[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]PETE CARROLL, Southern Cal. Turns out this long-time NFL guy loves the college atmosphere, young players, and is even turned on by the challenge of recruiting! Remember, he was the coach of the Patriots (going 28-23) between Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick! Unlikely to move unless he's bowled over by a mega-deal in pros (will S.D. make an overture if "Marty-Ball" fails?).[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]URBAN MEYER, Utah. Meyer (an Ohio product and former asst. at Notre Dame) is currently happy in Salt Lake City, and--more importantly--so is his wife. However, this innovative ultra-perfectionist has bigger goals in mind that would require recruiting on the national stage. And his contract allows him to leave for Notre Dame, Ohio State or Michigan. Likely to be targeted by Washington if Keith Gilbertson doesn't survive.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]JEFF TEDFORD, Cal. An offensive technician and motivator who has shown a remarkable knack for overcoming adversity and building a defense as well. Would be pleased to stay at Cal for a while, as long as the school comes through with its promised improvements in facilities. But the renovations and improvements have become stalled (budget crunch, administrative politics, etc.)![/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]DAN HAWKINS, Boise State. In just 3+ years at Boise, he's made a huge impression by taking lots of smaller, middle and lower-tier recruits and converting them into a group that executes with such quickness, speed and fury that opposing coaches are shaking their heads. It was thought that when John Robinson stepped down at UNLV (which he will be doing), long-time friend, assistant, and Cal & Arizona State coach Bruce Snyder would get the job. The facts that Snyder hasn't and that the AD says he wants a fast-paced, more exciting offense has led many insiders to believe UNLV might make a run at Hawkins.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]BOB PETRINO, Louisville. After only one year in bluegrass country, Petrino was semi-secretly courted by Auburn. Now that he's apparently got an even better offensive machine in 2004, it might be the NFL that's interested.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NORM CHOW, offensive coordinator, Southern Cal. Even if the BYU job becomes open, Chow--the long-time LaVell Edwards assistant once passed over for the post--isn't likely to take it, if offered. As one of the highest-paid assistants in the country, the low-key Chow is fairly content to work his Xs and Os at USC, with insiders implying the Trojan top post will be his if Carroll takes his high-key approach back to the NFL. Chow is not interested in any rebuilding situations at this stage of his career, but hasn't given up on a head coaching job.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]GREGG BRANDON, Bowling Green. Went 11-3 in his first season taking over for former boss Urban Meyer. But, because he's a technician of the same offense he and Meyer have impressed with, his name is being discussed because Brandon would be less expensive and more available than Meyer for ADs looking to boost excitement among fans. Already deflecting rumors about UNLV.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]PAUL JOHNSON, Navy. Has anyone done more with less? Middies were 0-10 the year before he took over. Now, two-plus years later, they appear headed for their second straight bowl and will have a great shot at an undefeated season if they beat Notre Dame next week, ending the longest series losing streak in history! An option guy who appears content at Annapolis--for now. Signed through 2009, but insiders say his accomplishments haven't gone unnoticed in North Carolina.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]LES MILES, Oklahoma State. Operating under the radar in the non-media capital of Stillwater, Miles has not only resurrected the Cowboy program, but also defeated the powerful Sooners in two of his three years. Has used his NFL experience to help build one of the best offensive lines in the country in 2004, going undefeated so far despite the loss of his top two QBs! He's loyal to his school and assistants. But the smarter GMs and ADs have noticed. [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]RICH RODRIGUEZ, West Virginia. You don't have to tell anyone at Tulane that the school should have hired Rodriguez when it had the chance. Now, the master of the popular spread offense is entrenched at his alma mater in the watered-down Big East. However, many predict it won't be too long before this hard-drivin' coach is tempted by a big-bucks deal to take his act to a bigger stage.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STEVE SPURRIER, Nineteenth Hole. Thanks to Dan Snyder, this now-refreshed "Ball Coach" is likely to have several offers, because Spurrier knows his "Fun 'n Gun" offense can work in college. The consensus is that (at least) the job in Chapel Hill will be waiting for him. But rumor has it that Spurrier might be content to wait for a higher profile opening (such as Texas???).[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]ALSO...Chris Peterson, offensive coordinator, Boise State, and Mike Sanford, offensive coordinator, Utah.[/font]
