New Summer Coaches

In less than two months this summer, two surprisingly new head coaches have been announced at prominent schools.  I am sure that both would proclaim that the new positions are their "dream job", but I believe that both were thrown into a world that might not be too kind in the long run.  Lincoln Riley, now the youngest FBS coach at 33, succeeds are very respected and very successful man - Bob Stoops.  He has inherited an Oklahoma team that has potential playoff talent and expectations, but i can't help but wonder if he is going to be schooled by three men - Urban Meyer, Tom Herman, and Mike Gundy.  The other new head man, Matt Luke, will be challenged to motivate his team that is banned from a bowl game this year, and is expected to finish in the SEC West basement.  He might get the interim title removed from his job if he finishes above .500 and beats Dan Mullen - otherwise you might here the name Lane Kiffin mentioned as the new head coach.    

Lincoln Riley is a bright young man with great potential, but being handed the keys to the Sooners is a huge first job for anyone.  Gary Gibbs did a very good job replacing Barry Switzer nearly 30 years ago, but I am sure not many people remember him as a Sooner head coach.  Meanwhile, the situation at Ole Miss is scary, and I can't help but think that Matt Luke is a sacrificial lamb.  In fact, that is a job that most coaches would avoid for the next few years...