Alex Golesh

[Tnphil]

Per VQ…

Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh reportedly 'a prime' candidate for Cincinnati job

Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh is “a prime candidate” in Cincinnati’s search for a head coach, according to The Athletic.

Former Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell was hired at Wisconsin on Sunday.

“Golesh grew up in Dublin, Ohio, near Columbus,” The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman wrote of Golesh, “and began his carer as a student assistant on Jim Tressel’s staff at Ohio State. He then helped (Matt) Campbell get things rolling at Iowa State before going to UCF with Josh Heupel.


“The 38-year-old, who handles play-calling duties for the Vols, had a key role in the program going from No. 102 in total offense (in 2020) to No. 7 in 2021 to No. 1 this year. The Broyles Award finalist is another prime candidate.”

Other coaches listed by The Athletic as candidates at Cincinnati included Iowa State’s Matt Campbell, Cincinnati offensive coordinate Gino Guidugli, Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, Ohio State passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Brain Hartline, Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore and LSU defensive coordinator Matt House.

[Creek Walker]

Isn't it weird that Matt Campbell is linked to every single vacancy that comes along? I know he's originally from Ohio and began his head coaching career at Toledo but why on earth would he leave Iowa State for a non-P5 job at Cincinnati after rejecting so many overtures from more lucrative programs the last few years?

Not saying Golesh won't be a candidate at Cincy because he has an impressive resume, and it's going to sting to lose him whenever he does move on up the ladder, but these coaching candidacy lists always seem to be based on guys that some writer thinks would be a good fit rather than what is actually reality.

[Tnphil]

Ole throw crap against the wall and see what sticks

[BanditVol]

Hope he stays.  Agree that he will be gone at some point, but hoping to hold on to him another year or three.  Or 20.