- Sep 8, 2014
- 25,448
- 59,462
There were 15 coaching changes in 2015:
As a point of reference, here are the number of coaching changes following the last six seasons: 22 (2008), 23 (2009), 24 (2010), 28 (2011), 31 (2012), 20 (2013)....and 28 openings in 2016:
School 2014 Coach 2015 Coach
Buffalo Jeff Quinn Lance Leipold
Central Michigan Dan Enos John Bonamego
Colorado State Jim McElwain Mike Bobo
Florida Will Muschamp Jim McElwain
Houston Tony Levine Tom Herman
Kansas Charlie Weis David Beaty
Michigan Brady Hoke Jim Harbaugh
Nebraska Bo Pelini Mike Riley
Oregon State Mike Riley Gary Andersen
Pittsburgh Paul Chryst Pat Narduzzi
SMU June Jones Chad Morris
Troy Larry Blakeney Neal Brown
UNLV Bobby Hauck Tony Sanchez
Tulsa Bill Blankenship Philip Montgomery
Wisconsin Gary Andersen Paul Chryst
This list ranks Harbaugh #1.....and Gary Anderson (Oregon State, who just resigned) #2. Butters is #6:
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/grading-college-footballs-head-coach-hires-2015
6. Jim McElwain, Florida
Previous Job: Head coach at Colorado State
Career Record: 22-16 (2012-14 at Colorado State)
Florida is one of the top jobs in the nation, but this program has just one 10-win season since 2010 (11-2 in 2012). McElwain is tasked with bringing Florida football back to the nation’s elite and fix an offense that has struggled mightily in recent years. The Gators have not averaged more than 5.1 yards per play (in SEC play) since 2009. McElwain’s background on offense should pay dividends, as he helped to guide a Colorado State attack that averaged 33.9 points per game in 2014. And under McElwain’s direction as Alabama’s coordinator, the offense averaged at least 5.8 yards per play (SEC matchups). The Rams showed steady improvement in the win column, improving from 4-8 in McElwain’s first year to 8-6 in 2013 and 10-3 in '14. In addition to his stints at Colorado State and Alabama, McElwain spent time as an assistant at Fresno State, Michigan State, Louisville and in the NFL with the Raiders. McElwain isn’t necessarily the big-name hire most expected Florida to make. But what’s not to like about this hire? He’s a proven winner as a head coach, has worked in the SEC at Alabama and has been successful in developing offenses. McElwain should get Florida back on track in the next few years.
Final Grade: A-
As a point of reference, here are the number of coaching changes following the last six seasons: 22 (2008), 23 (2009), 24 (2010), 28 (2011), 31 (2012), 20 (2013)....and 28 openings in 2016:
School 2014 Coach 2015 Coach
Buffalo Jeff Quinn Lance Leipold
Central Michigan Dan Enos John Bonamego
Colorado State Jim McElwain Mike Bobo
Florida Will Muschamp Jim McElwain
Houston Tony Levine Tom Herman
Kansas Charlie Weis David Beaty
Michigan Brady Hoke Jim Harbaugh
Nebraska Bo Pelini Mike Riley
Oregon State Mike Riley Gary Andersen
Pittsburgh Paul Chryst Pat Narduzzi
SMU June Jones Chad Morris
Troy Larry Blakeney Neal Brown
UNLV Bobby Hauck Tony Sanchez
Tulsa Bill Blankenship Philip Montgomery
Wisconsin Gary Andersen Paul Chryst
This list ranks Harbaugh #1.....and Gary Anderson (Oregon State, who just resigned) #2. Butters is #6:
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/grading-college-footballs-head-coach-hires-2015
6. Jim McElwain, Florida
Previous Job: Head coach at Colorado State
Career Record: 22-16 (2012-14 at Colorado State)
Florida is one of the top jobs in the nation, but this program has just one 10-win season since 2010 (11-2 in 2012). McElwain is tasked with bringing Florida football back to the nation’s elite and fix an offense that has struggled mightily in recent years. The Gators have not averaged more than 5.1 yards per play (in SEC play) since 2009. McElwain’s background on offense should pay dividends, as he helped to guide a Colorado State attack that averaged 33.9 points per game in 2014. And under McElwain’s direction as Alabama’s coordinator, the offense averaged at least 5.8 yards per play (SEC matchups). The Rams showed steady improvement in the win column, improving from 4-8 in McElwain’s first year to 8-6 in 2013 and 10-3 in '14. In addition to his stints at Colorado State and Alabama, McElwain spent time as an assistant at Fresno State, Michigan State, Louisville and in the NFL with the Raiders. McElwain isn’t necessarily the big-name hire most expected Florida to make. But what’s not to like about this hire? He’s a proven winner as a head coach, has worked in the SEC at Alabama and has been successful in developing offenses. McElwain should get Florida back on track in the next few years.
Final Grade: A-
