Constant change

I'd love to say I know who's coaching where in college football, but that's why I'm making this post. To tell you my thoughts about who went where and to catch myself back up on the coaching changes.

Arkansas State: Gus Malzahn
I've already given some thoughts on this situation in an earlier post, but I feel he will have success with the Red Wolves, though it may take a season or two to get back to the top of the Sun Belt. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does and seeing if he can live up to his promise of making Arkansas State the "Boise State of the South." Those are some big shoes to fill.

Ole Miss: Hugh Freeze

The old Ark State coach had to head somewhere for Malzahn to get the job, and Freeze is moving up to big boy ball after only one season with the Red Wolves (I'm not knocking the Sun Belt, but the SEC is a tough league even just from a coaching position). He'll be replacing Houston Nutt who started off with some success with the Rebels, but after an 0-8 campaign in the SEC this season, it was time to go.  Look for the Rebels to bounce back and at least earn a few SEC victories this season, maybe even some surprises.

Penn State: Bill O'Brien
Change is definitely what this program needed. With Joe Paterno being fired mid-season amid the Jerry Sandusky scandal, anyone coming into this position would face a tough road ahead. That task will be Bill O'Brien's, current Patriots offensive coordinator. He'll be looking to bring the Nittany Lions back to the spotlight for the right reasons, but first he's got to worry about Ray Lewis and the Raven's D.

Ohio State: Urban Meyer
Well, the Gator Bowl didn't work out so well for Urban Meyer's new set of players at Ohio State, but at least he doesn't have to worry about the guys selling their bowl rings. Low blow, I know. I think Meyer will be able to get them back to the top within a few seasons. Of course, he's got to deal with the mess Jim Tressel left behind, but I think he can help this team rise to the top again.

Kansas: Charlie Weis
Referring back to the Gator Bowl, a guy who knew a little bit about the Gators was Charlie Weis, though he won't be worrying about the SEC anymore as he is heading to Kansas to take Turner Gill's job. Weis didn't have much success at Notre Dame (like you needed to be reminded), and I'm not sure he'll be much better this time around. He could prove me wrong, but I'm just not sure.

Texas A&M: Kevin Sumlin
Houston is losing a stud. Former head coach Kevin Sumlin is no longer a Cougar, but will be staying in state and moving into the SEC. The Aggies are making the swap over to the SEC this upcoming season and Sumlin will get his chance to face the big dogs. Houston is replacing him with Tony Levine, who served under Sumlin with the Cougars.

Colorado State: Jim McElwain

Last but not least. He led the Crimson Tide to another national championship and while the offensive side of the ball wasn't the side attracting the most attention, he's still a good coach. I think he'll do a good job out west.


A few other notable mentions are Terry Bowden back at the helm, this time for Akron; Todd Graham leaving Pittsburgh for Arizona State; Pittsburgh replacing Graham with Paul Chryst; and Mike Leach is getting another chance, this time with Washington State.


Too bad it's another seven months till we really see what these guys can do.