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Post by longsuffering on Nov 10, 2021 12:29:59 GMT -5
That's a bowl eligibility friendly schedule. HC can play on the same field as the other three OOC teams. Hope we have a game on Sept 2 to warm up for some Eagle meat.
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Post by hc2020 on Nov 11, 2021 9:52:16 GMT -5
UConn making a quick move to secure a new head coach:
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Post by timholycross on Nov 11, 2021 12:46:21 GMT -5
Looks like the Wahlberg brother that's on Blue Bloods.
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Post by mm67 on Nov 11, 2021 12:56:41 GMT -5
At this time would Chesney be likely to get hired by a higher profile FBS program? Possibly, a lower level FBS UMass coaching job might be best for him. Lots of bucks and a clear path for advancement to a bigger program (ND?) if he can succeed at UMass. Is it a gamble worth taking? Or, should he wait.
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 11, 2021 13:01:32 GMT -5
At this time would Chesney be likely to get hired by a higher profile FBS program? Possibly, a lower level FBS UMass coaching job might be best for him. Lots of bucks and a clear path for advancement to a bigger program (ND?) if he can succeed at UMass. Is it a gamble worth taking? Or, should he wait. No time like the present. I'd take it at his age, I wouldn't gamble at my age.
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Post by dharry13 on Nov 11, 2021 13:10:02 GMT -5
I actually wouldn't if I were him. His stock is on the rise. Taking what is arguably the worst job in FBS College Football - not hyperbole - for a 4 year money fix? I think he will get better opportunities at a higher price with a better chance of winning very soon if he remains patient.
I personally don't think the UMASS job is fixable at FBS with no conference, awful roster, losing another signing day, no fan base, etc. I think they should go FCS. But I've been wrong on a lot of things in my life.
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 11, 2021 13:28:19 GMT -5
I actually wouldn't if I were him. His stock is on the rise. Taking what is arguably the worst job in FBS College Football - not hyperbole - for a 4 year money fix? I think he will get better opportunities at a higher price with a better chance of winning very soon if he remains patient. I personally don't think the UMASS job is fixable at FBS with no conference, awful roster, losing another signing day, no fan base, etc. I think they should go FCS. But I've been wrong on a lot of things in my life. I always thought UMass and UConn were great FCS schools with built in rivalries with URI, UNH, Maine, HC, etc. and never should have jumped up. But I don't think UMass is un-improvable and have no doubt the Chesney formula that worked at all three lower levels would work there, also. Match the portal with a keen talent evaluator and team builder and you have a formula for improvement. Not to Alabama levels but to competitiveness in FBS.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 11, 2021 13:30:25 GMT -5
UMass has one significant disadvantage in that its home territory does not produce a lot of D-1 players
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Post by purplehaze on Nov 11, 2021 13:50:55 GMT -5
I would not be surprised if UMass tries to follow the UConn strategy and hire a coach in the next couple of weeks in order to try and salvage this recruiting cycle
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Post by hcpride on Nov 11, 2021 13:53:35 GMT -5
I would not be surprised if UMass tries to follow the UConn strategy and hire a coach in the next couple of weeks in order to try and salvage this recruiting cycle I thought the odd timing of the firing would make sense in terms of recruiting this cycle and getting the jump on schools that are firing at the end of their seasons.
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Post by football44 on Nov 11, 2021 19:35:24 GMT -5
Stop talking about Chesney to U Mass. He’s not going anywhere.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 11, 2021 20:03:53 GMT -5
From your mouth to God's Ear.
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Post by gerry on Nov 12, 2021 0:15:18 GMT -5
Strange how BC has multiple P5 opponents (including a few heavy hitters) every year from 2022-2028, but somehow avoids playing a single P5 team in 2023, though I guess Army qualifies as a "power" opponent to fulfill the ACC requirement. On another front, I see that Maine will play at Montana State in 2024. They play at North Dakota State in 2023. The travel from upstate Maine to those locations has to be brutal, not to mention costly. Seems like a Holy Cross-Maine football series would make a lot of sense. 9/9/2023 fbschedules.com/ncaa/boston-college/ From the HC perspective: Buffalo in 2022, BC in 2023, none yet in 2024, Northern Ill in 2025, none presently after 2025. BCs 2023 non-leaguers are pretty weak, wouldn't you say?
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Post by hcpride on Nov 12, 2021 6:00:33 GMT -5
Stop talking about Chesney to U Mass. He’s not going anywhere. Maybe so. But when media outlets note Chesney as a possible and quite appropriate candidate for the job it is hard to resist commenting on it. Plus, he’s rather steadily moved up during his head coaching career and FBS is the next level after FCS. And, of course, this opening is in our backyard. And coaches know these windows slam shut after a losing season. And he’s having a winning season.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 12, 2021 7:27:33 GMT -5
1. I hate hearing folks fanning the flames of Chesney's departure by talking about his NEXT position. Of course, this seems to happen whenever any coach has a good season at HC. 2. Why not post a demand to TPTB that he and his staff get higher salaries from HC right now? It could help him decide to stay a bit longer.
