CSU Rams football coach short list: Who could replace Jay Norvell?
Since Canvas Stadium opened the CSU Rams football scheme has tried the SEC path It s tried The Urban Meyer Family Tree It s tried a safe steady hand with Mountain West bona fides None of those paths have led to a consistent conference championship contender whose results have matched the ambitions of CSU s million football home So with Jay Norvell out where does Rams AD John Weber turn now Here are nine candidates CSU should have on his short list Tony Alford Michigan running backs coach run challenge coordinator If it s about family nobody bleeds green the way Alford who played running back at CSU from - still does At he s been looking for a chance to put a stamp on a undertaking of his own Matt Lubick Kansas co-offensive coordinator tight ends coach Speaking of keeping it in the family the son of CSU icon Sonny Lubick remains a fan favorite at age Time to come home Jay Hill BYU defensive coordinator associate head coach Not young but we already know what his Cougars can do and have done to CU Bonus Has head coaching experience posting a - record as the top man at Weber State from - Jason Candle Toledo Matt Campbell s successor was supposed to find his Iowa State a while ago having produced four seasons of at least nine wins with the Rockets since He s still there Although as he s got a contract through so he apparently won t come super-cheap Collin Klein Texas A M offensive coordinator At the former Loveland High star and Heisman Trophy finalist is a rising star and a good guy to boot If Rams fans want to lock the gates for local recruits this could be the guy Related Articles Keeler CSU fans evidenced up vs Hawaii Too bad Rams Jay Norvell s offense didn t CSU Rams vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football How to watch storylines and staff predictions Keeler CSU Rams fans toasted Rocky Beers while Jay Norvell s defense roasted Fresno State Jackson Brousseau guides Colorado State to - romp over Fresno State CSU Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs football How to watch storylines and staff predictions Klint Kubiak Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Proud CSU alum Name recognition Pedigree Gravitas Even better if dad Gary comes north to help out Brent Vigen Montana State coach Yes there s a lot of Wyoming Cowboys mileage on that resume But there s also a ton of winning DeSean Jackson Delaware State coach Want NFL star power Want ESPN to pay attention to the Rams Want Deion Sanders to feel a little jealous It s a Hail Mary sure But ask Rick George how those can pay off Chuck Martin Miami of Ohio coach If you can t beat em right Martin s posted a - mark since the start of the season and as a former Brian Kelly assistant he can call in specific big names Then again as a former Kelly assistant he might be looking for a bigger landing pad than FoCo Want more sports news Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver s teams
