Chicago State is moving forward with football Head Coaching search

[EdgyTim]

As first reported weeks ago on the EDGY Nation side.....Chicago State is moving forward with football and has launched a search for a new head coach.

Have some names as good candidates for the Cougars? Post them here.

 

[4Afan]

As first reported weeks ago on the EDGY Nation side.....Chicago State is moving forward with football and has launched a search for a new head coach.

Have some names as good candidates for the Cougars? Post them here.

Whoever they get, they can't make them any worse than their basketball program.

 

[McCaravan]

Pat Fitzgerald. Got to start over again sooner or later, too young to be retired and helping a high school. With Money not being a factor in his life what does he have to lose? It's a challenge. Nothing but a couple occasional wins would be expected of him, He can recruit a good staff too. I know it won't happen but stranger things have.

 

[DadCoachSports]

Jeff Thorne

 

[colin2229]

Probably get a young guy who is currently a coordinator at a current Illinois state school.

I don’t think this is a very attachable job and is a massive battle for success.

 

[Coach Percy]

When will the first season be?

 

[ClownBaby]

They will most likely get a retread no coach with any future will take this job. They have no money, no facilities, no fan support and a dysfunctional administration.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

Why? That’s my question. I wish them luck though.

 

[Secondo1]

Is this April 1?

 

[EdgyTim]

Why? That’s my question. I wish them luck though.

My guess is it's a shot to try to generate any sort of buzz and to try to broaden the overall appeal of the school and athletic program. Enrollment is way down and football is a sport that can and will bring in and attract a wider base of students.....now do I think it will work? Need to see it before I believe it....also no one seems to talk about Roosevelt making a move up to D2 which in some ways is significant as well......and I've been hearing about Lewis also adding football for what 30 years now.....but I guess time will tell.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

My guess is it's a shot to try to generate any sort of buzz and to try to broaden the overall appeal of the school and athletic program. Enrollment is way down and football is a sport that can and will bring in and attract a wider base of students.....now do I think it will work? Need to see it before I believe it....also no one seems to talk about Roosevelt making a move up to D2 which in some ways is significant as well......and I've been hearing about Lewis also adding football for what 30 years now.....but I guess time will tell.

Seems like a hail mary for enrollment increase but again I wish them luck.
That is very interesting about Roosevelt moving up to D2.

 

[Secondo1]

Lewis is in a prime location to add football. The talent base within 20 miles is incredible. I can see a host of coaches who would want this opportunity. Look what Gordie did at St. Francis.
For CSU, it’s the intimate Hail Mary. They will need Mary’s prayers.

 

[johnndoe]

CSU home games at Gately?

 

[McCaravan]

CSU home games at Gately?

There or Eckersall

 

[McCaravan]

My guess is it's a shot to try to generate any sort of buzz and to try to broaden the overall appeal of the school and athletic program. Enrollment is way down and football is a sport that can and will bring in and attract a wider base of students.....now do I think it will work? Need to see it before I believe it....also no one seems to talk about Roosevelt making a move up to D2 which in some ways is significant as well......and I've been hearing about Lewis also adding football for what 30 years now.....but I guess time will tell.

Roosevelt went 1-9 in there first year of D2 but outside of 1 or 2 games it looks like they competed well. They made the jump up from NAIA too. I know the higher the class they more attractive it seems to recruited players but I'd rather go 7-3 in NAIA then 1-9 in D2.

2024 Football Schedule - Roosevelt University

The official 2024 Football schedule for the Roosevelt University

rooseveltlakers.com

 

[Secondo1]

Roosevelt went 1-9 in there first year of D2 but outside of 1 or 2 games it looks like they competed well. They made the jump up from NAIA too. I know the higher the class they more attractive it seems to recruited players but I'd rather go 7-3 in NAIA then 1-9 in D2.

2024 Football Schedule - Roosevelt University

The official 2024 Football schedule for the Roosevelt University

rooseveltlakers.com

Agree

 

[missingwalter]

I saw Roosevelt play in Detroit, and they are really small in comparison to one of the lesser teams in the conference. That being said, I expect them to get good fast. They’re really aren’t any D2 options in the area and the GLIAC is arguably the best conference in D2.

 

[StL_Alum]

I saw Roosevelt play in Detroit, and they are really small in comparison to one of the lesser teams in the conference. That being said, I expect them to get good fast. They’re really aren’t any D2 options in the area and the GLIAC is arguably the best conference in D2.

GLVC may be a better fit

 

[missingwalter]

Probably is, but the GLIAC wanted that Chicago market. They will likely have to replace grand Valley within the next 3 to 5 years too

 

[ramblinman]

Pat Fitzgerald. Got to start over again sooner or later, too young to be retired and helping a high school. With Money not being a factor in his life what does he have to lose? It's a challenge. Nothing but a couple occasional wins would be expected of him, He can recruit a good staff too. I know it won't happen but stranger things have.

Interesting call. That would be a coup for CSU and would help to get their program off to a running start.

 

[ramblinman]

Probably is, but the GLIAC wanted that Chicago market. They will likely have to replace grand Valley within the next 3 to 5 years too

Hard for a D2 program to make a splash in the Chicago market with NU, ND, and U of I well ensconced, no matter how good that program becomes.

 

[johnndoe]

Hard for a D2 program to make a splash in the Chicago market with NU, ND, and U of I well ensconced, no matter how good that program becomes.

Going to a CSU game played at either Gately or Eckersall could give pause to some folks. Unless, of course, one is hardened as a result of being part of the Mt. Carmel faithful.

