Unlike other FCS athletic directors at Weber State, South Dakota, Columbia and Richmond - which filled vacancies recently after the prior coach was fired or retired - Barber's hiring window is much smaller since his coach was hired away.
Liberty University is replacing head coach Danny Rocco after he compiled a 47-20 record in six seasons.
Even though the starting point for the job search comes later than he'd like, Barber hasn't been caught off guard by the new responsibility, and a national search is already under way.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:01 pm
by Seawolf97
Good Luck guys. That has to be a setback for the Flames.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:09 pm
by SumItUp
No setback in the 'burg. There is a lot of interest in this position. It is one of if not the highest paid head coaching positions in FCS with good financial/benefit package for the staff. It was reported today that Tony Dungy is helping with the search process. We will be ok.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:45 pm
by Sly Fox
I agree with SumItUp. I am seriously jazzed about this search and where we are headed as a program. I haven;t heard specific names but I have been told we have had many current & former NFL coaches inquiring about our opening in addition to former FBS head coaches. We have a great deal to offer a coach who wants to be part of a school like ours.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:42 am
by Knucklehead
Sum I heard some people talking about Dungy being involved, but where did you see it reported?
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:40 am
by SumItUp
On the inter web......
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Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:23 am
by Knucklehead
Hey Sly, any new word? I heard you said things might heat up today or tomorrow.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:53 am
by SumItUp
While it is possible that things will move quicker, it could be 2-3 weeks until the new coach is announced. Candidates should be visiting the campus this week.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:54 am
by Knucklehead
Yea, makes sense. Any more on the Dungy Connection?
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:18 am
by 93henfan
Is there anything Tony Dungy's not involved in?
I was out on the roof of a very large building this morning and Tony Dungy was advising the crew on how to best lay down felt substrate.
Then at lunch I saw him consulting the Starbucks baristas on the finer points of making a delicious eggnog latte.
That guy does everything!
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:25 am
by Knucklehead
Maybe we should suggest Dungy/Tebow 2012? haha
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:45 am
by elcid83
Recalling all of the interest in the lowly Gardner-Webb HC slot, I suspect that Liberty, with it's unlimited athletic funds and its now established stadium and other facilities, is going to attract a very nice HC. Good luck with the search. The Runnin' Bulldogs look forward to breaking him in.
Go Runnin' Bulldogs!
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:53 am
by Sly Fox
We're getting a great deal of interest. It is possible this could be done by Friday but nothing is close to locked up yet.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:57 am
by 93henfan
I stopped by Meineke at lunch.
Yup. Tony Dungy rotated my tires.
Dude is everywhere.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:05 am
by andy7171
93henfan wrote:I stopped by Meineke at lunch.
Yup. Tony Dungy rotated my tires.
Dude is everywhere.
I saw him at the Giant the other day. He was teaching the new cashier how to use the new checkout computer.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:38 am
by DKHardee
What are some names being tossed around in the rumor mill for the Liberty job?
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:03 pm
by shaunpolardd
Looking back at the humble Gardner - Webb HC slot of interest, I suspect that with the infinite movement of capital and its current stadium and other facilities to establish the freedom to attract a very nice HC. Search of good luck. Runnin "bulldog looking to break him.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:05 pm
by Knucklehead
None of these are from official sources. Rumors only.
Kevin Steel
Steve Hagen
Tommy Bowden
There are more floating around, but those are the more recent ones.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:49 pm
by Knucklehead
An interesting blog post tonight from Lynchburg News and Advance Liberty Beat Writer Chris Lang:
Truthfully, I don't know a whole lot about what's going on. Liberty athletics director Jeff Barber is generally pretty tight-lipped about coaching searches, though I understand that by Monday, a working list of candidates had materialized through Barber and his interactions with Carr Sports Associates, the firm Liberty hired to help with the search. Barber is out of town today, presumably on the search, and though I have no idea where he is, I find it interesting that a Falwell Aviation plane left this afternoon from Lynchburg and touched down moments ago in Lawrence, Kansas. That could be entirely unrelated to the search, but there is an out of work football coach living in Lawrence right now, as Turner Gill was just fired from his job at Kansas.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:12 pm
by jcmanson
Yeah looks like Turner Gill may be one of, if not the, top candidates.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:49 pm
by Knucklehead
Acording the Scribe Chris Lang: Gill is on campus as we speak.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:52 pm
by dbackjon
Gill would be a great hire
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:11 pm
by ∞∞∞
dbackjon wrote:Gill would be a great hire
Why? He has 1 winning season in 6, no experience in dealing with the FCS (other than losing to NDSU), and has never had to deal with specific constraints when recruiting. I mean I know it doesn't take much to succeed in the Big South and I'm sure he will, but I don't think he'll consistently get Liberty winning in the tournament.
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:35 pm
by jcmanson
What tournament are we trying to get in again?
Re: Liberty Head Coach Search
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:25 pm
by Sly Fox
The FBS Derby! Yeah, this could be done pretty quickly.
