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Some coaching candidates lists are easy to compile, like Alabama's. Despite the shock of Nick Saban's retirement, the top names who could replace him were fairly obvious.
Then, there's a situation like UCLA's. The school is replacing Chip Kelly, who is expected to become offensive coordinator at Ohio State. Kelly had been rumored as an NFL coordinator candidate for several weeks, and clearly wanted out. The feeling was mutual for some in UCLA circles. Still, the timing of Kelly's exit is extremely challenging.
UCLA simply doesn't have many obvious options, especially right now, at the tail end of an active coaching cycle.