NEW HEAD COACH WISH LIST

[EAGinAZ]

It will not be an outsider. Baldwin and this staff have built something special and Chaves isn't going to blow it up and start over like he had to for Men's basketball and women's Soccer.

EWUPride we get it you want Zamberlin. I am guessing you are either related to him or know him personally and can understand why you would want him for your own access. It's one of the same reasons I am hoping Erik Meyer gets the QB coach job. I would love having a friend on staff.

My prediction is Junior Adams will be offered the job and if he doesn't take it then Aaron Best will be out next coach. When Adams got the WKU job it was written that he's a raising star in the coaching circles. This to me sounds like the Bill Chaves Hail Mary, just like the one he threw when trying to hire Coach Mac before Baldwin.

Regardless of what any of us think or want I do trust Chaves and will support whoever he hires. By this time next week we will all be discussing how excited we are to see what the new HC can do with the awesome players on the current roster and the studs coming in the 2017 class!

God Bless and Go EAGS!!

 

[luckyintheorder]

So if we assume Best is the frontrunner, who would Chaves look to for filling an OC role?

I know Jason Gesser isn't currently coaching, but would be an intriguing target and is well known in the NW, Cal and Hawaii. Nothing wrong with the Price style offense and we are loaded at the key positions on offense. Not up on any up and comers from NAIA, or former EWU player or on how many Troy Taylor types may be coaching HS out there and looking to make that sort of change.

Alex Brink is still actively working with QB's as well. Kitna? He's coaching in the NFLPA game saturday.

 

[luckyintheorder]

It will not be an outsider. Baldwin and this staff have built something special and Chaves isn't going to blow it up and start over like he had to for Men's basketball and women's Soccer.

EWUPride we get it you want Zamberlin. I am guessing you are either related to him or know him personally and can understand why you would want him for your own access. It's one of the same reasons I am hoping Erik Meyer gets the QB coach job. I would love having a friend on staff.

My prediction is Junior Adams will be offered the job and if he doesn't take it then Aaron Best will be out next coach. When Adams got the WKU job it was written that he's a raising star in the coaching circles. This to me sounds like the Bill Chaves Hail Mary, just like the one he threw when trying to hire Coach Mac before Baldwin.

Regardless of what any of us think or want I do trust Chaves and will support whoever he hires. By this time next week we will all be discussing how excited we are to see what the new HC can do with the awesome players on the current roster and the studs coming in the 2017 class!

God Bless and Go EAGS!!

:thumb:

 

[EWURanger]

Does anyone on this forum honestly believe Bobby Hauck is seriously being considered?

No. Montana guy with no connections to EWU. Won't happen.

Hayford had no ties to EWU.

Neither did ANY of the previous men's basketball hires before him that I can recall. Total apples and oranges comparison.

Eastern has a history of hiring internally and that goes as far back as Dick Zornes. There are myriad reasons for that and it has nothing to do with going "cheap" as some have suggested previously in this thread. While some of it is financials (we are an FCS school, after all) I believe that a bigger part is the relationships that have been built over time in terms if in state recruiting, and, more importantly, continuing to cultivate the football culture that has existed since Zornes.

I think the safest bet in terms of the long term health of the program is Best. Someone mentioned him being a little rough around the edges, but I don't think there's anyone on the current staff more qualified, or who knows more about what it takes to win at EWU. That's not to say he's a shoe-in. Chaves needs to do due diligence with this hire because it's so much more than just preserving the current recruiting class. I could honestly see this going either way but am leaning more towards an internal hire. Get the right OC on board and I could see things looking pretty good.

 

[EWURanger]

It will not be an outsider. Baldwin and this staff have built something special and Chaves isn't going to blow it up and start over like he had to for Men's basketball and women's Soccer.

EWUPride we get it you want Zamberlin. I am guessing you are either related to him or know him personally and can understand why you would want him for your own access. It's one of the same reasons I am hoping Erik Meyer gets the QB coach job. I would love having a friend on staff.

