Housewright to Akron

[coloradocat]

Good for him. One way or another he wasn't long for MSU and would have moved up the ranks. He wasn't the greatest OC but for the BSC/FCS we couldn't have asked for much more. Hopefully Vigen will be able to find someone that can keep us moving in the right direction.

[110010110]

Well thats one way to solve the problem.

I think Udy would be the choice if you go with another in-house promotion but my guess is Vigen opens up the rolladex for this one.

[MSUcat44]

I fell to my knees in target cause I am so happy.

[coloradocat]

This was probably always the plan. Right or wrong a DUI is a misdemeanor unless you have multiples or there are other circumstances. Unless your job entails operating a vehicle or equipment, firing that person for a DUI is problematic. Wrongful termination lawsuit incoming. The DC's contract was not renewed and wouldn't be even if the defense was top tier and I would bet TH was told he wouldn't be renewed either when his was up. So he looked elsewhere.

I think if Housewright's contract wasn't going to be renewed, it would've been announced at the same time as Garza's non-renewal. I'd guess this was Housewright's decision to move up to FBS and join his old mentor who is the HC there now rather than something initiated by MSU.

I honestly don't know this, are they both on year to year?

All contracts below HC are year to year.

[technoCat]

Udy?

[wbtfg]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

[coloradocat]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

If not Udy it will almost definitely be someone with NDSU ties. Vigen doesn't exactly have a ton of contacts to pull from, especially for such an important position.

[VimSince03]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

If not Udy it will almost definitely be someone with NDSU ties. Vigen doesn't exactly have a ton of contacts to pull from, especially for such an important position.

He doesn't? Not so sure about that.

[wbtfg]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

If not Udy it will almost definitely be someone with NDSU ties. Vigen doesn't exactly have a ton of contacts to pull from, especially for such an important position.

Interesting.....what's that based off of?

[kwcat]

With the talent MSU has on offense combined with their recent successes, Finding an OC won’t be difficult. Hopefully we choose well.

[BelgradeBobcat]

How about Courtney Messingham 2.0? He was the OC under Choate-got a lot out of our offense with a very limited ability to throw the ball. Went to NDSU and then K-State-was let go from there. NDSU ties, but not there the same time as Vigen-so probably not but you never know!

[coloradocat]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

If not Udy it will almost definitely be someone with NDSU ties. Vigen doesn't exactly have a ton of contacts to pull from, especially for such an important position.

He doesn't? Not so sure about that.

Does he though? He's only coached at two schools before MSU and I assume most of the staff at Wyoming had NDSU ties. Almost the opposite of Choate who jumped all over the country and had contacts from numerous conferences to pull from. I'm not saying Vigen will have trouble filling the position but I'd also be surprised if that person hadn't worked at NDSU in the last decade.

[BelligerentBobcat]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

If not Udy it will almost definitely be someone with NDSU ties. Vigen doesn't exactly have a ton of contacts to pull from, especially for such an important position.

He doesn't? Not so sure about that.

Does he though? He's only coached at two schools before MSU and I assume most of the staff at Wyoming had NDSU ties. Almost the opposite of Choate who jumped all over the country and had contacts from numerous conferences to pull from. I'm not saying Vigen will have trouble filling the position but I'd also be surprised if that person hadn't worked at NDSU in the last decade.

Coaching is a very small world.

[Au Blue]

Pete Carroll is available

[luckyirishguy25]

Pete Carroll is available

was literally going to post this.

[kennethnoisewater]

Do we bring in someone internal like Udy or Al Johnson? Is OC something that would be doable for Vigen to take over?

If not internal, I wouldn't be shocked to see someone from the NDSU coaching tree.

If not Udy it will almost definitely be someone with NDSU ties. Vigen doesn't exactly have a ton of contacts to pull from, especially for such an important position.

He doesn't? Not so sure about that.

Does he though? He's only coached at two schools before MSU and I assume most of the staff at Wyoming had NDSU ties. Almost the opposite of Choate who jumped all over the country and had contacts from numerous conferences to pull from. I'm not saying Vigen will have trouble filling the position but I'd also be surprised if that person hadn't worked at NDSU in the last decade.

Coaching is a very small world.

Yeah, "contacts" doesn't mean they had to coach together. MSU is a good enough program that if the head coach calls, you at least pick up the phone. Vigen watches a lot of football (along with the rest of the staff) and knows of coaches whose philosophy will line up with MSU's. From there the staff can find guys they have a direct connection to and see if there's somebody they want to reach out to. Outside of that list, it's not exactly a cold call. Hell, I have no doubt Dennis Erickson would make a call for Vigen if he has a connection--even if it's just to say "hey do me a favor and take a meeting". Vigen has plenty of contacts, and his contacts have contacts. If there's somebody they like, they can get a meeting.

[AFCAT]

How about Courtney Messingham 2.0? He was the OC under Choate-got a lot out of our offense with a very limited ability to throw the ball. Went to NDSU and then K-State-was let go from there. NDSU ties, but not there the same time as Vigen-so probably not but you never know!

I think the odds of Messignham coming back are close to zero and I’m being kind.

https://bobcatnation.com/bobcatbb/viewt ... Messingham

[KIX]

I kinda hope Vigen takes over playcalling...I don't think he will, but I'd be interested to see the offense with him calling the plays.

Vigen, at the least, needs to make sure play calling gets better - whether he does it or oversees it.

[AFCAT]

[rivercat]

Good for coach Housewright to get a fresh start which, on paper, is actually a promotion. He did a lot of good things at MSU and appears to be well respected and liked by players and recruits.

MSU is a highly desirable stepping stone for assistant coaches. Look at the number of assistants that have moved UP from MSU over the past few years. Finding a very qualified OC, whether internal or external, should not be a problem.