Connecticut to interview Bud Foster? According to a report from Pete Roussel of CoachingSearch.com, yes.
UCONN: A source tells CoachingSearch.com that UCONN is expected to interview Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster
I would've never thought UConn would be the place to give Foster his shot at running a program, but it's a I-A program, that's fighting for relevance post conference expansion, with a recent history of losing. Also, UConn has a new stadium and the university made a commitment to football when it transitioned from I-AA, to I-A in the early 2000s. Given Connecticut's recent slump, and position in the AAC (instead of say the ACC) they're not going to fetch a big name coach, and they might have to take a risk and hire a someone without head coaching experience. I can't imagine a retread like Paul Pasqualoni will go over well with their fan base. In that case, and given his track record, Foster would be an excellent option for Huskies if they decide to hire a coordinator.
It goes without saying, but Bud Foster is the best defensive coordinator in college football, and his loss couldn't be understated.
The following tweets are from Matthew Stoss, the Daily News-Record sports reporter.
3 more names for JMU's coaching vacancy: Towson's Rob Ambrose, Va. Tech RB coach Shane Beamer, and Tommy Bowden.— Matthew Stoss (@MatthewStoss) November 26, 2013
A note on the coaching names: These are just guys I've heard mentioned. The only 2 I know for sure are interested are Defilippo & Smith.— Matthew Stoss (@MatthewStoss) November 26, 2013
Since his arrival in Blacksburg, Shane Beamer has given the program an energy boost. Also, he's helped modernize Tech's recruiting. If his coaching aspirations include becoming a I-A coach, running a successful I-AA program would be a bold bullet point on his resume. However, in case you forgot, last season Georgia State University expressed interest Shane Beamer.
The carousel has just begun spinning, so expect a lot of names to surface for vacant spots.
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