This is the first segment of the premier edition of “Dave and Jake’s Arguments,” in which Air Force beat writer Jake Schaller and columnist David Ramsey discuss an Air Force sports issue on their blogs. The issue in this installment – football coach Troy Calhoun’s viability as a candidate for a head coaching slot at a school in a BCS conference.
Virginia’s 2009 season ended on Saturday. And Sunday, the nine-year tenure of head coach Al Groh came to a close.
One of the possible candidates to replace Groh, according to various news outlets, is Air Force coach Troy Calhoun.
Let’s shelve, for a moment, whether Calhoun would accept an offer from UVA and concentrate on whether he’s ready.
I say he is, Ramsey.
Calhoun might not yet have the name recognition for a perennial Top 25 program, but he clearly would be a good pick for a school like Virginia. He’s led the Falcons to three straight bowl games and has a 24-14 record at the academy.
Plus, he has the cache of the NFL, having worked for the Broncos for three years and served as the Texans’ offensive coordinator for one.
Check Ramsey’s blog for his response.
I hate to say it….but I tend to agree with Ramsey. I’m sure Calhoun would do OK at Virginia…but no AD wants to settle for OK. They want a coach who can take them to the BCS. I doubt Calhoun’s extreme conservatism will result in a BCS birth – or if his ultra conservative approach is a core philisophy or simply an adaptation required for a young team. I’d wait to find out.
Who should replace Charlie Weiss?
AFAFAN –
Thanks for the comments. People seem to agree with Ramsey so far. But I’m not giving up! Just posted another portion of my argument.
As for who’s going to replace Chaz Weis … good question. If I had to bet, I would think it would be Kelly from Cincy. I think Stoops is a long shot and Meyer isn’t going to happen. But there’s no reason not to ask.
I say no way to any of the NFL guys (Gruden, Dungy, etc.). ND already tried the NFL route with Weis and it didn’t work.
Maybe ND can get Bobby Bowden! LOL…