Coach Ford retiring

[BestDaneSinceHamlet]

Just saw some tweets to that effect. Congrats to the humble legend.

[danefan]

Not surprising. His speech at our golf outing was very clearly a retirement speech.

[GreatDanes06]

The question becomes does UA go in-house or bring in new blood. I would like to see in-house.Wonder if he will name succesor or be involved in who replaces him.

 

I would think Simpson and McCarthy are high on the list.

[UAalum72]

Wyland also reported this on the news last night, saying the announcement would be made at the media event today.

 

I think if Simpson wanted to be a head coach he would have gone somewhere else a long time ago.

[GreatDanes06]

So McCarthy seems like a logical in-house choice.

[danefan]

The only thing we can ask for is the university to do a thorough national search for a replacement. Preferably within Coach Ford's coaching tree, but if not, someone who share his ideals and coaching methodology.

 

This is a new era for UAlbany football. This will be one of the most sought after jobs in FCS. No reason to settle.

[GreatDanes06]

My Top 10 (No order)

Ryan McCarthy, UA Offensive Coord.

Drew Christ, UA Defensive Coord.

Mike Simpsons, UA Asst. Coach

Peter Rossomando, University of New Haven HC / Former UA OC

Don Brown, Defensive Coord. Boston College

Jeff McInerney, CCSU HC

Matt Hachmann, Defensive Coord. Towson

Sean Devine, Offensive Coord. Delaware

Mark Ferrante, OL Coach/ Assoc. HC Villanova

Wayne Lineburg, RB Coach/ Assoc. HC Richmond

 

this is just right now...I will be happy with whoever is choosen.

Mar

[danefan]

My Top 10 (No order)

Ryan McCarthy, UA Offensive Coord.

Drew Christ, UA Defensive Coord.

Mike Simpsons, UA Asst. Coach

Peter Rossomando, University of New Haven HC / Former UA OC

Don Brown, Defensive Coord. Boston College

Jeff McInerney, CCSU HC

Matt Hachmann, Defensive Coord. Towson

Sean Devine, Offensive Coord. Delaware

Mark Ferrante, OL Coach/ Assoc. HC Villanova

Wayne Lineburg, RB Coach/ Assoc. HC Richmond

 

this is just right now...I will be happy with whoever is choosen.

Mar

 

I don't know if it will impact your list, but Delaware hired Rutger's Offensive Coordinator last year. That level is possible. I don't think we should be considering FCS assistants unless they are within the Ford Coaching tree.

[uofalbany]

Effective when?

[danefan]

Effective when?

 

End of this season.

 

Lets hope that means into December!

[uofalbany]

He has always done things the right way.. and even in his retirement, he's doing it right. He's giving the university plenty of notice.

[Dane96]

What a great man; impacted my life with simple words. Good luck to him!!!

 

I do think that the search will likely go outside the University. Just my thoughts. This is a potentially fantastic job for a very good coach. I personally like Rossomando. He would continue the tradition of excellence in the people and player category.

[BestDaneSinceHamlet]

I think this was why we saw that minor coaching shake up elevating McCarthy. My money is that was to set up Fords successor

[Clickclack]

We all knew this day was coming sooner rather then later...incredible career and legacy. I'm glad he gets to go out having seen/coaches in a stadium that will bare his name for as long as the facility exists.

 

Regarding the coaching search...all hires are important, but this one even more so...it's critical to show that UA football can continue growing and moving on to better things even with him no-longer at the helm. Dr. McElroy has a pretty solid history of hires...hope he hits pay-dirt again.

[Dane96]

Arguably, the biggest hire in McElroy's career...and arguably the biggest hire in the modern day era of sports at Albany. This hire will determine the direction of the school. Furthermore, there won't be a "hometown" discount. They will be shelling out some big boy numbers for this gig.