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As the regular season winds down, expect a relatively quiet cycle for head coaching changes this year. Many in the industry are bracing for a potential surprise retirement from one of the sport’s elder statesmen, but with Florida and Baylor no longer in play as potential openings, the buzz around power conference musical chairs has quieted considerably. Big programs appear to be holding back, preparing for a revenue-sharing era that introduces uncertainty around the costs of retaining, acquiring, and developing championship-level talent. Florida, in particular, was hesitant to be the first power program to tackle a coaching search during a December now packed with the signing day (Dec. 4), the opening of the transfer portal (Dec. 9) and College Football Playoff (Dec. 20) — all before Christmas.
While 13 Group of Five head coaching positions are already open, an industry source summed up the challenge: “The problem is there aren’t any that pay over $2.5 million.” This makes it difficult to lure a top coordinator from a power program, let alone a sitting head coach. Among the available jobs, East Carolina was widely considered the most attractive. The Pirates are expected to remove the interim tag from coach Blake Harrell, it was reported Monday. Harrell is currently 4-0 against lower-tier AAC teams. It’s a move that worked well for Boise State a season ago and would allow the Pirates to save money for more practical use in a new era.
However, the real movement this cycle is expected to come at the coordinator level. These shifts will shape the landscape and provide a glimpse of the changes likely to emerge a year from now.
Power Four coordinator jobs already open
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Author : Richard Johnson
Publish date : 2024-11-25 15:01:00
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