P.S. my picks would probably be Golesh or Morris from sitting head coaches, and I would be more than happy with either Oregon coordinator (leaning towards Lupoi despite the baggage because good lord can that man recruit).
Just based on your summaries, I think that either Golesh or Sumrall would be the best choice. Both have had success winning, recruiting, raising money, and turning around losing programs, and neither has any of the baggage the others have. We really need someone who can turn the program around, and recruit, and raise money, and win. I am no expert on this, I just don't feel good about the others on the list and some sound like another Jim Mora. We don't need a name, we need someone who knows what they're doing.
Cambell would be excellent as well if he were willing to come. It would be nice to have a situation where you had a great head coach who was developing coordinators to replace him when he leaves and you were able to maintian continuity.
Bruins need to let Jedd Fisch go as the Fisch that got away. His record at UW is middling, and I feel his best years are behind him. Regardless, it is pretty common knowledge he aspires to coach in the NFL.
UCLA needs someone younger, who is on the rise and willing to invest the time and effort it will take to make UCLA football great again.
It's not a list of guys who are options, it's a list of guys who have been talked about by people in the know about being looked at.
Key isn't going to leave his alma mater for UCLA, and Silverfield has better options closer to where he is now (along with Memphis being one of the better supported G5 programs). Neither has been discussed with any sort of seriousness by UCLA decision makers.
Bob Chesney is the answer. I’m an alumnus of Holy Cross. The program’s transformation was owed entirely to Chesney’s efforts. Immediately upon his leaving the program reverted to its past disgraceful existence. This guy’s the real deal. UCLA should lock him in while he’s still gettable.
Excellent run down, Dimitri. As I was watching football (both college and pro) this weekend, it’s never been more clear how important coaching is; a great coach might steal a game or two with innovative schemes and solid in-game choices, but a bad coach can flush away a game in any number of ways. Except for college body-bag games, the sides are pretty even in most games as far as size/speed/skill levels; but there’s a reason that some teams are just running around hoping to win, while others get it done.
It’s good to hear that the search committee appears to be doing their homework and is positioned to make a rational decision, i.e., not letting Jarmond run the show. Perhaps a topic for a future article: where does UCLA stand on building the personnel infrastructure, i.e. who will be the GM and NIL czars that any coach will need to be successful. Let’s not kid ourselves; this is a business, and needs to be managed in a business-like manner.
P.S. my picks would probably be Golesh or Morris from sitting head coaches, and I would be more than happy with either Oregon coordinator (leaning towards Lupoi despite the baggage because good lord can that man recruit).
I'm leaning heavily on either Browns OC, Tommy Rees or FSU's DC, Tony White getting the nod.
I think Golesh and Sumrall present less risk and I think there is very little possibility that either of them or Cambell would fail.
I have confidence the committee won't do UCLA any good.
I have the same concern in having confidence they will make a good choice
I hear you..
We are beholden to...
Donut Head Jelly 2.0, his Donut Hole Assistant, and Wassie 'I love Chipster.'
And our only hope is that Bob Myers and Adam Peters hold a greater power than that of two.
Just based on your summaries, I think that either Golesh or Sumrall would be the best choice. Both have had success winning, recruiting, raising money, and turning around losing programs, and neither has any of the baggage the others have. We really need someone who can turn the program around, and recruit, and raise money, and win. I am no expert on this, I just don't feel good about the others on the list and some sound like another Jim Mora. We don't need a name, we need someone who knows what they're doing.
Cambell would be excellent as well if he were willing to come. It would be nice to have a situation where you had a great head coach who was developing coordinators to replace him when he leaves and you were able to maintian continuity.
Bruins need to let Jedd Fisch go as the Fisch that got away. His record at UW is middling, and I feel his best years are behind him. Regardless, it is pretty common knowledge he aspires to coach in the NFL.
UCLA needs someone younger, who is on the rise and willing to invest the time and effort it will take to make UCLA football great again.
Agreed
Oh, and also Dimitri, great effort and write up, and thank you for the information.
I'd include Ryan Silverfield (Memphis) and Brent Key (GA Tech).
Those may very well be other good options
It's not a list of guys who are options, it's a list of guys who have been talked about by people in the know about being looked at.
Key isn't going to leave his alma mater for UCLA, and Silverfield has better options closer to where he is now (along with Memphis being one of the better supported G5 programs). Neither has been discussed with any sort of seriousness by UCLA decision makers.
Foxtrot Tango Foxtrot Foxtrot: FIRE THE FETUS FIRST!
..shovel out the barn before you bring in the new livestock!
Amen.
Whatever, whomever, time's a wastin'. The Bruins need this wrapped up in 2-3 weeks.
Bob Chesney is the answer. I’m an alumnus of Holy Cross. The program’s transformation was owed entirely to Chesney’s efforts. Immediately upon his leaving the program reverted to its past disgraceful existence. This guy’s the real deal. UCLA should lock him in while he’s still gettable.
Excellent run down, Dimitri. As I was watching football (both college and pro) this weekend, it’s never been more clear how important coaching is; a great coach might steal a game or two with innovative schemes and solid in-game choices, but a bad coach can flush away a game in any number of ways. Except for college body-bag games, the sides are pretty even in most games as far as size/speed/skill levels; but there’s a reason that some teams are just running around hoping to win, while others get it done.
It’s good to hear that the search committee appears to be doing their homework and is positioned to make a rational decision, i.e., not letting Jarmond run the show. Perhaps a topic for a future article: where does UCLA stand on building the personnel infrastructure, i.e. who will be the GM and NIL czars that any coach will need to be successful. Let’s not kid ourselves; this is a business, and needs to be managed in a business-like manner.