The 2013-2014 NCAA Coaching Carousel

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

agree. He's good, but not Harbaugh, and he repeatedly gets outsmarted / is overly conservative to the point of ridiculousness. It may just be raised expectations, but he drives some people around here nuts.

I'll preface this by saying that maybe I'm wrong and Shaw is very good, but it really does seem like the John Calipari/Bruiser Flint situation at UMass. Amazing coach comes, bring them from nothing to the precipice of the national title, then leaves and has a very competent but uninspiring assistant take over. He has unprecedented success compared to every other coach, but not quite as good as Harbaugh/Calipari, so the local fans dislike him, and as far as U Texas goes, I don't think he ever would be that good there as a builder either.

[Logan]

Bob Stoops 'expressed interest' in leaving Oklahoma for NFL, says NFL Network - SBNation.com

This could have gone in either thread...but having Texas and Oklahoma open at the same time????

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Logan

Bob Stoops 'expressed interest' in leaving Oklahoma for NFL, says NFL Network - SBNation.com

This could have gone in either thread...but having Texas and Oklahoma open at the same time????

Not sure I'd roll the dice on a guy who has never coached at the NFL level.

[Matthean]

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Not sure I'd roll the dice on a guy who has never coached at the NFL level.

Or hasn't really been lighting it up that much on the college level as of late. Maybe going to the NFL helps him to focus better but right now he's not a guy I would think too many pro teams would care about.

[Butter]

Yeah, if this was 10 years ago maybe people care. At this point, I think a lot of Sooner fans would be fine with him leaving.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Matthean

Or hasn't really been lighting it up that much on the college level as of late. Maybe going to the NFL helps him to focus better but right now he's not a guy I would think too many pro teams would care about.

I think he's just trying to squeeze some more money out of Oklahoma.

[Atocep]

Stoops is probably plan B or plan C for teams now. He's just not the hot commodity he was a few years ago.

I'll be surprised if Briles and Sumlin aren't coaching in the NFL within 2 years. We're probably going to see the NFL go a bit spread crazy after what Chip Kelly's offense did with the Eagles this season.

[bob]

There are some rumors of Brian Kelly interest in Detroit. Wonder where ND would go if that happened.

[Matthean]

Originally Posted by bob

There are some rumors of Brian Kelly interest in Detroit. Wonder where ND would go if that happened.

So much for the Irish being his dream job. At least he doesn't have to worry about his QB cheating in classes. I also did read about him being a possibility in a number of articles, but I never took it seriously. I respect him a ton, but he's too much of a wildcard as a NFL coach for me.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

It's still unofficial at this point, but it's expected and long-rumored.

Wilcox is official at USC now as DC. Also, they brought in Tuiasosopo to coach TE, and SF coach Tim Drevno to coach the offensive line.

[MrBug708]

Kinda surprised that Tui came down to USC, but I guess when your position is filled by someone else at UW, you dont have many places to go.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Kinda surprised that Tui came down to USC, but I guess when your position is filled by someone else at UW, you dont have many places to go.

He was offered the same position by Washington.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Matthean

So much for the Irish being his dream job. At least he doesn't have to worry about his QB cheating in classes. I also did read about him being a possibility in a number of articles, but I never took it seriously. I respect him a ton, but he's too much of a wildcard as a NFL coach for me.

Didn't he seriously flirt with the Eagles last year before they got Kelly? I doubt anyone buys the dream job BS anymore.

[MrBug708]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

He was offered the same position by Washington.

Yup. That's why he probably took the USC job as he didnt want the demotion he was getting.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Logan

Didn't he seriously flirt with the Eagles last year before they got Kelly?

Yeah. This is a guy who I have no doubt will jump to the NFL at some point. But I don't think the Lions are the right situation. Lions should be going hard after Lovie Smith.

[Matthean]

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Yeah. This is a guy who I have no doubt will jump to the NFL at some point. But I don't think the Lions are the right situation. Lions should be going hard after Lovie Smith.

I don't see why Lovie would be an ideal fit for the Lions.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Matthean

I don't see why Lovie would be an ideal fit for the Lions.