My prediction is Junior Adams will be offered the job and if he doesn't take it then Aaron Best will be out next coach. When Adams got the WKU job it was written that he's a raising star in the coaching circles. This to me sounds like the Bill Chaves Hail Mary, just like the one he threw when trying to hire Coach Mac before Baldwin.

Regardless of what any of us think or want I do trust Chaves and will support whoever he hires. By this time next week we will all be discussing how excited we are to see what the new HC can do with the awesome players on the current roster and the studs coming in the 2017 class!

God Bless and Go EAGS!!

Yes - basically this, although I guess it depends on how you define "outsider." I do not think it will be anyone who has no previous ties to the program.

 

[luckyintheorder]

It will not be an outsider. Baldwin and this staff have built something special and Chaves isn't going to blow it up and start over like he had to for Men's basketball and women's Soccer.

EWUPride we get it you want Zamberlin. I am guessing you are either related to him or know him personally and can understand why you would want him for your own access. It's one of the same reasons I am hoping Erik Meyer gets the QB coach job. I would love having a friend on staff.

My prediction is Junior Adams will be offered the job and if he doesn't take it then Aaron Best will be out next coach. When Adams got the WKU job it was written that he's a raising star in the coaching circles. This to me sounds like the Bill Chaves Hail Mary, just like the one he threw when trying to hire Coach Mac before Baldwin.

Regardless of what any of us think or want I do trust Chaves and will support whoever he hires. By this time next week we will all be discussing how excited we are to see what the new HC can do with the awesome players on the current roster and the studs coming in the 2017 class!

God Bless and Go EAGS!!

Yes - basically this, although I guess it depends on how you define "outsider." I do not think it will be anyone who has no previous ties to the program.

Spokesman article just posted a couple of hours ago, lists many of the contenders sans Zamberlin... must be an oversight. :lol:
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jan/19/eastern-washington-will-soon-interview-in-house-fo/

 

[Ewupride]

No you can't take away isu, he was in a horrible situation and that will stick with him, but given a chance I believe john zamberlin is probably the best fit for the program right now, and with the relationships he has with the current coaches and Baldwin you have to believe they are vouching for him, I believe he is a very serious candidate for this job

On top of that he is one of the most well known and respected coaches in the state of Washington, to down play zamberlin and his abilities to coach is disrespect

:dead:

Had his moment 15+ years ago when he was 45... Am sure he is accomplished, but he is not "in the moment" when it comes to Eastern football today. Glad you aren't on the committee..

to down play zamberlin and his abilities to coach is disrespect

if this was the draft, I would call this statement Mr. Irrelevant.

Now if he was the Tigercat cheerleader coach....

Man you must not know much a about football and what qualifys someone for a coaching position, it's probably best you leave this conversation and go look at some more cheerleaders

Will try to use small words. Am I supposed to thank you for your ham fisted diatribe for Zamberlin? How you present a point, which may have had some value stated once or twice, doesn't actually lend it any more credence the more times you say it. Your lack of humor is the most telling point of all. In the end, this isn't going to be a fan choice. Your behavior suggests you should go back to eGriz now you've had your fun. Zamberlin :roll: :rofl:

Last thing I'm going to say to you, none of your points make any sense, you have no idea what your talking about or obviously have no knowledge of coaching, I simply gave points about a coach that would be a good fit for the university. Your obviously a man with no sense of what you talk about don't try and be funny and start something buy shooting down an experienced coach that's has a lot more experience than a blogger with horrible speculations

 

[EAGinAZ]

So if we assume Best is the frontrunner, who would Chaves look to for filling an OC role?

I know Jason Gesser isn't currently coaching, but would be an intriguing target and is well known in the NW, Cal and Hawaii. Nothing wrong with the Price style offense and we are loaded at the key positions on offense. Not up on any up and comers from NAIA, or former EWU player or on how many Troy Taylor types may be coaching HS out there and looking to make that sort of change.

