johnnyzip84 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 His buddy, Mike Vrabel, might be ready to retire soon= would be a nice get as LB or DL coach.He might just stay here 5-6 years and wait out Tressel at OSU (who some have said will move to AD role in about 5 to 6 years).You assume Vrabel wants to coach.If Tressel is going to retire in 5-6 years, the safe bet for LF would be to stay there as DC and take over as HC if he can get the job. There is much more risk in taking the Akron job than waiting out Tressel.Not that we need any assistance while kicking ass in K.E.N.T., but I'm sure Mikey could help in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA Fan Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 This was just posted on Footballscoop.com Mitch has been mentioned before.He was my first thought. Browning interviewed when JD was hired.Akron: We are hearing that Akron AD Tom Wistrcill is very close with Tennessee offensive GA Mitch Browning. Wistrcill as an associate AD at Minnesota when Browing served as the OC for the Gophers under Glen Mason.What is "offensive GA" ? Check here for your answer. Grad Assistant.CK called this one (Browning) back in September.I always thought GA's were young entry-level coaches. Lookie there, I learned something.Charlie Weiss is now available; there's a name with some heft Now the Cinci job will soon be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeZippy Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 This was just posted on Footballscoop.com Mitch has been mentioned before.He was my first thought. Browning interviewed when JD was hired.Akron: We are hearing that Akron AD Tom Wistrcill is very close with Tennessee offensive GA Mitch Browning. Wistrcill as an associate AD at Minnesota when Browing served as the OC for the Gophers under Glen Mason.What is "offensive GA" ? Check here for your answer. Grad Assistant.CK called this one (Browning) back in September.I always thought GA's were young entry-level coaches. Lookie there, I learned something.They usually are young, entry-level coaches. Kiffin got creative in this situation to get Browning on staff. Kiffin had already hired his whole staff, and Browning ended up coming available. Lane really respected Browning and knew he was a very good recruiter. Browning saw it as an opportunity to coach with Monte, and was willing to take the GA position because Syracuse owed him a full salary because they fired him when they fired Robinson and his staff. Tennessee in essence got a ninth assistant on staff at a GA salary because Syracuse had to pay the difference between the GA salary and what he made at Syracuse. Browning can't go off campus to recruit and there are some other restrictions because he's a GA, but they really wanted his input into the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZips Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 AD's thoughts from Tom Gaffney article to be published in the ABJ on Tuesday.http://www.ohio.com/sports/78174702.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Chuck Martin the Head Coach from Grand Valley State would be my choice.In six years, his team has won 2 National Championships, four GLIAC Conferance titles. Grand Valley State has a current 40 game winning streak.His record in six years is 61-5 (.924). He has a 13-3 playoff record. He is the winningest active DII Head Coach in the country.He also succeded Brian Kelley as the Head Coach. Last year many MAC schools were after his service, but he refused all of them, because they were not offering him enough money. His salary is $150,000.X2Looking into Martin's bio (link) he really is an impressive choice. It's hard to say whether $400K would be enough to get him "interested" or not. Note, he was also the DC under Kelly when he (Kelly) was HC at Grand Valley.Chuck Martin Bio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Probably already been mentioned somewhere here but I just saw this article on Rivals that talks about coaching candidates at Akron.http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news...o&type=lgnsAkron openingThe Akron job won’t be the most high-profile post that opens, but it will be one of the most sought-after jobs. Why? Because most coaches think Akron has the top facilities in the MAC, while also sitting in fertile recruiting territory.Among the top contenders will be Kansas associate head coach/offensive coordinator Ed Warinner who has done a good job building one of the Big 12’s top attacks. He is a native of Strasburg, Ohio, and was an assistant at Akron in 1984. He also has extensive ties to the area, having played at Mount Union College and receiving a Master’s degree from Akron.Others believed to be targets are Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, South Carolina offensive line coach Eric Wolford, Pitt offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti, Nebraska defensive coordinator Carl Pelini, Arizona defensive coordinator Mark Stoops and Tennessee assistant Mitch Browning.Cignetti has earned praise for his makeover of Pitt quarterback Bill Stull. Chryst has been involved in several searches in recent years, including at Washington State and Purdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguins Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Youngstown State is going for the home-run. Mark Stoops is the front-runner for the coaching job there:http://vindy.com/news/2009/dec/01/landing-...-ysu-athletics/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Youngstown State is going for the home-run. Mark Stoops is the front-runner for the coaching job there. Going for the home run, or the DeSagana Diop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguins Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Youngstown State is going for the home-run. Mark Stoops is the front-runner for the coaching job there. Going for the home run, or the DeSagana Diop?Well from the ESPN article, it sure sounds as though the Zips fans would love to have Stoops as well.Mark will be named head coach in a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Looking into Martin's bio (link) he really is an impressive choice. It's hard to say whether $400K would be enough to get him "interested" or not. Note, he was also the DC under Kelly when he (Kelly) was HC at Grand Valley.Film study, game planning....this guy might even know how to make half time adjustments!