Scotty:
Scotty told him about AP a few days ago
He told Scotty he’d have an opportunity to interview for the SM job like everyone else
It was an awkward situation
It made sense for Scotty
AP did not contact him before talking to Scotty but said that doesn’t happen anymore
Coaching Search:
This is a critical hire
There are a lot of people who would love to have this job
Has a great list of candidates from the NFL, current FBS head coaches and coordinators
Like to make an announcement by late November, early December
Need someone with a CEO mentality who can engage the community, can build relationships and culture, has good energy, can build a foundation, build a program the right way and set us up for success
Not a requirement to be from the offensive or defensive side of the ball
Head coaching experience is helpful but not a requirement
New coach may leave after a few years if super successful, but that’s ok
We need sustained success and winning at a high level
Wants to be a top five resource program in C-USA
He’s excited today as the day he took the job
Strategic Plan:
Started on it in January, paused when covid hit, hopefully will be able to share in the spring
Basketball:
Attendance will probably be season ticket holders only
No seats on the floor
Scotty told him about AP a few days ago
He told Scotty he’d have an opportunity to interview for the SM job like everyone else
It was an awkward situation
It made sense for Scotty
AP did not contact him before talking to Scotty but said that doesn’t happen anymore
Coaching Search:
This is a critical hire
There are a lot of people who would love to have this job
Has a great list of candidates from the NFL, current FBS head coaches and coordinators
Like to make an announcement by late November, early December
Need someone with a CEO mentality who can engage the community, can build relationships and culture, has good energy, can build a foundation, build a program the right way and set us up for success
Not a requirement to be from the offensive or defensive side of the ball
Head coaching experience is helpful but not a requirement
New coach may leave after a few years if super successful, but that’s ok
We need sustained success and winning at a high level
Wants to be a top five resource program in C-USA
He’s excited today as the day he took the job
Strategic Plan:
Started on it in January, paused when covid hit, hopefully will be able to share in the spring
Basketball:
Attendance will probably be season ticket holders only
No seats on the floor
