The Old(ish) Candidates
These guys aren't all super-old, but they all feel like they've been around college football forever. If Purdue is going with a retread, or a well-worn head coach elsewhere is looking for a change of scenery, one of these guys might top the consideration list.
Doc Holliday, Marshall HC
Old, grumpy, stubborn, nuclear passing offense...something like that worked for Purdue once before. Tier 1 candidate.
Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis Colts HC
If Pagano has run out of chances with the Colts, would he return to the collegiate ranks?
Tier 2 candidate.
Bud Foster, VA Tech DC
After 29 years at Virginia Tech, plus being passed over as Frank Beamer's replacement, does Bud want a change of scenery? Tier 2 candidate.
Brock Spack, Illinois State HC
Look at that mustache. Seriously, look at it. Does he need any other qualifications? Tier 3 candidate.
Gene Chizik, UNC DC
The man who road Cam Newton's cape-tails to a championship will get another head coaching shot soon. Should West Lafayette be his destination?
Tier 3 candidate.
Greg Schiano, Ohio State AHC/DC
Is OSU OC a better job than Purdue HC? Yeah, probably. J Money and Boilerdowd navigate the treacherous terrain that is Greg Schiano.
Tier 2 candidate.
Randy Edsall, Detroit Lions assistant coach
On one hand, he basically invented modern UConn football. On the other hand, Maryland didn't turn out so well. Tier 3 candidate.
Mark Stoops, Kentucky HC
The definition of a "meh, ok I guess" hire, Mark Stoops might want to leave Kentucky before he wears out his welcome.
Tier 3 candidate.