What will it take in 2026?

[minutefanjsf]

LOL UMass OC would be such a downgrade from being a NFL QB coach

Yup. That’s why I said give it a shot. S. Whip has not moved up the coaching ranks quickly. Being an OC no matter where it is is technically a step up from all the jobs he’s had. He also had a shaky start.

Not moved up quickly? He's only 36 and a big part of the Jaguars success this year. What part of the Jags season was shaky?

His career trajectory has not been leaps and bounds. He has bounced around mainly the same level. Many years under Kliff Kingsbury. The shaky part was the trouble he got in while a coach at UMass. Yes he is "only 36". Many younger coaches are getting their starts. Lots of young 30 somethings at position coaches, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Coen being a prime example of that trend-"McVay effect". I think it is worth trying to get him. His career could take off. He's probably way out of our league, but maybe not. Success next year, he would be too far gone. Tired of playing the what if we offered so and so and took a risk-Neal Brown, Liam, etc.

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https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-01 ... s-scrutiny

[Steve81]

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-01 ... s-scrutiny

My biggest issue with the piece is how he does comparisons. In 2015, we grossly under spending football at a FCs level and not FBS level. While saying Don Brown's buyout was 1.4m, and the new coach salary is also 1.4m. But failing to acknowledge it was a 2 year bytout as Don's base salary was 700k.

We look cheap if he compared us to UConn or Boston College, the other more relevant New England FBS programs.

I don't like the way we give contract raises and extensions for 1 good season as Frank Martin. To reward a good seaon, use bonuses that do not raises costs and future buyouts.

[Steve81]

Illinois State looking good. Hmm they have some coaches. Perhaps an OC we can use.

[Camby4Life]

I know you guys love to hear about my son's college plans: he got into Alabama, Auburn, and Penn State. Rejected at Georgia. So I might have to go to Happy Valley or Tuscaloosa this fall Hey I tried to go to the Bowling Green game this year

Can’t believe Zoo’s sons college application process is the most exciting topic of this board since joining the MAC.

Zoo, I’m making the trip to Amherst tomorrow for hockey and bball games. Let’s go, end that 42 year absence!! We need you there.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Should have sent the kid to UMass.