Colorado State Head Coach Search: Latest News and Rumors on Position
Colorado State has started the process of finding a replacement for departed head coach Jim McElwain. Candidates reportedly include Oregon's Scott Frost, Texas' Vance Bedford, Georgia's Mike Bobo, Ohio State DC Chris And USC assistant John Baxter. However, Frost has reportedly turned down the position, and the team is reportedly closing in on Mike Bobo. The entire previous staff has been let go.
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Frost, Ash Reportedly Turn Down Job, CSU Hires Mike Bobo
Monday, Dec. 22
FootballScoop reported an update on Oregon OC Scott Frost regarding the head-coaching position at Colorado State, via the Daily Emerald's Joseph Hoyt:
Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch reported that Ohio State DC Chris Ash has done the same:
Georgia OC Mike Bobo has since accepted the job, via Matt L. Stephens of The Coloradoan:
Notre Dame RB Coach Tony Alford Not in Running
Saturday, Dec. 20
Matt Stephens of The Coloradoan has the latest on Colorado State's search:
Baxter and Ash Interview for Colorado State Job
Saturday, Dec. 20
Brett McMurphy of ESPN provides an update on Colorado State's hunt for a new head coach:
Colorado State Terminates Staff
Saturday, Dec. 20
Matt L. Stephens of the Coloradoan reveals nobody on the staff will be retained:
Mike Bobo Joins Candidate List
Wednesday, Dec. 17
According to Seth Emerson of the Macon Telegraph has an update on the Rams' head coach search:
"Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo will interview for the head coaching job at Colorado State.
UGA athletics director Greg McGarity confirmed the news on Wednesday morning. Bobo notified head coach Mark Richt, who let McGarity know on Tuesday night. Bobo's contract requires that the administration be notified on contact for other jobs.
It wasn't clear when Bobo would interview. Georgia is scheduled to hold its first bowl practice Wednesday at 7:35 p.m.
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Rams Looking at Frost, Bedford for Head Coaching Job
Tuesday, Dec. 16
In the wake of losing Jim McElwain to Florida, Colorado State has begun its search for the program's next head coach. Some of the early names are intriguing ones, including Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford.
Pat Forde of Yahoo reported a slew of early names under consideration:
Frost's name has been mentioned in several head coaching searches, including the one for the Tulsa job earlier this month, according to Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports (h/t The Oregonian's Tyson Alger). Philip Montgomery of Baylor ultimately took that role, but Frost remains a strong candidate after helping lead Oregon to the College Football Playoff.
On the heels of grooming Marcus Mariota into a Heisman winner, he might get that opportunity with the Rams. Feldman offers more on the situation:
Along with his recent success, Vic Lombardi of CBS4 notes Frost has a connection to Colorado State:
In light of FootballScoop's report, however, it appears Frost is no longer in the running.
Meanwhile, Bedford has built quite a resume for himself at Louisville and Texas. His turnaround of both programs on the defensive side makes him a solid candidate for any school, especially a CSU team that finished 34th in points allowed (23.4) this past season.
Jason Suchomel of Rivals.com (subscription required) notes more on Bedford:
Regardless of who takes over the position, he will inherit a program that has enjoyed success under McElwain. The former Alabama offensive coordinator led the Rams to a 10-2 record in 2014 and used it to propel himself back to the SEC.
Given the wealth of talent to choose from, the Rams have a good shot at coming away with another great head coach. Whether or not that coach will be able to repeat the same success as McElwain, however, remains to be seen.
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