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Post by bsu.edu/webmail on Nov 13, 2024 20:11:26 GMT -6
I have been seeing some names thrown around various threads on here so I figured let’s get a thread just dedicated for next season’s Head Coach, whether it be Neu or someone new (no pun intended).
Wish list for possible coaches with Ball State ties:
1) Bryant Haines- Indiana DC
2) Eddie Faulkner- Steelers RB Coach
3) Jason Eck- Idaho HC
4) Jay Bateman- Texas A&M DC
5) Justin Lustig- Penn State STC
6) Daryl Dixon- Army Passing Game Coordinator
Obviously the Head Coach doesn’t need to have Ball State ties, but it’s always fun when he does. In reality if the new coach has Muncie ties it will probably end up being Joey Lynch 😑
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Post by CallingBS on Nov 13, 2024 20:35:12 GMT -6
Lustig should be on Mitchell's list, but I'm not sure BSU will still be on Lustig's list
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Post by rmcalhoun on Nov 13, 2024 23:38:21 GMT -6
just take Haines off he is out of reach all ready
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Post by cardfan on Nov 14, 2024 5:08:51 GMT -6
Yeah we can’t pay Haines plus he’ll stay at the P5 level.
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Post by grass on Nov 14, 2024 5:18:53 GMT -6
Haines has a pretty good resume. Plus, he’s been working with Cignetti as a coordinator for 5 years - very good mentoring, given Cignetti’s coaching lineage and success. I think BSU would be intriguing to Haines but I see him staying with Cignetti for a few more years. Haines is still pretty young too.
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Post by grass on Nov 14, 2024 5:21:58 GMT -6
I still like the HC from a lower level, up and comers, as great targets. Although Haines played at BSU, his perspective since has been higher - that may stymie his ability as a first time HC (recruiting, facilities, etc.). First time HCs = 50/50 crap shoot.
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Post by cardfan on Nov 14, 2024 5:53:58 GMT -6
I’d prefer a guy with proven success at this point. Someone who has shown the ability to manage games and all that entails. (Clock, feel for situational decisions, etc). Mike was fantastic in developing a family feel in the program and is well liked by players and parents. That’s great, but you gotta win too and do whatever it takes to get there. And you have to be able to manage your staff. Identify and hire good ones and expect them to do their jobs at a high level. If they don’t, be willing to remove them. Loyalty is important but at some point you gotta cut bait if it’s not working. Demand excellence in fundamentals. Every season we see the same mistakes and hear “that’s on me” and it never changes. Dumb penalties, inability to execute in winning time. Gotta have an HC who won’t tolerate that. Etc etc.
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Post by amishalum on Nov 14, 2024 6:01:56 GMT -6
Look for a successful HC from a lower division. Knows how to win and manage a program. Don’t care whether they have BSU ties just that they’re a proven winner
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Post by cardfan on Nov 14, 2024 6:11:07 GMT -6
Look for a successful HC from a lower division. Knows how to win and manage a program. Don’t care whether they have BSU ties just that they’re a proven winner Yep. |
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Post by coastalcard on Nov 14, 2024 7:14:35 GMT -6
Was Neu on our wish list after the 2015 season?
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Post by universityjim on Nov 14, 2024 7:37:04 GMT -6
I love our former BSU players but it's too painful to fire them when they fail. We've got pretty good backing from former players right now. What happens to that support when Mike gets fired?
I'm for looking for an outsider. Unfortunately some of our guys are looking to be very good coaches and I'm very happy for them.
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Post by jk4247 on Nov 14, 2024 9:54:43 GMT -6
At one point someone here mentioned the staff from Ferris State. I looked them up and they looked solid. Consistent inning at their level and solid staff with continuity. My only question would be how they would recruit, handle NIL, and maneuver the transfer portal.
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Post by connecticutcard on Nov 14, 2024 12:19:22 GMT -6
My vote would be to keep Neu.
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Post by DickHunsaker on Nov 14, 2024 12:44:02 GMT -6
IT'S JOEY LYNCH TIME!
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Post by dancingcharlie on Nov 14, 2024 13:09:15 GMT -6
I have been seeing some names thrown around various threads on here so I figured let’s get a thread just dedicated for next season’s Head Coach, whether it be Neu or someone new (no pun intended). Wish list for possible coaches with Ball State ties: 1) Bryant Haines- Indiana DC 2) Eddie Faulkner- Steelers RB Coach 3) Jason Eck- Idaho HC 4) Jay Bateman- Texas A&M DC 5) Justin Lustig- Penn State STC 6) Daryl Dixon- Army Passing Game Coordinator Obviously the Head Coach doesn’t need to have Ball State ties, but it’s always fun when he does. In reality if the new coach has Muncie ties it will probably end up being Joey Lynch 😑 None of these guys are coming. You need to look at the FCS/D2 level. |
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