Here is my list of potential replacement coaches. I want somebody with proven head coaching experience which is why I have not included any assistants on the list. While I think there are situations where an assistant can turn out great, given where this program stands we need somebody that is more of a sure thing so I am a bit more risk averse.
This list includes 11 names and I know there are other good names out there, but I would hope that Trev would at least make outreach to some of these guys. The one name not getting much attention in the overall coaching carousel that I think is intriguing is Kalen DeBoer. Any coach that can go 67-3 in any league is a winner to me (referring to his 5 years at Sioux Falls).
Names not currently coaching college ball (all not likely):
- Bob Stoops
- Chris Petersen
- Urban Meyer
- Bill OBrien
Names currently coaching P5:
- Matt Campbell
- Lane Kiffin
- Dave Doeren
Names currently coaching (non-P5)
- Luke Fickell
- Kalen DeBoer
- Billy Napier
- Jamey Chaldwell