By Pranay Malempati | Sports Writer
When a program is looking for a new head coach, the search frequently revolves around who would be the best possible candidate to hire. It revolves around who has the best schemes and is able to recruit the most talent.
But often, the best coach to hire depends on the specific situation.
After Matt Rhule decided to take a job offered by the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, Baylor had a massive decision to make. Athletic director Mack Rhoades wanted their next coach to not only be someone who would help the university continue to build a successful football team, but one who would also continue to build the type of program that represents what Baylor stands for.