I think the credibility of the coach is going to be an important factor in reining in the Lions discipline issues. Lovie Smith has been successful as a head coach and has worked with other successful head coaches.

[HomerSimpson98]

So apparently Fisher is re-upping with FSU to stay in Tallahassee.

Does that leave Texas down to Briles, Franklin, or Strong? And I find it hard to believe Briles leaves for Austin after re-upping with Baylor, although the NFL may come calling.

[Eaglesfan27]

Word is that Fisher's contract has a zero buyout and this was mostly done for recruiting purposes. If true, he may still end up at Texas.

[tarcone]

I cant see Briles going pro. I think he likes developing QBs. And I just feel like college is where he wants to do that. Remember he is a good ol' Texas boy.

I see him as the next Texas coach.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by tarcone

I cant see Briles going pro. I think he likes developing QBs. And I just feel like college is where he wants to do that. Remember he is a good ol' Texas boy.

I see him as the next Texas coach.

Briles is a fool if he goes to the Redskins.

[digamma]

The Briles issue with Texas is that he has spent the last several years bashing Texas in negative recruiting. From what I have read, the Texas boosters aren't really happy about that.

[CU Tiger]

What is Briles 59-60 now?

Mighty late to be starting over somewhere. If he doesnt go to Austin now, I think he retires from Baylor

[bhlloy]

If Fisher is really thinking about leaving FSU, I wonder if something smells funny with the Winston case that we don't know about yet. He's put together some recruiting classes that will have them challenging for the NC the next 2-3 years, I think he'd be insane to leave at this point all being equal.

[bob]

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Briles is a fool if he goes to the Redskins.

A fool making $5-7 million per year for probably 5 years. I like that kind of mania.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by bob

A fool making $5-7 million per year for probably 5 years. I like that kind of mania.

Briles already makes $4.2 million a year at Baylor with no state income tax.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by CU Tiger

What is Briles 59-60 now?

Mighty late to be starting over somewhere. If he doesnt go to Austin now, I think he retires from Baylor

Briles is 58 and never coached above the college level.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Logan

Didn't he seriously flirt with the Eagles last year before they got Kelly? I doubt anyone buys the dream job BS anymore.

I have no problem believing ND is his dream college job, but outside of the rare institutional coaches (Osborne, Paterno, Bowden) every one of these guys is so competitive you know they all want to prove they can succeed in the NFL at some point. Even the ones who quickly realize it was a mistake and they go back to college (Saban, Spurrier).

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

He was offered the same position by Washington.

Not really. He was offered strictly a TE coaching job by Petersen; Sark gave him the TE coach slot, plus the "Associate Head Coach" title to help justify a much higher salary, and word is he'll be a lot more involved in gameplanning than he would as just a typical TE coach.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by dawgfan

Not really. He was offered strictly a TE coaching job by Petersen; Sark gave him the TE coach slot, plus the "Associate Head Coach" title to help justify a much higher salary, and word is he'll be a lot more involved in gameplanning than he would as just a typical TE coach.

According to USC's official press release he is "only" the TE coach. No doubt he is making more money at USC.

[Eaglesfan27]

Dec. 30, 2013

--WILCOX, TUIASOSOPO, DREVNO NAMED USC FOOTBALL
ASSISTANT COACHES

LOS ANGELES*- Justin Wilcox and Marques Tuiasosopo, who were on new USC head football coach Steve Sarkisian's staff at Washington, and current San Francisco 49ers assistant Tim Drevno have been hired as USC assistant coaches, Sarkisian announced today (Dec. 30).

Wilcox will be Troy's defensive coordinator, Tuiasosopo will be the tight ends coach and Drevno will handle the offensive line and be the running game coordinator.

Sarkisian also announced that Ivan Lewis, who once worked in USC's weight room, has been hired as USC's strength and
conditioning coach after serving in that role at Washington.

Sarkisian previously announced the hirings of former Washington assistants Johnny Nansen, Peter Sirmon and Keith Heyward, and the retention of current USC assistants Clay Helton and Tee Martin.