 

[missingwalter]

Hard for a D2 program to make a splash in the Chicago market with NU, ND, and U of I well ensconced, no matter how good that program becomes.

They wouldn’t be recruiting the same kids. The Michigan D2 schools don’t seem to have that problem and there is way more competition from Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, and a handful of FCS schools for recruiting

 

[MMA_Det]

Their football field is also the practice field on 56th and Cottage Grove

Amos Stagg Field

 

[SiuCubFan8]

They wouldn’t be recruiting the same kids. The Michigan D2 schools don’t seem to have that problem and there is way more competition from Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, and a handful of FCS schools for recruiting

Fan interest

 

[missingwalter]

There is very little fan interest in D2 football, unless it’s GV. however, having a team located in Chicago is going to add to the recruiting interest conference wide.

 

[McCaravan]

Interesting call. That would be a coup for CSU and would help to get their program off to a running start.

I think he was let go at a time when the nation was being extremely sensitive to all allegations. I'm not saying he was 100% innocent in the allegations but I don't think he should be done.

 

[Silver Rain]

The judge consolidated the players' case with Fitzgerald's, since both are suing the school. A trial is slated for later this year. Northwestern loses either way.

 

[firstdown21]

Think CSU has bigger things to worry about, like not losing their accreditation! They couldn't even handle a baseball program...with a brand new on campus field

 

[MMA_Det]

I wonder if this is why Lenti didn’t take the StL job….

STOP THE PRESS!!!

 

[StL_Alum]

Fitz will be coaching at a big time college again eventually. My guess is Iowa.

 

[epicbret]

Fitz will be coaching at a big time college again eventually. My guess is Iowa.

My guess is all the legal action needs to settle. But like you I cannot imagine his coaching itch has been scratched fully.

 

[SiuCubFan8]

My guess is all the legal action needs to settle. But like you I cannot imagine his coaching itch has been scratched fully.

He could go and help out at Rochester...

 

[colin2229]

I wonder if this is why Lenti didn’t take the StL job….

STOP THE PRESS!!!

That is a actually very interesting take that i wasn't thinking of. They should go the HS route.

If I'm Chicago State I'm going to Mt Carmel and asking Lynch what salary would he need to take this job and see what happens. I hear he's in the 150k range currently...give him 300k to take over the program.

He is the PERFECT fit and someone I could actually see turning that place into something special.

 

[colin2229]

Need to see it before I believe it....also no one seems to talk about Roosevelt making a move up to D2 which in some ways is significant as well......and I've been hearing about Lewis also adding football for what 30 years now.....but I guess time will tell.

Roosevelt is an absolute dumpster fire of a place to play football. I don't see anyway they ever have a respectable Division 2 program.

Their campus is a high rise in downtown Chicago and their football facility is in Arlington Heights. That's a 24mile drive to practice down interstate 90. The team takes buses to and from practice each day.
* Morris Field to Roosevelt University

Since the cafeteria is closed by the time the guys get back from practice, the team is given fast food for the bus ride home from practice each day.

The coach they had for the past 10-15 years just left for a D3 job.

They won't ever get enough talent to compete against the schools in their conference. They will get D3 talent that is drawn to the allure of a scholarship but they won't get actual high caliber D2 talent.

They will always have attrition issues because of the logistical nightmare the football program is set up with.

 

[AmbroseBlack]

With Roosevelt being D2 now and CSU possibly joining them, what other colleges in the area could you see moving to D2? There are enough NAIA and D3 schools in the state to form a nice D2 conference.

 

[refref01]

No reputable individual is taking the CSU job. I would put the odds of that program even forming at 10%. Lynch wouldn't even take the call.

 

[missingwalter]

That is a actually very interesting take that i wasn't thinking of. They should go the HS route.

If I'm Chicago State I'm going to Mt Carmel and asking Lynch what salary would he need to take this job and see what happens. I hear he's in the 150k range currently...give him 300k to take over the program.

He is the PERFECT fit and someone I could actually see turning that place into something special.

300K. Lol

 

[missingwalter]

Roosevelt is an absolute dumpster fire of a place to play football. I don't see anyway they ever have a respectable Division 2 program.

Their campus is a high rise in downtown Chicago and their football facility is in Arlington Heights. That's a 24mile drive to practice down interstate 90. The team takes buses to and from practice each day.
* Morris Field to Roosevelt University

Since the cafeteria is closed by the time the guys get back from practice, the team is given fast food for the bus ride home from practice each day.

The coach they had for the past 10-15 years just left for a D3 job.

They won't ever get enough talent to compete against the schools in their conference. They will get D3 talent that is drawn to the allure of a scholarship but they won't get actual high caliber D2 talent.

They will always have attrition issues because of the logistical nightmare the football program is set up with.

Have you been on a lot of D2 campuses?

 

[4Afan]

Roosevelt is an absolute dumpster fire of a place to play football. I don't see anyway they ever have a respectable Division 2 program.

Their campus is a high rise in downtown Chicago and their football facility is in Arlington Heights. That's a 24mile drive to practice down interstate 90. The team takes buses to and from practice each day.
* Morris Field to Roosevelt University

Since the cafeteria is closed by the time the guys get back from practice, the team is given fast food for the bus ride home from practice each day.

The coach they had for the past 10-15 years just left for a D3 job.

They won't ever get enough talent to compete against the schools in their conference. They will get D3 talent that is drawn to the allure of a scholarship but they won't get actual high caliber D2 talent.

They will always have attrition issues because of the logistical nightmare the football program is set up with.

Ummm do you know the state of CSU? Makes Roosevelt look like Harvard.