First, I would guess there are several more applicants than 2.
Secondly, the way I am reading it everybody is asking Schmitz to come back so not sure why anyone would apply at this point if they have not. Nothing worse than being the obligatory interview with no chance of getting a job.
Third, Schmitz did a phenominal job the first go round. As much as I may like another coach and wish him well, it would be crazy that if they feel they can let the past go not to hire him considering he has proven himself at Newport at a very high level.