Alex Brink is still actively working with QB's as well. Kitna? He's coaching in the NFLPA game saturday.

I think you meant to say who does Best look to. Chaves hires the HC but the HC hires the staff. I am really interested in the Camas coach. Hennessy won the player of the year award under him and this season their QB also won it. I don't know what kind of offense they run or if he would be interested but I don't know if we will see a big name guy. Plus it's not just the OC we're looking for it's the entire offensive staff. Going to be a real interesting next couple weeks!

 

[FormerEag]

Alex Brink is still actively working with QB's as well.

Haha Alex's wife is a friend of mine and I can't see her being convinced into moving to Cheney. He'd do a good job though.

 

[LDopaPDX]

So if we assume Best is the frontrunner, who would Chaves look to for filling an OC role?

I know Jason Gesser isn't currently coaching, but would be an intriguing target and is well known in the NW, Cal and Hawaii. Nothing wrong with the Price style offense and we are loaded at the key positions on offense. Not up on any up and comers from NAIA, or former EWU player or on how many Troy Taylor types may be coaching HS out there and looking to make that sort of change.

Alex Brink is still actively working with QB's as well. Kitna? He's coaching in the NFLPA game saturday.

I assume this is a typo as Chaves wouldn't have any say in an offensive coordinator other than hooking them up from an HR standpoint.

I remember plying Idaho in 2012 with Gesser running the offense. What're first-rate shit show that was. I mean, they were so disorganized they couldn't even get plays onto the field. He'd have to improve 1000x to be a legitimate candidate.

Junior Adams is a name I see people pulling up. He worked for Best. I'd rather take Best than his former receivers coach. I think Adams is a great coach, but he can't beat out Best.

Ty Gregorak? Not even the slightest chance in hell. Literally, zero chance. None.

If someone is going come from left field, it'll be one of the UW guys or someone who's at a bigger program today looking for a head coaching job.

 

[dudeitsaid]

Does anyone on this forum honestly believe Bobby Hauck is seriously being considered?

No. Montana guy with no connections to EWU. Won't happen.

Hayford had no ties to EWU.

Neither did ANY of the previous men's basketball hires before him that I can recall. Total apples and oranges comparison.

Eastern has a history of hiring internally and that goes as far back as Dick Zornes. There are myriad reasons for that and it has nothing to do with going "cheap" as some have suggested previously in this thread. While some of it is financials (we are an FCS school, after all) I believe that a bigger part is the relationships that have been built over time in terms if in state recruiting, and, more importantly, continuing to cultivate the football culture that has existed since Zornes.

I think the safest bet in terms of the long term health of the program is Best. Someone mentioned him being a little rough around the edges, but I don't think there's anyone on the current staff more qualified, or who knows more about what it takes to win at EWU. That's not to say he's a shoe-in. Chaves needs to do due diligence with this hire because it's so much more than just preserving the current recruiting class. I could honestly see this going either way but am leaning more towards an internal hire. Get the right OC on board and I could see things looking pretty good.

One of the things Chaves mentioned is the unique culture in EWU football. I know I personally have really appreciated the focus on character. I know that's a cliche in football, but IMO, it is has been exemplified, especially under Baldwin, more than most other programs I've seen. It seems in many programs, it is a win at any cost scenario, and if you can play, not much else matters. I think we are supremely blessed to have kids with incredible character, solid academic performance, and a high level of success on the field. No doubt, Baldwin set that tone with his own behavior, as was noted in several interviews about him. I have to think that culture has been instilled in Baldwin's proteges, and keeping the new coach in the Baldwin coaching tree is the best way to preserve that. I've fine with someone like Junior Adams or Zak Hill, if they were interested, but someone with no ties to the current culture of the team, that may be more disruptive than a new offensive playbook or defensive scheme.

