Annual Matt Campbell in demand - 2020 version
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One of the side effects of the the CFP-era, everything at the power programs for a coach is defined by being able to reach the Playoff. But the problem is that the 4 programs have dominated the Playoff selection: Alabama(5), Clemson(5), Oklahoma(4), and Ohio State(3). That is 17 of 24 possible spots in the Playoff over the last 6 years being filled by 4 schools. The 4 team format has warped the perception of some fanbases.
Texas, Michigan, Florida, A&M, USC, Penn State, etc. fans all believe they should be able to make that Final 4 every year, when in reality, they are all fighting for 1 or 2 spots at best. The expectation on the coaches at these programs are almost set to a level that they are unattainable. It was healthier when each was fighting for a Conference title and a Rose/Sugar/Cotton/Orange bowl appearance. And it is part of the reason why the CFP needs to expand to at least 8 teams.
I don't think, right now, he has any interest in the NFL. In nearly every interview he does, he mentions how molding his players into better people is at the top of his priority list. Not that he couldn't do that in the NFL but the opportunities are much, much smaller.
Think about his time here and especially his culture statement. Whether you like JP or not, he and our situation have allowed Campbell to put in his culture. Go to a Michigan, Texas, or Nebraska and you work with their culture. Two of them the donors set it, the other one has an old man who lingers to be relevant behind the scenes still with a grip on the process. None of those jobs will say go ahead and crapcan the whole situation and install whatever you want. Campbell is a control freak, not bad, just his style. Everything has to be a specific way, it has worked with us.
It’s why he came here, we were willing to level the old house and have him develop the blueprints. Other places would require you to remodel. The culture from the AD and Pres on down have to be a fit for him. Let’s not be so nervous all the time.
It’s why he came here, we were willing to level the old house and have him develop the blueprints. Other places would require you to remodel. The culture from the AD and Pres on down have to be a fit for him. Let’s not be so nervous all the time.
That’d be a tough loss
I’m always interested that CW says he thinks Campbell might want to be a GM. Obviously, he would know.
But I’ve always seen Campbell as a guy so focused on the coaching part.
Everyone wants Heacock I’m sure.
Saw some CMC to the Lions talk today. If he turned down the Jets for being the Jets then I can't see him wanting to be a part of the Lions but I guess we'll see
There is our concern, everyone is nervous about Campbell, losing assistants should make people more nervous. 600k to 1.5 MM like some may be game changers.
Heacock's next move should be to a HC position. Or as a DC to the new coach at Michigan.
I'm really excited for some idiot reporter from Dallas asking Campbell about other jobs at the CCG press conference. He wont know what hit him.
Reporter looks up from his notepad to see Matt's gum chewing intensify and hit hat brim curving tighter on its own, as he glares at him.
My thoughts are this:
CW makes really good points about who his Campbell idolizes: A D3 coach, Bill Snider and I'm drawing a blank on the last one (but another Bill Snider type, maybe the Northwestern coach?). Because of this, ISU may be MC's dream job and he may be living the dream. This is my hope of course.
If MC does want another job I think it would be one of these: Cleveland Browns, Ohio State, Notre Dame or maybe Michigan. WIth Michigan, I'm not sure the current environment would be what he'd want to walk into, but I do think he'd at least talk to them.
All of that said, I'm much less worried about Campbell leaving than some of his staff. Heacock, Manning, etc all will be in high demand. A huge part of our recent success isn't just MC, but the consistency of the whole staff. I'd hate to lose that.
CW makes really good points about who his Campbell idolizes: A D3 coach, Bill Snider and I'm drawing a blank on the last one (but another Bill Snider type, maybe the Northwestern coach?). Because of this, ISU may be MC's dream job and he may be living the dream. This is my hope of course.
If MC does want another job I think it would be one of these: Cleveland Browns, Ohio State, Notre Dame or maybe Michigan. WIth Michigan, I'm not sure the current environment would be what he'd want to walk into, but I do think he'd at least talk to them.
All of that said, I'm much less worried about Campbell leaving than some of his staff. Heacock, Manning, etc all will be in high demand. A huge part of our recent success isn't just MC, but the consistency of the whole staff. I'd hate to lose that.
Why would he take a step down from where he’s currently at by taking the Texas job?
tOSU is probably the one to worry about if Day bolts in the next 2-3 years. That may or not happen. Think it would have to be for a Cowboys, Vikings, or Bears level of organization though. New stadiums (newly updated in Chicago), willing to spend on FA’s, hungry to win owners and fans.