Rogers to WSU - next man up

[bigticket1]

I just don't see a Big 10 coach leaving to become Head Coach at an FCS school. But, I'm sure Christian Smith or Zach Lujan would be great. As a realist, here are my top 5 at this time:

1) Shannon Moore at Wyoming - has a number of FBS years of experience has coached TE's and Special Teams - among others.
2) Eric Eidness - a well known and respected coach
3) Luke Meadows - a well known and respected coach
4) Brian Bergstrom - Stig like coach who has FCS coordinator experience and D-II Head Coaching Experience
5) Ryan McKnight - He would bring passion and excitement to the game! And, he can fundraise and organize with the best of them!

I think a B1G position coach would definitely leave for a top FCS job.

[bigticket1]

The Mid Day with Borg & Brendan briefly mentioned him. Where would he rank on your list of prospects?

I would put him just below Jackson and Lujan since he doesn't have coordinator experience. But I think those three would have the advantage of making a quick connection with the current players and hopefully keep a bunch of them in Brookings.

[salemjack]

My top 5 in order:

1. Dan Jackson
2. Kurtiss Riggs
3. Zach Lujan
4. OJ - Augie
5. Jed Stugart

[salemjack]

That is a ridiculous list.

[Reality]

I just don't see a Big 10 coach leaving to become Head Coach at an FCS school. But, I'm sure Christian Smith or Zach Lujan would be great. As a realist, here are my top 5 at this time:

1) Shannon Moore at Wyoming - has a number of FBS years of experience has coached TE's and Special Teams - among others.
2) Eric Eidness - a well known and respected coach
3) Luke Meadows - a well known and respected coach
4) Brian Bergstrom - Stig like coach who has FCS coordinator experience and D-II Head Coaching Experience
5) Ryan McKnight - He would bring passion and excitement to the game! And, he can fundraise and organize with the best of them!

[jakejc795]

A name I've seen mentioned from 2 or 3 places today as a serious candidate is former DL coach Christian Smith. Left for the DL job at Northwestern after the first championship. Was here for a number of years and came up with the Chain Gang name for the defensive line. Sounds like the players loved him.

The Mid Day with Borg & Brendan briefly mentioned him. Where would he rank on your list of prospects?

[bigticket1]

A name I've seen mentioned from 2 or 3 places today as a serious candidate is former DL coach Christian Smith. Left for the DL job at Northwestern after the first championship. Was here for a number of years and came up with the Chain Gang name for the defensive line. Sounds like the players loved him.

[AZjack]

I don't think Wazzu has the resources to get Mark, he should take the highest NIL offer out there if he isn't going to get drafted.

[jakejc795]

Mark going into the portal and following Jimmy would be good for the chances of keeping Chase in Brookings.

Unfortunately, that likely means folks putting bugs in the ears of multiple WRs/TEs to head west, if the argument that some of the difficulties on offense stemmed from Mark needing to develop timing/chemistry with the WRs has any merit.

I'd be curious about whether his best option might be to try to follow Wilde

[bigticket1]

If Mason has NFL aspirations, Lujan, Riggs, or Davis would seem to be the best options to get Mason to stay, would they not?

Mark going into the portal and following Jimmy would be good for the chances of keeping Chase in Brookings.

[GoJacks2011]

Here's a wild idea: Brett Vigen. MVFC ties. Good coach. Making 100k less at MSU than Jimmy was here. Wouldn't have to coach in Big Skam conference.

Vigen reportedly wanted over $2 mil to leave for WSU. I don’t think he’s coming our way.

[jakejc795]

Chase wondering if he should stay or go.

Vigen: "Chase you can run as much as you like."

Chase: "I'm in."

If Mason has NFL aspirations, Lujan, Riggs, or Davis would seem to be the best options to get Mason to stay, would they not?

[jbjack]

You have to think he gets a raise if he stays at MSU, but running with this idea, don't you think we're looking for another head coach in 2026 if he gets Jacks to semifinals?

Chase wondering if he should stay or go.

Vigen: "Chase you can run as much as you like."

Chase: "I'm in."

[jbjack]

You have to think he gets a raise if he stays at MSU, but running with this idea, don't you think we're looking for another head coach in 2026 if he gets Jacks to semifinals?

If we can weather a big staff turnover and make the semi's, I'll take it, even if we lose another coach. I think we need to brace ourselves for turnover if we keep having success. I never dreamed Jimmy would make a career of it in Brookings but thought it would take something more than Washington State to pull him away. Any other coach will likely leave for less.

[jakejc795]

Reading tea leaves but it seems like Dan Jackson is the guy.

From whence are you reading said tea?