NDSU Names Chris Klieman Next Head Coach

[FargoBison]

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State athletic director Gene Taylor today announced defensive coordinator Chris Klieman (KLY-men) will be the next head coach of the Bison football team following the conclusion of the 2013 season. Klieman will follow Craig Bohl, who accepted the head coaching position at Wyoming one week ago but will stay at NDSU through the end of his 11th year.

Klieman, 46, is completing his third season at North Dakota State and his second as the defensive coordinator. He joined the Bison staff in March 2011 as defensive backs coach following a nine-year stay at Northern Iowa where he was the defensive coordinator, co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach from 2006-10 under head coach Mark Farley and 1991-93 under then head coach Terry Allen, who is now at Missouri State.

NDSU will be Klieman's second head coaching job. He was the head coach for one season at Division III member Loras College where he went 3-7 in an injury-plagued 2005 season. He had been the defensive coordinator at Loras the previous three seasons and transformed the Duhawks into one of the Iowa Conference's most feared defensive units. Klieman took Loras from ninth in the league in defense to leading the league in rushing defense, passing defense and total defense.

North Dakota State has led the nation in scoring defense each of Klieman's three years on staff, and the Bison have improved every year. NDSU allowed 12.73 points allowed per game in 2011 and are allowing just 11.4 points per game this season. He was named the 2012 Football Scoop FCS Coordinator of the Year and has coached a two-time Buck Buchanan Award finalist in cornerback Marcus Williams.

A native of Waterloo, Iowa, Klieman was a three-time All-Gateway Conference defensive back at Northern Iowa and a four-year letterwinner from 1986-90. He graduated from UNI in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in health education and earned a master's degree in physical education from UNI in 1992.

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[Gil Dobie]

Let's get D1B for DC and Cap'n Cat for OC

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Great choice by GT!!

Coach Klieman will be a very good HC for the Bison.

[JohnStOnge]

There are never any guarantees but I think this is certainly a situation where it makes sense to hire from inside and try to keep continuity with respect to what's been going on with that program.

[Mvemjsunpx]

There are never any guarantees but I think this is certainly a situation where it makes sense to hire from inside and try to keep continuity with respect to what's been going on with that program.

Not to mention it keeps Klieman from going elsewhere.

[Gil Dobie]

There are never any guarantees but I think this is certainly a situation where it makes sense to hire from inside and try to keep continuity with respect to what's been going on with that program.

Not to mention it keeps Klieman from going elsewhere.

There was a rumor that Klieman talked with UND. Great hire from recruiting and status quo perspective. Sounds like he want to run the same ship that Bohl did, same O, same D. One of the reporters said Klieman was handcuffed at UNI, with what he could do with the defense.

[Cap'n Cat]

The Cap'n was a GA at UNI when Kleiman was still playing DB. He was an outstanding "field general". Very, very good person, too - every mother's son. Good leader, loves football, very positive guy, always had a smile for everyone. All the best to him.

[rkwittem]

I'm going to reserve judgment until I see him actually coach. Staying within the program doesn't always work, despite what the locals and alumni think of the new guy. Sometimes a breath of fresh air is precisely what you need, whether you know it or not at the time.

[clenz]

I'm going to reserve judgment until I see him actually coach. Staying within the program doesn't always work, despite what the locals and alumni think of the new guy. Sometimes a breath of fresh air is precisely what you need, whether you know it or not at the time.

FWIW grin everything I've heard he is almost identical to Farley when it comes to coaching...which is why they didn't have a fantastic relationship at UNI

[LDopaPDX]

Curious, how long is Bohl sticking around for? I just can't imagine why Wyoming would hire him and then let him continue at NDSU during recruiting season. I'm sure it benefits the Bison in the short term, but it seems like a problem for Wyoming--- his future employer.

Also, what's up with the NDSU cornerback not being up for the Buchanon award? I've only watched NDSU play 3 games or so this year, but every time I've watched, that kid has been the best athlete on the field. I just can't imagine anyone saying Daly at Montana State was better... heck, I didn't think anyone on Montana State's defense was anything special.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Curious, how long is Bohl sticking around for? I just can't imagine why Wyoming would hire him and then let him continue at NDSU during recruiting season. I'm sure it benefits the Bison in the short term, but it seems like a problem for Wyoming--- his future employer.

Also, what's up with the NDSU cornerback not being up for the Buchanon award? I've only watched NDSU play 3 games or so this year, but every time I've watched, that kid has been the best athlete on the field. I just can't imagine anyone saying Daly at Montana State was better... heck, I didn't think anyone on Montana State's defense was anything special.

