Please no NFL coaches in the future.

[gophers2rosebowl]

Its clear to me that NFL coaches struggle with the transition from NFL to college. There have been only a few cases where this has worked. Usually they can not win or they end up breaking many NCAA violations because they dont respect and understand the rules of the NCAA. College coaches understand college football the best and working with young men. Hire a new coach who comes from another college program. NFL assistant coaches are more managers of their position then they are coaches.

 

[AhliBobwa]

+1 with a bullet.

 

[Gopher Bandanna Guy]

I generally agree with this, but I don't know that we should be hard and fast on this 'No NFL coaches' attitude. There are some pro coaches that have had great success in college before coming to the pros that I think could transition back easily enough. Barry Switzer and Jimmy Johnson comes to mind, and I would be willing to entertain offers to an equivalent of those guys (should any exist...).

 

[Thunderlips]

Its clear to me that NFL coaches struggle with the transition from NFL to college. There have been only a few cases where this has worked. Usually they can not win or they end up breaking many NCAA violations because they dont respect and understand the rules of the NCAA. College coaches understand college football the best and working with young men. Hire a new coach who comes from another college program. NFL assistant coaches are more managers of their position then they are coaches.

100% agree.

Brian Harsin is one intriguing prospect that i dont think has been mentioned. And no, they arent a true "spread" team like many think. They are a great running offense.

http://www.broncosports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=54307&SPID=4061&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=9900&ATCLID=578847&Q_SEASON=2010


good look at what they are all about

http://smartfootball.com/gameplanning/breaking-down-boise-how-the-broncos-use-leverage-numbers-and-grass-to-gash-the-opposition

 

[dpodoll68]

It's a good thing that Iowa followed this advice when they hired Kirk Ferentz.

 

[50PoundHead]

Ferentz had been a head coach at Maine before going to the NFL though, so he did have some idea of what college coaching was about. But your point is valid. Nick Saban has been back and forth.

 

[fej]

100% agree.

Brian Harsin is one intriguing prospect that i dont think has been mentioned. And no, they arent a true "spread" team like many think. They are a great running offense.

http://www.broncosports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=54307&SPID=4061&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=9900&ATCLID=578847&Q_SEASON=2010


good look at what they are all about

http://smartfootball.com/gameplanning/breaking-down-boise-how-the-broncos-use-leverage-numbers-and-grass-to-gash-the-opposition

Wow, great link to look at, thanks. From looking at this dude, though, I doubt he'd leave. Graduated HS in Boise, went to college there, has worked there for ten years, but I'd really support that sort of hire. Oofta.

 

[Hates Monikers]

I think most coaches are better suited for college or the pros, but not both (with some rare exceptions). The skill sets are different, with the ability to recruit and relate to younger kids more important in college, and managing egos and having more sophisticated systems more important in the pros. Being a good NFL coach doesn't necessarily translate into success in college. And, being even a mediocre NFL coach doesn't necessarily mean you can't be successful in college. I would have no problem with the right NFL coach coming here.

The question is, does the guy doing the hiring have the ability to determine who can make the transition.