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Post by hcpride on Nov 12, 2021 7:33:27 GMT -5
1. I hate haring folks fanning the flames of Chesney's departure by talking about his NEXT position. Of course, this seems to happen whenever any coach has a good season at HC. 2. Why not post a demand to TPTB that he and his staff get higher salaries from HC right now? It could help him decide to stay a bit longer. I know what you mean - in a way such talk diminishes HC as just another stepping stone for an ambitious Coach. But it’s the way things work with football coaches and it has been a while since we had a successful up and comer on the sidelines.
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Post by hcpride on Nov 12, 2021 13:31:28 GMT -5
The article also mentions 'Conlin' from Fordham as a possibility - without a conference affiliation this job is a dead end Here's a coincidence regarding Conlin: Bronx, N.Y. – Fordham director of athletics Ed Kull announced today that head football coach Joe Conlin has signed a multi-year contract extension through the 2024 season. "Joe continues to be a great leader and coach for our football program," said Ed Kull. "He has taken on many challenges and a tough out-of-conference schedule and now we are on our longest winning streak since 2015. We look forward to advancing the Fordham Football tradition of excellence with Joe at the helm." fordhamsports.com/news/2021/11/12/football-head-coach-joe-conlin-receives-contract-extension.aspx
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Post by bfoley82 on Nov 12, 2021 13:42:05 GMT -5
1. I hate haring folks fanning the flames of Chesney's departure by talking about his NEXT position. Of course, this seems to happen whenever any coach has a good season at HC. 2. Why not post a demand to TPTB that he and his staff get higher salaries from HC right now? It could help him decide to stay a bit longer. I know what you mean - in a way such talk diminishes HC as just another stepping stone for an ambitious Coach. But it’s the way things work with football coaches and it has been a while since we had a successful up and comer on the sidelines. Don't stop at Football...HC is a Stepping Stone for all coaches and administrators.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 12, 2021 13:42:58 GMT -5
He's baaack..
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Post by bfoley82 on Nov 12, 2021 13:45:12 GMT -5
Strange how BC has multiple P5 opponents (including a few heavy hitters) every year from 2022-2028, but somehow avoids playing a single P5 team in 2023, though I guess Army qualifies as a "power" opponent to fulfill the ACC requirement. On another front, I see that Maine will play at Montana State in 2024. They play at North Dakota State in 2023. The travel from upstate Maine to those locations has to be brutal, not to mention costly. Seems like a Holy Cross-Maine football series would make a lot of sense. 9/9/2023 fbschedules.com/ncaa/boston-college/ From the HC perspective: Buffalo in 2022, BC in 2023, none yet in 2024, Northern Ill in 2025, none presently after 2025. BCs 2023 non-leaguers are pretty weak, wouldn't you say? Montana State averages 19,635 fans and North Dakota State is at 15,760. I am pretty sure Maine is getting at least their travel and expenses paid for plus a guarantee. If Baseballs schools can offer a guarantee so can FCS programs.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Nov 12, 2021 14:19:42 GMT -5
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What are you doing posting now? It's not 3am.
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 12, 2021 14:31:06 GMT -5
For anyone who is really irritated by Foley’s posts, I highly recommend the ignore feature of Crossports.
I suspect many of his posts are a reaction to that of others and/or he enjoys irritating certain other posters. What’s the expression? “Don’t feed the troll!”👹
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 12, 2021 15:34:50 GMT -5
I know what you mean - in a way such talk diminishes HC as just another stepping stone for an ambitious Coach. But it’s the way things work with football coaches and it has been a while since we had a successful up and comer on the sidelines. Don't stop at Football...HC is a Stepping Stone for all coaches and administrators. And even for those who like to bitch and moan with no purpose.
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Post by ndgradbuthcfan on Nov 12, 2021 16:18:08 GMT -5
I know what you mean - in a way such talk diminishes HC as just another stepping stone for an ambitious Coach. But it’s the way things work with football coaches and it has been a while since we had a successful up and comer on the sidelines. Don't stop at Football...HC is a Stepping Stone for all coaches and administrators. And don't stop at HC. They're ambitious everywhere and always looking for something better, or so it seems.
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Post by longsuffering on Nov 12, 2021 16:40:04 GMT -5
Don't stop at Football...HC is a Stepping Stone for all coaches and administrators. And don't stop at HC. They're ambitious everywhere and always looking for something better, or so it seems. Not everyone can be lucky enough to become a "Moderna Millionaire" by going to work for a small company and then a pandemic breaks out.🙂 Most have to manage their careers and at least consider taking the best offer available. I wonder if most FCS head coaching contracts have an out clause for moving to FBS where the FCS school receives a stipulated payment but it's not considered breaking the contract?
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