 

[kalm]

I'm not sure anyone can win consistently at ISU.

Truth. But we weren't exactly a powerhouse when B took over either. Under-funded, poor facilities, etc.

Granted, but even pre-Baldwin, there is really no comparison between the programs in terms of results on the field. We were winning conference championships and Payton Awards before Beau...you could argue that he was a large part of that as the OC - but he was not the one with ultimate responsibility over the program as HC.

In 2017, whoever takes over in Cheney will be walking into a considerably better situation than basically any other Big Sky program, save maybe UM or MSU...and we have surpassed both of them in terms of national relevance.

Say what you want about Zamberlin (and I am not advocating for him), but when was the last time ISU did anything? It's not just a Zamberlin thing. Mike Kramer had success at both EWU and MSU, yet he's been unable to get anything going at ISU save for one decent season.

It would take a coach of transformative abilities to make ISU a consistent winner on the field. They are simply disadvantaged in many regards in comparison to a program like EWU.

Don't disagree with anything you've put down here. But to elevate a team from a couple of playoff wins over a decade to National Champs and perennial FCS power given the obstacles in Cheney shouldn't be any less difficult than making a program in Pocatello at least competitive with .500ish seasons.

Larry Lewis, Zamberlin's predecessor was at least close to .500

 

[air045]

I think it would be a HUGE mistake to hire anyone without OC or DC experience as our head coach- regardless who they are. Promoting a receiver or cornerback coach straight to head coach is a desperate D2 move and could prove to be disastrous IMO. EWU is not Central Washington. Those type of position coaches would need to prove themselves as coordinators FIRST IMO. Whomever the AD hires, I think he must have HC, OC or DC experience- period. No time to be learning on the job, EWU is above the OJT level. As for EWU ties, I think that's always preferred, but the bottom line is to get the best person available that meets the ADs expectations. I think it's crazy to hire a less qualified individual just because he went to EWU, that would be silly IMO. I want the most dynamic offensive OC or HC that's available (that fits within our culture) period. I don't care if they had graduated from Trump University- if it's a right fit- it's the right fit!

Another thing, I think a decision has to happen ASAP- next week is too late! Verbals WILL get peeled away the closer we get to signing day. It's been a week, now is what we need the continued solid leadership from the AD and get this done asap.I hope whoever the next HC coach is, they go after John Kitna for QB coach position.

 

[luckyintheorder]

So if we assume Best is the frontrunner, who would Chaves look to for filling an OC role?

I know Jason Gesser isn't currently coaching, but would be an intriguing target and is well known in the NW, Cal and Hawaii. Nothing wrong with the Price style offense and we are loaded at the key positions on offense. Not up on any up and comers from NAIA, or former EWU player or on how many Troy Taylor types may be coaching HS out there and looking to make that sort of change.

Alex Brink is still actively working with QB's as well. Kitna? He's coaching in the NFLPA game saturday.

I think you meant to say who does Best look to. Chaves hires the HC but the HC hires the staff. I am really interested in the Camas coach. Hennessy won the player of the year award under him and this season their QB also won it. I don't know what kind of offense they run or if he would be interested but I don't know if we will see a big name guy. Plus it's not just the OC we're looking for it's the entire offensive staff. Going to be a real interesting next couple weeks!

This is the kind of feedback I was looking for. Not familiar at all with the HS coaching landscape in WA, ID or OR. Like the idea of a good HS coach with a compatible offensive system for OC. Not too many Taylor's out there, but if they are Eastern has to be on their radar. Premiere FCS baby

 

[luckyintheorder]

No you can't take away isu, he was in a horrible situation and that will stick with him, but given a chance I believe john zamberlin is probably the best fit for the program right now, and with the relationships he has with the current coaches and Baldwin you have to believe they are vouching for him, I believe he is a very serious candidate for this job

On top of that he is one of the most well known and respected coaches in the state of Washington, to down play zamberlin and his abilities to coach is disrespect

:dead:

Had his moment 15+ years ago when he was 45... Am sure he is accomplished, but he is not "in the moment" when it comes to Eastern football today. Glad you aren't on the committee..

to down play zamberlin and his abilities to coach is disrespect

if this was the draft, I would call this statement Mr. Irrelevant.

