Taking the Next Step: College Coaches With NFL Aspirations

Posted by Mitch Wilson on October-19-2009 Add Comments

There haven't been many college football coaches who have made the successful transition to the NFL. While I'm not sure any of the coaches in today's college game are ready and willing to make the leap, there is certainly a qualified stable worth taking a chance on.

When Lou Holtz—a college coach who failed miserably in his stint as the head coach of the New York Jets—was asked what was the biggest difference between college and the NFL he replied, "You can't recruit in the NFL."

Since Lou walked the sidelines at Shea Stadium, the game has changed. And though the NFL has free agency—which means you actually can recruit somewhat—it hasn't meant more successful transitions.

If anything, the transition from fail...

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