And why do you think so?

 

I am going to go with Chuck Smith. Coach Smith just has "it." Even when he was at UK he recruited some very talented players that ended up in the NFL. Also from talking in person to Coach Smith he knows how to handle everyone around him. Very impressive all the way around and I hope to see Boyle in the finals this year, it will be just like old times.

 

Which KY high school coach do you think would make a good NFL head coach, why?

Chuck Smith is the first that comes to mind. Kevin Wallace of Bowling Green is another. He clearly knows how to develop talent and "coach'em up". He's also won at a very high level.

Ty Scroggins- Central

 

Reminds me of John Harbaugh of the Ravens. You can throw out the regular season record.. when he gets to winning time he will put his team right in the thick of things behind a nasty Defense and an offense that makes just enough plays. When you turn it over..you pay for it as well.

Paul Wiggins at Brossart would be the kind of guy I could see at Jacksonville or Oakland, a place with young players and limited success that needs structure and set building blocks and a reshaping of self esteem.

I hope this conversation isn't limited to HC's in KY because the first one that comes to mind for me is Bob Burnett who I believe is the line coach at Cooper now

But spent some time at Beechwood also.

For the biggest reason you mentioned above for Chuck Smith. How he handles everyone around him. He is always putting in place people who will add to the program. Not just coaches but support people. Everyone produces something that benefits team. No matter how small.

I know a few youth league coaches that understand how to manage the clock better than the Giants did last night at the end of the game. Sheesh. After watching Hard Knocks, I'm curious as to if Bill O'Brian actually knows anything about being a Head Coach. He was embarrassing. I'd say there are 20 coaches in KY that would be just fine. Coaching is coaching.

Dont you think if they were good enough thats where they would be?

Dont you think if they were good enough thats where they would be?

No.

Dont you think if they were good enough thats where they would be?

No, not at all. To be a professional coach a lot of things have to fall into place. Many had connections already for instance or were players in the league and caught on with a former team to move up the ladder.

 

You can also be the best HS coach but if you are stuck in an area that doesn't produce much talent then you can be stuck and go nowhere.

No, not at all. To be a professional coach a lot of things have to fall into place. Many had connections already for instance or were players in the league and caught on with a former team to move up the ladder.

 

You can also be the best HS coach but if you are stuck in an area that doesn't produce much talent then you can be stuck and go nowhere.

Plus, to have the patience and financial stability to start as a college GA or assistant is tough.

Saban and Spurrier failed in the NFL but high school guys could do it?

 

Of all listed Smith would be the closest because of his experience at UK, but the NFL would swallow the average high school coach.

 

Totally different kind of football. Totally different job too. Have to know how to handle a 26 year old all pro that makes 3-4 times as much as you do.

 

Most high school guys that go straight to HC or coordinator in major college football don't work out great. Most high school guys are not Gus Malzahn.

Dont you think if they were good enough thats where they would be?

 

I've said that before, and even have used it to describe myself on occasion. However, the reality is, it is a long road to put yourself into a position to even be a big time college coach, and there's a certain amount of luck involved. A couple years as a grad assistant, then a few more as a low paid position coach, all the while hoping you've hooked up with the right head coach/mentor that can either take you along with him as he rises up the ladder, or can pull the right strings to get you a decent job to help you rise up the ladder. I did two years as a grad assistant coach, working 40+ hours a week for the program, while working a part time job to actually make some money, and after struggling to pay bills, decided to get a real job. I think there a many guys out there like me, or just focused on a career outside of coaching first.

It's a good question because Gus Malzone was recently a High School coach. He then was the OC on that championship team that had Cam Newton. Then returned a few years later as head coach and lead Auburn to an SEC title and was the national runner up. He was then rumored for a lot of NFL jobs that offseason so it is possible.

 

Only issue I can see is can that coach manage a locker room full of egos, contract years for players, and the constant media scrutiny?

Chuck was passed over in-state @ a college after he was done at UK & I honestly think it was a huge mistake. He could have done a lot with the program in my opinion.