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Look internally first ... they have good momentum, a good group coming back, apparently good recruits coming in etc. All that could go away by bringing in an outsider who'll have a new scheme, message, etc. Unfortunately, the Lopers can return to the bottom of the MIAA right quick.
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There had been some chatter on the LSC board that this announcement could be coming. I was hoping it was just a rumor or wishful thinking, so I'm disappointed it's not. Just when we were building some momentum, we could be looking at a step back, if not starting from scratch again.
That said, I figured the rumors were realistic enough that I started thinking about possible replacements. Here's who I came up with.
Internal Promotion
Drew Thatcher, current UNK OC - A coordinator would seem most likely to be promoted of any current coach and the Loper offense has been more consistent than the defense. In theory, an internal hire would be least disruptive to the program, provided Lynn doesn't take a bunch of staff with him.
Loper Ties
Scott Lewis, UNK DC 2017-2020, currently DC at St. Francis (PA) - Would a head coaching offer pull him away from his DC role at his alma mater?
Colorado Recruiting and MIAA Ties
Charlie Flohr, current South Dakota Mines HC, Northwest Missouri OC 2013-2019
Josh Breske, current Black Hills State HC, Lindenwood OL coach 2017-2019
For either of these guys, would UNK be considered a step up, or perhaps more importantly, worth the challenge of heading back to the MIAA?
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Originally posted by loper legionnaire View PostThere had been some chatter on the LSC board that this announcement could be coming. I was hoping it was just a rumor or wishful thinking, so I'm disappointed it's not. Just when we were building some momentum, we could be looking at a step back, if not starting from scratch again.
That said, I figured the rumors were realistic enough that I started thinking about possible replacements. Here's who I came up with.
Internal Promotion
Drew Thatcher, current UNK OC - A coordinator would seem most likely to be promoted of any current coach and the Loper offense has been more consistent than the defense. In theory, an internal hire would be least disruptive to the program, provided Lynn doesn't take a bunch of staff with him.
Loper Ties
Scott Lewis, UNK DC 2017-2020, currently DC at St. Francis (PA) - Would a head coaching offer pull him away from his DC role at his alma mater?
Colorado Recruiting and MIAA Ties
Charlie Flohr, current South Dakota Mines HC, Northwest Missouri OC 2013-2019
Josh Breske, current Black Hills State HC, Lindenwood OL coach 2017-2019
For either of these guys, would UNK be considered a step up, or perhaps more importantly, worth the challenge of heading back to the MIAA?
I think that Flohr is the most viable candidate out of this group. I could see Thatcher going with Lynn to WTA&M, Lewis likes being at St. Francis and being closer to family, and Breske is at his alma mater.
...we did hire Lynn from his alma mater at Eastern New Mexico, so we've lured candidates away from home base
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Flohr is within an hour or so of both his and his wife's family at South Dakota so I'd be surprised if they leave that. I've seen multiple social media updates with their family being able to attend their children's activities that weren't frequently available when he was at NW. However, an opportunity to come back and have a chance to put it on NW after being a scapegoat could have some appeal for him.
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10 yr track record with middling results sans tj davis
wt may end up regretting this (or not but he’s not as “proven” as some think)
be interesting to see what they paid & what happens with respect to the portal
nk (i would think) will likely be partial to someone keeping the current offense or something similar given qb1’s skillset presuming they’re able to keep himGo Bearcats!
M-I-Z-Z-O-U!
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Originally posted by AlexTheHAMMER View PostI have faith in our AD Marc Bauer, however this is his first coaching hire outside of our perrenial cellar dweller womens soccer program. Plinske set us up pretty good coaching wise before his departure when hiring popped up on his desk.
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Originally posted by Magic Man View Post
You are exactly right and the softball and soccer coaches hires were trainrwrecks.
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Originally posted by northwest missouri state View Post10 yr track record with middling results sans tj davis
wt may end up regretting this (or not but he’s not as “proven” as some think)
be interesting to see what they paid & what happens with respect to the portal
nk (i would think) will likely be partial to someone keeping the current offense or something similar given qb1’s skillset presuming they’re able to keep him
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Lopers Name Co-Interim Coaches- https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/lop...terim-coaches/
DC Levi Gallas and STC Jake Willrich are in charge for the time being. This would seem to indicate that OC Drew Thatcher isn't a candidate for the job and likely will be departing with Lynn.
I also wonder if naming co-interim coaches means an outside hire is the most likely outcome. If one of those guys wasn't good enough to be the solo interim coach, why would they be expected to get the job full time? But maybe I'm reading too much into it.
Adding to my list of candidates from last night, I wonder if any recently fired coaches would be considered for a fresh start? Williamson from Missouri Western or Anderson from Sioux Falls?
Another name I came across was Bryan Nardo. Currently DC at Gannon and was DC for Emporia from 2012-2019. His brother Luke also spent time as a GA at UNK.
Also, do I need to throw out the obligatory Jerry Partridge speculation? :)
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Originally posted by loper legionnaire View PostLopers Name Co-Interim Coaches- https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/lop...terim-coaches/
DC Levi Gallas and STC Jake Willrich are in charge for the time being. This would seem to indicate that OC Drew Thatcher isn't a candidate for the job and likely will be departing with Lynn.
I also wonder if naming co-interim coaches means an outside hire is the most likely outcome. If one of those guys wasn't good enough to be the solo interim coach, why would they be expected to get the job full time? But maybe I'm reading too much into it.
Adding to my list of candidates from last night, I wonder if any recently fired coaches would be considered for a fresh start? Williamson from Missouri Western or Anderson from Sioux Falls?
Another name I came across was Bryan Nardo. Currently DC at Gannon and was DC for Emporia from 2012-2019. His brother Luke also spent time as a GA at UNK.
Also, do I need to throw out the obligatory Jerry Partridge speculation? :)
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Originally posted by loper legionnaire View PostLopers Name Co-Interim Coaches- https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/lop...terim-coaches/
DC Levi Gallas and STC Jake Willrich are in charge for the time being. This would seem to indicate that OC Drew Thatcher isn't a candidate for the job and likely will be departing with Lynn.
I also wonder if naming co-interim coaches means an outside hire is the most likely outcome. If one of those guys wasn't good enough to be the solo interim coach, why would they be expected to get the job full time? But maybe I'm reading too much into it.
Wouldn’t be surprised if thatcher left, he’s arguably as big of a loss for UNK as Lynn is
of the two interim, I think that gallas would be the favorite to get the job, likely sharing interim title as willrich was associate HC while Lynn was here
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Originally posted by IfYouAintLope View PostMy 2 cents:
Wouldn’t be surprised if thatcher left, he’s arguably as big of a loss for UNK as Lynn is
of the two interim, I think that gallas would be the favorite to get the job, likely sharing interim title as willrich was associate HC while Lynn was here
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