mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 This is all speculative. Too early to see where this is heading in terms of candidates. https://tags-sport-world.fandom.com/wiki/2022_NCAA_Division_I_FCS_football_coaches Look at where these FCS head coaches come from. I took the CAA for example. Since the $$$ will be available and we play well (my guess is at least $400,000), we can also get a current FCS coach. Tough to get an FBS coordinator unless it's Group of Five, since the P5 guys are making high six figures and low 7s. Colonial Athletic Association Albany Great Danes Greg Gattuso 2014 Maryland assistant head coach & defensive line coach (2012-2013) Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Ryan Carty 2022 Sam Houston State offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach (2018-2021) Elon Phoenix Tony Trisciani 2019 Elon defensive coordinator (2017-2018) Hampton Pirates Robert Prunty 2018 East Carolina defensive coordinator & defensive line coach (2017) Maine Black Bears Jordan Stevens 2022 Yale assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator & defensive line coach (2019-2021) Monmouth Hawks Kevin Callahan 1992 Colgate assistant head coach & defensive coordinator (1991) New Hampshire Wildcats Ricky Santos 2022 New Hampshire associate head coach & quarterbacks coach (2020-2021) Rhode Island Rams Jim Fleming 2014 UCF defensive coordinator (2012-2013) Richmond Spiders Russ Huesman 2017 Chattanooga head coach (2009-2016) Stony Brook Seawolves Chuck Priore 2006 Trinity (CT) head coach (2000-2005) Towson Tigers Rob Ambrose 2009 UConn offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach (2006-2008) Villanova Wildcats Mark Ferrante 2017 Villanova assistant head coach & offensive line coach (1999-2016) William & Mary Tribe Mike London 2019 Howard head coach (2017-2018) Alums Brian Fleury, San Francisco 49ers, TE coach (Towson grad 2022): Longshot. Former assistant coach ST coach/DB coach https://www.towson.edu/news/2020/brianfleury_superbowl.html Rusty McKinney (2002). Former linebacker. Now with Arizona Cardinals. Former DC at Bentley. Maybe a shot. https://www.azcardinals.com/team/coaches-roster/rusty-mckinney Jermon Bushrod, Towson HOFer. Longtime NO Saints Left tackle nd Miami Dolphins Guard. Getting experience at Saints as coaching intern. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jermon_Bushrod Head coaches Bob Chesney, Holy Cross, 29-16 record at HC, playoffs in three straight and probably four years. Started out at 4-0 already with Hail Mary win over Buffalo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chesney Assistant coach Taylor Stubblefield Penn State WR coach/Recruiting Coordinator. https://gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/taylor-stubblefield/1455 Elijah Brooks, RB coach at Md Four years there. Eight years at DeMatha as HC. Played at W&M and Kent State. https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/elijah-brooks/2137 Henry Baker, DB coach at Maryland, former Terps DB from 1994-97. Former Delaware CB coach and Special Teams coach. Assistant coach secondary coach with NY Giants, spent time with UNC and Rutgers. Maybe also candidate for DC. https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/henry-baker/2141 More to come.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TUTigers 119 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 Grant Cain, ST coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at JMU. Previous coaching experience at Mercer and Coastal Carolina https://jmusports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/grant-cain/3329 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TuTigers2012 1,071 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 The longest tenured coach in the league 😳 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 Definitely not the worst thing to look at a JMU assistant. Also have to assume Steve is going to look at a current or former South Carolina football coach though he was more involved with football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaTiger 205 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 Totally understand that Towson AD can lean on his connections at South Carolina but to your previous point, I think it would be a tough sell for an assistant coach in the SEC to make the move to Towson. SEC money is really, really good, even for assistants and SEC assistants generally hold out for better opportunities than what they would most likely consider Towson to be. The more I think about it, the more I believe Towson MUST secure a coach with a proven track record of winning. Can't take a chance on an unproven head coach. TU is at a crossroads with its program and needs to get the closest thing to a sure thing. That's why I'm intrigued by the Slippery Rock head coach, Shawn Lutz, as a prospect......or someone with a similar resume as his. We can't expect a coaching staff to teach our players how to win if they haven't won themselves as coaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 18 minutes ago, AtlantaTiger said: Totally understand that Towson AD can lean on his connections at South Carolina but to your previous point, I think it would be a tough sell for an assistant coach in the SEC to make