USF Cougars - 2023

[Matt Witwicki]

https://usfcougars.com/news/2023/1/1...ordinator.aspx

Wesley B....the previously hired OC is taking a D1 gig he was offered. (that school isn't ready to announce yet, etc..I'm guessing in a week maybe)

That said, Lucas Lueders is from Dell Rapids (near Sioux Falls) and knows much of the local scene....and was the OC at Mside for a healthy stint up through their 2019 championship at the NAIA level. He had some pretty prolific offenses there. I recall after the 2019 season his name was being thrown around a lot for potential high profile D2 openings like NWMSU, UCM, and others.

He then went to Central Mizzouri during COVID and took over a young offense there and did fairly well with a new starting QB..but then with a coaching change at UCM for the 2022 season the new HC was a playcaller and Lueders was ready to find a place where he could call the offense again. Augie had been looking at him as well when USF pulled the trigger on him. I would expect Augie would have their OC here sooner than later, but I haven't heard any further info on that.

[AU guy]

I saw that USF hired another OC? Did the other guy leave already?

[USFIllini]

I keep waiting to see USF offer some transfer lineman on both sides of the ball. I am hoping to see that over the next month. Or he will keep offering high school kids and throw next year away and build for the future

[tman28]

2 time All Conference Tackle Jasper Parks 6'7 320, is now in the transfer Portal. With He, Washenberger, Moran, and Paris gone and 3 yr st Jackson Wright gone that means USF will have to start a whole new Oline next year..... I saw that a few lineman from JUCO national Champ Iowa Western are available. Go all in Coo!

[Matt Witwicki]

Head coach Glogowski has done a fantastic job putting an experienced quality staff together. I don't foresee a letdown in product on the field in 2023.

I think from a coaching staff standpoint he's gonna be strong. However, he's probably inheriting a .500 football team in terms of roster..and is tasked with picking up guys here in a hurry and figuring out who's going to replace key players who are in the portal..and keeping in mind Thuro is done also..who the offense kinda ran through this last season. High school guys are still the main deal for D2 programs, especially in the midwest, but those guys aren't typically plug-n-play ready so there will be some level of transfers needed to try and help plug the amount of holes they'll have.

As Glo eluded to....opening with Mankato (at the Bob) is heckua tester to start his stay. I think with a brand new staff like this there'll also be a certain kinda assessment done by the staff of the roster and re-evaluation of the talent based on how they are gonna do things on both sides of the ball.

[vikingfaithful]

Head coach Glogowski has done a fantastic job putting an experienced quality staff together. I don't foresee a letdown in product on the field in 2023.

[Matt Witwicki]

Leaving MSUM where he was Defensive coordinator to LB coach is a step down. I'm sure he had a reason for leaving, maybe better pay or he and the head coach were having issues.

I'm guessing as a Co-DC that could indicate not having full creative control of the defense..but instead having a shared approach with another coach. I could understand either leaving to find a school where you can fully call the defense or simply moving up to a school who's a stronger program with playoff upside..and in this case a new staff entirely. I'm guessing the pay is similar overall..but as Glo has mentioned a few times, no state income tax in SD, etc..which can help too.

So far Glo has gotten staff that has good experience elsewhere..more than a lot of D2 staffs = your OC was a sitting head coach that's been an OC at USD..and others were good experience/upside for their roles. Any NSIC staff is going to have some kinda mix with younger staffers and guys with further experience, just so that the $$ can work for the coaching pool in general. Augie is almost an exception when looking at the NSIC in terms of staff stability, but now they too are looking for an OC.

Considering the lingering portal exits of some of their better players, USF will have an especially interesting list of transfers (in an effort to have some plug-n-play guys for existing holes) while also having high school guys. I know they've secured some names but have been kinda on the down-low about it as it's kinda the wild west and somebody isn't truly your recruit anymore until they are signed and delivered.

Overall, I've been impressed with the staff Glo's been able to acquire in a short time.

[vikingfaithful]

Leaving MSUM where he was Defensive coordinator to LB coach is a step down. I'm sure he had a reason for leaving, maybe better pay or he and the head coach were having issues.

[Otis Day]

LBs coach announced: https://usfcougars.com/news/2022/12/...-football.aspx

Somewhat interesting as an intraconference hire.

[Tundra_Man]

Offensive assistant announced: https://usfcougars.com/news/2022/12/...ing-staff.aspx

[Tundra_Man]

DC hire announced: https://usfcougars.com/news/2022/12/...-football.aspx

[Purple Mav Man]

He's a good one. Been following he and his brothers careers for awhile now.

It’s a family he knows well, too

[tman28]

Coach Glo gets his OC

https://blugolds.com/sports/fball/20...20221214i5waxj

He's a good one. Been following he and his brothers careers for awhile now.

[Stanger86]

[Stanger86]

Coach Glo gets his OC

https://blugolds.com/sports/fball/20...20221214i5waxj

For those who haven't dug deeper, former USD player and coach. Before UWEC, was QB coach at Maryland.