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Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:55 pm
by Walsh601
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:So who is the 3rd?


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Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:18 pm
by Shaddix
JesuitIvy {l Wrote}:Boston College ‏@BCEagles247
Another #BCEagles coaching target mentioned by name by two different recruits - PSU's Bill O'Brien.


Are you saying that these are legitimately two targets?

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:22 pm
by Byrdcall J
JesuitIvy {l Wrote}: Half measures.


No more half measures, Walter.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:26 pm
by RegalBCeagle
I call BS on the Golden/BOB info from that site. The current staff is likely throwing out some names from random news pieces, including HomoJS's stolen Blauds lists.

Considering it's likely that every member of the current staff will not be employed by Bates/BC once their contracts are up, I don't see how they'd somehow be "in the know" about legitimate coaching targets. Not to say they wouldn't hear about candidates coming in for interviews, but I just don't think they have goood info at this point. They only thing these guys have going for them is to continue working hard in the hopes that they are able to stay with BC or look good in the eyes of other potential landing places - and that includes saying they were able to retain BC's recruits during the firing/hiring process.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:26 pm
by JesuitIvy
BCEagles 247 says Golden and O'Brien have been told to recruits.
Either one would get me to pony up for season fix and parking.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:45 pm
by commavegarage
should i know who 247 is and/or give a shit about what he says?

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:32 pm
by thebs19
Aaron Kromer will be interviewing in the coming days, per PFT.

Says he's being mentioned in connection with many likely NFL openings so he'll have a decision to make if he is offered.

I know when he was named interim to the interim there were stories about his being viewed as a "rising star" despite being fairly anonymous prior to that, and supposedly he was the Rams' backup plan if Fisher spurned them.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:11 am
by bluefishskip
BC going to interview the entire Saints staff?!?!? Note: He's a Miami (Ohio) alum

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 1:12 am
by HJS
Does Kromer need permission from his boss (PCJ) to have the time off to interview?

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:07 am
by Fire Spaz
Walsh601 {l Wrote}:We can't win a bidding war against Tenn, so I hope his wife prefers Boston.


Short Italians disagree.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 3:46 pm
by Bryn Mawr Eagle
The new coach should put Gabe Infante on staff as a position coach/assistant. He's going to be a great recruiter. He's got a future.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:51 pm
by b0mberMan
BearTerritory {l Wrote}:Names most talked about at Cal

Peterson-pipe dream, probably-but he is a Northern California guy and a product of the UC system so not totally off the rails and his father still lives here.
Hue Jackson, whose candidacy seems to be mostly supported by Hue Jackson
McIntyre of San Jose State
Ron Rivera-Cal guy
Roman, although the knock here-interestingly-is that he is too cerebral a la Tedford ver 1.0 without the fire in the belly-see Jackson, Hue. Vic Fangio of the 49ers and Stanford also has his supporters.
Gary Anderson, though he's never been out of Utah.
Charlie Strong, he was actually a finalist when we hired Tedford along with Marvin Lewis but I think geography and an SEC job will lure him

The Cal internets are blowing up that they are hiring Fresno St.'s HC Tim DeRuyter

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 4:56 pm
by BCSUPERFAN22
b0mberMan {l Wrote}:
BearTerritory {l Wrote}:Names most talked about at Cal

Peterson-pipe dream, probably-but he is a Northern California guy and a product of the UC system so not totally off the rails and his father still lives here.
Hue Jackson, whose candidacy seems to be mostly supported by Hue Jackson
McIntyre of San Jose State
Ron Rivera-Cal guy
Roman, although the knock here-interestingly-is that he is too cerebral a la Tedford ver 1.0 without the fire in the belly-see Jackson, Hue. Vic Fangio of the 49ers and Stanford also has his supporters.
Gary Anderson, though he's never been out of Utah.
Charlie Strong, he was actually a finalist when we hired Tedford along with Marvin Lewis but I think geography and an SEC job will lure him

The Cal internets are blowing up that they are hiring Fresno St.'s HC Tim DeRuyter