Sarkisian said that Nansen will coach running backs and be the special teams coordinator, Sirmon will be the linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator and Heyward will coach the defensive backs, while Helton*-who served as USC's interim head coach in its Las Vegas Bowl victory earlier this month*-will continue in his role as offensive coordinator and
quarterbacks coach and Martin will remain the wide receivers coach.

Wilcox, who has been a defensive coordinator at 3 schools during the past 8 years, helped the Husky defense move from the bottom 20 in the nation statistically to the top 40 the year he took over. UW's 41 pass sacks in 2013
are second most nationally and its pass efficiency defense ranks first in the Pac-12.

Tuiasosopo, who led Washington to a bowl win over BYU last week as its interim head coach after Sarkisian left for USC, was the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and Rose Bowl MVP during his 2000 senior season at UW and
then played quarterback in the NFL.

Drevno, a longtime collegiate assistant before joining the 49ers in 2011, has been Jim Harbaugh's offensive
line coach for 9 years at 3 stops.

"These new additions to our staff bring not only tremendous coaching expertise, but they are outstanding
recruiters and good, solid people," said Sarkisian. "They are great additions to the USC football program and the Trojan Family."

Sarkisian said he will name a new defensive line coach in the near future.

Season tickets for USC's 2014 football season, which includes home games against Notre Dame, Fresno State, Arizona State, Oregon State, California and Colorado, are available for new season ticket holders online by visiting GetTrojanTix.com or by calling 1-855-WePlay4.


Full Bios on New
Coaches

Wilcox

Wilcox, who has been a defensive
coordinator at 3 schools during the past 8 years, served in that role at
Washington the past 2 seasons (2012-13). In 2012, the Huskies were in the
national Top 40 in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense after
finishing the previous year ranked lower than 105th in each
category. UW's scoring defense was in the national Top 35 in 2013, while its
pass efficiency defense improved 60 spots to 27th nationally in 2012
and then was 11th in 2013 (first in the Pac-12). Its 41 pass sacks
in 2013 are second most nationally. The Huskies played in the 2012 Las Vegas
Bowl and 2013 Fight Hunger Bowl.

Before that, Wilcox was Tennessee's
defensive coordinator for 2 years (2010-11). The Volunteers were
28th nationally in total defense (340.5) in 2011. In 2010, his
defense limited foes to 14 or fewer points in 4 November games. Tennessee
played in the 2010 Music City Bowl.

He began his coaching career as a
graduate assistant at Boise State in 2001 and 2002. BSU was in the 2002
Humanitarian Bowl.

He then was the linebackers coach at California for 3
seasons (2003-05) as the Golden Bears went 26-12 and played in 3 bowls in that
span (2003 Insight Bowl, 2004 Holiday Bowl, 2005 Las Vegas Bowl).

He
returned to Boise State as defensive coordinator for 4 seasons (2006-09),
helping the Broncos to a 49-4 record while leading the Western Athletic
Conference in defense each year. In 2006, BSU was eighth nationally in rushing
defense (89.1) as the team went 13-0. In 2008, BSU was third nationally in
scoring defense (12.6) as 8 of its 13 opponents scored just 10 points or less.
In 2009, BSU was 14th nationally in total defense (300.2) and scoring
defense (17.1) and third in turnover margin (+1.5). The Broncos played in the
2007 Fiesta Bowl, 2007 Hawaii Bowl, 2008 Poinsettia Bowl and 2010 Fiesta
Bowl.

Wilcox, 37, played safety and cornerback at Oregon (1996-99) as the
Ducks played in 3 bowl games (1997 Las Vegas Bowl, 1998 Aloha Classic, 1999 Sun
Bowl). He made the 1999 Pac-12 All-Academic first team.

He earned his
bachelor's degree in anthropology from Oregon in 1999.

He was born Nov.
12, 1976. He is single. His father, Dave Wilcox, was a Pro Football Hall of
Fame linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers (1964-74). Justin's father
(1962-63), as well as his uncle, John (a tackle, 1958-59), and his brother, Josh
(a tight end, 1993-96), all played at Oregon. John then played with the
Philadelphia Eagles (1960) and Josh with the New Orleans Saints
(1998-99).


