Realistically who could Ohio even approach? High end FCS coaches like a Brent Vigen at Montana State would probably see this as a lateral move. Top assistants are going somewhere like the American (Hartline).

If Ohio moves on from Hauser, I want to see a young up-and-comer who's hungry to build something of his own.

Go with Hauser.

Hire an offensive coordinator.

Promote an on staff person to defensive coordinator.

It’s got to be Hauser in my opinion, if he wants it.

- Hauser... would they ask him to coach on an interim basis for an entire season, while they await a bigger candidate pool? Can't say I'd be eager to sign on for that, though it sure beats unemployment.


- Bryant Haines, DC at Indiana - From right outside Columbus. All-MAC at Ball State. Put together a really impressive defense in Bloomington. Just named assistant of the year. A big swing, but he's available. And so are we.

- Spense, DC New Mexico - I'd kick the tires on Spense, for sure.

- TETTLETIME, WR Coach Jacksonville Jaguars - I'd bring in Tettleton as Offensive Coordinator. Maybe even see if he's ready to jump in with both feet as Head Coach. These days you gotta take a big swing and a young eager coach will fire up everyone. Also won't hurt with alumni relations.

- Dan Jackson, HC SDSU - I bet Lars wants to talk to Dan to gauge his interest. He also spent some time at NIU. (Vandy, Idaho as well)

- Mike Shananahan (not that one), OC at Indiana - Was brought up as a potential hire for Toledo. Has really done wonders with Cig at JMU and IU.

- Deland McCullough, RB Coach Las Vegas Raiders - Julie interviewed him the last cycle. Spent some time at Notre Dame. Won a ring as the RB coach with Kansas City.

- Mike Denbrock, OC Notre Dame - I believe Julie also interviewed him the last cycle. His name has been kicked around a few times regarding G5 jobs. Doesn't have one though, likely because of those beautiful golden handcuffs. A $2.1M coordinator role sounds like a dream.

LOL I knew you had more in common with the OG Bobcat Love.

Utah is doing it now. I've heard they aim to increase revenue by $30 million in one year. People are looking to see how they will do it. If it means $25 bottles of water, count me out. Their coach stepped down almost immediately. To me that means he didn't like what he heard.

2 players have said “ hire Hauser” in the last 15 minutes on X. Let’s hope 50 more do quickly

Not without a very thorough background check.

This is actually pretty interesting to see now that players actually have some leverage. I don't think the admin can just ignore these things now in the NIL/Portal age.

The coach at Minnesota State actually got his job back after termination. It took him several years--no temporary restraining order. I doubt that it would happen in this situation, and a temporary restraining order wouldn't make sense.

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/exiled-coach-retur... /

Yeah, DJ is a team captain who I would’ve worried about hitting the portal anyway. Hire Hauser.

I think there are unions with the power to step in and stop terminations/leaves when the result of an investigation is in doubt, but Smith's contract makes clear that he can be fired anytime.

All that's in debate now is if his firing is correctly considered "For Cause."