-2, National Champions
Total: 35-17 (4 years)

UNC Pembroke (Head Coach)
Year: W-L
2007: 4-7
2008: 9-1
2009: 9-2
2010: 5-5
2011: 8-3
2012: 6-4
2013: 9-2
Total: 50-24 (7 years)

Azusa Pacific (Head Coach)
Year: W-L
1999: 9-3
2000: 6-4
2001: 4-5
2002: 9-1
2003: 8-2
2004: 11-3
2005: 6-4
Total: 53-22 (7 years)
Total as Head Coach: 138-63 (17 years)

Assistant Coach Positions
1988: Richmond (Offensive Line)
1989: Arkansas (Defensive Line)
1990-91: Clemson (Tight Ends)
1992-93: Oregon State (Recruiting Coordinator)
1994: Northern Michigan (Offensive Line)
1995-97: St. Cloud State (Offensive Coordinator)
1998: Humboldt State (Offensive Line)

Well that is certainly an impressive and intriguing resume. I could see an under-the-radar candidate like this be the guy DB falls in love with

 

[Yup!]

Good choices as well.

Tom Hermans coaching career is really impressive, he’s also young at 46yrs old. Hermans the Chicago Bears offensive analyst, so he might be interested becoming a HC again? Who knows, I think Moorhead and Herman should be a priority, if they say no at least we tried.

 

[freescooter]

Herman is the type of guy that I would really like and that I think is a real possibility. He would likely make major improvements on offense and if he won big he will be gone in a couple of years, but he will have re-established UConn as a legitimate program. At least that is my hope.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Herman is the type of guy that I would really like and that I think is a real possibility. He would likely make major improvements on offense and if he won big he will be gone in a couple of years, but he will have re-established UConn as a legitimate program. At least that is my hope.

I put Herman and Moorhead in the same category... probably out of reach but would be ideal candidates. I would think Herman would be generating more interest with schools than Moorhead. He proved that he can be very successful at the FBS level when he was at Houston. And his stay at Texas wasn't great but it wasn't awful. Moorhead doesn't have the same history of success as a leader.

But...I would be ecstatic with either. Even though I do think they are long shots.

 

[UConnJim]

Tom Hermans coaching career is really impressive, he’s also young at 46yrs old. Hermans the Chicago Bears offensive analyst, so he might be interested becoming a HC again? Who knows, I think Moorhead and Herman should be a priority, if they say no at least we tried.

Moorhead will not talk publicly about his recent surgery which will probably concern some people.

 

[SonsOfNutmeg]

Here are my HC search prospects with their current salaries (in no particular order):

• Rhett Lashlee - Miami (FL) OC - $ (current salary not published, private University)
• Joe Moorhead - Oregon OC - $1.15M
• Will Healy - Charlotte HC - $775,000
• Major Applewhite - South Alabama OC - $250,000
• Kendal Briles, Arkansas OC - $975,000
• Clay Helton - Frm. USC HC - Was $4.5M (receiving a $12M buyout from USC)
• Tom Herman, Chicago Bears (NFL) Offensive Analysts - $? (receiving a $15.4M buyout from Texas)

 

[Fairfield_1st]

I toured the Storrs campus yesterday (10/20) with my son. I've been to the campus over the years, but not in the buildings and didn't really walk the grounds. I am astounded how beautiful that campus has become. I couldn't contain my excitement seeing the school on the ground level and reminiscing about my days there. I graduated in 1990.
With that said, I feel like any coach who summarily dismisses UConn as a dumpster fire and not salvageable is a fool. Between the facilities we have, the quality of the education, the beauty of the campus, the support of the governor (or so he says), the lack of competition for attention (no pro teams in state), and The Dairy Bar, there is a ton of potential there for the coach who sees it. I would like the admissions loosened a little, but outside of that I think the pieces are in place for someone to succeed.
On a related note, we've been to a few campuses now. Up to this point, nobody has their brand/mascot as visible on the campus as UConn does. You are constantly reminded that you are a Husky. I love it. We've also been to UMass Amherst, New Hampshire, and Endicott with future visits planned to Roger Williams and URI.

 

[DoctorWho85]

I toured the Storrs campus yesterday (10/20) with my son. I've been to the campus over the years, but not in the buildings and didn't really walk the grounds. I am astounded how beautiful that campus has become. I couldn't contain my excitement seeing the school on the ground level and reminiscing about my days there. I graduated in 1990.
With that said, I feel like any coach who summarily dismisses UConn as a dumpster fire and not salvageable is a fool. Between the facilities we have, the quality of the education, the beauty of the campus, the support of the governor (or so he says), the lack of competition for attention (no pro teams in state), and The Dairy Bar, there is a ton of potential there for the coach who sees it. I would like the admissions loosened a little, but outside of that I think the pieces are in place for someone to succeed.
On a related note, we've been to a few campuses now. Up to this point, nobody has their brand/mascot as visible on the campus as UConn does. You are constantly reminded that you are a Husky. I love it. We've also been to UMass Amherst, New Hampshire, and Endicott with future visits planned to Roger Williams and URI.

I doubt any coach is going to call UConn a dumpster fire. I think there a many that won't take the job because there are better opportunities, but the school as the money to pay a top notch coach and assistant pool to easily turn around and win 6 games relatively quickly. The talent is there. All you have to do is watch any of the games once Tyler Phommachanh started. Just need someone that's gonna maximize their potential.

 

[gtcam]

Here are my HC search prospects with their current salaries (in no particular order):

• Rhett Lashlee - Miami (FL) OC - $ (current salary not published, private University)
• Joe Moorhead - Oregon OC - $1.15M
• Will Healy - Charlotte HC - $775,000
• Major Applewhite - South Alabama OC - $250,000
• Kendal Briles, Arkansas OC - $975,000
• Clay Helton - Frm. USC HC - Was $4.5M (receiving a $12M buyout from USC)
• Tom Herman, Chicago Bears (NFL) Offensive Analysts - $? (receiving a $15.4M buyout from Texas)

Lashlee isn’t even going to take a glimpse at UConn-the reasons have been discussed ad nausea
Helton and Herman are unreal long shots- no way
Doubt Briles looks outside a P5
Healy and Applewhite are intriguing but Applewhite seems to have skeletons in his closet
Moorhead may just like to collect 7 figures without the head coach headaches

 

[UConnJim]

Lashlee isn’t even going to take a glimpse at UConn-the reasons have been discussed ad nausea
Helton and Herman are unreal long shots- no way
Doubt Briles looks outside a P5
Healy and Applewhite are intriguing but Applewhite seems to have skeletons in his closet
Moorhead may just like to collect 7 figures without the head coach headaches

Lashlee will probably be out of a job in December.

 

[freescooter]

Lashlee will probably be out of a job in December.

And is being criticized in Miami for his bland offense, so there is that, too.

 

[Hogoff]

And is being criticized in Miami for his bland offense, so there is that, too.

He learned a lot from Edsall during his one year at UConn.

 

[Bongo Fury]

And is being criticized in Miami for his bland offense, so there is that, too.

He is certainly not out of reach for UConn at this time. It is up to UConn to decide if he is the best option?