[SuperJon]

You guys talking crap about Wachenheim and his "character issues" really have no clue what you're talking about. Unless you played for him, chances are you weren't around him much, if any, more than I was when he was on campus. He's a great football coach. Yes, he has a temper and yes, he says a bad word occasionally and yes, he may not be the best fit or biggest name, but to claim the dude has character issues is crossing the line. If we're now calling a dirty mouth while in the heat of the moment a character issue then every single one of you has just as many petty character issues as him. I don't know that he's the best fit for us as Head Football Coach but I respect Scott Wachenheim and the person that he is.

[RVAparks]

You guys talking crap about Wachenheim and his "character issues" really have no clue what you're talking about. Unless you played for him, chances are you weren't around him much, if any, more than I was when he was on campus. He's a great football coach. Yes, he has a temper and yes, he says a bad word occasionally and yes, he may not be the best fit or biggest name, but to claim the dude has character issues is crossing the line. If we're now calling a dirty mouth while in the heat of the moment a character issue then every single one of you has just as many petty character issues as him. I don't know that he's the best fit for us as Head Football Coach but I respect Scott Wachenheim and the person that he is.

Well said, all I've heard is that he cusses and some found him abrasive, not sure how that points to "character issues". It shouldn't matter when picking a HC.

[new2flames]

Clyde Christensen? He was in Lynchburg last year for the FCA Golf Tournament and raved about the city and LU's facilities...

[NotAJerry]

Clyde Christensen? He was in Lynchburg last year for the FCA Golf Tournament and raved about the city and LU's facilities...

Very interesting. The only concerns are that he's never been a head coach at any level and he's been in the NFL for 16 years so he may not be up to snuff on modern recruiting/practice limitations at first. Still seems like a great guy and good coach and definitely one who would demand some respect for his coaching accomplishments.

[Purple Haize]

Clyde Christensen? He was in Lynchburg last year for the FCA Golf Tournament and raved about the city and LU's facilities...

The first part of his last name should sew it up!

[D-ZasterLU]

Well said, all I've heard is that he cusses and some found him abrasive, not sure how that points to "character issues". It shouldn't matter when picking a HC.

Do well really want to settle when it comes to Character? After all the Asa mess, and all the complaining on here about the football team not being held to the same standard? Really. Cussing is not a sign of character, and certainly not spiritual maturity. If you won't to have that whole thing about if we stop being Christian someone burn our school to the ground thing to happen then start making excuses for things like winning and money.

[ROBBED08]

What's the latest? We seem to be stuck discussing who is qualified or why they are not. Has anyone seen any other cars with university stickers on them? Or better yet anyone seen jeff reaching for his checkbook with the next coach in reaching distance?

What the time table we are shooting for? I know its critical with recruiting.

[BJWilliams]

I was talking about it with a friend of mine who is an Resident Director on campus and lives right next to where the Hancock Center used to be (they interact with a lot of football staff because of players being on campus) and my speculation is we're not going to see much on this, at least that can be said publicly, until after Christmas. My guess is they are going to want to have someone in place soon after that. With the coaches of bowl-eligible teams pretty much off the board until their seasons are over you wont have much to do other than speculate at this point

[Sly Fox]

Expect things to start heating up Monday & Tuesday. I think everyone involved would like to see this wrapped up in the next week or so.

[Purple Haize]

So which is it? Monday or Tuesday. Or do we wait till after Christmas

[Sly Fox]

Things will be happening Monday. But it may take longer to have candidates on campus.

[Sly Fox]

I am hearing a name that might be good to know is longtime Browns assistant Steve Hagen.

[LUconn]

man, he has been around

1984 University of Illinois, graduate assistant coach

1985-86 University of Kansas, graduate assistant coach

1987-88 Northern Arizona University, receivers and tight ends coach

1989-90 University of Notre Dame, graduate assistant/receivers coach

1990 University of Nevada-Las Vegas, quarterbacks coach

1991 Kent State University, quarterbacks coach

1992-93 University of Nevada-Reno, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach

1994-95 University of Nevada-Las Vegas, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach

1996 Wartburg (Iowa) College, head coach

1997-98 San Jose State University, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach/recruiting coordinator

1999-2000 University of California, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach

2001-03 Cleveland Browns, tight ends coach

2004 Cleveland Browns, quarterbacks coach

2006 Fresno State University, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach

2007-08 University of North Carolina, tight ends coach

2009- Cleveland Browns, tight ends coach

Only a head coach for 1 year though.

[ballah09]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/s ... id=2900584

since 1996 he only coached one winning team

he's the Ritchie Mckay of football

[rogers3]

I am hearing a name that might be good to know is longtime Browns assistant Steve Hagen.

Reading up on him does not inspire tons of confidence. Read the same article as ballah- but do appreciate his comments about family and his desire to make a home somewhere.

[Rooster Cogburn]

Found this ironic article from Dec. 1

UA should also explore the ranks of NFL assistants, like Browns tight end coach Steve Hagen, who has 20 years of college experience, including stints as offensive coordinator at Fresno State, Nevada-Reno, San Jose State, Cal and UNLV. Hagen might not be a big name but has the league’s cachet and contacts that could help the Zips’ undrafted players land free-agent contracts, which plays well with recruits.

After spending 15 years at Youngstown State, Tressel can also remind UA that there are deserving candidates from the ranks of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). One who took his program from worst-to-first is Liberty’s Danny Rocco, a former assistant head coach under Al Groh at Virginia. The Flames were 1-10 the year before Rocco arrived at Liberty and have won four Big South Conference titles in six years, averaging better than 35 points per game during those four.

http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/ma ... h-1.248346

[Schfourteenteen]

Four Championships. Ha.

[Chippy]

Is the new coach going to wanna change our helmets and uniforms (again)?

[jcmanson]

I am hearing a name that might be good to know is longtime Browns assistant Steve Hagen.

This guy is definitely in the running.

I'm not going to lie and say I'm completely impressed with his resume though.

[Helmickcd]

I really like FIU's OC: Scott Satterfield.

FIU is playing in the Beef O' Brady's bowl against Marshall U.

Scott has 14 years of experience including jobs at FIU, Toledo, and App. St.

He coached 2 amazing quarterbacks (Richie Williams and Armanti Edwards).

He was apart of 3 national championship teams at App. St.

He is a great guy and I think he could lead LU into the next phase.

http://www.fiusports.com/ViewArticle.db ... EASON=2011

[BJWilliams]

Its great to have someone with a lot of experience but again remember that we want not only that but someone who would fit at the university missionally as well

[Helmickcd]

BJ -

I heard through the grape vine that Satterfield would fit perfectly with Liberty's mission (if you are talking about training student athletes to be Champion's for Christ).

[drumnColby757]

So Sly can we expect to hear anything groundbreaking this week? not knowing is killing me, and everyone else on this board!

[ballah09]

http://www2.newsadvance.com/sports/2011 ... r-1541564/


sounds like Gill, Bowden and Hagen

[BJWilliams]

Bobby would know Tommy better than anyone (he is his dad and all) and if his comment means anything. Tommy is not a serious consideration for this job. I do think there is some good smoke to the fact that a plane was headed from Lynchburg to Lawrence, KS so I wouldnt be surprised if Turner Gil (sp?) was a candidate flown into Lynchburg.