Fleck is favorite for sure but no slam dunk I think, heard on local radio he is divorced with a bunch of kids so being so far away from his kids would seem like a big negative for him.
Lots of talk about Taggart and he seems like a solid second choice.
Been some talk about Schiano, Knight being at Ohio St game gives it some traction but I think he has way to much Penn St baggage that wouldn't go over well with fans one bit.
No way they take a flyer on someone I think because they are so worried about fan base, season ticket sales etc.
The new coach will be who Phil Knight & Pat Kilkenny agree upon, AD will have little impact on choice.
Lots of talk about Taggart and he seems like a solid second choice.
Been some talk about Schiano, Knight being at Ohio St game gives it some traction but I think he has way to much Penn St baggage that wouldn't go over well with fans one bit.
No way they take a flyer on someone I think because they are so worried about fan base, season ticket sales etc.
The new coach will be who Phil Knight & Pat Kilkenny agree upon, AD will have little impact on choice.
If Oregon is looking to keep their up tempo spread offense, I think they should actually give the job to Scott frost. I know he's not the most experienced guy, but what he did this year for ucf was very impressive. Anyone who knows football on a deeper level knows that Frost did a truly good job this year. UCF didn't win a damn game the year before Frosts arrival. Frost changed the culture almost immediately. If Frost doesn't go to Oregon, look for UCF early next year to make a little money for you bc they have some speed on that team and are only going to get better. Frost is a good recruiter as well.
Another reason I like Scott Frost is his last season at Oregon the offense was much more efficient and consistent than it has been since his departure. His youthful energy would serve well with recruiting. The fact that he was such a successful college player himself really also helps with recruiting. Oregon could get him at a bargain.
I do not think Oregon will even look at fleck seriously bc he does not run their system. I would assume then, at this point, that the most likely scenario is going to be Willie Taggert, but do not discount Chip Kelly. The thing with the NFL is you hardly ever get a 3rd chance if you've alienated players as a coach, had serious questions raised as to whether or not he favors white players, and have an atrocious record. I can't see San Fransisco retaining Chip after this season even though it is only year one. No other team that is going to be likely looking for a coach, is going to hire him. Most of the college teams will fill their coach vacancy before the 21st of this month for recruiting purposes. Anything later suggests an NFL hire. Look at Michigan, didn't hire Harbaugh til 28th.
So the longer the search drags out, the more likely that Oregon is perusing Kelly.
Another reason I like Scott Frost is his last season at Oregon the offense was much more efficient and consistent than it has been since his departure. His youthful energy would serve well with recruiting. The fact that he was such a successful college player himself really also helps with recruiting. Oregon could get him at a bargain.
I do not think Oregon will even look at fleck seriously bc he does not run their system. I would assume then, at this point, that the most likely scenario is going to be Willie Taggert, but do not discount Chip Kelly. The thing with the NFL is you hardly ever get a 3rd chance if you've alienated players as a coach, had serious questions raised as to whether or not he favors white players, and have an atrocious record. I can't see San Fransisco retaining Chip after this season even though it is only year one. No other team that is going to be likely looking for a coach, is going to hire him. Most of the college teams will fill their coach vacancy before the 21st of this month for recruiting purposes. Anything later suggests an NFL hire. Look at Michigan, didn't hire Harbaugh til 28th.
So the longer the search drags out, the more likely that Oregon is perusing Kelly.