If true thats tremendous news in re: Roman to BC

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:13 pm
by HJS
I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:32 pm
by Endless Mike
I'm going to address the 800 lb gorilla in the room (ellipses)

http://bringjimtresseltobc.blogspot.com/ :chewbanka

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:59 pm
by DuchesneEast
Endless Mike {l Wrote}:I'm going to address the 800 lb gorilla in the room (ellipses)

http://bringjimtresseltobc.blogspot.com/ :chewbanka


I wish. People complain about the run-centric, big o-line game but BC can win with that.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:03 pm
by PhillyandBCEagles
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).


Fresno State isn't competition for us, nor is SJSU/NIU/Kent State/any other mid-major school whose coach might get hired by another BCS program before we fill our vacancy. If Golden goes to Tennessee then Miami would potentially be in the market for the same type of guys as us (same deal if someone can get Franklin from Vandy), but otherwise this isn't a worry.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:45 pm
by commavegarage
this would be fine with me:

Purdue has offered Butch Jones its head football coaching position

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:51 pm
by Mod34b
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:53 pm
by Cadillac90
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:21 pm
by Mod34b
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.



Thanks. I assume you meant this one: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg


Impressive career and evident passion for football. 5-8 255 lbs -- i am laughing trying to imagine that?? Also seems to pass the character test with flying colors.


Might be a good choice, but I am leary of #2s becoming #1s -- as we know sometimes the weight of responsibility can be crushing. I'd prefer someone already successful as a HC in FBS or even FCS.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:42 pm
by eagle9903
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.



Thanks. I assume you meant this one: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg


Impressive career and evident passion for football. 5-8 255 lbs -- i am laughing trying to imagine that?? Also seems to pass the character test with flying colors.


Might be a good choice, but I am leary of #2s becoming #1s -- as we know sometimes the weight of responsibility can be crushing. I'd prefer someone already successful as a HC in FBS or even FCS.


mike leach, chris petersen, gary patterson, charlie strong, les miles, mike gundy, bob stoops are counterexamples.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:11 pm
by talon

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:36 pm
by HJS
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).


Fresno State isn't competition for us, nor is SJSU/NIU/Kent State/any other mid-major school whose coach might get hired by another BCS program before we fill our vacancy. If Golden goes to Tennessee then Miami would potentially be in the market for the same type of guys as us (same deal if someone can get Franklin from Vandy), but otherwise this isn't a worry.

Cincy will be competing with us. Louisville too (if Auburn or NCS or Tenn grab Strong). A trickle-down always results when these big programs poach another head coach.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:58 pm
by HJS
eagle9903 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.



Thanks. I assume you meant this one: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg


Impressive career and evident passion for football. 5-8 255 lbs -- i am laughing trying to imagine that?? Also seems to pass the character test with flying colors.


Might be a good choice, but I am leary of #2s becoming #1s -- as we know sometimes the weight of responsibility can be crushing. I'd prefer someone already successful as a HC in FBS or even FCS.


mike leach, chris petersen, gary patterson, charlie strong, les miles, mike gundy, bob stoops are counterexamples.

It's somewhat silly, really. Every great coach was never a head coach before he got his first job. You also can point out as many head coaches who sucked at a higher level as you can assistants who failed as head coaches.

Here's the thing half names prominently mentioned would be meh at best. Some would be all time greats. Which is which... I don't know. But, I think you can find that out through the interview process. For BC, I think it is critical to get someone who (a) is a very hard worker and (b) can recruit. I don't think the coach's current title should be a determining factor.

BTW... I will point out that while Spaz was a career assistant who got his first head coaching job at BC, it is important to note that he was TWENTY EFFING YEARS OLDER than all the similarly situated candidates that we are looking at. I'd also point out that before Spazoo, we hired Coughlin, Henning, TOB and Jags. 3 of them were first time head coaches. The only one with head coaching experience (which included TWO stints as an NFL head coach) turned out to be the worst... by far.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:03 pm
by bluefishskip
The Sonny Dykes tour continues out to California............

