For those who do not know, my father worked as a VA Hospital administrator, and he was stationed in Louisville many years ago. That's how I came to know your town and the university somewhat. I like Louisville and the towns in the area- that is a pretty part of the country. I like the people who live there. I like having Louisville in the ACC.
Some guys just are not meant to coach their alma mater because they may not want to take on the task. It is an extra burden - if you fail, the failure will seem double. If you grew up in the same town and fail at your alma mater, the failure will seem triply awful.
I think there are several guys who can win at Louisville, and each of them should have an interest in the job. Alphabetically, they are: Neal Brown, Luke Fickell, Josh Huepel, Mike Norvell, Scott Satterfield, and Matt Wells.
Wells may prefer to stay out West, but for a number of reasons Louisville is a better job than Texas Tech.
Satterfield is the real deal. It won't be easy to lure him from his alma mater, but he might be ready if that offer comes from an ACC school.
Norvell is a battler of a coach. This year began rough, and he righted the ship and again won the division.
Huepel has only 1 year as HC, but it was a very tough task to take over an undefeated team and keep it undefeated through at least the regular season. He did a great job reviving the Missouri offense as OC. His personality is perfect to counteract the Petrino 'issues.'
Fickell has done more at Cincy in a short time than I thought possible. His time as Ohio St DC means he has major ability to hire a top staff and get the ears of HS coaches and players.
I really like Brown, and I do not think his UK background means anything. Darryl Royal played for OU. Vince Dooley played for Auburn. If Brown wants the Louisville job, he is a good bet to make it work.
Some guys just are not meant to coach their alma mater because they may not want to take on the task. It is an extra burden - if you fail, the failure will seem double. If you grew up in the same town and fail at your alma mater, the failure will seem triply awful.
I think there are several guys who can win at Louisville, and each of them should have an interest in the job. Alphabetically, they are: Neal Brown, Luke Fickell, Josh Huepel, Mike Norvell, Scott Satterfield, and Matt Wells.
Wells may prefer to stay out West, but for a number of reasons Louisville is a better job than Texas Tech.
Satterfield is the real deal. It won't be easy to lure him from his alma mater, but he might be ready if that offer comes from an ACC school.
Norvell is a battler of a coach. This year began rough, and he righted the ship and again won the division.
Huepel has only 1 year as HC, but it was a very tough task to take over an undefeated team and keep it undefeated through at least the regular season. He did a great job reviving the Missouri offense as OC. His personality is perfect to counteract the Petrino 'issues.'
Fickell has done more at Cincy in a short time than I thought possible. His time as Ohio St DC means he has major ability to hire a top staff and get the ears of HS coaches and players.
I really like Brown, and I do not think his UK background means anything. Darryl Royal played for OU. Vince Dooley played for Auburn. If Brown wants the Louisville job, he is a good bet to make it work.