Tuiasosopo

Marques Tuiasosopo, who played
quarterback at Washington and in the NFL, spend 2013 as Washington's
quarterbacks coach. He served as UW's interim head coach in the 2013 Fight
Hunger Bowl (a 31-16 UW victory) after Husky head coach Steve Sarkisian became
USC's head coach.

Before that, Tuiasosopo was the tight ends coach at
UCLA in 2012 after having served as an intern in the Bruins' football office in
2011. He was elevated to UCLA's fulltime quarterback coach for the 2011 Kraft
Fight Hunger Bowl. UCLA played in the 2012 Holiday Bowl.

He was an
assistant strength coach at Washington in 2009 and 2010.

Tuiasosopo, 34,
was the 2000 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and 2001 Rose Bowl MVP as a
quarterback at Washington, where he lettered 4 seasons (1997-2000). He set UW's
career total offense record as he passed for 5,879 yards and 33 touchdowns while
rushing for 1,495 yards with 21 TDs. In a victory over Stanford in 1999, he
became the first NCAA Division I player to pass for 300 yards and rush for 200
yards in a game (he threw for 302 and ran for 207). In the 1997 Oregon game, he
became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Washington. He was
the Huskies' team captain in 1999 and 2000. Washington also played in the 1997
Aloha Bowl, 1998 Oahu Bowl and 1999 Holiday Bowl.

Tuiasosopo earned his
bachelor's degree in business from Washington in 2001.

A second round
NFL draft pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2001, he played quarterback for the
Raiders for 7 seasons (2001-06, 2008) and the New York Jets in 2007.

He
starred in football and baseball at Woodinville (Wash.) High. He was drafted by
the Minnesota Twins out of high school, but chose to play collegiate
football.

Three of Tuiasosopo's 4 siblings were varsity athletes at
Washington. His sister, Leslie, was an All-Pac-10 volleyball player at
Washington (1995-98) and is now the Huskies' associate head coach. His brother,
Zach, played fullback and linebacker at UW (2001-04), while his sister, Ashley,
played softball at UW (2008-11). Another brother, Matt, signed a letter of
intent to play quarterback for UW, but instead signed a professional baseball
contract out of high school and has played in the majors with the Seattle
Mariners (2008-10) and Detroit Tigers (2013).

He has football running
throughout his immediate and extended family. His father, Manu, played
defensive line at UCLA (1975-78) and then in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks
(1979-83) and San Francisco 49ers (1984-86). Cousin John Tautolo played at UCLA
(1977-80) and then with the New York Giants (1982-83) and Los Angeles Raiders
(1987) as a guard, while cousin Terry Tautolo played at UCLA (1974-75) and with
the Philadelphia Eagles (1976-79), San Francisco 49ers (1980-81), Detroit Lions
(1981-82, 1984) and Miami Dolphins (1983) as a linebacker. His second cousins
are former USC offensive guard Titus Tuiasosopo (1990-92), Navy Tuiasosopo, who
played at Utah State (1983-86) and then with the Los Angeles Rams (1987), and
Mike Tuiasosopo, who played at Pacific Lutheran, then was an assistant coach at
Pacific (1991), Utah State (1996-99), Nevada (2000-02), Utah (2003), Arizona
(2004-10) and Colorado (2011-12).

He was born on March 22, 1979. He and
his wife Lisa, a former volleyball player at North Carolina, have two sons,
Brayden and Bryce, and a daughter, Kylie.


Drevno

Tim
Drevno, who has an extensive collegiate coaching background, served as the San
Francisco 49ers' offensive line coach the past 3 years (2011-13). In 2013,
tackle Joe Staley and Guard Mike Iupati made the Pro Bowl. In 2012, all 5 of
the 49ers' line starters were selected for the Pro Bowl and Iupati was an
All-Pro first teamer. The 2011 line led the way for running back Frank Gore to
become the franchise's all-time leading rusher. The 49ers advanced to the
playoffs in each of Drevno's seasons, including winning the NFC West title his
first 2 years and capturing the NFC championship in 2012.