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[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]URBAN MEYER, Utah. Meyer (an Ohio product and former asst. at Notre Dame) is currently happy in Salt Lake City, and--more importantly--so is his wife. However, this innovative ultra-perfectionist has bigger goals in mind that would require recruiting on the national stage. And his contract allows him to leave for Notre Dame, Ohio State or Michigan. Likely to be targeted by Washington if Keith Gilbertson doesn't survive.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]JEFF TEDFORD, Cal. An offensive technician and motivator who has shown a remarkable knack for overcoming adversity and building a defense as well. Would be pleased to stay at Cal for a while, as long as the school comes through with its promised improvements in facilities. But the renovations and improvements have become stalled (budget crunch, administrative politics, etc.)![/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]DAN HAWKINS, Boise State. In just 3+ years at Boise, he's made a huge impression by taking lots of smaller, middle and lower-tier recruits and converting them into a group that executes with such quickness, speed and fury that opposing coaches are shaking their heads. It was thought that when John Robinson stepped down at UNLV (which he will be doing), long-time friend, assistant, and Cal & Arizona State coach Bruce Snyder would get the job. The facts that Snyder hasn't and that the AD says he wants a fast-paced, more exciting offense has led many insiders to believe UNLV might make a run at Hawkins.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]BOB PETRINO, Louisville. After only one year in bluegrass country, Petrino was semi-secretly courted by Auburn. Now that he's apparently got an even better offensive machine in 2004, it might be the NFL that's interested.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]NORM CHOW, offensive coordinator, Southern Cal. Even if the BYU job becomes open, Chow--the long-time LaVell Edwards assistant once passed over for the post--isn't likely to take it, if offered. As one of the highest-paid assistants in the country, the low-key Chow is fairly content to work his Xs and Os at USC, with insiders implying the Trojan top post will be his if Carroll takes his high-key approach back to the NFL. Chow is not interested in any rebuilding situations at this stage of his career, but hasn't given up on a head coaching job.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]GREGG BRANDON, Bowling Green. Went 11-3 in his first season taking over for former boss Urban Meyer. But, because he's a technician of the same offense he and Meyer have impressed with, his name is being discussed because Brandon would be less expensive and more available than Meyer for ADs looking to boost excitement among fans. Already deflecting rumors about UNLV.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]PAUL JOHNSON, Navy. Has anyone done more with less? Middies were 0-10 the year before he took over. Now, two-plus years later, they appear headed for their second straight bowl and will have a great shot at an undefeated season if they beat Notre Dame next week, ending the longest series losing streak in history! An option guy who appears content at Annapolis--for now. Signed through 2009, but insiders say his accomplishments haven't gone unnoticed in North Carolina.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]LES MILES, Oklahoma State. Operating under the radar in the non-media capital of Stillwater, Miles has not only resurrected the Cowboy program, but also defeated the powerful Sooners in two of his three years. Has used his NFL experience to help build one of the best offensive lines in the country in 2004, going undefeated so far despite the loss of his top two QBs! He's loyal to his school and assistants. But the smarter GMs and ADs have noticed. [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]RICH RODRIGUEZ, West Virginia. You don't have to tell anyone at Tulane that the school should have hired Rodriguez when it had the chance. Now, the master of the popular spread offense is entrenched at his alma mater in the watered-down Big East. However, many predict it won't be too long before this hard-drivin' coach is tempted by a big-bucks deal to take his act to a bigger stage.[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STEVE SPURRIER, Nineteenth Hole. Thanks to Dan Snyder, this now-refreshed "Ball Coach" is likely to have several offers, because Spurrier knows his "Fun 'n Gun" offense can work in college. The consensus is that (at least) the job in Chapel Hill will be waiting for him. But rumor has it that Spurrier might be content to wait for a higher profile opening (such as Texas???).[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]ALSO...Chris Peterson, offensive coordinator, Boise State, and Mike Sanford, offensive coordinator, Utah.[/font]
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