Photo courtesy of Auburn athletics In a year where we saw college athletes featured in nationally-televised commercials and coaches at elite programs leaving for lesser opportunities, we had yet to see a significant controversy. That was the case until Thursday night. Following a rumor that shook the Southeast, Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin has found himself in a … [Read more...] about Auburn in The Coaching Carousel?
Coaching Search
Loyalty: A Dying Tradition
Photo courtesy of USC athletics The transfer portal, NIL, coaching carousel; to some, those topics bring opportunity. To others, it can bring fear and uncertainty. One thing the majority of college athletics can agree on is that it has killed loyalty. We have seen the adverse effects of the portal and NIL already. Big-market programs have seen an unprecedented influx in … [Read more...] about Loyalty: A Dying Tradition
Mario Cristobal: An Oregon Lifer or Headed Out?
Photo courtesy of Oregon athletics "Checks over stripes..that's what I like...that's what we like." Oregon fans everywhere are hoping that head coach Mario Cristobal and Drake are singing to the same tune. Cristobal has Oregon absolutely rolling. The Ducks are coming off of their first win against Ohio State in 10 tries. The last time Oregon was on that stage, the talent … [Read more...] about Mario Cristobal: An Oregon Lifer or Headed Out?
Eight Potential Candidates for the Next Illini Head Football Coach
Photo courtesy of Army athletics After five years on the job, Lovie Smith was relieved of his duties as head football coach at Illinois. At the time of his hire, Smith was thought to be a home run. He was the type of guy one would want for a fresh start. He was Josh Whitman's first hire as athletics director. Smith's hire had Champaign-Urbana excited about football again. … [Read more...] about Eight Potential Candidates for the Next Illini Head Football Coach
Analyzing USF’s Coaching Hires
Image Credit: USF Athletics In the wake of Charlie Strong's firing, a house cleaning was in order for USF Football. When Clemson's Jeff Scott was hired in mid-December, he delivered just that by not retaining any of the assistant coaches from Strong's tenure. Many were sad to see fan-favorite running backs coach Shaun King leave the program. Some also thought … [Read more...] about Analyzing USF’s Coaching Hires