Fuente makes a lot of sense being from the Tulsa (Union) area. I think he’s still a good coach even if the VT results haven’t shown it or have tailed off.
My thoughts on Kinne is that it feels like he needs a little more seasoning…a HC stop at Western Kentucky or some place like that or as a play caller for a team like Florida State. It would be a big chance for TU to take and doubtable. That said, I think he could learn to be a HC pretty fast and pull from past experience.
G.J. Kinne's path to UCF has been the result of a series of decisions stemming from the worst moment of his life, when his father -- and high school coach -- was shot by another player's dad. Now Kinne can help take the Knights to the next level.
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Same thing with Riley. He’s probably not ready to be a HC for a team like TU. But he’s a hot name due to Lincoln so I listed him.
My first calls would be to the agents of Fuente (if fired), Linguist (impressive guy but we have to see Buffalo the whole season), Chadwell (will probably take a bigger job), Norvell, and Leonhard (but Wisconsin wouldn’t want to lose him)