Chris Ash (Secondary Coach Jacksonville Jaguars)

[OregonBuckeye]

He developed the return of the silver bullets. Probably our best D since 09

 

[sflbuck]

If this is true I have a "Dream" candidate as a replacement. Jeremy Pruitt. Right now smart money has him returning to Bama to replace Smart if he doesn't snag a HC gig now. Urban's pitch would be come to Columbus for 2 years and establish relationships with Ohio HS coaches and HS coached in the Midwest. Keep the Buckeye defense elite, recruit well and in 2 years there will not be an HC opening east of the Rocky Mountains that won't want to hire you.

 

[buckeyesin07]

Tons of smoke here...

 

[jlb1705]

Does jbook really know what he's talking about here? In my experience he's been mostly full of shit.

 

[buchtelgrad04]

Does jbook really know what he's talking about here? In my experience he's been mostly full of [Mark May].

He repeats message board material & ESPN radio. I don't think he really pretends to be an "insider" though. He's really just an internet superfan.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

I know he is chomping at the bit to be a HC but I didn't see him taking this type of gig. Of course I guess there isn't a lot of pressure with a job like Syracuse.

 

[starBUCKS]

Bruce Feldman ‏@BruceFeldmanCFB
#OhioState DC Chris Ash getting interest from #Rutgers & #Syracuse, per source.. Urban Meyer tree has been strong: http://foxs.pt/1XH4fvs

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

If we have to lose him.. he needs to go to Rutgers

 

[exhawg]

Would not go to Rutgers unless he thinks he can clean up recruiting NJ. Too many other good programs in the B1G East to do well. IMO Maryland would be a better option in the B1G East, but still not an easy place to win. Syracuse might be a better option, but he would still have to recruit on par with FSU and Clemson to do well.

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

NJ is an absolute hotbed of DBs... he'd be awesome here.. perfect fit for the Scarlet Knights defense mentality...

new find:
Tony Gerdeman ‏@GerdOZone
Tony Gerdeman Retweeted Bruce Feldman

Rutgers is the better job with a better recruiting base. Having Maryland as a rival is an obvious drawback.

Tony Gerdeman added,

Bruce Feldman @BruceFeldmanCFB
#OhioState DC Chris Ash getting interest from #Rutgers & #Syracuse, per source.. Urban Meyer tree has been strong: http://foxs.pt/1XH4fvs

 

[BayBuck]

FWIW, Ash and Syracuse AD Mark Coyle both played football at Drake U:

http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...ash_syracuse_football_coaching_candidate.html

 

[ScriptOhio]

Rutgers is the better job with a better recruiting base. Having Maryland as a rival is an obvious drawback.

However, having Penn State as a rival and beating the shit out of them each and every year would be a "good thing".

 

[sparcboxbuck]

'Cuse? Really? Who wants to go to 'cuse? For anything. Not that State Universty of NJ is much better, it sure as heck ain't 'cuse.

 

[ScriptOhio]

'Cuse? Really? Who wants to go to 'cuse? For anything. Not that State Universty of NJ is much better, it sure as heck ain't 'cuse.

The question is: Which school do you think gives you your best chance for success?

I'm sure there are (major) differences in things like administrations, facilities, academics, and salary, etc. between the 2 schools. However, in the end I think it is....Which conference and/or recruiting area (i.e. B1G vs ACC ) do you want to give you your best chance for success?

Spoiler: Honestly, I don't think that being in a conference division with Ohio State, Michigan State, scUM, and Penn State gives you that.

 

[ShowMeBuck]

Not saying this is the case for Ash but something I find interesting is a first year HC not being a little selective and holding out for a good fit. I'd look for someplace where I wanted to be and felt gave me a chance to win but without the spotlight. And some place I actually wanted to live for a while but hey that's just me. I know most guys are very anxious and competitive. Until a really good fit comes up why not keep winning and learning under someone like Urb?