I get the feeling this next year is going to be one ugly death for Steve. I like Steve but things are not trending well losing our opportunity with likely the best two players we were after.
A coach making a move like this says one of two things.
1. Coach needs some head coaching experience on his resume and is wiling to take a dip in salary to get that with the hope of more money and a better job in the future.
2. Coach knows or at least thinks that there is a high probability that the entire staff could be dismissed at the end of next season, and he wants to get ahead of it.
Could be either one.
Has Small done much of anything since he has been here?
Best X's and O's guy on staff IMO
There are more possible options. For example, a 3rd could be that Prohm was told he had to make changes to his staff and Small was given the opportunity to move on under his own power. I have ZERO knowledge of the situation, just saying the options you listed aren't the only ones possible.
Good Luck to Small if he does leave for a HC job.
I get the defensive specialist idea but, I'd prefer a well connected Midwest recruiter. That is one area Prohm hasn't really replaced since Otz left.
I actually really like Small. He's a great guy. That being said I hope he takes it because a staff shakeup is needed
Also, if this goes through, Prohm could do a "hail mary" and hire Fizer to try to appease the fan base, create excitement, etc. I mean, CPR did it with Mangino, lol
Zing!Kind of like the McDermott best player ever at Iowa State Jeff Grayer hire ?
He has brought in some good recruits.I think a staff shakeup is needed, but I'm not sure Small was/is the weak link here. Maybe the guy that never had a winning season as McDermott's assistant but is still here somehow?
Yeah, it's a play book that often is employed, lolKind of like the McDermott best player ever at Iowa State Jeff Grayer hire ?
Would love to hire a Bobby Lutz or Doc Sadler type of X's and O's guy instead of another recruiter. That's just me. Fred always seemed to get a "real coach" that was not exactly the best recruiter but could run a practice and improve the product.
Good Luck to Small if he does leave for a HC job.
I get the defensive specialist idea but, I'd prefer a well connected Midwest recruiter. That is one area Prohm hasn't really replaced since Otz left.
I think everyone likes Steve personally and that is what makes this situation doubly painful.I get the feeling this next year is going to be one ugly death for Steve. I like Steve but things are not trending well losing our opportunity with likely the best two players we were after.