Same names we've already seen in one thread or another...
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/prospective-candidates-for-miami-and-ucf-gigs/2251349
After a tumultuous Sunday when Miami fired coach Al Golden and UCF coach George O'Leary abruptly retired, the next round of the coaching carousel is already spinning. On Monday, Texas coach Charlie Strong denied any interest in heading to UM, while former Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt reportedly expressed a desire to lead the Knights.
With decisions likely weeks away, let's speculate on some possible candidates in Coral Gables and Orlando:
UCF candidates
Geoff Collins, Florida defensive coordinator: After four solid seasons as an assistant at Mississippi State, Collins is in charge of a Gators defense that ranks 18th nationally in yards allowed and 19th in scoring. Collins was UCF's linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator six years ago, so he is familiar with the program and in-state recruiting.
Dino Babers, Bowling Green head coach: The former Baylor assistant could already be in line for a move up. Babers is 14-8 in a year and a half at Bowling Green and is the architect of the nation's No. 1 passing attack.
Jeff Brohm, Western Kentucky head coach: Although Brohm's roots are in Kentucky, he spent a year as an assistant at Florida Atlantic. His Hilltoppers opened the season by knocking off Vanderbilt and have only lost at Indiana and at LSU. Brohm is responsible for the nation's No. 3 pass game.
Jim Leavitt, Colorado defensive coordinator: If UCF wants to spruce up its rivalry with USF, this is one way to do it. Leavitt led the Bulls to new highs (a No. 2 national ranking) and lows (an investigation over whether he struck a player).
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/college/prospective-candidates-for-miami-and-ucf-gigs/2251349
After a tumultuous Sunday when Miami fired coach Al Golden and UCF coach George O'Leary abruptly retired, the next round of the coaching carousel is already spinning. On Monday, Texas coach Charlie Strong denied any interest in heading to UM, while former Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt reportedly expressed a desire to lead the Knights.
With decisions likely weeks away, let's speculate on some possible candidates in Coral Gables and Orlando:
UCF candidates
Geoff Collins, Florida defensive coordinator: After four solid seasons as an assistant at Mississippi State, Collins is in charge of a Gators defense that ranks 18th nationally in yards allowed and 19th in scoring. Collins was UCF's linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator six years ago, so he is familiar with the program and in-state recruiting.
Dino Babers, Bowling Green head coach: The former Baylor assistant could already be in line for a move up. Babers is 14-8 in a year and a half at Bowling Green and is the architect of the nation's No. 1 passing attack.
Jeff Brohm, Western Kentucky head coach: Although Brohm's roots are in Kentucky, he spent a year as an assistant at Florida Atlantic. His Hilltoppers opened the season by knocking off Vanderbilt and have only lost at Indiana and at LSU. Brohm is responsible for the nation's No. 3 pass game.
Jim Leavitt, Colorado defensive coordinator: If UCF wants to spruce up its rivalry with USF, this is one way to do it. Leavitt led the Bulls to new highs (a No. 2 national ranking) and lows (an investigation over whether he struck a player).