RT @KSLASports: 2 sources: Sonny Dykes is in California and could be working out a deal with Cal. Nothing finalized, could be in works.

UPDATE: False alarm
Patrick Walsh ‏ @ LATechPWalsh
@ KSLASports Not true. Coach Dykes is back in Ruston and addressed the team at a previously scheduled team meeting tonight.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:47 pm
by PhillyandBCEagles
HJS {l Wrote}:
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).


Fresno State isn't competition for us, nor is SJSU/NIU/Kent State/any other mid-major school whose coach might get hired by another BCS program before we fill our vacancy. If Golden goes to Tennessee then Miami would potentially be in the market for the same type of guys as us (same deal if someone can get Franklin from Vandy), but otherwise this isn't a worry.

Cincy will be competing with us. Louisville too (if Auburn or NCS or Tenn grab Strong). A trickle-down always results when these big programs poach another head coach.


Yeah, wasn't thinking about Cincy/Louisville. Still, Kentucky has already filled their vacancy with a guy who wasn't really on BC's radar and won't have a trickle-down effect and if the rumors are correct then Cal appears ready to do the same.

Another thing to consider--when lower-tier programs lose their coach to a better program (or any school loses their coach to the NFL) because said coach was successful, they frequently try (with varying degrees of success) to keep the success going by elevating one of their existing coordinators. Seen it recently with Stanford, Boise State, Utah, West Virginia, Houston, etc., so just because Cincy and Louisville might lose their coach doesn't mean they'll necessarily look outside the program for a replacement. Or in Cincy's case they could just blindly hire whoever is coaching Central Michigan now, worked for them the last 2 times.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:48 pm
by Mod34b
eagle9903 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.



Thanks. I assume you meant this one: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg


Impressive career and evident passion for football. 5-8 255 lbs -- i am laughing trying to imagine that?? Also seems to pass the character test with flying colors.


Might be a good choice, but I am leary of #2s becoming #1s -- as we know sometimes the weight of responsibility can be crushing. I'd prefer someone already successful as a HC in FBS or even FCS.


mike leach, chris petersen, gary patterson, charlie strong, les miles, mike gundy, bob stoops are counterexamples.


Sure an OC or DC can be a prime candidate for HC and many become great coaches. But in your list, if I am not mistaken, the only one who was a NFL assistant before taking a BCS HC job was Les Miles (2 years with Dallas). And Miles was already an established coach on the college level before his brief stint with Dallas. Peterson, Patterson and one more (forgetting) were internal team promotions.

Roman is different from everybody on your list because he has no NCAA football chops. I am sure he can coach up an offense, but can he recruit? Does he have a network of relevant recruiting contacts? Can he attract, select and effectively manage assistants? I don't think he's done so before.

Roman could be awesome. He could also be a flop. Hard to say.

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:07 pm
by Mod34b
HJS {l Wrote}:
eagle9903 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.



Thanks. I assume you meant this one: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg


Impressive career and evident passion for football. 5-8 255 lbs -- i am laughing trying to imagine that?? Also seems to pass the character test with flying colors.


Might be a good choice, but I am leary of #2s becoming #1s -- as we know sometimes the weight of responsibility can be crushing. I'd prefer someone already successful as a HC in FBS or even FCS.


mike leach, chris petersen, gary patterson, charlie strong, les miles, mike gundy, bob stoops are counterexamples.

It's somewhat silly, really. Every great coach was never a head coach before he got his first job. You also can point out as many head coaches who sucked at a higher level as you can assistants who failed as head coaches.

Here's the thing half names prominently mentioned would be meh at best. Some would be all time greats. Which is which... I don't know. But, I think you can find that out through the interview process. For BC, I think it is critical to get someone who (a) is a very hard worker and (b) can recruit. I don't think the coach's current title should be a determining factor.