Recruiting dead period now until the middle of January for FBS schools.

[LDopaPDX]

Curious, how long is Bohl sticking around for? I just can't imagine why Wyoming would hire him and then let him continue at NDSU during recruiting season. I'm sure it benefits the Bison in the short term, but it seems like a problem for Wyoming--- his future employer.

Also, what's up with the NDSU cornerback not being up for the Buchanon award? I've only watched NDSU play 3 games or so this year, but every time I've watched, that kid has been the best athlete on the field. I just can't imagine anyone saying Daly at Montana State was better... heck, I didn't think anyone on Montana State's defense was anything special.

Recruiting dead period now until the middle of January for FBS schools.

I understand that, but there is a lot to do recruiting-wise that isn't actually meeting the players and visitations. Most coaches are really busy this time of year with all sorts of things. It seems like Wyoming would want him in Laramie.

And again, what up with the CB?

[Gil Dobie]

I understand that, but there is a lot to do recruiting-wise that isn't actually meeting the players and visitations. Most coaches are really busy this time of year with all sorts of things. It seems like Wyoming would want him in Laramie.

And again, what up with the CB?

CB missed a few games with injuries.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Recruiting dead period now until the middle of January for FBS schools.

I understand that, but there is a lot to do recruiting-wise that isn't actually meeting the players and visitations. Most coaches are really busy this time of year with all sorts of things. It seems like Wyoming would want him in Laramie.

And again, what up with the CB?

Bohl was asked this question. He said he has someone in place at Wyoming right now.

[SUUThunder]

Best of luck to Klieman, I like the move to promote him. NDSU has had the ball rolling. I can't see why you wouldn't want to stick with the same crew. I view a head coach as a leader that keeps the scales level in his house, but all of the coaches as a whole make it work. Hopefully Klieman will have the leadership skills to take the reins over there.

[BlackFalkin]

I'm going to reserve judgment until I see him actually coach. Staying within the program doesn't always work, despite what the locals and alumni think of the new guy. Sometimes a breath of fresh air is precisely what you need, whether you know it or not at the time.

You do realize that ndsu is fucked right? If the mvfc wasn't so Damn weak, you wouldn't even make the playoffs next year.

[BlackFalkin]

Best of luck to Klieman, I like the move to promote him. NDSU has had the ball rolling. I can't see why you wouldn't want to stick with the same crew. I view a head coach as a leader that keeps the scales level in his house, but all of the coaches as a whole make it work. Hopefully Klieman will have the leadership skills to take the reins over there.

Same could be said about any coaching staff anywhere. Stop ridin that bison dick, bitch!

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I'm going to reserve judgment until I see him actually coach. Staying within the program doesn't always work, despite what the locals and alumni think of the new guy. Sometimes a breath of fresh air is precisely what you need, whether you know it or not at the time.

You do realize that ndsu is **** right? If the mvfc wasn't so Damn weak, you wouldn't even make the playoffs next year.

LOL.....

Keep posting, I love the laughs.

[BisonCardinal]

Curious, how long is Bohl sticking around for? I just can't imagine why Wyoming would hire him and then let him continue at NDSU during recruiting season. I'm sure it benefits the Bison in the short term, but it seems like a problem for Wyoming--- his future employer.

Also, what's up with the NDSU cornerback not being up for the Buchanon award? I've only watched NDSU play 3 games or so this year, but every time I've watched, that kid has been the best athlete on the field. I just can't imagine anyone saying Daly at Montana State was better... heck, I didn't think anyone on Montana State's defense was anything special.

I think NDSU winning on espn is a great tool for recruiting for wyoming. Now they don't talk about Bohl without mentioning wyoming. The wyoming program will continue to be in the news as long as Bohl is coaching ndsu. I think the wyoming admin realizes that.

[rkwittem]

I'm going to reserve judgment until I see him actually coach. Staying within the program doesn't always work, despite what the locals and alumni think of the new guy. Sometimes a breath of fresh air is precisely what you need, whether you know it or not at the time.

You do realize that ndsu is fucked right? If the mvfc wasn't so Damn weak, you wouldn't even make the playoffs next year.

Fucked in what sense? The nonsensical "fucked" that you're probably referring to (a losing season/at-large playoff bid, etc.) or "fucked" in the sense that losing a ton of seniors, some coaches and that replacing them with so many new faces will probably mean some growing pains.... I don't think many, if any, realistic Bison fans expect NDSU to go undefeated.

What I am referring to is the distinct and very real possibility that Klieman is the Lane Kiffin to Pete Carroll's Craig Bohl. That's what I'm concerned about.

