By Adam Abramson
I am sure Pat Forde has better sources than I do, but I would have put the farm on this last weekend after talking to my sources plugged in to the Lincoln pipeline.
Pelini out makes you think that Les Miles to Michigan is a matter of when...and I read a few places this week some of the boosters wouldn't be sad to see him go. We'll stay tuned on this front.
Also, the Washington Post printed an article today concerning Bud Foster pursuing a head coaching job somewhere...Southern Miss, Northern Illinois? Foster, Virginia Tech's defensive coordinator, is one of the best when it comes to the Xs and Os. A head coaching job at a smaller, non-BCS school would be good for him. Covering his defense for four years, I spent many an evening watching Foster in action.
He's an intense dude. Real intense. I have the utmost respect for him, but if he wants to be the face of a major college football operation, he needs some polish. His fire might not gel with important people -- a fact that might tick him off, but something he'll have to get used to.
Do I think Foster will be a successful head coach? Yes, and it could be at Virginia Tech when Frank Beamer retires, but it would be best for both parties if he tested the waters abroad.
Comments (4)
Lots of interesting coaching news, including an extension at Pittsburgh, must make you very happy B&G. How does Wannstedt keep that job? I don't like to see guys get fired, but by today's college football standards it is amazing.
I'm thinking Miles is staying at LSU.
Bo Pelini went to the same high school as my mom. Not too shabby for a Cardinal Mooney boy from Youngstown, Ohio.
ESPN.com is announcing that Miles is supposed to announce he's staying at LSU. This after the crawler during GameDay reported that Herbie was breaking the news that Miles was headed to That Team Up North (yes, a Woody Hayes reference). I think we should probably start reporting on what actually happens as opposed what we think will happen....
Bo Pelini will be the next coach. I hope he knows a good offensive coordinator.
Other rumor was that Turner Gill is to be hired as OC and assistant AD. No idea if this is true...would love to see Gill back here. The man has character and is a legend in these parts.
Time will tell...