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i couldn’t agree more. Zero chance that Trev doesn’t know this as well. We can move on from the Mickey discussion.

I would still be happy with Aranda. Things didn’t go their way yesterday. He still has the pedigree. Can afford a better staff around him here. Just my opinion.

That’s what Trev said so I would expect that’s what is being emphasized on this hire so I will say player development

Normally no, but Strickland and Deion are friends. I am sure Strick knows Deion isn't coming and knew that was a safe text exchange.

Was just about to post this too. It was a fun couple of minutes now back to Aranda for me lol.

I would be ecstatic with either of these guys. I am happy this Deion rumor came about today. Will make my afternoon fly by!

Too bad the alleged rumor guy didn’t spell Deion’s name correctly. Has to be legit

That’s where I am landing today as well. It just makes way too much sense from a fit and instant continuity standpoint. If Grimes doesn’t come with Aranda and takes a HC position somewhere I could see Joe Brady joining the staff to run a RPO offense like they did at LSU

So I did find something to answer my own question. In 2019 LSU had Ed Orgeron as the Head Coach and Dave Aranda as the associate head coach/Defensive coordinator and Tommie Robinson as Assistant Head Coach/ Running game coordinator/ and Running backs coach. No doubt!

I have heard the same thing. Trev had to take the bullet to prove them wrong and boy did he. Mickey was put in place for a reason and I am sure Mickey knew there was a good chance Frost would be gone when he took the job. That's why I feel the head coaching search truly began last offseason. Its super quiet because things have probably been resolved for some time now and anything we read or hear is probably just a smear campaign until after Iowa.

Houston is the only team I can find that utilizes it. The difference is small but significant. In terms of the coaching hierarchy, associate coaches are one step above a normal assistant coach and one step below a head coach. This gives them quite a bit of power and if the team designates an associate coach, it does make them the true second in command in the locker room. Lol its all good

He has assistant head coaches but not an associate head coach

Do we have any examples of a coaching staff that has an Associate head coach and are successful? I honesty don't know so wanted to put this question out there if you all know.

Would be awesome if he was, but doubtful that flight is of substance. The Bearcats play tomorrow night.

I have no problem with either of those choices tbh. Fickell is #1 on my list as well so I agree with you there. Leipold or Rhule would be a great hire especially with all the strong rumors of Mickey staying around in some capacity.

Absolutely. Hell if the onside kicks this season are recovered he has giant stones and what a call!

Also, I have heard recruits say Nebraska wants to move to a RPO system next season, who are some offensive coordinators that would fit that bill? Does Joe Brady consider rejoining Mickey in that scenario?

What would you guys think if Gary Patterson was named Head Coach and Mickey Joseph named the Associate Head Coach? Seems like a possibility based on the recent Feldman list. Applewhite would clearly stay and I would guess Busch has earned a spot as well. I mean TCU is undefeated with Patterson's players.

A few ideas I am dwelling on this am. I just cant get it out of mind that it almost has to be Rhule doesn't it? I think it got white hot last week and almost leaked 100% before damage control took over. I don't think Trev wants anything out until Iowa week, but wouldn't be surprised something was locked up with someone, perhaps Rhule last week. Ted carters twitter was following Luke Fickell and Lane Kiffin as of last weekend before the social media detectives noticed that was the only two head coaches he follows. It appears that Ted has removed those follows after rumors started spreading about why he was following them. DB said on his show yesterday he sees Mickey as a million dollar associate head coach/coordinator. Local radio shows keep saying Mickey is their lean for HC. No one has a clue. Trev has done such a good job with this search he is driving us all crazy as it has been 59 days without an answer. I would say anything is possible. I think Garrison for sure

Add Mark Stoops to the list of coaches frustrated with his current NIL situation

If you like Damon Benning some pretty awesome nuggets in this podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-dump/id1651719138?i=1000585669923

Luke Fickell was hired through that firm for what it’s worth

Would you take the job? Just asking because I know I would be happy on an island somewhere. However, Coaches are wired different and the competitive edge keeps em going. I know business owners that love winning so much that they keep going and building, even though they could sell at a big profit and go away. Its in their blood and the only thing I really worry about with Rhule is that he would leave for Penn State.

Great coach. Would welcome him here for sure.

I think for everyone hoping for their favorite candidate (that’s currently coaching) the silence is hope. I don’t think Trev is waiting for Mickey to do something. He can’t afford to. My guess Trev is down to final interviews or has his main guy verbally approved for hire. If it’s a big name coach they will be coaching until their conference championship games if they make it and we should not want to hear a peep or risk losing that said candidate. Some examples could be: Bielema, Kiffin, Fickell, Malzahn, Whittingham, DeBoer, Doeren, Aranda, Klieman, Liepold, and Chadwell to name a few. I am not saying I have heard rumors about these candidates, but looking at the conference standings if we are in on any of them we will not hear and rumblings until they are eliminated from making their conference championship or after their championship game.