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

[Bestbuck36]

If it wouldn't leave us looking like a bunch of damn fool idiots, I'd say just grab Candle now. There's room on the staff and BoB is going to leave we already know that. It would hurt us in the Spring if BoB didnt leave but Candle could work with the Dline, Special Teams and whatever else until it got sorted by summer at the latest.

 

[gmen6981]

For all the speculation on Chip Kelly being a possibility if BOB leaves, looks like he may be off the table.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

I'm surprised Oregon would fire Lanning to bring Chip back.

 

[gmen6981]

I'm surprised Oregon would fire Lanning to bring Chip back.

Ha! Didn't catch that.

 

[SEREbuckeye]

Day just said BOB is in the Woody working. Working exactly on what is unknown. Added that he has no update on the BC vacancy.

 

[ScriptOhio]

Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Bill O’Brien Reportedly Among Two Finalists for Boston College Head Coaching Job

Newly hired Ohio State offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is one of two finalists for Boston College’s head coaching job, according to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman.

www.elevenwarriors.com

OHIO STATE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR BILL O’BRIEN REPORTEDLY AMONG TWO FINALISTS FOR BOSTON COLLEGE HEAD COACHING JOB​

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman reported Wednesday that Boston College is down to two candidates in its search for a new head coach and that O’Brien is one of them. Feldman’s report did not identify the other finalist.



ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that in-person interviews with Boston College’s finalists will take place between Thursday and Friday and that BC is expected to decide on a coach by the weekend.

 

[TDunk]

Familial reasons for going to BC makes sense. Anything else, not so much. Surprised Wexner doesn't have something comparable. Hey NIL, donors needed.

 

[Steve19]

Need to say this. You take a job, part of that agreement is that you will deliver certain services for a reasonably expected period of time. I get that O'Brien has family issues but I am equally certain that the services he needs are available in Columbus...and if they are not, then he shouldn't have take the job. If he bolts now, then I will be among those who lose respect for him.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

Disagree

 

[Mike80]

Need to say this. You take a job, part of that agreement is that you will deliver certain services for a reasonably expected period of time. I get that O'Brien has family issues but I am equally certain that the services he needs are available in Columbus...and if they are not, then he shouldn't have take the job. If he bolts now, then I will be among those who lose respect for him.

Disagree. Sometimes you take a job but then something else comes up. That's just life. Add in the family stuff, and it makes even more sense.

 

[knuckifyoubuck]

Need to say this. You take a job, part of that agreement is that you will deliver certain services for a reasonably expected period of time. I get that O'Brien has family issues but I am equally certain that the services he needs are available in Columbus...and if they are not, then he shouldn't have take the job. If he bolts now, then I will be among those who lose respect for him.

I liked Urban requiring a two year commitment. Experience.

 

[Zurp]

I liked Urban requiring a two year commitment. Experience.

Yeah.. he may burn a couple of bridges if he goes to BC. He may get a little bit of a bad reputation. But that will be forgotten pretty quickly if he wins at BC.
Someone said what his son's condition is, but I forget. I'm sure Ohio State has someone who can treat him. He may even get better care in Columbus. I won't be the judge of who is better than whom in the medical world. But BOB and family are familiar with the doctor they have in Boston. And that probably goes a long way.
I don't make decisions on who coaches where. But if my manager comes to me and says, "Yo, BOB wants to work here. What do you think?" I'd be a little hesitant to agree to hire him based on his situation, and leaving Ohio State now will only make my opinion a little worse. But BOB needs to make the best decisions for BOB and his family.

 

[Buckeye86]

I liked Urban requiring a two year commitment. Experience.

Urban hires we’re pretty close to 50% disasters.

Withers. Beck. Warinner. Davis. Schiano (without Fickell).

 

[Buckeye86]

 

[gmen6981]

Yeah.. he may burn a couple of bridges if he goes to BC. He may get a little bit of a bad reputation. But that will be forgotten pretty quickly if he wins at BC.
Someone said what his son's condition is, but I forget. I'm sure Ohio State has someone who can treat him. He may even get better care in Columbus. I won't be the judge of who is better than whom in the medical world. But BOB and family are familiar with the doctor they have in Boston. And that probably goes a long way.
I don't make decisions on who coaches where. But if my manager comes to me and says, "Yo, BOB wants to work here. What do you think?" I'd be a little hesitant to agree to hire him based on his situation, and leaving Ohio State now will only make my opinion a little worse. But BOB needs to make the best decisions for BOB and his family.

His son's illness is called lissencephaly. It's an extremely rare brain disorder that causes him to have daily seizures, often requiring a trip to the ER. There "may" be someone in Columbus who they could work with, but the top specialist in the world for his son's illness is in Boston where his family lives, and apparently they weren't going to make the move to Columbus because of that. I think since the BC job didn't become open until after BOB took the OSU job, most people are giving him a pass for wanting to stay near his family and getting the best care possible for his son. Some things are far far more important than football, or even a job for that matter.