[NU Sports] the next coach

[John A. DeGroat]

Right! Lou Holtz with a little bit of luck he could probably get NU on 
probation in one year and keep his record intact of getting every place 
he has coached into hot water with the NCAA.

John DeGroat

John DeGroat

Jim Leonard wrote:

>Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
>The point has been made by several members of this list that we might benefit
>from a 1-year transition coach. I think this option is worth exploring. Though,
>I would adamently oppose having Gary Barnett back. Like others have said, his
>less than graceful exit is still too bitter a memory. 
>
>In an effort to take the pressure off the current staff, perhaps we need a well
>known 'football personality' to accept a 1-year-and-1-year-only contract. Keep
>the rest of the staff intact and plan to conduct a full-on search after the
>season. I think that asking a member of the current staff to take
>responsibility and field all of the media questions might be too much to ask
>(even though I really hope Pat Fitgeral will be our top guy one day). 
>
>I know it seems a bit crazy, but a 1-year contract with Lou Holtz or Mike Ditka
>might make a whole lot of sense. The celebrity factor would take the spotlight
>off of our players, and their age would eliminate serious speculation of going
>beyond one year. Also, they are both beloved in the Chicago sports media. 
>
>Victory & Honor,
>Jim
>
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