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcal1stdown Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 We need to hire someone who has experience has a Head Coach not just a coordinator or an assistant. There is a huge difference in controlling a whole team compared to either just the offense or just the defense. I really think that the best choice for the job is K.C. Keeler of Delaware. He is a true winner and it is well proven. Here is Coach Keeler's bio http://www.bluehens.com/sportsinfo/football/staff/index.htmlAlso if you are on facebook please join my group I just made for Coach Keeler to coach at UA http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=1909...6509&ref=nf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 We need to hire someone who has experience has a Head Coach not just a coordinator or an assistant. There is a huge difference in controlling a whole team compared to either just the offense or just the defense. I really think that the best choice for the job is K.C. Keeler of Delaware. He is a true winner and it is well proven. Here is Coach Keeler's bio http://www.bluehens.com/sportsinfo/football/staff/index.htmlAlso if you are on facebook please join my group I just made for Coach Keeler to coach at UA http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=1909...6509&ref=nfThanks for checking in, Coach Keeler. Hope the Facebook thing works out for you. If not, there's always Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Looking into Martin's bio (link) he really is an impressive choice. It's hard to say whether $400K would be enough to get him "interested" or not. Note, he was also the DC under Kelly when he (Kelly) was HC at Grand Valley.Film study, game planning....this guy might even know how to make half time adjustments!?!?Ant idea how much $$ he makes at GVS? I would prefer a guy like this to a BCS coordinator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Any idea how much $$ he makes at GVS? $150,000 as of Dec 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Any idea how much $$ he makes at GVS? $150,000 as of Dec 2008Well $379,000 would be more wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittle111 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 On Monday @ 2:30pm big Tom addressed the team and it is rumored that the tone of the meeting was that he already had someone lined up. This obviously speaks well to Paul Chryst. Nobody has mentioned Walt Harris, which is ok, except that he has a very close relationship with Nicely and hopefully will not make him a candidate for transferring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguins Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 On Monday @ 2:30pm big Tom addressed the team and it is rumored that the tone of the meeting was that he already had someone lined up. This obviously speaks well to Paul Chryst. Nobody has mentioned Walt Harris, which is ok, except that he has a very close relationship with Nicely and hopefully will not make him a candidate for transferring.Boy is Walt going downhill. He is rumored to be interested in the Valpo job ehh.. That's too bad. I'd love to see him become O.C. at YSU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Two candidates appeal to me.Luke Fickel whom most of us feel the love. Five or six successful years at Akron makes Luke the primecandidate to succeed Jim Tressel.Chuck Martin. SIXTY-ONE wins verses FIVE losses as a head coach says volumes. HIRE him NOW ... !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 On Monday @ 2:30pm big Tom addressed the team and it is rumored that the tone of the meeting was that he already had someone lined up. This obviously speaks well to Paul Chryst. Nobody has mentioned Walt Harris, which is ok, except that he has a very close relationship with Nicely and hopefully will not make him a candidate for transferring.Boy is Walt going downhill. He is rumored to be interested in the Valpo job ehh.. That's too bad. I'd love to see him become O.C. at YSU!Did you make yourself aware of UA's offensive performance this year eguins? If so why would you want Harris, almighty destroyer of all good offensive things, to run your offense? You know, perhaps he and Shane Montgomery could come in as a package deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA Fan Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Charlie Weiss is now available; there's a name with some heft Now the Cinci job will soon be open.Mike Thomas, you're on the clock...who's it gonna be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UA Fan Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Charlie Weiss is now available; there's a name with some heft Now the Cinci job will soon be open.Mike Thomas, you're on the clock...who's it gonna be?FootballScoop:Cincinnati: A report out of Houston is saying that UC has asked for permission to talk with Kevin Sumlin.DON'T LET A FORMER AKRON AD TAKE YOUR COACH, MACK !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eguins Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 FYI: Stoops got the FSU DC job in the last hour and Ursuline grad and South Carolina Run Game Coordinator Eric Wolford will get the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 FYI: Stoops got the FSU DC job in the last hour and Ursuline grad and South Carolina Run Game Coordinator Eric Wolford will get the job.This just hasn't been your week.Our Sources say Wolford NOT a Candidate at YSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyzip84 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 So I'm watching Chuck Martin's Grand Valley State team losing 23-6 in the 3rd to NW Mo St. Now that he won't be a Zip (to be honest, I thought he was a long shot anyway in spite of my feelings), I'm curious as to where he might land. The announcers (one of them being Ray Bentley a former CMU Chip LB) are saying that Martin is rumored to be the new DC at ND under Kelly. I wonder if he'd rather be a DC at a ND or a Head Coach at CMU (if Jones leaves, which is likely)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 FYI: Stoops got the FSU DC job in the last hour and Ursuline grad and South Carolina Run Game Coordinator Eric Wolford will get the job. What were the final numbers of the salaries that Stoops negotiated for they YSU assistants? Will those negotiated prices remain for DJ Durkin if he gets the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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