the move to Towson. SEC money is really, really good, even for assistants and SEC assistants generally hold out for better opportunities than what they would most likely consider Towson to be. The more I think about it, the more I believe Towson MUST secure a coach with a proven track record of winning. Can't take a chance on an unproven head coach. TU is at a crossroads with its program and needs to get the closest thing to a sure thing. That's why I'm intrigued by the Slippery Rock head coach, Shawn Lutz, as a prospect......or someone with a similar resume as his. We can't expect a coaching staff to teach our players how to win if they haven't won themselves as coaches. Most coaches get their start somewhere. Towson is going to pay as well as almost any FCS program and better than some mid major FBS programs. I’m not into getting D3 and D2 coaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaTiger 205 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, mat1992 said: Most coaches get their start somewhere. Towson is going to pay as well as almost any FCS program and better than some mid major FBS programs. I’m not into getting D3 and D2 coaches. All fair points. For the record, Bob Chesney himself came to Holy Cross from where?.......DII Assumption. We should explore ALL options regardless of level. Let's just be sure to get ourselves someone who knows how to win football games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tualum 108 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 15 hours ago, mat1992 said: This is all speculative. Too early to see where this is heading in terms of candidates. https://tags-sport-world.fandom.com/wiki/2022_NCAA_Division_I_FCS_football_coaches Look at where these FCS head coaches come from. I took the CAA for example. Since the $$$ will be available and we play well (my guess is at least $400,000), we can also get a current FCS coach. Tough to get an FBS coordinator unless it's Group of Five, since the P5 guys are making high six figures and low 7s. Colonial Athletic Association Albany Great Danes Greg Gattuso 2014 Maryland assistant head coach & defensive line coach (2012-2013) Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Ryan Carty 2022 Sam Houston State offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach (2018-2021) Elon Phoenix Tony Trisciani 2019 Elon defensive coordinator (2017-2018) Hampton Pirates Robert Prunty 2018 East Carolina defensive coordinator & defensive line coach (2017) Maine Black Bears Jordan Stevens 2022 Yale assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator & defensive line coach (2019-2021) Monmouth Hawks Kevin Callahan 1992 Colgate assistant head coach & defensive coordinator (1991) New Hampshire Wildcats Ricky Santos 2022 New Hampshire associate head coach & quarterbacks coach (2020-2021) Rhode Island Rams Jim Fleming 2014 UCF defensive coordinator (2012-2013) Richmond Spiders Russ Huesman 2017 Chattanooga head coach (2009-2016) Stony Brook Seawolves Chuck Priore 2006 Trinity (CT) head coach (2000-2005) Towson Tigers Rob Ambrose 2009 UConn offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach (2006-2008) Villanova Wildcats Mark Ferrante 2017 Villanova assistant head coach & offensive line coach (1999-2016) William & Mary Tribe Mike London 2019 Howard head coach (2017-2018) Alums Brian Fleury, San Francisco 49ers, TE coach (Towson grad 2022): Longshot. Former assistant coach ST coach/DB coach https://www.towson.edu/news/2020/brianfleury_superbowl.html Rusty McKinney (2002). Former linebacker. Now with Arizona Cardinals. Former DC at Bentley. Maybe a shot. https://www.azcardinals.com/team/coaches-roster/rusty-mckinney Jermon Bushrod, Towson HOFer. Longtime NO Saints Left tackle nd Miami Dolphins Guard. Getting experience at Saints as coaching intern. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jermon_Bushrod Head coaches Bob Chesney, Holy Cross, 29-16 record at HC, playoffs in three straight and probably four years. Started out at 4-0 already with Hail Mary win over Buffalo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chesney Assistant coach Taylor Stubblefield Penn State WR coach/Recruiting Coordinator. https://gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/taylor-stubblefield/1455 Elijah Brooks, RB coach at Md Four years there. Eight years at DeMatha as HC. Played at W&M and Kent State. https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/elijah-brooks/2137 Henry Baker, DB coach at Maryland, former Terps DB from 1994-97. Former Delaware CB coach and Special Teams coach. Assistant coach secondary coach with NY Giants, spent time with UNC and Rutgers. Maybe also candidate for DC. https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/henry-baker/2141 More to come.... Now we talking!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted September 27, 2022 5 hours ago, AtlantaTiger said: All fair points. For the record, Bob Chesney himself came to Holy Cross from where?.......DII Assumption. We should explore ALL options regardless of level. Let's just be sure to get ourselves someone who knows how to win football games. Right and Towson is a step up in salary and status especially when it comes to the conferences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
