Chip Kelly could very well hang some hardware in Columbus or at least be in the picture near the end of the season. He will inevitably be on a lot of call lists.
I know he left a good HC gig because he didn’t like all the new era stuff. UF will spend on football, ucla for whatever reason does not even though they’re probably one of the richest schools/alumni bases.
Gators would give him all the resources and staff he wants to keep up with portal and NIL.
Kiffen seems to have found his spot. Ole Miss will spend and give him everything. Also, he’s the big dog. I think part of the reason he didn’t last other places is because they were all big brand destinations with big egos. Oxford is a quiet little town without a lot of rings to kiss. Big balls and a little quirkiness works there. They love it.
Oregon OC is another name. Still young though not sure if he’s ready for that.
Will be interesting to watch coaching carousels in the new age. Are we going to see guys stay put or even move down to coordinator or assistant gigs? Are we going to see big money spending programs struggle to get the guys at the top of their list?
Deboer wasn’t Bama’s first choice, and the only reason our BBall team got a guy from Utah Valley state after being poo pooed by multiple coaches, was because he played here.
Aggies, not an elite destination school but willing to spend like one apparently could only attract the Duke and UK football coaches.