If it's not Schiano and we go the hotshot recruiter route, my first choice is Matt Canada.
He knows a thing or two about offense (Indiana, NC State, LSU, MD):
And now he wants a shot at HC.
His offense isn't overly reliant on QB play.
In fact, you could make the argument that it's a modernized triple-option.
This works well with the kids we typically recruit, especially linemen.
Also, since it's not necessarily up-tempo, it won't expose us too badly when roster depth is an issue (both sides of the ball).
Best of all, he's available.
I wouldn't be surprised if he turned us down as OC when we hired McNulty.
But I think he'd more than welcome a shot as HC.
Pair him with Robb Smith as defensive coordinator.
He'd bring back an aggressive defense and is experienced enough to hold his own without any help.
Also has SEC (Arkansas) and B1G (Minnesota) experience.
Finally, he knows this recruiting area -- he'd be able to hit the ground running.
And apparently he's available as well.
He knows a thing or two about offense (Indiana, NC State, LSU, MD):
And now he wants a shot at HC.
His offense isn't overly reliant on QB play.
In fact, you could make the argument that it's a modernized triple-option.
This works well with the kids we typically recruit, especially linemen.
Also, since it's not necessarily up-tempo, it won't expose us too badly when roster depth is an issue (both sides of the ball).
Best of all, he's available.
I wouldn't be surprised if he turned us down as OC when we hired McNulty.
But I think he'd more than welcome a shot as HC.
Pair him with Robb Smith as defensive coordinator.
He'd bring back an aggressive defense and is experienced enough to hold his own without any help.
Also has SEC (Arkansas) and B1G (Minnesota) experience.
Finally, he knows this recruiting area -- he'd be able to hit the ground running.
And apparently he's available as well.