Canales finalist for Sam Houston HC Job?

[kakat10]

The rumor circling the search for the next head football coach down in Huntsville is Mike Canales is a finalist and will interview this weekend. I'm not sure what he is making at UNT but the Sam Houston job will be in the 200k range with 300k being the absolute highest. He looks like he could be a solid hire for the Kats. Does anyone have any insight on this?

[greenminer]

First I've heard this.

[MeanGreenTexan]

Wow.

Would be surprising for sure if he left. I don't think it would be a bad hire for SHSU at all.

[MeanGreenDan]

http://katfans.com/forum/index.php?topic=10929.15

That's the only mention I find. Not very official.

[untbowler]

Good for Canales, he deserves his shot.

[meangreenthirteen]

I seriously doubt this is true.

[JKvsHimself]

If it is true and he ends up taking the job, I hope nothing but the best for him. He deserves his shot.

[Mean Green 93-98]

What's CaliMeanGreen have to say about this?

[untbowler]

Re: The Unofficial Coaching Search List

« Reply #74 on: Today at 09:07:57 AM »

Debeese not contacted

Michael Canales is on the very very short list.

Re: The Unofficial Coaching Search List

« Reply #75 on: Today at 09:23:20 AM »

Quote from: htownbearkat on Today at 09:07:57 AM

Debeese not contacted

Michael Canales is on the very very short list.

I've heard Canales is an emerging front runner.

*****

My wife would be excited since she is SHSU alumni.

Edited January 17, 2014 by untbowler

[Travis]

It would be kinda cool for him to go to SHSU... do real well there... by the time Mac decides to leave we bring him back to run the program.

[oldguystudent]

He absolutely deserves his shot, and I think a run in FCS will do nothing but build a great foundation for future long-term FBS success. Would be a great move for him. Would put us in a bit of a bind with a defense minded HC.

[CMJ]

He deserves a shot somewhere. If not SHSU, hopefully he gets it in the next year or so.

[cdizzle86]

Please don't leave us Chico...

[meangreener]

I'd be very surprised if he's going there. But if he does, good luck to him. That's a great place to coach FCS. Then he can come back when Mac leaves.

Not sure SHSU will pay him more than he makes here but that HC title has to be alluring.

Edited January 17, 2014 by meangreener

[Rudy]

I do wonder what we will do for an OC?

[cdizzle86]

I do wonder what we will do for an OC?

Probably have to settle for somebody like Norv Turner.

[Mean Green 93-98]

I do wonder what we will do for an OC?

This question is probably putting the cart before the horse . . . but it is something Coach Mac will have to figure out quickly if Coach C is offered and chooses to take the SHSU job. Based on Coach Mac's hiring history, I would almost guarantee it would be someone he has worked with before.

I have to wonder if Conroy Hines won't at least apply for the position?

[Mean Green 93-98]

This was Coach Mac's OC the last few years of his time at Iowa State:

A former Husker offensive lineman, Barney Cotton is in his seventh season on Coach Bo Pelini’s Nebraska staff and his eighth year overall as a Husker assistant, counting his 2003 season as NU’s offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1354984

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_Cotton

That might be a reach now, though.

And Coach Mac's previous OCs include:

Steve Loney, currently an NFL offensive line coach

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Loney

Steve Brickey, QBs coach at Bryant University

http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/fball/Coaches/Steve_Brickey

Coach Mac worked on the same staff with Zach Azzanni at Florida, currently WRs coach at Tennessee:

http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/zach_azzanni_832382.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Azzanni

This last one is the most intriguing to me.

Edited January 17, 2014 by Mean Green 93-98

[Mean_Green09]

Perhaps we promote from within? Quartaro wouldn't be a bad option. Still would leave an opening at QB Coach. Also would come at a time when we need good development at that position.

Major Applewhite is without a job

[UNT90]

Two thoughts:

This is an infinitely better job opportunity than UAB.

I fear with a new coordinator, my sig line will become even more relevant.

[tmjerm]

I fear with a new coordinator, my sig line will become even more relevant.

That's always my thought when thinking about Canales leaving...I softly say this, but his nature "challenges" Mac's approach...at least it had to have some effect on stretching things out a bit more. Hopefully if he does leave we can somehow keep a dynamic element alive.

[unt37]

Kendal Briles

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/kendal_briles_339279.html

[Mean_Green09]

Kendal Briles

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/kendal_briles_339279.html

Doesnt fit Mac's style, but would be worth the interview

[SilverEagle]

You know who Coach Mac would consider his ideal OC if Coach Canales were to leave (and please God don't let that happen)? ....DD!......

I can see them now shouting in unison...."run the rock...run the rock". They'll install the draw play and call it their trick play.

DAMN! I have a sick mind............

Edited January 17, 2014 by SilverEagle

[UNT90]

You know who Coach Mac would consider his ideal OC if Coach Canales were to leave (and please God don't let that happen)? ....DD!......

I can see them now shouting in unison...."run the rock...run the rock". They'll install the draw play and call it their trick play.

No doubt! Match made in heaven! Lol.