My gut feeling is  that Angelos wants someone that is able to recruit. He doesn't want another Howard who's number one recruiting tactic is leaving his pipe at a recruits house over night. He is looking for someone that is texting and calling recruits all day and night. The stadium is built now, so he is going to want a coach that is going to put talent out on the field right away through recruiting, player development and transfers.

Other possible candidates that I haven't seen mentioned:

Tony Franklin- (O.C. La Tech) Has coached at both Troy and MTSU. Franklin

Steed Lobotzke- (O.C. Wake) Does a lot with little talent. Air Force grad. Lobotzke

Hey Walty12 here is the nasty defense I was referring to when I was talking about Leavitt. Enough said.

Year
Rd
Sel #
Player
Position
Team
2010
1
15
Jason Pierre-Paul
DE
New York Giants
2010
2
37
Nate Allen
DB
Philadelphia Eagles
2010
3
65
Jerome Murphy
CB
St. Louis Rams
2010
6
177
Carlton Mitchell
WR
Cleveland Browns
2010
7
226
George Selvie
DE
St. Louis Rams
2009
3
97
Tyrone McKenzie
OLB
New England Patriots
2008
1
25
Mike Jenkins
CB
Dallas Cowboys
2008
5
159
Trae Williams
CB
Philadelphia Eagles
2007
4
109
Stephen Nicholas
LB
Atlanta Falcons

Copy and paste on phone. A little sloppy but you get the point. Go Owls!

Good list, but not a lot of offensive players on there.  Not that I wouldn't take Leavitt or he isn't a good coach, but if I had my choice, I'd take a offensive-minded coach like Leach.  Maybe it's just that after the last 2 seasons, I miss watching the Owls score points!  We used to be good at that… :-\

I miss the offense as well. Let's get Rusty, Housler, Gent, Harmon, Jean and  willie rose back on the field. Lol. I would be thrilled to have Leavitt, Leach, Bowden, Davis or any other good caliber coach in there. Look at ULL, we have hope. Go Pwls!

When did I ever discuss Leavitt with you?  Or even mention the D?

FAU said

My gut feeling is  that Angelos wants someone that is able to recruit. He doesn't want another Howard who's number one recruiting tactic is leaving his pipe at a recruits house over night. He is looking for someone that is texting and calling recruits all day and night. The stadium is built now, so he is going to want a coach that is going to put talent out on the field right away through recruiting, player development and transfers.

Other possible candidates that I haven't seen mentioned:

Tony Franklin- (O.C. La Tech) Has coached at both Troy and MTSU. Franklin

Steed Lobotzke- (O.C. Wake) Does a lot with little talent. Air Force grad. Lobotzke

It's been said by many that Franklin has no interest in being a head coach.