Frank will name his own departure date and that's how it's going to be. Regardless of what anyone thinks of that, just get used to the idea. While there have been some letdowns and missed expectations, we're a pretty successful program running on a shoestring budget in a lousy stadium with fickle, at best, and quiet fan support.

I'm curious and anxious to know what the next era of Bobcat Football will be like, but Frank will retire on his own terms and I'm fine with that.

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My two cents on this is the strategic thing for the University to do at this point against the backdrop of a tough financial situation for the university is to keep the coaching staff intact as long as possible.

While fans on here might think of Solich & Co highly paid its going to cost at least 50% more to attract a new coaching staff to Athens. Some of the Bobcat assistants in particular are underpaid compared to G5 and even MAC standards.

When Frank does finally retire the fiscally prudent thing to do is give an assistant coach a shot as it will be less money than going outside for a name coach. I know what you're saying in that up to this moment recruiting hasn't been elite. But Ohio has ranked in the Top 25 each of the past 4 seasons in offensive ppg. I'll take it as it is good enough to get the job done.

Frank goes for 2 more years and then a successor from the staff comes in for a 5-8 year stretch. If they succeed they'll get raises. If not then the university will have to go out and sign a new staff, hopefully at a time during a better financial straits.

I don't expect a lot of facility spending in the foreseeable future either, partially because before Schaus exited the stage he delivered a round of improvements for the stadium. Videoboard while still tiny by NCAA standards is only a couple years old ect. Tough to attract new coaches in this climate so better to roll with who you have.

There is already a plan. 2 more seasons then a handoff to a current staff member.

And the description of Akron's head coach as "up and coming" is the Four Seasons Total Landscaping of league analysis.

Love Moorehead, but Ohio isn't really in his pay grade.

I think you misspelled Akron...you were thinking Kent State.

Ohio's been a break or two away from a MAC Championship the last 4 seasons. A full level up coaching job would mean Ohio wins the MAC every other year as did NIU at its peak.

Its more realistic for Frank or a current assistant to break through with a MAC Championship.

But if you were the AD, wouldn't a Babbers getting the axe in Syracuse be a John Groce like get for a MAC team? Why wait two years if an opportunity like that became available? Likely lots of quality coaches available from programs having financial difficulties during these unusual circumstances.

Moorehead might be getting ready to be offered the Michigan OC job for 3 to 4 million a year.

I've been hearing this story since 2011. Ohio is just a break or two away.

You make your own breaks in this business.

What about the current assistants we currently have excites anyone to make them think they'll be able to deliver a championship? Are they going to change the recruiting philosophy and get more aggressive? Are they going to get more aggressive in play calling? Are they going to stop punting on 4th down inside the 50?

Consistency is fine until you travel down the path of mediocrity. Everyone preaches about the consistency of the Ohio football program. We are the outlier in that regard. NOBODY stays at programs of this size for this long. The bread is stale.

I do agree Frank has earned the right to call it how he wants it and retire on his own terms, but if the AD has mailed it in and just handed it to an assistant I have issues with that.

No because of what Babers did at BGSU recruiting the Pittsburgh area. I had forgotten the episode of BGSU recruiting there and it set them back a bit.

Everyone seeking a change might want to see how the impact of the Pandemic plays out on the economy and make sure that there is still a University to play for, let alone having enough money to hire a promising candidate.

You're operating under the assumption that you think a Solich assistant is going to perform just as well as Solich has. What makes you think one of them will deliver a championship? I've seen enough complaining on this board about play calling, strength and conditioning and overall lack of discipline in key spots that it makes me have reservations. And the history of college football is littered with assistant coaches taking over for their predecessors and failing miserably.

All I'm saying is the AD needs to do their due diligence. Just handing it off because they think that will keep the program stable...STABLE...not winning, is silly.

There are plenty of coaches out there who would jump at this job. It's not what it once was. We have Frank to thank for that. Stop acting like this job wouldn't be attractive to outsiders.