Offensive, defensive? Jon Wilner had an interesting take after considering the local Colorado prep talent which leans large, offensive linemen:
"But CU should consider reverse engineering its search strategy, first determining what style of play is most likely to succeed given the talent pipeline, then finding a coach who can maximize that pool of players. If the local talent leans big, perhaps the Buffaloes should consider hiring a coach with that background: Someone who was an offensive lineman, has coached and developed offensive linemen or, at the very least, favors a run-heavy scheme."
Some of the coaching hires that in his opinion could work:
Former Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst: He’s not the dynamic personality or relentless recruiter the Buffaloes need, but his success in Madison (four 10-win seasons) cannot be ignored. And Chryst’s reputation as a playcaller and developer of linemen and tailbacks would work well. We are generally wary of recycled coaches, but it’s not like Chryst has been in the TV booth for years.
Indianapolis Colts tight ends coach Klayton Adams: Don’t let the title fool you: Adams is a lineman by trade, having played center at Boise State and coached the position at Colorado when the Buffaloes won the 2016 division title. He knows what works in Boulder, and the NFL experience would play well with recruits aiming to play on Sundays.
Baylor offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes: An offensive tackle at UTEP who coached the position at Arizona State, Auburn and LSU. He was BYU’s play-caller in 2020, when quarterback Zach Wilson had his breakout season. Grimes also served as Dan Hawkins’ run-game coordinator in Boulder for two years.
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"But CU should consider reverse engineering its search strategy, first determining what style of play is most likely to succeed given the talent pipeline, then finding a coach who can maximize that pool of players. If the local talent leans big, perhaps the Buffaloes should consider hiring a coach with that background: Someone who was an offensive lineman, has coached and developed offensive linemen or, at the very least, favors a run-heavy scheme."
Some of the coaching hires that in his opinion could work:
Former Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst: He’s not the dynamic personality or relentless recruiter the Buffaloes need, but his success in Madison (four 10-win seasons) cannot be ignored. And Chryst’s reputation as a playcaller and developer of linemen and tailbacks would work well. We are generally wary of recycled coaches, but it’s not like Chryst has been in the TV booth for years.
Indianapolis Colts tight ends coach Klayton Adams: Don’t let the title fool you: Adams is a lineman by trade, having played center at Boise State and coached the position at Colorado when the Buffaloes won the 2016 division title. He knows what works in Boulder, and the NFL experience would play well with recruits aiming to play on Sundays.
Baylor offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes: An offensive tackle at UTEP who coached the position at Arizona State, Auburn and LSU. He was BYU’s play-caller in 2020, when quarterback Zach Wilson had his breakout season. Grimes also served as Dan Hawkins’ run-game coordinator in Boulder for two years.
Colorado’s coaching search: The peculiar pipeline, a strategy for success and our (preliminary) list of candidates
The Buffaloes must be mindful of their in-state talent — or lack thereof — as they seek a replacement for Karl Dorrell.
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