Prior to
joining the 49ers, Drevno was an assistant at Stanford for 4 seasons (2007-10),
the first 2 years handling the tight ends and the last 2 seasons coaching the
offensive line. His line allowed just 13 sacks during those 2 years, ranking
second nationally both seasons, while opening holes for a ground attack that set
a school rushing yardage record in 2009 while ranking 11th nationally
(218.2). Center Chase Beeler was an All-American first teamer in
2010.

He was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at San
Diego for the 4 previous seasons (2003-06). The Toreros won back-to-back NCAA
Division I-AA Mid-Major national titles and Pioneer League championships in 2005
and 2006. Under his direction, USD led the nation in total offense twice and
also finished third and ninth in that category. USD led the nation in 2003 in
total yards (483.3) while averaging 39.9 points. In 2004, the Torero offense
was ninth nationally in total offense (432.4), 11th in scoring offense (36.1)
and 12th in passing offense (275.4). San Diego set numerous offensive school
records in 2005, including average points (42.6) and total offense (485.2). The
2006 San Diego squad led the NCAA Division I-AA in passing offense (293.3),
total offense (494.3) and scoring offense (42.8). Quarterback Josh Johnson was
one of four offensive All-Americans on the team and led all NCAA Division I-AA
quarterbacks in passing yards (3,320), passing efficiency (169.0), touchdown
passes (34) and total offense (336.7). He was a fifth round pick by the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers in 2008.

Drevno, 44, was the offensive line coach at
Idaho for 3 seasons (2000-02). The Vandal offense ranked sixth in the nation in
2001 and eighth in 2000. He coached NFL players Jake Scott, Rick Demulling and
Patrick Venzke at Idaho.

Prior to his tenure at Idaho, his coaching
stops included San Jose State (offensive line, 1999), UNLV (running backs, 1998)
and Montana State (tight ends. 1993-95, and running backs, 1996-97). He was a
graduate assistant at Cal State Fullerton, his alma mater, in 1991 and
1992.

Drevno began his collegiate playing career as an offensive lineman
for 2 years (1987-88) at El Camino Junior College in Torrance (Calif.), where he
helped lead the Warriors to a national title in 1987 and then earned All-Mission
League honors the following year. He then went on to start on the Cal State
Fullerton offensive line for two seasons (1989-90).

He earned his
bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Cal State Fullerton in
1992.

He was an all-league player at South Torrance (Calif.)
High.

He was born on March 20, 1969. He and his wife, Shannon, have 3
children, McKenna, Zachary and Baylee.


Lewis

Ivan
Lewis, a one-time USC staffer, spent the past 5 years (2009-13) as the head
strength and conditioning coach at Washington. He worked directly with the
Huskies' football team.

He came to UW after 3 seasons (2006-08) as an
assistant at USC, working primarily with the Trojans' quarterbacks and
linebackers. USC won 3 Pac-10 championships and Rose Bowls during his
tenure.

Prior to that, Lewis was on the strength staff with the San Diego
Chargers in 2004 and 2005 after spending 2 years (2002-03) at the University of
San Diego, where he worked with the football team and various other sports.


He was an assistant football coach and strength and conditioning coach
at Mt. Si High School in Snoqualmie (Wash.) in 2000 and 2001.

Lewis
played football briefly at Idaho before knee injuries ended his career. He
graduated from Idaho in 2000. He earned a master's degree from San Diego in
2003.

[MrBug708]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

According to USC's official press release he is "only" the TE coach. No doubt he is making more money at USC.

Google it

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

According to USC's official press release he is "only" the TE coach. No doubt he is making more money at USC.

Except that he's not:

Official Football Roster - University of Southern California Official Athletic Site

Marques Tuiasosopo - Associate Head Coach Offense/Tight Ends Coach

[Matthean]

I wonder if people cooled on Briles after Baylor got out Baylored by CFU.

[corbes]

Jim Mora as a candidate at UT?

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by corbes

Jim Mora as a candidate at UT?

