If BK leaves...who's our next coach?

swg · 12-08-2009, 10:25 AM

Lance thinks this is a formality as announcing the interview and either side not getting what they want would put eggs on the face of ND or BK as well.
I don't disagree, and I think we seriously need to start thinking about who our next coach might be.

I'm not calling it a done deal, as either side could clearly walk away, or BK could have a change of heart.....but my money would be on him leaving.

I do not think it is premature to talk about who our next coach will be. Especially when Kelly said that he wasn't sure if he was coaching in the bowl game or not. Frankly when I saw that, my heart sunk and I was pretty sure it was over. He's been preparing us for several weeks folks, and it's time we get the message. BTW-Thomas is already looking for a coach, otherwise he should be fired.

swg · 12-08-2009, 10:29 AM

Kerry Coombs - Associate Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach
Mike Elston - Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams/Defensive Line
Bob Diaco - Defensive Coordinator
Jeff Quinn - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Greg Forest - Quarterbacks Coach
Lorenzo Guess - Tight Ends Coach
Tim Hinton - Running Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
William Inge - Linebackers Coach
Paul Longo - Strength and Conditioning
Bob Mangine - Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist
Charley Molnar - Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach
John Widecan - Assistant AD/Football Operations
Gerry Beauchamp - Recruiting Assistant
Jon Carpenter - Graduate Assistant
Mike Daniels - Staff Associate
Jacob Flint - Assistant Strength Coach
Ernest Jones - Director of Player Services
Michael Painter - Staff Associate
Beth Rex - Football Program Associate
John Sells - Video Coordinator
Marty Spieler - Staff Associate

www.gobearcats.com

swg · 12-08-2009, 10:32 AM

I would think that Jeff Quinn, being the OC would have to step up as interim HC, as you would want him to call the shots on offense, and not be overruled in game (IMO).
I would not consider Coombs, so Elston would be the only other logical choice.

swg · 12-08-2009, 11:16 AM

In no particular order...

Kevin Sumlin
Jagz (ex coach of BC)
Charlie Strong
SKip Holtz
Butch Jones
Phil Fulmer

Or possibly one of the current assts...although I would hope that UC would go after someone with HC experience and a resume filled with success. This isn't your Bearcats of the 90's where you got free football tix when you bought season tix for hoops.

Beercat · 12-08-2009, 12:16 PM

How about Tommy Tuberville? I think he would be a great fit!

swg · 12-08-2009, 12:33 PM

I like Tommy, he'd be a good fit...plus he has recruited in the south, which is a must for Cincy to continue to build quality depth.

NCBearcat · 12-08-2009, 04:16 PM

Wouldn't Kelly take some of his assistants with him when/if he goes?

swg · 12-08-2009, 04:27 PM

Yep. Maybe Coombs stays behind in Cincy w/ the new coach. Depends how much he likes living here I guess.

swg · 12-08-2009, 04:29 PM

If I had to guess, and since I will.....here's what will happen:

Thur nites banquet, BK announces to players he is next ND coach.
Friday nite there is an official announcement.

There was no interview today because there was apparently zero need for one. Thomas better get a move on quickly.

swg · 12-11-2009, 06:31 AM

Butch Jones, Kevin Sumlin, and Skip Holtz are all being talked about for the next HC. Although the last two are also in the mix for the same position at Kansas. Butch Jones and Sumlin would be great hires IMO. I like Skip, but I would like to see more success at ECU before I would want him at UC.

12-08-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	If BK leaves...who's our next coach? Lance thinks this is a formality as announcing the interview and either side not getting what they want would put eggs on the face of ND or BK as well. I don't disagree, and I think we seriously need to start thinking about who our next coach might be. I'm not calling it a done deal, as either side could clearly walk away, or BK could have a change of heart.....but my money would be on him leaving. I do not think it is premature to talk about who our next coach will be. Especially when Kelly said that he wasn't sure if he was coaching in the bowl game or not. Frankly when I saw that, my heart sunk and I was pretty sure it was over. He's been preparing us for several weeks folks, and it's time we get the message. BTW-Thomas is already looking for a coach, otherwise he should be fired.

12-08-2009, 10:29 AM	#2
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	Kerry Coombs - Associate Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach Mike Elston - Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams/Defensive Line Bob Diaco - Defensive Coordinator Jeff Quinn - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Greg Forest - Quarterbacks Coach Lorenzo Guess - Tight Ends Coach Tim Hinton - Running Backs Coach/Recruiting Coordinator William Inge - Linebackers Coach Paul Longo - Strength and Conditioning Bob Mangine - Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist Charley Molnar - Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach John Widecan - Assistant AD/Football Operations Gerry Beauchamp - Recruiting Assistant Jon Carpenter - Graduate Assistant Mike Daniels - Staff Associate Jacob Flint - Assistant Strength Coach Ernest Jones - Director of Player Services Michael Painter - Staff Associate Beth Rex - Football Program Associate John Sells - Video Coordinator Marty Spieler - Staff Associate www.gobearcats.com

12-08-2009, 10:32 AM	#3
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	I would think that Jeff Quinn, being the OC would have to step up as interim HC, as you would want him to call the shots on offense, and not be overruled in game (IMO). I would not consider Coombs, so Elston would be the only other logical choice.

12-08-2009, 11:16 AM	#4
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	In no particular order... Kevin Sumlin Jagz (ex coach of BC) Charlie Strong SKip Holtz Butch Jones Phil Fulmer Or possibly one of the current assts...although I would hope that UC would go after someone with HC experience and a resume filled with success. This isn't your Bearcats of the 90's where you got free football tix when you bought season tix for hoops.

12-08-2009, 12:16 PM	#5
Beercat Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bestside Posts: 13	How about Tommy Tuberville? I think he would be a great fit!

12-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	I like Tommy, he'd be a good fit...plus he has recruited in the south, which is a must for Cincy to continue to build quality depth.

12-08-2009, 04:16 PM	#7
NCBearcat Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 24	Wouldn't Kelly take some of his assistants with him when/if he goes?

12-08-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	Yep. Maybe Coombs stays behind in Cincy w/ the new coach. Depends how much he likes living here I guess.

12-08-2009, 04:29 PM	#9
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	If I had to guess, and since I will.....here's what will happen: Thur nites banquet, BK announces to players he is next ND coach. Friday nite there is an official announcement. There was no interview today because there was apparently zero need for one. Thomas better get a move on quickly.

12-11-2009, 06:31 AM	#10
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	Butch Jones, Kevin Sumlin, and Skip Holtz are all being talked about for the next HC. Although the last two are also in the mix for the same position at Kansas. Butch Jones and Sumlin would be great hires IMO. I like Skip, but I would like to see more success at ECU before I would want him at UC.