Updated 11/3: SCILS Top 8 RU Candidates (Clawson, Norvell, Schiano, Jones lead)

[SCILS02]

As of 11/03: Updated with no changes from last week. Down to 8 as we move slightly closer to a hire. No need for silly Ventura Partners search firm when I give RU and the RU media this list for free.

Ranked in order of my preference of 'realistic' candidates:

1) Clawson
2) Norvell
3) Schiano
4) Jones (interviewed)
5) Harsin
6) Heupel
7) Littrell
8) Narduzzi

Dream candidates: Either would be home runs for a big price but doubtful they would seriously consider us. The calls should be made though!
1) Matt Campbell
2) PJ Fleck

Ash 2.0/Laughable candidates: Why are these guys mentioned? Remove them off your list now because it's embarrassing. They don't deserve a second of consideration: Leipold, Surace, Moorhead and Fritz.

Wild card or last resort candidates: Worth taking a very brief look or if all else fails: Bielema, Addazio, Golden, Monken, Candle

 

[KT8813]

I guess you lost your Meds again! Think your names are in the wrong areas not that it matters. No one is listening to a never was,

 

[SCILS02]

I guess you lost your Meds again! Think your names are in the wrong areas not that it matters. No one is listening to a never was,

Sorry it hurt your feelings. Got tons of play on this list for weeks. By the way, who is in the "wrong areas?"

 

[whofrewdatmataRU13]

Schiano announced this week

Take it to the bank

 

[SCILS02]

Yes I am hearing it will likely be Schiano (which would be fine) but that both Norvell and Clawson are getting serious looks (which would be better).

 

[wcfan10]

I sincerely hope Hobbs does a proper search with a proven head coach and history of success at least two p5 college jobs.

 

[Racinejake]

I sincerely hope Hobbs does a proper search with a proven head coach and history of success at least two p5 college jobs.

Success as a HC at at least 2 P5 jobs? Who fits that description?

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Schiano announced this week

Take it to the bank

I don’t get it. Why not wait until the 6th??!

 

[JMORC2003]

Schiano announced this week

Take it to the bank

I hope you’re right, but based on what? Inside source or speculation?

 

[RUtrumpet92]

Success as a HC at at least 2 P5 jobs? Who fits that description?

Urban Meyer, of course!

Mike Leach
David Cutcliffe
James Franklin
Nick Saban

 

[PIN2WIN624]

Success as a HC at two P5 jobs? Who fits that description?

Guys that have had success at two P5 jobs are not coming to Rutgers.

 

[aplus29]

Announce Schiano on November 9th the 13th year anniversary of Pandemonium in Piscataway

 

[JMORC2003]

Guys that have had success at two P5 jobs are not coming to Rutgers.

Guys that have had success at two P5 jobs are not coming to Rutgers.

Exactly. Head Coaches, especially successful ones, have egos bigger than the stadiums they coach in. No one who has had real success at the highest level will risk tarnishing their legacy or reputation by taking on a rebuild like Rutgers. Sure they can become legend if successful, but at the cost of adding 25 losses to their all time record over the next three years. Not worth it.

 

[ruready07]

Announce Schiano on November 9th the 13th year anniversary of Pandemonium in Piscataway

Announce on the 6th on the 150th and then on the 9th we have a bye and can hit the recruiting trail hard, talking Louisville game and all.

 

[RUNJ]

Announce Schiano on November 9th the 13th year anniversary of Pandemonium in Piscataway

This.

 

[vkj91]

The 6th on the 150th and then on the 9th we have a bye and can hit the recruiting trail hard, talking Louisville game and all.

Hi son, my name is coach schiano and I’d like to tell you a story about something that happened when you were 3. Lol

 

[ruready07]

Hi son, my name is coach schiano and I’d like to tell you a story about something that happened when you were 3. Lol

You gotta recruit the whole family - even the uncle who lies and said he was at the game in 06 .

It’s all about being able to point to something positive

 

[Flashman]

If not Schiano, Rutgers has two options:

1. Hire a retread head coach like Butch Jones who needs a paycheck.
2. Hire an assistant like Ash who's willing to give it a shot.

The likes of Clawson, Norvell, and Narduzzi aren't coming to Rutgers.