Didn't he just sign an extension at UCLA?

[Chief Rum]

Mora's not going anywhere.

[dawgfan]

Originally Posted by BillJasper

Didn't he just sign an extension at UCLA?

Texas has big pockets. That said, I'll be rather surprised if he's the guy they pursue.

[MrBug708]

I doubt Mora leaves. Most of the info is everyone re tweeting everyone else

[Ragone]

There is no part of me that thinks Strong will be at Louisville in 3 years.. However its amusing to me that he didn't just leave immediately for Texas job..

Its also amusing to me that Texas thinks it can take any teams coach tomorrow. I'm sure Bobby Petrino's just a phone call away though Texas!

[Jon]

Originally Posted by Ragone

There is no part of me that thinks Strong will be at Louisville in 3 years.. However its amusing to me that he didn't just leave immediately for Texas job..

Its also amusing to me that Texas thinks it can take any teams coach tomorrow. I'm sure Bobby Petrino's just a phone call away though Texas!

I think he's waiting on Florida to fire Muschamp.

[CU Tiger]

So jimbo signs a maor extension that gives him a aise but eliminates his buyout? Wtf?

[Matthean]

Here's a name you won't be hearing, Kirby Smart.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Jon

I think he's waiting on Florida to fire Muschamp.

I wonder, too. That would make sense.

[BishopMVP]

http://www.gazettenet.com/home/10047...7-YJFI.twitter

The interesting wrinkle here is that Don Brown might leave his position as DC at Boston College to come back to UMass as Whipple's DC. Not only can BC pay him more, but it would also be a demotion of sorts since he was the head coach here. The catch is that he only needs 3 more years of being a state employee to qualify for a state pension... which would be more valuable in the long run.

[cartman]

My sources are telling me that Texas is no longer interested in Saban, since he can't beat Oklahoma.

[Klinglerware]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

http://www.gazettenet.com/home/10047...7-YJFI.twitter

The interesting wrinkle here is that Don Brown might leave his position as DC at Boston College to come back to UMass as Whipple's DC. Not only can BC pay him more, but it would also be a demotion of sorts since he was the head coach here. The catch is that he only needs 3 more years of being a state employee to qualify for a state pension... which would be more valuable in the long run.

Low expectations and low risk makes this a good fit for all. Whipple is running out of chances to get that 1-A head coaching job. This opportunity more or less fell into his lap when he had not much going on. He has shown on multiple occasions that he could rebuild a program from the depths, and the bar for improvement seems low in this case.

Admin might have the leverage, as Whipple is currently out of coaching. But Whipple has overplayed his hand before (allegedly) in relation to the UConn and BC jobs, so we'll see...

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Klinglerware

Low expectations and low risk makes this a good fit for all. Whipple is running out of chances to get that 1-A head coaching job. This opportunity more or less fell into his lap when he had not much going on. He has shown on multiple occasions that he could rebuild a program from the depths, and the bar for improvement seems low in this case.

Admin might have the leverage, as Whipple is currently out of coaching. But Whipple has overplayed his hand before (allegedly) in relation to the UConn and BC jobs, so we'll see...

I definitely agree. Even if Whipple only wants to use us as a stepping stone, that'd require a huge improvement and set us up in a much better place to hire the next coach (or maybe hand if off to Don Brown again ), Plus, honestly as a MAC team that's pretty much our role in the 1A universe.

Curious if you know any more info on the Whipple to UConn/BC gigs falling through. I've heard the same thing - that he pushed for higher assistant salaries than either wanted to pay, but I've always thought there had to be something more. Either he came off too arrogantly to the Presidents, or pushed for a lowering of academic standards for players or something.

[MrBug708]

As expected Mora tells Texas no thanks

[Chief Rum]

Originally Posted by MrBug708

As expected Mora tells Texas no thanks

Yup. I posted in the college football week thread about this (in error).

As I said yesterday, no way Mora goes to Texas.

And as I said in the other thread, it will be fun to see all the pundits backtrack or make up excuses for why Mora didn't end up at Texas.

Also, saw that Briles is also saying he is staying at Baylor.