First, this is NOT a thread criticizing ANY Mizzou coaches. We already have plenty of those. I am NOT suggesting anyone needs to be replaced or re-taught or anything of the sort.
The board does have collective knowledge. Maybe not as much as we think, but it does.
I offer a thread about coaches on their way up. Please offer your thoughts, and support those thoughts if you choose.
I've copied portions of a SI article to begin. Hope that doesn't violate any rules.
The following is copied:
Movin' on up
Here are some head coaches expected to be in the mix for bigger jobs in 2015.
1. Dino Babers, Bowling Green: Some viewed him as a potential one-and-done at Bowling Green, but injuries and a disastrous opener against Western Kentucky cooled that buzz. With his Baylor pedigree on offense and so much movement expected in the Midwest, he will be a coveted candidate.
2. Bret, Bielema, Arkansas: His pro-style approach makes him rare in the college ranks these days. If Arkansas's ascension continues, look for Bielema to emerge as a candidate in NFL circles over the next few years.
3. Jeff Brohm, Western Kentucky: After breaking 50 school and league records in his first season at the helm, a repeat performance will boost Brohm's stock. The return of quarterback Brandon Doughty for a sixth season—he led the FBS in passing yards (4,830) and touchdown passes (49) in '14—doesn't hurt.
4. Troy Calhoun, Air Force: A 10-3 season in 2014 revived his candidacy on the job market after it appeared he'd stayed at Air Force too long. He turns 49 this year, so it's imperative to make a move before he misses his window.
5. Matt Campbell, Toledo: Campbell is 26-13 entering his fourth full season as the Rockets head coach. He won three Division III national titles as a player at Mount Union and two more as an offensive coordinator there. The Rockets are the favorites in the MAC West.
6. Rod Carey, Northern Illinois: He is 23-6 in two full years at Northern Illinois, making him poised for a move. Carey is an Indiana graduate, which guarantees he'd be high on the Hoosiers' list.
7. Sonny Dykes, California: Dykes has never been a good cultural fit at Cal. With so many BCS-level jobs expected to be open, perhaps Dykes could benefit from a change of scenery.
8. P.J. Fleck, Western Michigan: After taking the Broncos from 1-11 to 8-5 last year, Fleck will be mentioned in conjunction with all the top jobs in the Midwest. Is he the sizzle that Iowa has been lacking? Or the elite recruiter who can finally exploit Illinois's geography?
9. Justin Fuente, Memphis: He has made Memphis a Top 25 program. Think about that. Combine that with a pedigree from working under TCU's Gary Patterson and it makes for a sizzling combination. Expect Fuente to be linked with plenty of ACC and SEC jobs.
10. Bryan Harsin, Boise State: Harsin genuinely believes Boise State can crash the College Football Playoff at some point under the new system. But the rest of the world sees the gap between the Group of Five and the Power Five growing. What could lure him from his alma mater? An elite job.
11. Tom Herman, Houston: Call it the Arkansas State effect. Gus Malzahn, Harsin and Hugh Freeze all pulled a one-and-done in Jonesboro, which scared Group of Five athletic directors. So, if Herman wants to leave Houston, it is going to cost him a $2.25 million buyout if he bolts before February 2018.
12. Doc Holliday, Marshall: He interviewed at Pittsburgh last year after the Herd finished 13-1. Holliday's specialty for decades was recruiting in Florida, which means he'd be on Miami's list or could be the coach who unlocks the potential of USF. He'd be the most logical fit if the West Virginia job opened.
13. Mark Hudspeth, Louisiana-Lafayette: He has gone 9-4 with a New Orleans Bowl victory in each of the last four years. His consistency and strong recruiting ties in the SEC footprint make it surprising he hasn't landed a better gig.
14. Pete Lembo, Ball State: A 5-7 season last year cooled down the buzz after he was a finalist for the Wake Forest job in 2013. A turnaround on the field could get him in the mix at places like Virginia or Vanderbilt, as his background as the coach at Elon and Lehigh would help with academic-minded ADs.
15. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU: The veteran BYU coach is learning how tricky life as independent can be. He's 49, which means he could have one solid move left. He has won 70% of his games, but his star has cooled since going 10-3 in 2011.
16. Brian Polian, Nevada: He needs to continue progressing at Nevada after going 4-8 and 7-6 in his two seasons there. His experience as an assistant working at Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Stanford makes him a viable candidate in a lot of geographic areas.
17. Rich Rodriguez, Arizona: He is reaching the point where he can't do much more at Arizona, as he won the Pac-12 South last year. Virginia Tech would be a natural fit if Frank Beamer steps down. Miami would also be captivating considering the amount of local talent that would perfectly fit his system.
18. Greg Schiano, ESPN analyst: Schiano won't settle for a college job where he can't win, as he'd rather take a gig as an NFL defensive coordinator. Many forget Schiano was Miami's defensive coordinator for two years before taking over at Rutgers in 2001. He could pitch a plan to return the 'Canes to glory. Do not expect a Rutgers reunion.
19. Matt Rhule, Temple: The Owls are a trendy sleeper pick in the American Athletic Conference. Rhule is a bright young coach who will jump on people's radar this year.
20. Matt Wells, Utah State: Utah State won 10 games using four different starting quarterbacks last year. Expect Wells to be coveted for any West Coast vacancies, including Arizona if RichRod bolts.
