No way I'd want Mangino.  I'm afraid he might die on the sidelines from a massive coronary.

Just looking at him makes me smile!  ;D

Just looking at him makes me smile!  ;D

No way Mangino! His kid is cute though.

No way Mangino! His kid is cute though.

of course this entire thread is hypothetical and howard has made no announcement of his intention in leaving next season

however my top 2 choices:


Charlie Strong - UF Defensive Coordinator


Gary Nord - Purdue Offensive Coordinator

go back to Nord and offer him the head spot at FAU and he'll come back baby!

that's my top 2 choices

of course this entire thread is hypothetical and howard has made no announcement of his intention in leaving next season

however my top 2 choices:


Charlie Strong - UF Defensive Coordinator


Gary Nord - Purdue Offensive Coordinator

go back to Nord and offer him the head spot at FAU and he'll come back baby!

that's my top 2 choices

Nord is a bad HC

Nord is a bad HC

Some have mentioned going after a young coach, how about WKU David Elson.


David Elson

He was their defensive coordinator that brought the Hilltoppers a National Championship back in 2002 before becoming the youngest Head Coach for the 'toppers.

He's young and has proven can win and develop a pretty good D.