Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is out of the coaching world after spending two years in the NFL, but his successful stint at Rutgers (68-67 record from 2001-2011) will make him a candidate for some of the head coach openings in college football.
Michigan's head coaching job is one of the most desirable in the country, and will probably be available in the offseason once current head coach Brady Hoke gets fired. Schiano is not at the top of the list for the hottest jobs, but he will be in the conversation.
Michigan’s Interest in Schiano: 2
The one thing Schiano has going for him is his track record at Rutgers, which shows he knows what it takes to lead a college program. However, all of his antics at Tampa Bay wore out his welcome really quickly. Michigan doesn't want to deal with that.
Schiano’s Interest in Michigan: 5
Schiano is out of football right now, and he's itching to get back into it (he helped Arkansas' coaching staff prepare for Auburn this year). A coaching job with the prestige of Michigan's would be a dream position, but the Wolverines won't offer Schiano the total control over the program he might like. Still, he might be willing to give some of that up for the Michigan job.
Fans Reaction: Mutiny
Michigan fans are looking for someone who can turn their program around quickly, and Schiano's dismal record in Tampa (11-21) would indicate that he won't to do that. He was able to bring Rutgers' football program to new heights, but it took him five seasons to do so. The Wolverines don't want to wait that long, and Schiano's personality would probably alienate everyone associated with the program.
Likelihood: Little-to-no chance
Schiano is a proven college coach that has an NFL background, but given the way he left the Buccaneers, he's going to have to rebuild is reputation. Michigan needs someone who will make a splash, and Schiano isn't that guy.
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