UCF has had 8 head coaches coach more than one full season in program history.
Gene McDowell 13 seasons 86-61
George O'Leary 11+ seasons 81-68
Mike Kruczek 5+ seasons 36-30
Josh Heupel 3 seasons 28-8
Gus Malzhan 3+ seasons 25-16
Scott Frost 2 seasons 19-7
Don Jonas 3 seasons 14-12-1
Lou Saban 1+ seasons 6-12
Barring disaster CGM should pass Heupel in wins this season and Kruz sometime next season it would seem. I am sure this will be a polarizing question but where do you rank Gus among the UCF head coaches all time? What can Gus do to move up your list? What would make him #1 on your list. Here is my opinion.
1. O'Leary
2. McDowell
--------Longevity and Program building success
3. Frost
--------Greatest Run in program history
4. Heupel
--------Great season but with Frost's roster
5. Malzhan
--------The program is on the rise but not because of his on field success
6. Kruczek
--------Better as a OC than head man and the ending hurts
7. Jonas
8. Saban
--------Much love to the past but a little light on signature accomplishments
To me Gus can pass Heup by winning consistently but it will take a Big 12 title before I consider his accomplishments on par with Frost. Gus would have to win multiple conference titles and probably a few playoff games to get into the territory of the other two. Winning a CFP National Championship would do it but is not necessary. I just think it is now going to be so hard to win in the 12 team format.
Gene McDowell 13 seasons 86-61
George O'Leary 11+ seasons 81-68
Mike Kruczek 5+ seasons 36-30
Josh Heupel 3 seasons 28-8
Gus Malzhan 3+ seasons 25-16
Scott Frost 2 seasons 19-7
Don Jonas 3 seasons 14-12-1
Lou Saban 1+ seasons 6-12
Barring disaster CGM should pass Heupel in wins this season and Kruz sometime next season it would seem. I am sure this will be a polarizing question but where do you rank Gus among the UCF head coaches all time? What can Gus do to move up your list? What would make him #1 on your list. Here is my opinion.
1. O'Leary
2. McDowell
--------Longevity and Program building success
3. Frost
--------Greatest Run in program history
4. Heupel
--------Great season but with Frost's roster
5. Malzhan
--------The program is on the rise but not because of his on field success
6. Kruczek
--------Better as a OC than head man and the ending hurts
7. Jonas
8. Saban
--------Much love to the past but a little light on signature accomplishments
To me Gus can pass Heup by winning consistently but it will take a Big 12 title before I consider his accomplishments on par with Frost. Gus would have to win multiple conference titles and probably a few playoff games to get into the territory of the other two. Winning a CFP National Championship would do it but is not necessary. I just think it is now going to be so hard to win in the 12 team format.
