Had the exact same thoughts. With how unattractive CFB HC jobs are currently, I could see this being a very underwhelming hire.
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I'd think Campbell would be considered for this one. I figured Washington, Michigan State, etc. wouldn't want Campbell. UCLA is a tier below those jobs though, and I could see there being mutual interest here
God would I love the drama of Kingsbury going from SC to the Raiders to the Commanders to UCLA in a matter of weeks.
Of the 133 FBS coaches (counting the reclassifying schools)...
75 have 0-2 years HC experience at their current school (started 2022, 2023, or 2024)
22 have 3-4 years (started 2020 or 2021)
21 have 5-9 years (including second stints for Jeff Tedford and Don Brown)
15 have 10+ years (including second stints for Mack Brown and Greg Schiano)
75 have 0-2 years HC experience at their current school (started 2022, 2023, or 2024)
22 have 3-4 years (started 2020 or 2021)
21 have 5-9 years (including second stints for Jeff Tedford and Don Brown)
15 have 10+ years (including second stints for Mack Brown and Greg Schiano)
I was listening to a pod cast with Greg LaFluer (The dude of Minnesota) and he was convince PJ Fleck was going to UCLA.. LOL
I don't know if they can. That's not a great job. They're allegedly way behind on NIL and are going to be playing road games in their home stadium for the next few years.
I actually think Minnesota is a better job but Phil's ego fits better in California.
I never thought I'd ever see the day where a coach willingly left a Big 10 head coaching job to be a coordinator at a different Big 10 school.
The real amazing part is everyone is basically nodding and saying "yeah that makes sense"
As for PJ, he's reached his peak at Minnesota, it's probably smart to move on now while he still has some ability to get another decent job.
The real amazing part is everyone is basically nodding and saying "yeah that makes sense"
As for PJ, he's reached his peak at Minnesota, it's probably smart to move on now while he still has some ability to get another decent job.
Well, that will help donations and recruiting. Hey, our coach loves this school so much he was looking to leave in a month.
This story is like a 50/50 on who to believe, it's wild.