The board does have collective knowledge. Maybe not as much as we think, but it does.
I offer a thread about coaches on their way up. Please offer your thoughts, and support those thoughts if you choose.
I've copied portions of a SI article to begin. Hope that doesn't violate any rules.
The following is copied:
Movin' on up
Here are some head coaches expected to be in the mix for bigger jobs in 2015.
1. Dino Babers, Bowling Green: Some viewed him as a potential one-and-done at Bowling Green, but injuries and a disastrous opener against Western Kentucky cooled that buzz. With his Baylor pedigree on offense and so much movement expected in the Midwest, he will be a coveted candidate.
2. Bret, Bielema, Arkansas: His pro-style approach makes him rare in the college ranks these days. If Arkansas's ascension continues, look for Bielema to emerge as a candidate in NFL circles over the next few years.
3. Jeff Brohm, Western Kentucky: After breaking 50 school and league records in his first season at the helm, a repeat performance will boost Brohm's stock. The return of quarterback Brandon Doughty for a sixth season—he led the FBS in passing yards (4,830) and touchdown passes (49) in '14—doesn't hurt.
4. Troy Calhoun, Air Force: A 10-3 season in 2014 revived his candidacy on the job market after it appeared he'd stayed at Air Force too long. He turns 49 this year, so it's imperative to make a move before he misses his window.
5. Matt Campbell, Toledo: Campbell is 26-13 entering his fourth full season as the Rockets head coach. He won three Division III national titles as a player at Mount Union and two more as an offensive coordinator there. The Rockets are the favorites in the MAC West.
6. Rod Carey, Northern Illinois: He is 23-6 in two full years at Northern Illinois, making him poised for a move. Carey is an Indiana graduate, which guarantees he'd be high on the Hoosiers' list.
7. Sonny Dykes, California: Dykes has never been a good cultural fit at Cal. With so many BCS-level jobs expected to be open, perhaps Dykes could benefit from a change of scenery.
8. P.J. Fleck, Western Michigan: After taking the Broncos from 1-11 to 8-5 last year, Fleck will be mentioned in conjunction with all the top jobs in the Midwest. Is he the sizzle that Iowa has been lacking? Or the elite recruiter who can finally exploit Illinois's geography?
9. Justin Fuente, Memphis: He has made Memphis a Top 25 program. Think about that. Combine that with a pedigree from working under TCU's Gary Patterson and it makes for a sizzling combination. Expect Fuente to be linked with plenty of ACC and SEC jobs.
10. Bryan Harsin, Boise State: Harsin genuinely believes Boise State can crash the College Football Playoff at some point under the new system. But the rest of the world sees the gap between the Group of Five and the Power Five growing. What could lure him from his alma mater? An elite job.
11. Tom Herman, Houston: Call it the Arkansas State effect. Gus Malzahn, Harsin and Hugh Freeze all pulled a one-and-done in Jonesboro, which scared Group of Five athletic directors. So, if Herman wants to leave Houston, it is going to cost him a $2.25 million buyout if he bolts before February 2018.
12. Doc Holliday, Marshall: He interviewed at Pittsburgh last year after the Herd finished 13-1. Holliday's specialty for decades was recruiting in Florida, which means he'd be on Miami's list or could be the coach who unlocks the potential of USF. He'd be the most logical fit if the West Virginia job opened.
13. Mark Hudspeth, Louisiana-Lafayette: He has gone 9-4 with a New Orleans Bowl victory in each of the last four years. His consistency and strong recruiting ties in the SEC footprint make it surprising he hasn't landed a better gig.
14. Pete Lembo, Ball State: A 5-7 season last year cooled down the buzz after he was a finalist for the Wake Forest job in 2013. A turnaround on the field could get him in the mix at places like Virginia or Vanderbilt, as his background as the coach at Elon and Lehigh would help with academic-minded ADs.
15. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU: The veteran BYU coach is learning how tricky life as independent can be. He's 49, which means he could have one solid move left. He has won 70% of his games, but his star has cooled since going 10-3 in 2011.
16. Brian Polian, Nevada: He needs to continue progressing at Nevada after going 4-8 and 7-6 in his two seasons there. His experience as an assistant working at Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Stanford makes him a viable candidate in a lot of geographic areas.
17. Rich Rodriguez, Arizona: He is reaching the point where he can't do much more at Arizona, as he won the Pac-12 South last year. Virginia Tech would be a natural fit if Frank Beamer steps down. Miami would also be captivating considering the amount of local talent that would perfectly fit his system.
18. Greg Schiano, ESPN analyst: Schiano won't settle for a college job where he can't win, as he'd rather take a gig as an NFL defensive coordinator. Many forget Schiano was Miami's defensive coordinator for two years before taking over at Rutgers in 2001. He could pitch a plan to return the 'Canes to glory. Do not expect a Rutgers reunion.
19. Matt Rhule, Temple: The Owls are a trendy sleeper pick in the American Athletic Conference. Rhule is a bright young coach who will jump on people's radar this year.
20. Matt Wells, Utah State: Utah State won 10 games using four different starting quarterbacks last year. Expect Wells to be coveted for any West Coast vacancies, including Arizona if RichRod bolts.
