New OC candidates
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If we want to hire outside the program, and want a “big name” hire, Joe Brady is available.
Another recently fired head coach who has proven to be a quality OC... Dan Mullen.
That’s an interesting name. His wife is from Pittsburgh.
Has he been a successful OC before? I like what Bama does by bringing in proven commodities. We should do that.
I've heard Narduzzi mention a million times that a big reason he hired Whipple was because he had been able to develop quarterbacks. Narduzzi mentioned one year at Umass they were down to their 3rd string quarterback and Whipple was able help all 3 quarterbacks.
My point is I would bet my paycheck that the new OC will have a history of developing quarterbacks, that seems like a big thing Narduzzi wants with his OC.
My point is I would bet my paycheck that the new OC will have a history of developing quarterbacks, that seems like a big thing Narduzzi wants with his OC.
Andrew Sowder from Kent State is also a name that’s been mentioned here before.
Perhaps they promote Marion, & hire Eric Kasperowicz as QB coach
You know the first name that comes to mind when I read this? David Cutcliffe.
Dan Mullen - OC/QB coach
Marion - Co-OC/WR coach (Pay raise)
Kasper - Offensive Analyst (Bama has a bunch of these guys)
Marion - Co-OC/WR coach (Pay raise)
Kasper - Offensive Analyst (Bama has a bunch of these guys)
How about bringing Chris Beatty back as OC and Marion is co-OC / WR coach?
He was the OC at LSU the year Burrow won the Heisman. That was arguably the best offense in college football history. He sucked for the Carolina Panthers, although to be fair he had some brutal QBs there.
Here is a totally accurate and up-to-date list of the top offensive coordinators. Notre Dame’s Mike Haywood looks intriguing. 
This is the type of hire Pitt needs, IMO.
His wife attended Upper St. Clair and having family in the area is the obvious sales pitch. Mullen is from Drexel Hill, PA.
I know you think I kid but Walt Harris. Pitt is a unique school. I believe Walt would love to be back on the field. His wife Barb is all Pittsburgh.
So you want to hire a 75 year old guy who has been out of coaching for 11 years? Are you hoping we sign an NIL deal with Denny’s?
A seasoned OC should want to work for Narduzzi. Pat is very hands off, and allows the OC to run the O.
It should be easy to get quality interviews.
It should be easy to get quality interviews.
That’s irrelevant,money talks, assistants leave nfl for college ranks,and he’s worked at Pitt before
I like the idea of having former head coaches on staff. Mike Tomlin's best staff is when he had LeBeau, Haley, and Munchak all on staff. They were also some of his best teams as they knew how to develop talent and put them in position to succeed. I'd definitely explore former head coaches and pay them very well too. These guys want to get another top job and a year or two as an OC at a big program will get their name out their fast for a solid job rather than a small school.
Inexperienced OCs are risky but could come up with a big reward. There are a lot of young, bright offensive minds out there and just need a chance to get started. When looking a Marion along with other candidates, how would you feel about them compared to some of the other OCs Narduzzi had?
Inexperienced OCs are risky but could come up with a big reward. There are a lot of young, bright offensive minds out there and just need a chance to get started. When looking a Marion along with other candidates, how would you feel about them compared to some of the other OCs Narduzzi had?
Do you think Mullen is actually attainable? He seems like someone that may wait for another head coaching job to come around. Just my opinion, though.
Please no one bring up Tom Bradley
yes I know he’s a defensive guy… that won’t stop Cook
yes I know he’s a defensive guy… that won’t stop Cook
When and where. I heard the UF reporter on him and he is the only one in the room that is the best and the brightest. Hates recruiting
I’m sure he’d like to get a HC position somewhere else, but if he doesn’t then you’d assume we’d provide a viable option as OC.
John Guden was on the Pitt staff back in the day. We offer a humbling opportunity for his Mea culpa
Good thought but it will never happen, 0%, like the basketball board calling for Petino.
He didn't have any experience playing QB but developed DiNucci and Jurkovec while at Pine-Richland. Interesting idea.
he played qb at north hills
One of the reasons it is hard to believe he’d turn the reins over to a young relatively inexperienced Marion.
As a WR coach. He wants to be OC and a head coach. He may look to get back into college because that would be his best chance for both of those things to happen.
Moorhead doesn't really want to coach at Akron, right? He just misses this area and wanted to take a job closer to home (maybe).
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