I just don’t see how you keep Duzz. After this epic collapse of a season. It’s clear he is a Neanderthal relative to today’s game
if they do hire a coach I think you have to hire a guy with HC experience. Lyke has made some good hires elsewhere so I like her chances of finding someone who embraces today’s game and will excite recruits and the fan base
some of the guys that supposedly are up and comers at lower levels include
Some interesting names from this article that seem reasonable for Pitt to hire
2. Bryan Harsin, Boise State
Harsin, 43, has flirted with a few jobs, but the interest in him has yet to match his ambition. He’s 43-11 the past four years and won the Fiesta Bowl after the 2014 season. Can the relentless winning lift him to the level of job needed to depart his alma mater?
5. Bill Clark, UAB
He’s amid one of the most underrated coaching jobs in this generation of college football, leading UAB back from the brink of extinction. The Blazers won Conference USA in 2018 and reached the title game last season. Clark, 52, lacks a signature Power Five victory, but a marquee Thursday game with Miami this week looms as an opportunity for UAB to showcase its elite defense.
6. Will Healy, Charlotte
This spot is high for what he’s actually accomplished, as he’s 20-27 over four years as a head coach. But it could also be considered low for the interest schools have showed in Healy, 35, after reviving Austin Peay and going 7-6 in his debut season at Charlotte. An SEC school and multiple AAC schools showed initial interest to speak with him last year, but Healy didn’t want to leave Charlotte after just one season. Healy fits the archetype of the new-age Dabo/Fleck coaching style.
9. Jason Candle, Toledo
Candle, 40, interviewed at both Boston College and Missouri last cycle, but Toledo’s 6-6 season gave some ADs pause. He’s 34-19 with a MAC title in his four seasons, and he’s still regarded as an elite play-caller. Candle’s staff overhaul, especially bringing in two-time DIII national title winner Vince Kehres to run the defense, will be a bellwether for his potential.
4. Blake Anderson, Arkansas State
He’s won two league titles, led Arkansas State to six consecutive bowl games and found himself squarely in the mix at Missouri and South Florida last season. He’s been a model of consistency with six straight bowl games and a 36-12 league record.
15. Lance Leipold, Buffalo
Leipold has six Division III national titles (109-6 overall record) and turned Buffalo into a consistent winner (18-9 last two years). At 56, could another challenge loom?
17. Sean Lewis, Kent State
He flipped Kent State from 2-10 to 7-6, delivering the school’s first-ever bowl victory against Utah State in the Frisco Bowl. That earned interest from Baylor’s search last season, which shows his potential upside. Lewis’ wide-open offense, youthful vibe and quick rebuild have athletic directors intrigued. His biggest obstacle is Kent’s non-conference schedule – trips to Texas A&M, Iowa and Maryland loom in 2021.
FCS coaches
1. Matt Entz, North Dakota State
Craig Bohl left for Wyoming after the 2013 season and Chris Klieman for Kansas State two years ago. Entz started 16-0 with an unexpected national title and has future top-10 pick Trey Lance for at least one game this year. If the market moves, his buyout is only $315,000.
2. Curt Cignetti, James Madison
He’s 81-28 overall as a head coach and worked for Nick Saban for his first three seasons at Alabama. JMU lost in the title game to NDSU last season, but the JMU program has the infrastructure set up for many return trips.
3. Jay Hill, Weber State
Led Weber to the FCS semis for the first time in school history last season and reached the FCS playoffs four-straight years. He’s gone 32-10 the past three seasons. He’s worked under Urban Meyer, Ron McBride and Kyle Whittingham at Utah from 2001-2013. His buyout is $150,000, which could help his case.
4. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas
At just 34 and with a strong offensive background, he’s burst onto the national consciousness this season thanks to UCA’s aggressive scheduling. There are plenty of chances for a defining upset with Louisiana, Arkansas State and North Dakota State still on the schedule.
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if they do hire a coach I think you have to hire a guy with HC experience. Lyke has made some good hires elsewhere so I like her chances of finding someone who embraces today’s game and will excite recruits and the fan base
some of the guys that supposedly are up and comers at lower levels include
Some interesting names from this article that seem reasonable for Pitt to hire
2. Bryan Harsin, Boise State
Harsin, 43, has flirted with a few jobs, but the interest in him has yet to match his ambition. He’s 43-11 the past four years and won the Fiesta Bowl after the 2014 season. Can the relentless winning lift him to the level of job needed to depart his alma mater?
5. Bill Clark, UAB
He’s amid one of the most underrated coaching jobs in this generation of college football, leading UAB back from the brink of extinction. The Blazers won Conference USA in 2018 and reached the title game last season. Clark, 52, lacks a signature Power Five victory, but a marquee Thursday game with Miami this week looms as an opportunity for UAB to showcase its elite defense.
6. Will Healy, Charlotte
This spot is high for what he’s actually accomplished, as he’s 20-27 over four years as a head coach. But it could also be considered low for the interest schools have showed in Healy, 35, after reviving Austin Peay and going 7-6 in his debut season at Charlotte. An SEC school and multiple AAC schools showed initial interest to speak with him last year, but Healy didn’t want to leave Charlotte after just one season. Healy fits the archetype of the new-age Dabo/Fleck coaching style.
9. Jason Candle, Toledo
Candle, 40, interviewed at both Boston College and Missouri last cycle, but Toledo’s 6-6 season gave some ADs pause. He’s 34-19 with a MAC title in his four seasons, and he’s still regarded as an elite play-caller. Candle’s staff overhaul, especially bringing in two-time DIII national title winner Vince Kehres to run the defense, will be a bellwether for his potential.
4. Blake Anderson, Arkansas State
He’s won two league titles, led Arkansas State to six consecutive bowl games and found himself squarely in the mix at Missouri and South Florida last season. He’s been a model of consistency with six straight bowl games and a 36-12 league record.
15. Lance Leipold, Buffalo
Leipold has six Division III national titles (109-6 overall record) and turned Buffalo into a consistent winner (18-9 last two years). At 56, could another challenge loom?
17. Sean Lewis, Kent State
He flipped Kent State from 2-10 to 7-6, delivering the school’s first-ever bowl victory against Utah State in the Frisco Bowl. That earned interest from Baylor’s search last season, which shows his potential upside. Lewis’ wide-open offense, youthful vibe and quick rebuild have athletic directors intrigued. His biggest obstacle is Kent’s non-conference schedule – trips to Texas A&M, Iowa and Maryland loom in 2021.
FCS coaches
1. Matt Entz, North Dakota State
Craig Bohl left for Wyoming after the 2013 season and Chris Klieman for Kansas State two years ago. Entz started 16-0 with an unexpected national title and has future top-10 pick Trey Lance for at least one game this year. If the market moves, his buyout is only $315,000.
2. Curt Cignetti, James Madison
He’s 81-28 overall as a head coach and worked for Nick Saban for his first three seasons at Alabama. JMU lost in the title game to NDSU last season, but the JMU program has the infrastructure set up for many return trips.
3. Jay Hill, Weber State
Led Weber to the FCS semis for the first time in school history last season and reached the FCS playoffs four-straight years. He’s gone 32-10 the past three seasons. He’s worked under Urban Meyer, Ron McBride and Kyle Whittingham at Utah from 2001-2013. His buyout is $150,000, which could help his case.
4. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas
At just 34 and with a strong offensive background, he’s burst onto the national consciousness this season thanks to UCA’s aggressive scheduling. There are plenty of chances for a defining upset with Louisiana, Arkansas State and North Dakota State still on the schedule.
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