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Official Coaching Search Thread

But since Patterson is still getting settled -- quite literally: he moved into an apartment today -- I don't think he'll be firing/hiring in the next few days.
 
DeacWatcher said:
Who exactly is seeking out Chad Morris right now other than possibly Wake? Chad's offense as put up some big numbers on a lot of schools lesser talented than Clemson but when he plays the big boys (FSU/SC) he's only been able to produce 14&17 points this year. I still think he'd be a good get for Wake no doubt, but I highly doubt Wellman is interested.
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I guess you've forgotten the Georgia and LSU games, as well as the fact that Clemson's offense pre-Morris was pretty shitty compared to now. I only recall two teams breaking 50 against WFU this season...

Morris would be a home run. There's talk of a couple lower-end SEC offers being flown his way as well as the Texas fanbase clamoring for him to replace Mack Brown (doubt that'll materialize), but yeah. He's sought after. All I know is you won't get a peep from him until after bowl season, and even then there's a good chance he'll stay.

It won't happen though because Ron wants a coach with HC experience. He's shooting everyone in the foot doing this... there are a lot of fantastic coordinators out there.
 
I'm hearing that we already said no to coach O and are interviewing two bowl game coaches. Don't know any details beyond that.
 
I think that in Wellman's mind Narduzzi=Bo Pelini. He'll keep it safe and then try to sell the guy to a skeptical fan base. 1) Lembo: make sense, maybe too much sense. 2)Rocco: Has the resume, but would be more appealing if he won those three 2 pt loses and was (9-3). 3) wild card. It's Wellman, you know.
 
Was it as crazy as this with the nutty suggestions after Caldwell got canned ?

I imagine the majority back then said WHO ? and OHIO U. ? when Grobe was announced.

:)
 
Wellman was on 620AM The Buzz in Raleigh this morning. Talked generically about the coach search - needed to be someone who understood Wake Forest and would not be frustrated here. Would love someone with a track record of success as a head coach but would also look at OC / DC from college as well as NFL. Already had a list of candidates - has a list for all sports that is updated yearly. Nothing earth shattering or revealing but a pretty good discussion.
 
Deac89 said:
Wellman was on 620AM The Buzz in Raleigh this morning. Talked generically about the coach search - needed to be someone who understood Wake Forest and would not be frustrated here. Would love someone with a track record of success as a head coach but would also look at OC / DC from college as well as NFL. Already had a list of candidates - has a list for all sports that is updated yearly. Nothing earth shattering or revealing but a pretty good discussion.
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IIRC he said this during our basketball search too. That is so dumb. Any "list" that he updates "yearly" is unlikely to be well-researched or kept current. Just hire a damn search firm and be done with it.
 
sweet so we'll get our pick from the best candidates in 2010
 
I think we'll know by a week from now. If we don't, we're in trouble.
 
wake20 said:
Would Chad Morris Really Leave Clemson for Wake Forest Job?

More of the same. Article conclusion: The odds are unlikely, at absolute best.
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From the article:

“I think you’ve got to look at it, there’s a huge commitment to winning in Clemson. From my deal, my contract, I’m in a situation, it’s going to have to be the right fit before it can happen,” he said last December. “Just to say you’re a head coach, I have no desire to say I’m a head coach at wherever, I have no desire to do that. We’ve got a great situation here, we’re building something special and a great commitment to winning. That’s what’s happening.”
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Oh no, Chad. We have a huge commitment to winning here at Wake Forest too. I mean, just look at our basketball program...
 
wfumike02 said:
Wrong.

It's dumb to pretend that coaching at WF doesn't come with certain unique challenges. What's LOWF is the suggestion they can't be overcome.
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You are correct of course - but when Wellman says that we need a coach that won't be frustrated here I think there is an implication that any coach will lose quite a bit at WF due to the unique challenges. Which, even if it is true, isn't exactly something I love to hear the AD saying.
 
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