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Bill O’Brien (HC Boston College, aka BillyBob O’Buttchin et al)

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From another reliable poster on 11w:
My contact's contact followed up and said accurate as of midmorning.

Concern but optimism BoB stays. No decision has been relayed to OSU. Over the weekend, OSU did not believe BoB had genuine interest. Staff had different views and info vs BC media reporting. BoB has been at the WHAC, including today. There is a sentiment in the WHAC he stays.

The WHAC did not forsee BoB getting back into CFB as a HC. BoB does not fit the current CFB era with recruiting, portal, and NIL. Trying to boost his stock at OSU for future NFL return.

WHAC staff sees this as a "square peg, round hole" fit at BC with limited upside for his future goals. Presumably a personal choice to stay in Boston area is the main motivation.

Day reached out to several possible replacements. Chip Kelly and Jason Candle on the short list.
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Makes a lot of sense. BoB at BC doesn't seem like a winning hire, a guy who isn't an active recruiter, and I could see them being no better than when Hafley was there. Scenario makes more sense for BoB than it does for BC, IMO
 
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pnuts34 said:
From another reliable poster on 11w:

Makes a lot of sense. BoB at BC doesn't seem like a winning hire, a guy who isn't an active recruiter, and I could see them being no better than when Hafley was there. Scenario makes more sense for BoB than it does for BC, IMO
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This info fly's against recent news reports which indicate he is working on small contractual details with BC.

I guess let's wait and see. If he go's I don't think anybody can be mad.
 
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osuvictory1 said:
This info fly's against recent news reports which indicate he is working on small contractual details with BC.

I guess let's wait and see. If he go's I don't think anybody can be mad.
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All that is coming from the BC end of reporting. There seems to be at least one source at BC feeding info to reporters who really wants O’Brien. It seems like the process has slowed down since those reports were hottest, either way.

Maybe they were discussing contractual details and both sides backed away because 1.) O’Brien has a stellar resume and ego to back it up and 2.) BC is a cesspool that is not putting resources behind a successful football program.

They need a young dynamic recruiter to do more with less. Not an established figure to lead a fully functional battle station.

Maybe it’s just wishful thinking on my part, but the fit makes absolutely zero sense for BC and all the sense at Ohio State—outside of the personal family health concerns.

But again, maybe the contract details were reviewed and O’Brien decided being at a cesspool career suicide position at BC, that’s probably not going to last anyway, is not worth it even to be closer to family, and staying at Ohio State for a year or two and launching to a HC position that’s actually desirable is much better long term.

But maybe BC interviews its other candidates and decides committing to throwing resources into it (Schiano/Rutgers style) is the best move and Bob reconsiders. End of the day, both sides have factors they need to weigh and things definitely appear to have slowed way down as BC interviews other candidates this week.
 
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If Bartubious really doesn't like the recruiting/NIL/portal aspect of college, it makes 0 sense to take a head coaching job.....in college. If he's using Ohio State to get back to the NFL, cool. I wish he could do that and be with his child.......but if he hates the college game that much, then he wouldn't be in Boston all that long anyways.
 
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
If Bartubious really doesn't like the recruiting/NIL/portal aspect of college, it makes 0 sense to take a head coaching job.....in college. If he's using Ohio State to get back to the NFL, cool. I wish he could do that and be with his child.......but if he hates the college game that much, then he wouldn't be in Boston all that long anyways.
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The interesting aspect to me, is Hafley did a bang up job in the portal this offseason and in a really weak ACC, the right coach can get that team to 8-4ish….then you’re looking at huge opportunities from there, capitalizing on Hafley constructed. They have (2) solid RB’s, a good QB, some talent at WR, a revamped offensive line, All-ACC TE transfer from UNC, and new bodies all over the defense from the portal (including some OSU DB’s)…

I was excited to see what BC would look like next year….bummed Hafley bailed, but I get it…..I think whoever takes that job, if they can keep a majority of the transfers Hafley landed through next transfer window, has a chance to be decently successful in 2024….
 
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