Oh, by the way, spare me the "conference x is worse than conference y" crutch argument. I don't give a flying fuck about the rest of the MVFC. I care even less about the Big Sky, CAA, SoCon, Big South, or any other league. I simply worry about NDSU, who they're playing, and try to stay informed on a particular year's ranked teams and potential contenders.

[luckyintheorder]

You do realize that ndsu is **** right? If the mvfc wasn't so Damn weak, you wouldn't even make the playoffs next year.

**** in what sense? The nonsensical "****" that you're probably referring to (a losing season/at-large playoff bid, etc.) or "****" in the sense that losing a ton of seniors, some coaches and that replacing them with so many new faces will probably mean some growing pains.... I don't think many, if any, realistic Bison fans expect NDSU to go undefeated.

What I am referring to is the distinct and very real possibility that Klieman is the Lane Kiffin to Pete Carroll's Craig Bohl. That's what I'm concerned about.

Oh, by the way, spare me the "conference x is worse than conference y" crutch argument. I don't give a flying **** about the rest of the MVFC. I care even less about the Big Sky, CAA, SoCon, Big South, or any other league. I simply worry about NDSU, who they're playing, and try to stay informed on a particular year's ranked teams and potential contenders.

Don't want to be hard on you because you just don't take it well, but it would be truly helpful if you posted some facts, stories, history on Klieman that would back up any supposition he may be "Lane Kiffin". By all accounts I could gather, he seems like a solid choice and his time has come to be a HC. All your "feelings" mean squat in an intelligent debate.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

**** in what sense? The nonsensical "****" that you're probably referring to (a losing season/at-large playoff bid, etc.) or "****" in the sense that losing a ton of seniors, some coaches and that replacing them with so many new faces will probably mean some growing pains.... I don't think many, if any, realistic Bison fans expect NDSU to go undefeated.

What I am referring to is the distinct and very real possibility that Klieman is the Lane Kiffin to Pete Carroll's Craig Bohl. That's what I'm concerned about.

Oh, by the way, spare me the "conference x is worse than conference y" crutch argument. I don't give a flying **** about the rest of the MVFC. I care even less about the Big Sky, CAA, SoCon, Big South, or any other league. I simply worry about NDSU, who they're playing, and try to stay informed on a particular year's ranked teams and potential contenders.

Don't want to be hard on you because you just don't take it well, but it would be truly helpful if you posted some facts, stories, history on Klieman that would back up any supposition he may be "Lane Kiffin". By all accounts I could gather, he seems like a solid choice and his time has come to be a HC. All your "feelings" mean squat in an intelligent debate.

Don't try.

Klieman is a proven winner as a Coach and DC. It will be interesting to see what kind of staff he puts together. He has said that he is keeping the same offensive and defensive philosophies. The S & C coach is also staying at NDSU the rest of the staff is going to Wyoming with Coach Bohl.

[luckyintheorder]

Don't want to be hard on you because you just don't take it well, but it would be truly helpful if you posted some facts, stories, history on Klieman that would back up any supposition he may be "Lane Kiffin". By all accounts I could gather, he seems like a solid choice and his time has come to be a HC. All your "feelings" mean squat in an intelligent debate.

Don't try.

Klieman is a proven winner as a Coach and DC. It will be interesting to see what kind of staff he puts together. He has said that he is keeping the same offensive and defensive philosophies. The S & C coach is also staying at NDSU the rest of the staff is going to Wyoming with Coach Bohl.

[rkwittem]

Don't want to be hard on you because you just don't take it well, but it would be truly helpful if you posted some facts, stories, history on Klieman that would back up any supposition he may be "Lane Kiffin". By all accounts I could gather, he seems like a solid choice and his time has come to be a HC. All your "feelings" mean squat in an intelligent debate.

Well, just like Lane, he's never been a HC before. CFB history is littered with guys who took over after a star coach left and the program tanked. Lane Kiffin is the best example of this. Larry Coker comes to mind, too. I just have doubts about leaving a juggernaut program like NDSU in the hands of a guy, however "qualified" he may be, despite his never having any prior experience in that role without expecting a drop-off. Bohl has set a remarkably high, borderline unmatchable standard. (Only borderline becausr App State did it first). Expecting Lieman to take over with no turbulence is ridiculously optimistic and definitely unrealistic.

"Feelings" do count for something. You have biases that influence you. Feeling and emotion and passion are a part of the mind, which houses the intellect. So personally wouldn't be so quick to dismiss feelings' value as "squat". It's clearly not the best foundation for an argument, but it has a placd, definitely

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

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Hey rkwitten...

Klieman was HC for Loras College in 2005.