Who would UND hire?

[The Sicatoka]

4 minutes ago, AJS said:

They aren’t going to hire someone who is 58 years old. 

So what's the number?

33 must be too low. 

What's too high? 

[AJS]

3 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

So what's the number?

33 must be too low. 

What's too high? 

> 50

Imo, it has to be someone where this won’t be their last job. I can be easily convinced though. If the spin is, “young” 58 and checks every box, not only from a coaching side, but also charismatic, etc. Going up against the SU’s, the new coach needs to be dynamic. Is Hoffner?

[The Sicatoka]

2 minutes ago, AJS said:

> 50

You gotta tell @Oxbow6 ... he's 12 years from too old ... 

[The Sicatoka]

4 minutes ago, AJS said:

> 50

Baldwin would be out (52). 

[Dustin]

Let's put some (likely) assumptions together:  The new HC will be a current D2 HC (Bolte is my preferred at this point).  The OC will be Fruechte.  Who's the DC?  Special Teams?

[AJS]

1 minute ago, The Sicatoka said:

Baldwin would be out (52). 

I would hope so. The last 10 years is so incredibly underwhelming. He’s the one that brings the least amount of enthusiasm when I think of him as the next coach. 

[jdub27]

3 minutes ago, Dustin said:

Let's put some (likely) assumptions together:  The new HC will be a current D2 HC (Bolte is my preferred at this point).  The OC will be Fruechte.  Who's the DC?  Special Teams?

I wouldn't put that as anywhere near a guarantee.
And as much as I like the current OC, I want the new HC to build his own staff.

[HawkBlocker]

I met Hoffner when he was at Minot State (briefly). In my short interaction, I recall him having the “It” factor as a coach. Seemed confident with a bit of swag. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

7 minutes ago, Dustin said:

Let's put some (likely) assumptions together:  The new HC will be a current D2 HC (Bolte is my preferred at this point).  The OC will be Fruechte.  Who's the DC?  Special Teams?

are we doing this correct?  normally doesn't the new HC bring in who he wants?  are we "telling" our new HC that fruchte is so golden that he's your OC?  what if the HC we bring in has successful bc HIS oc uses the tight end and play action and whatnot and now your telling your new HC  ....nawh leave your bro behind and learn to love isacc.....

 

[Nodak78]

2 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

are we doing this correct?  normally doesn't the new HC bring in who he wants?  are we "telling" our new HC that fruchte is so golden that he's your OC?  what if the HC we bring in has successful bc HIS oc uses the tight end and play action and whatnot and now your telling your new HC  ....nawh leave your bro behind and learn to love isacc.....

 

We are bringing in a defensive guy.

[Siouxperfan7]

I want UND to hire a coach that is so damn successful here that we have to hire another coach in 5 years because the coach we hire no is moving on to being a HC at an FBS school!!

[sioux24/7]

If it’s a defensive head coach, I can see retaining Fruechte, Olson and maybe Kirkwood. If it’s not, I think it may be just about best to clean house. 

[SIOUXFAN97]

3 minutes ago, Nodak78 said:

We are bringing in a defensive guy.

name names

[SIOUX29]

7 minutes ago, HawkBlocker said:

I met Hoffner when he was at Minot State (briefly). In my short interaction, I recall him having the “It” factor as a coach. Seemed confident with a bit of swag. 

He walked in to a bar in Minot wearing a Duster coat, hardly interacted with anyone. He doesn’t have the “It”. 
No it was not a Saloon either!

[Dustin]

1 minute ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

are we doing this correct?  normally doesn't the new HC bring in who he wants?  are we "telling" our new HC that fruchte is so golden that he's your OC?  what if the HC we bring in has successful bc HIS oc uses the tight end and play action and whatnot and now your telling your new HC  ....nawh leave your bro behind and learn to love isacc.....

 

No idea if we're doing this correct.  Been a lot of Fruechte OC talk on here, so it seems most are comfortable with that.  After all, there must be a reason why first-year Fruechte was chosen interim instead of more seasoned staff members.  I also think it's plausible that the new HC maintains at least one existing staff member for player and recruiting continuity, and Fruechte seems most likely.  Really what I was after is who people want leading the defensive side, which (ironically) has been biggest disappointment for many many years.

[AJS]

Let’s will Travis Johansen into existence. Seems like the home run pick. Someone whose goal is to build and move up.

 

[The Sicatoka]

9 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

I want UND to hire a coach that is so damn successful here that we have to hire another coach in 5 years because the coach we hire no is moving on to being a HC at an FBS school!!

Path, not destination. 

[iramurphy]

1 hour ago, 90siouxfan said:

Did the press conference reveal big news?

No

[Dustin]

20 minutes ago, AJS said:

Let’s will Travis Johansen into existence. Seems like the home run pick. Someone whose goal is to build and move up.

 

I am definitely high on him too. How does he stack up against the preferred qualifications?

[SIOUXFAN97]

it's getting a little confusing with all the wishlists....

johansen doesn't meet the criteria ?  correct?

 

[iramurphy]

31 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

are we doing this correct?  normally doesn't the new HC bring in who he wants?  are we "telling" our new HC that fruchte is so golden that he's your OC?  what if the HC we bring in has successful bc HIS oc uses the tight end and play action and whatnot and now your telling your new HC  ....nawh leave your bro behind and learn to love isacc.....

 

HC chooses his own staff. Present staff knows it. HC may keep some of present staff.  Depends on who and how many he brings with him. Keeping guys who can recruit and who are liked and respected by players can help with transition and recruiting. 

[F'n Hawks]

3 minutes ago, SIOUXFAN97 said:

it's getting a little confusing with all the wishlists....

johansen doesn't meet the criteria ?  correct?

 

He would meet the minimum but not all of the preferred I believe 

[Shawn-O]

Caruso’s youngest is going into final half of senior year of high school.  Timing could be right if he’s interested.  He’d warrant serious consideration. One 6-6 season isn’t a “downward trend”.  

[SIOUXFAN97]

30 minutes ago, AJS said:

Let’s will Travis Johansen into existence. Seems like the home run pick. Someone whose goal is to build and move up.

 

I'm in....thought he didn't make the cut...didn't know there was minimum and preferred req....  He's high if not top of my list.

[gfhockey]

42 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said:

I want UND to hire a coach that is so damn successful here that we have to hire another coach in 5 years because the coach we hire no is moving on to being a HC at an FBS school!!

And we promote the dc from the year prior.