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The article discusses the top eight candidates for NFL head coaching vacancies, highlighting their backgrounds, strengths, and potential fit for various teams, with Kevin Stefanski being the most prominent due to recent firing and his offensive expertise.
Michigan is actively searching for a new head football coach, with top candidates including Kalen DeBoer and Kenny Dillingham, while considering other options like Jedd Fisch and potential candidates with NFL ties or from other programs. The process involves evaluating various experienced coaches, with some unlikely or pending negotiations, as Michigan aims to find the best fit for their program.
Penn State is urgently searching for a new football head coach after firing James Franklin, with several potential candidates including interim coach Terry Smith, Iowa State's Matt Campbell, Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Louisville's Jeff Brohm, and Army's Jeff Monken, amid a challenging recruitment and coaching landscape.
Kentucky has fired coach Mark Stoops after a disappointing season, and several potential replacements are being considered, including Oregon OC Will Stein, Ohio State OC Brian Hartline, UNLV coach Dan Mullen, James Madison coach Mike Chesney, and former LSU coach Brian Kelly, among others. The search is complicated by the recent hiring of Jon Sumrall at Florida, but the job remains attractive due to Kentucky's SEC status and investment in football.
USF is in the process of selecting a new football coach, with potential candidates including Anthony Becht, Jimbo Fisher, Jon Gruden, Willie Simmons, Will Stein, Robert Weiner, and Charlie Weis Jr., as the university seeks a splash hire or a strategic choice to elevate its program.
The Tennessee Titans are considering several coaching candidates for their upcoming head coach position, including Chiefs OC Matt Nagy, Colts DC Lou Anarumo, Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, and Steelers OC Arthur Smith, with Nagy and Smith being the most prominently mentioned by multiple sources.
Virginia Tech's head coaching vacancy has sparked speculation, but Shane Beamer is unlikely to leave South Carolina due to his current success and contract, leading to consideration of other SEC-connected candidates like Jimbo Fisher, Collin Klein, Ben Arbuckle, Glenn Schumann, Steve Gregory, and a wildcard option, Butch Jones.
The New York Knicks are exploring coaching options, reportedly considering Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown, while facing restrictions on speaking to current NBA head coaches. Jenkins, a former Memphis coach, and Brown, ex-Kings coach, are top contenders, with the Knicks also showing interest in other candidates like Jason Kidd and possibly Michael Malone, amid ongoing coaching staff changes and organizational questions about recent leadership decisions.
The New York Knicks are currently without a head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau, with initial top candidates like Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, Billy Donovan, and others declining interest or being unavailable, and the team is taking a patient approach until the Summer League.
The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Pete DeBoer and are considering 10 candidates, including former NHL coaches like Peter Laviolette, John Tortorella, Gerard Gallant, and current AHL coaches and assistants, to fill their coaching vacancy and bring a new direction to the team.
The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau and are considering candidates such as Johnnie Bryant, a former assistant and current Cavaliers assistant, and Danny Hurley, known for his fiery personality, to replace him.
The Chicago Blackhawks are considering potential candidates for their next head coach after parting ways with Luke Richardson. Interim coach Anders Sorensen is currently being evaluated, but his lack of NHL experience may be a hurdle. Other candidates include Jay Woodcroft, Todd McLellan, Dave Hakstol, Gerard Gallant, and Bruce Boudreau, among others. Each candidate brings a unique set of experiences and challenges, with the Blackhawks seeking a coach who can guide a team focused on development and potentially lead them to future success.
West Virginia University has fired head football coach Neal Brown after a 6-6 season, opening up a coaching vacancy with several potential candidates. The program has a strong history but has struggled recently, with challenges in recruiting and financial resources. Potential candidates include Rich Rodriguez, Tyson Helton, and Jimbo Fisher, among others. The new coach will need to navigate these challenges to restore the program's former success.
West Virginia University is searching for a new head football coach after firing Neal Brown. Potential candidates include Barry Odom, Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher, Jamey Chadwell, Rich Rodriguez, Andy Kotelnicki, and Jason Candle. Each candidate brings unique qualifications, from Odom's turnaround at UNLV to Chadwell's success at Coastal Carolina and Liberty. WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker is leading the search, with the goal of finding a coach who can elevate the program.
UNC is searching for a new head football coach following the departure of Mack Brown, who compiled a 44-32 record over six seasons in his second stint with the Tar Heels. Potential candidates to replace him include Dan Mullen, Jon Sumrall, Jamey Chadwell, Jeff Monken, and others, each bringing unique strengths to address UNC's needs. The decision comes as UNC prepares for its regular-season finale against N.C. State.