BTW... I will point out that while Spaz was a career assistant who got his first head coaching job at BC, it is important to note that he was TWENTY EFFING YEARS OLDER than all the similarly situated candidates that we are looking at. I'd also point out that before Spazoo, we hired Coughlin, Henning, TOB and Jags. 3 of them were first time head coaches. The only one with head coaching experience (which included TWO stints as an NFL head coach) turned out to be the worst... by far.


Thanks for the reply. Roman might be good, but he is a much riskier choice then others because he does not have solid FBS experience. He could be "so BC" - a semi diamond in the rough who loves to overcome low expectations. A passionate hard worker.

Being a hard worker can be great, but is he working too hard? Other coaches call him "grinder." - a back-handed compliment for sure. Is he a grinder who as risen to his pre-Peter-Principle Level?

Who knows. In Bates We Must Trust for sorting through all the intangibles

Re: Coaching Candidates

PostPosted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:14 pm
by hansen
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:
eagle9903 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:
Mod34b {l Wrote}:
HJS {l Wrote}:I'm happy about that if it holds. Colorado, however, is still a risk to take Roman. I believe they were also considering DeRuyter. I have a feeling that BC will be the last of current vacancies to make their hire. I just hope that we are able to hire someone before then next wave of coaching searches start up (San Jose will have to replace DeRuyter and so will any head coach that gets plucked by NCS, Colo, Tenn, Ark and Auburn).



If you don't mind me asking (and I am sure this has been discussed elsewhere) why are you so high on Roman? He has never been a HC (always a #2) and 15 of his 17 years coaching are in the NFL? His 2 years at Stanford were with an incredible team already recruited/groomed/coached by others. What suggests Roman can a) recruit and b) deal with/Coach 18-22 year old college kids as a HC and c) select/hire/manage/fire the right assistants. Does not seem -- on the surface -- like the right choice for BC

Is there something more than getting a sliver of Jim Harbaugh's reflected glory and/or the publicity bump the hire might bring?


Read the article that HJS linked a page or so back on this thread. It might change your mind.



Thanks. I assume you meant this one: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg


Impressive career and evident passion for football. 5-8 255 lbs -- i am laughing trying to imagine that?? Also seems to pass the character test with flying colors.


Might be a good choice, but I am leary of #2s becoming #1s -- as we know sometimes the weight of responsibility can be crushing. I'd prefer someone already successful as a HC in FBS or even FCS.


mike leach, chris petersen, gary patterson, charlie strong, les miles, mike gundy, bob stoops are counterexamples.

It's somewhat silly, really. Every great coach was never a head coach before he got his first job. You also can point out as many head coaches who sucked at a higher level as you can assistants who failed as head coaches.

Here's the thing half names prominently mentioned would be meh at best. Some would be all time greats. Which is which... I don't know. But, I think you can find that out through the interview process. For BC, I think it is critical to get someone who (a) is a very hard worker and (b) can recruit. I don't think the coach's current title should be a determining factor.

BTW... I will point out that while Spaz was a career assistant who got his first head coaching job at BC, it is important to note that he was TWENTY EFFING YEARS OLDER than all the similarly situated candidates that we are looking at. I'd also point out that before Spazoo, we hired Coughlin, Henning, TOB and Jags. 3 of them were first time head coaches. The only one with head coaching experience (which included TWO stints as an NFL head coach) turned out to be the worst... by far.


Thanks for the reply. Roman might be good, but he is a much riskier choice then others because he does not have solid FBS experience. He could be "so BC" - a semi diamond in the rough who loves to overcome low expectations. A passionate hard worker.

Being a hard worker can be great, but is he working too hard? Other coaches call him "grinder." - a back-handed compliment for sure. Is he a grinder who as risen to his pre-Peter-Principle Level?

Who knows. In Bates We Must Trust for sorting through all the intangibles


Considering the state of the program left by Spaziani, I think roman is too risky. We need a guy with lots of college coaching and recruiting experience. Hiring an nfl guy could turn into hennings 2.0. If that happened, who knows how long it could take to recover.