Heupel not likely to go to Minnesota
Josh Heupel could someday be the head football coach at the University of Minnesota. Wouldn’t be a total reach.
And here’s how Heupel can best get there, or at least be in position, if that’s a job he’s like: Stay at Oklahoma.
Northern reports have said Minnesota coach Tim Brewster is interested in or has offered the job of offensive coordinator to Heupel, OU’s quarterback coach.
Gophersports.com first reported the interest and had this line: “It would make sense for Heupel to consider leaving for a better position at Minnesota, because he could be losing (Sam) Bradford to the NFL this year.”
Two things. 1. Losing Bradford is no consideration. The Sooner offensive staff was successful before Sammy B.’s arrival and will remain so after his departure. 2. Minnesota offensive coordinator is not a better job than Oklahoma quarterback coach.
There’s a lot better chance of success as OU’s quarterback coach than Minny’s offensive coordinator. It’s a more prestigious position, too. Does Heupel, or anyone else, want to call plays that bad?
Look at it this way. If Heupel already was the Minnesota offensive coordinator, I think Bob Stoops could hire him away with the lure of the quarterback-coach job.
And as for the theory that Heupel would be returning to his home area — he grew up in Aberdeen, S.D., reportedly a Minnesota fan — in case you haven’t noticed, Oklahoma is Heupel’s home.
This is where he played and starred in college. This is where he set up his foundation. This is where his sister went to school and met OU President David Boren’s son, whom she married and whom now is a U.S. House representative. This is where his dad moved (Muskogee) to go into business.
Heupel is in line to be OU’s offensive coordinator whenever Kevin Wilson gets a head-coaching job.
When Minnesota goes looking for a head coach, it might come after Josh Heupel. Offensive coordinator? I don’t think so.
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Comments
As usual, Berry hits it right on the head! Gopher HC would be a good job but OC isn’t likely to get him there. Besides, there will be lots of other opportunity for Josh. Auburn will be looking next year…. maybe LSU too.
Let him stay at OU. Eventually he will join the pipeline of head coaches from OU(Darrell Royal, Eddie Crowder, Jack Mitchell, Bill Jennings, Gary Gibbs), that would be great for everyone- especially the fans and players.
I enjoyed watching Josh play and I’ve rooted for him every since. He has a good head on his shoulders and I’m sure he’ll do well whatever he decides. However with his roots now planted in Oklahoma, I can’t imagine him wanting to go back to the world of ice and snow (makes our weather look like the beach)
Great take, I agree 100%