 

[PaKnight]

Announce Schiano on November 9th the 13th year anniversary of Pandemonium in Piscataway

If the decision is made, you announce it and do not wait.

 

[Mr_Twister]

Schiano announced this week

Take it to the bank

But that wouldn’t allow Rutgers to lose another year of recruiting, which is norm around here.

 

[MOBFreehold]

As of 10/27: Updated with changes. Down to 8 as we move slightly closer to a hire. No need for silly Ventura Partners search firm when I give RU and the RU media this list for free.

Ranked in order of my preference of 'realistic' candidates:

1) Clawson
2) Norvell
3) Schiano
4) Jones
5) Harsin
6) Heupel
7) Littrell
8) Narduzzi

Dream candidates: Either would be home runs for a big price but doubtful they would seriously consider us. The calls should be made though!
1) Matt Campbell
2) PJ Fleck

Ash 2.0/Laughable candidates: Why are these guys mentioned? Remove them off your list now because it's embarrassing. They don't deserve a second of consideration: Leipold, Surace, Moorhead and Fritz.

Wild card or last resort candidates: Worth taking a very brief look or if all else fails: Bielema, Addazio, Golden, Monken, Candle

Why you would not include a guy who turned a program around and made it relevant. Moved on to bigger job only to face difficult times and be let go?

 

[Mr_Twister]

If not Schiano, Rutgers has two options:

1. Hire a retread head coach like Butch Jones who needs a paycheck.
2. Hire an assistant like Ash who's willing to give it a shot.

The likes of Clawson, Norvell, and Narduzzi aren't coming to Rutgers.

Agree that Clawson, Norvell, and Narducci have Rutgers in their rear view mirror (dating myself ... vehicle back-up camera).

 

[PaKnight]

Why you would not include a guy who turned a program around and made it relevant. Moved on to bigger job only to face difficult times and be let go?

Did you see #3?

 

[Knight Shift]

Success as a HC at at least 2 P5 jobs? Who fits that description?

Mike Leach
Urban Meyer
David Cutcliffe
Willie Taggart
Mack Brown
Kevin Sumlin
Dan Mullen
Jimbo Fisher

 

[rutgersguy1]

Agree that Clawson, Norvell, and Narducci have Rutgers in their rear view mirror (dating myself ... vehicle back-up camera).

If that's the case fine with me I'd still take Littrell in a down year...might get him cheaper and he'll be more amenable to the move too. Get him together with Harrell again along with a good DC and I'm good with seeing what that kind of combo can do. He's worked in the B10 at IU with Wilson among other stops and has implemented strong offenses all along. Pair him with a good DC and let's see.

Wilson got them to a near consistent bowl team once he got a DC in Allen, took a step back after he was let go and now Allen just hired a new OC Kalen Deboer from Fresno State and previously the NAIA and he's got them at 6-2 and bowl eligible.

BTW a couple former NAIA coaches doing solid jobs this year. DeBoer at IU in his first year and Brent Dearmon (Les Miles 3rd OC this year) seems to be making a difference initially in his first couple games...also led the highest scoring offense (50+ pts at Bethel) in football last year. He was on the staff and was elevated when Koenning was fired.

 

[MOBFreehold]

Did you see #3?

I was talking about Golden He recruits NJ well Turned Temple around (oh and because they know how to hire coaches have stayed relevant) went to Miami facing huge sanctions continued recruiting above average. Some improvement was seen but then a step back (in a huge loss to Clemson) and he is shuttled out....And noone since has done much better.
His resume and Schiano resume mirror each other to be honest right down to the records 68 67 and 58 58 or something closed to that

 

[SCILS02]

No changes at all from last week. Butch had been #4 in my list since it came out and now was interviewed.

 

[anon_ivydyf0amkzay]

Schiano announced this week

Take it to the bank

Your week is up!:Wink:

 

[ruman]

Schiano announced this week

Take it to the bank

My check came back NSF

 

[rufeelinit]

How about Luke Fickell? 28-18 at Cincinnati including a 4-8 first year. 11-2 last year and 7-1 so far this year. Seems worthy of consideration and may be a more realistic candidate. Especially since the AD is leaving. Assume he still has to play Memphis and SMU this year.

 

[RUinPAC10land]

Use every resource to find out if there's a chance for Clawson or Norvell and if there is, wait until the end of the season. If not, hire Schiano immediately!