Just thinking out loud here...
1) Security - we have a 2nd year coach who has fired/processed nearly half of the staff he brought two years ago. He has fired two colleagues who were with him for most of 20 years. It's a cutthroat business... may not matter if someone thinks they can do the job.
2) Staff - so, we have maybe one additional slot open (Stewart), and potentially a second if the 10th coach is approved and we decide to make it a defensive coach. But, are Eichorst/Riley going to hire someone and let them fire anyone else? So, can you do the job expected with the folks on staff? Maybe, but that is a leap of faith.
3) Personnel - mixed bag here... we need bodies on the DL, LB was lackluster, but a couple of good ones are coming in (at least Avery)... the DBs seem to have more quality and depth, but there are still some serious holes in talent that are going to make your job hard.
4) Pressure/disadvantages - guys are with coach 20 years and getting cut every year... win NOW, or else.
5) Recruiting - resources are there, but the top players are not close and harder to sell on the distance.
Advantages:
1) Blue blood program - haven't won big lately, but top program historically.
2) Big paycheck - may not pay LSU's $2 million, but will be $800+ for the right guy.
3) Resources/facilities - great resources and facilities.
4) Ego/confidence - the best coaches KNOW they can do it and resurrecting the blackshirts will lead to you being the next Nebraska head coach or similar opportunities. It is a great opportunity.
Will be interesting to see how this plays out...
1) Security - we have a 2nd year coach who has fired/processed nearly half of the staff he brought two years ago. He has fired two colleagues who were with him for most of 20 years. It's a cutthroat business... may not matter if someone thinks they can do the job.
2) Staff - so, we have maybe one additional slot open (Stewart), and potentially a second if the 10th coach is approved and we decide to make it a defensive coach. But, are Eichorst/Riley going to hire someone and let them fire anyone else? So, can you do the job expected with the folks on staff? Maybe, but that is a leap of faith.
3) Personnel - mixed bag here... we need bodies on the DL, LB was lackluster, but a couple of good ones are coming in (at least Avery)... the DBs seem to have more quality and depth, but there are still some serious holes in talent that are going to make your job hard.
4) Pressure/disadvantages - guys are with coach 20 years and getting cut every year... win NOW, or else.
5) Recruiting - resources are there, but the top players are not close and harder to sell on the distance.
Advantages:
1) Blue blood program - haven't won big lately, but top program historically.
2) Big paycheck - may not pay LSU's $2 million, but will be $800+ for the right guy.
3) Resources/facilities - great resources and facilities.
4) Ego/confidence - the best coaches KNOW they can do it and resurrecting the blackshirts will lead to you being the next Nebraska head coach or similar opportunities. It is a great opportunity.
Will be interesting to see how this plays out...