Now if he was the Tigercat cheerleader coach....

Man you must not know much a about football and what qualifys someone for a coaching position, it's probably best you leave this conversation and go look at some more cheerleaders

Will try to use small words. Am I supposed to thank you for your ham fisted diatribe for Zamberlin? How you present a point, which may have had some value stated once or twice, doesn't actually lend it any more credence the more times you say it. Your lack of humor is the most telling point of all. In the end, this isn't going to be a fan choice. Your behavior suggests you should go back to eGriz now you've had your fun. Zamberlin :roll: :rofl:

Last thing I'm going to say to you, none of your points make any sense, you have no idea what your talking about or obviously have no knowledge of coaching, I simply gave points about a coach that would be a good fit for the university. Your obviously a man with no sense of what you talk about don't try and be funny and start something buy shooting down an experienced coach that's has a lot more experience than a blogger with horrible speculations

Did you get a degree to become a professional douche bag or was it an apprenticeship? Either way, you have mastered it. Because you can't read with comprehension.. no one put down your love interest, he just isn't right for a premiere program and his credibility as a HC can be put into question based on past performance regardless of how much you bawl. There are probably 100's of capable coaches who would fit your "criteria" and none of them are a good choice for Eastern either. Crybaby.

 

[Obzerver]

We're not in a "Make EWU Great Again" mode of thinking...losers need not apply...winners only...you're welcome!

 

[ewusigep252]

Here's an "out there" type name for an OC if EWU hires a head coach in-house: June Jones. He's got over 30 years of coaching experience, to include NFL head coaching stints. He has helped developed a number of prolific quarterbacks in pass-oriented offenses, to include Bo Levi Mitchell, Kyle Padron, Timmy Chang, Colt Brennan, etc.

He has ties to the region, having played in college at Oregon and Portland State. He's currently an administrator for Saint Louis High in Hawaii, so he probably wouldn't leave, but that would be an interesting hire for sure. He was previously the OC for Kapolei High in Hawaii, where he was coaching the brother of Tua Tagovailoa, who is a four star QB commit for Alabama.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Here's an "out there" type name for an OC if EWU hires a head coach in-house: June Jones. He's got over 30 years of coaching experience, to include NFL head coaching stints. He has helped developed a number of prolific quarterbacks in pass-oriented offenses, to include Bo Levi Mitchell, Kyle Padron, Timmy Chang, Colt Brennan, etc.

He has ties to the region, having played in college at Oregon and Portland State. He's currently an administrator for Saint Louis High in Hawaii, so he probably wouldn't leave, but that would be an interesting hire for sure. He was previously the OC for Kapolei High in Hawaii, where he was coaching the brother of Tua Tagovailoa, who is a four star QB commit for Alabama.

I think June Jones retired from coaching. I think Hawaii is just where he chooses to live and does the coaching as sort of a part-time thing.

 

[Wheatsox]

We may all have a different preferences and reasons of who we want to see as our new football head coach, and we definitely don't all agree what/who is best for EWU. But one thing for sure, I love the passion and emotion that is now given to EWU football. Something that was somewhat lacking when I was there 25 years ago. Used to be, the only time you might sell out is when Montana, Montana State, or Boise State would come to town. Now we are packing The Inferno every weekend no matter what (unless its zero outside) or who comes to town, and the parking lots are stuffed to the max, and we have pregame sponsors and giveaways! Its an awesome thing to see the evolution and passion for EWU football.
(Granted the internet and modern technology makes it easier, but got to love it!!)
Go EAGS!!

 

[EAGinAZ]

so much for my prediction..unless Adams is not being truthful.

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