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Wilner: Oregon should prioritize stability
BleachedAnusDawg
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Oregon has the resources to attract quality candidates, but the administration and key constituents — really, the key constituent — should prioritize one attribute above all others: Stability.
I could not agree more. Oregon needs a coach who bleeds green and pisses grellow.
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-huskies/mario-cristobal-is-leaving-oregon-heres-what-to-know-about-his-departure-and-six-potential-replacements/
Here are six names to consider, with one reminder:
The supply of quality candidates is limited — this is the wrong year to be in the market for a new head coach.
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin: He left Boise State for southern Alabama because he didn’t expect the jobs he really wanted, Washington and Oregon, to have vacancies. One opened and closed; now, the other is open. His refusal to discuss his vaccination status would require an explanation but isn’t a deal-breaker. Won 10+ games in five of his six non-COVID seasons at Boise. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Harsin played quarterback for Boise State and spent more than a decade on the Broncos’ staff as an assistant or head coach; he also coached at Eastern Oregon for one year.
UCLA coach Chip Kelly: Both Hotline sources and media reports indicate a faction of the Oregon football constituency has interest in bringing Kelly back to the program he transformed into a powerhouse. But this isn’t 2012, and Kelly doesn’t have the schematic advantages he once did. Put another way: The thought of CK2 in Eugene would not spark instant panic in the conference’s other 11 football offices. And we doubt UCLA would make a counter offer. Kelly’s $9 million buyout drops to zero in the middle of January. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Obviously.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake: His work in Provo the past two seasons has been impressive, and like Cristobal, he favors physical over finesse. Was 5-0 against the Pac-12 this season and accomplished something the Ducks did not: He beat Utah. His recruiting connections within the Polynesian communities in Utah, Southern California and the Pacific Islands would ensure the Ducks are well stocked on the lines of scrimmage. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Sitake attended BYU and served one season as Oregon State’s defensive coordinator (under Gary Andersen). His entire coaching career has been spent West of the Rockies.
Former coach Chris Petersen: There is a 0.001% chance of this happening, but the reward is so immense that the Ducks must make the call. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Petersen spent six seasons as Oregon’s receivers coach under Mike Bellotti. Supposedly, he spent time coaching one of the Ducks’ chief rivals, but we’re attempting to confirm that rumor.
Former coach Jeff Tedford: One of the best football minds the West Coast has produced in the past quarter century. Tedford just turned 60 and had health issues at Fresno State. But he’s reportedly in good shape, energized and interested in jumping back into coaching. (The Ducks would need to be sure about the medical matters and possibly put a succession plan in place. But he is only two years older than Kelly.) At the very least, Oregon’s next head coach should consider Tedford for the offensive coordinator post, if he’s interested. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: They are deep. Tedford grew up in Los Angeles, was Oregon’s offensive coordinator under Mike Bellotti and has coached Cal and Fresno State.
Cal coach Justin Wilcox: If the Ducks want a lifer, Wilcox is their guy. The former Oregon defensive back is a top-notch defensive coach currently toiling in the most bureaucratically difficult job in the Pac-12. At Oregon, his access to players — especially at the skill positions — would quadruple. But Cal’s lack of success during (because of) COVID makes Wilcox a tough sell, even though his teams have given the Ducks more trouble than any in the North. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Born in Eugene, grew up in Junction City, played for the Ducks, his brother (Josh) played for the Ducks and his father (Dave) played for the Ducks. Simply put: Blood does not get any greener. Also, Justin Herbert would approve.
The supply of quality candidates is limited — this is the wrong year to be in the market for a new head coach.
Auburn coach Bryan Harsin: He left Boise State for southern Alabama because he didn’t expect the jobs he really wanted, Washington and Oregon, to have vacancies. One opened and closed; now, the other is open. His refusal to discuss his vaccination status would require an explanation but isn’t a deal-breaker. Won 10+ games in five of his six non-COVID seasons at Boise. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Harsin played quarterback for Boise State and spent more than a decade on the Broncos’ staff as an assistant or head coach; he also coached at Eastern Oregon for one year.
UCLA coach Chip Kelly: Both Hotline sources and media reports indicate a faction of the Oregon football constituency has interest in bringing Kelly back to the program he transformed into a powerhouse. But this isn’t 2012, and Kelly doesn’t have the schematic advantages he once did. Put another way: The thought of CK2 in Eugene would not spark instant panic in the conference’s other 11 football offices. And we doubt UCLA would make a counter offer. Kelly’s $9 million buyout drops to zero in the middle of January. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Obviously.
BYU coach Kalani Sitake: His work in Provo the past two seasons has been impressive, and like Cristobal, he favors physical over finesse. Was 5-0 against the Pac-12 this season and accomplished something the Ducks did not: He beat Utah. His recruiting connections within the Polynesian communities in Utah, Southern California and the Pacific Islands would ensure the Ducks are well stocked on the lines of scrimmage. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Sitake attended BYU and served one season as Oregon State’s defensive coordinator (under Gary Andersen). His entire coaching career has been spent West of the Rockies.
Former coach Chris Petersen: There is a 0.001% chance of this happening, but the reward is so immense that the Ducks must make the call. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Petersen spent six seasons as Oregon’s receivers coach under Mike Bellotti. Supposedly, he spent time coaching one of the Ducks’ chief rivals, but we’re attempting to confirm that rumor.
Former coach Jeff Tedford: One of the best football minds the West Coast has produced in the past quarter century. Tedford just turned 60 and had health issues at Fresno State. But he’s reportedly in good shape, energized and interested in jumping back into coaching. (The Ducks would need to be sure about the medical matters and possibly put a succession plan in place. But he is only two years older than Kelly.) At the very least, Oregon’s next head coach should consider Tedford for the offensive coordinator post, if he’s interested. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: They are deep. Tedford grew up in Los Angeles, was Oregon’s offensive coordinator under Mike Bellotti and has coached Cal and Fresno State.
Cal coach Justin Wilcox: If the Ducks want a lifer, Wilcox is their guy. The former Oregon defensive back is a top-notch defensive coach currently toiling in the most bureaucratically difficult job in the Pac-12. At Oregon, his access to players — especially at the skill positions — would quadruple. But Cal’s lack of success during (because of) COVID makes Wilcox a tough sell, even though his teams have given the Ducks more trouble than any in the North. Ties to Oregon or the West Coast: Born in Eugene, grew up in Junction City, played for the Ducks, his brother (Josh) played for the Ducks and his father (Dave) played for the Ducks. Simply put: Blood does not get any greener. Also, Justin Herbert would approve.
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Harsin? Good grief.
Sweatshop conditions at Oregon?