It appears to me regardless of how the rest of the season turns out that with the right DC and OC that Mickey could be successful at NU. I’m impressed thus far with his actions and communication skills. He needs to rally the troops these next 4 games and probably get to 5 wins to have a shot IMOI am not interested that much in G5 coaches or P5 coordinators. I mean maybe Todd Monken or Alex Grinch, but then why not take a flyer on Mickey (assuming he turns things around)?
- Urban Meyer — you make the man say no. He is the best guy out there, go get him. Yes, he might only be here a short time, but he can turn things around.
- Luke Fickell — Also a homerun. Would likely jump to OSU if given the chance.
- Dave Aranda — Understands the B1G 10, understands smash mouth defense. I would love this but then, I love smash mouth defenses 😁
- Jamey Chadwell — this is my take-a-flyer, leap-of-faith, next-big-thing. Hasn’t run a P5 program. Not sure we should do it, but he is an interesting pick.
What it comes down to for me is that my first 4 choices (well top 3 for sure) have the ability to put this program back on a footing competing for div/conf titles and with the expanded playoffs, a shot.
Most of the others I think are top-limited 8-9 win guys or have a ton of risk.