Deland McCullough

[KelleyHoosh 2,263]

I don't think we should read too much into our football program's ability to retain McCullough. He is a good coach and promising enough for big time programs to come calling. I doubt, at this time, that even a promotion and raise would be enough to keep him here. He likely realizes if his goal is to climb the coaching ladder to become head coach, he must grow his knowledge of the sport at this level meaning he will likely try and move around to a bigger program, learn under a more accomplished coaching staff, and then climb the ladder. 

 

Unless he is confident enough in his abilities as they stand to handle a bigger role here. 

[PointBlank 116]

It looks like he is staying and former ND running back Denson is going to take the job at ND. This is beyond great news for IU. Another IU site guru just about had McCullough signed ,sealed and delivered to ND.

 

Had McCullough been offered and had accepted the RB coaching position at ND, it would have been a good move. This staff knows they have to deliver this year and continually looking over your shoulder is never fun. Of course, working for Brian Kelly is no walk in the park and the pressure up there is immense.

[Feaskb01 130]

Agreed. I'm not saying it will happen...but my confidence level is greater under Glass then prior Administrators that this will happen.

Does he have room to move up in the future? Like to Asst. Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator or Off. Coordinator? I know that is a big jump but that is why Alford left ND, he just saw no room for growth there. I am not sure what the offensive coaching situation is in Bloomington, but this is a guy to keep at IU for sure.

[Feaskb01 130]

I don't think we should read too much into our football program's ability to retain McCullough. He is a good coach and promising enough for big time programs to come calling. I doubt, at this time, that even a promotion and raise would be enough to keep him here. He likely realizes if his goal is to climb the coaching ladder to become head coach, he must grow his knowledge of the sport at this level meaning he will likely try and move around to a bigger program, learn under a more accomplished coaching staff, and then climb the ladder. 

 

Unless he is confident enough in his abilities as they stand to handle a bigger role here. 

If he can keep finding diamonds in the rough on the recruiting trail and turning them into 2000 yard rushers, he will have plenty of opportunities to move up, whether at IU or somewhere else. 

[Feaskb01 130]

It looks like he is staying and former ND running back Denson is going to take the job at ND. This is beyond great news for IU. Another IU site guru just about had McCullough signed ,sealed and delivered to ND.

 

Had McCullough been offered and had accepted the RB coaching position at ND, it would have been a good move. This staff knows they have to deliver this year and continually looking over your shoulder is never fun. Of course, working for Brian Kelly is no walk in the park and the pressure up there is immense.

As far as I know McCullough never interviewed for the position so I doubt he was THAT close to taking the job. I think ND interviewed Denson and realized this is the best person for the job.

And yeah, working for Brian Kelly is no walk in the park, but he has a history of assistants leaving for an upgraded position somewhere else. Just last year both the Off and Def Coord. left for HC positions. Martin to Miami oh and Diaco to UCONN. Keep turning your assistants into head coaches and people will want to come coach for you. 

[KelleyHoosh 2,263]

If he can keep finding diamonds in the rough on the recruiting trail and turning them into 2000 yard rushers, he will have plenty of opportunities to move up, whether at IU or somewhere else. 

No doubt. But I am saying he will leave IU regardless because that is what young coaches generally do. They move around the NCAA, gain exposure, network, grow their knowledge of the game and then when they believe they could find success in a higher position, will move up the ladder. 

[Feaskb01 130]

No doubt. But I am saying he will leave IU regardless because that is what young coaches generally do. They move around the NCAA, gain exposure, network, grow their knowledge of the game and then when they believe they could find success in a higher position, will move up the ladder. 

Yeah I agree. It happens at every program in the country. That's why I believe one major factor in being a great head coach is hiring great assistants. Top level assistants make a head coaches job a whole lot easier. 

[RBB89 3,497]

Rumor is ND is wanting an interview with him to hopefully fill their RB Coach position, which was left vacant by Tony Alford, who went to OSU. Apparently McCullough was a finalist for that job also. It is between him and Autry Denson, who would probably be the favorite for the position considering he is ND's all time leading rusher, but he just accepted a job at USF 4 weeks ago and it happens that his wife is a USF alum. 

 

What is there to know about MCCullough? The eye test is very impressive, having a 2000 yard rusher and 1st or 2nd round pick. And the fact that Tevin was not highly touted coming out of high school and Deland recruited him personally. 

 

Oh and sorry if ND does hire him away. You can thank Urbie and OSU for jacking one of the best recruiters in the country away from ND. Can't help but think it is a step in the right direction for IU that ND and OSU are looking to poach position coaches from its staff. 

ND FB fan with an Oladipo avatar. Sigh...

[Feaskb01 130]

ND FB fan with an Oladipo avatar. Sigh...

I'm sorry is there a law stating that I can't do that? I didn't think so. Deal with it. 

[Naturalhoosier 15,467]

lol There is a law. It's unwritten. :) Chillax cupcake! :) :)

[HoosierReb01 7,511]

lol, this is the IUFB forum. Being a IU BKB fan will get you no breaks here! :rtfm: