Thomas reports the search has narrowed to mostly Northeast coaches. Two coaches I have not blogged about are reported to be on the short list.
- Bill McGovern, Boston College linebackers coach. McGovern knows UMass football well as he has had two stints as a UMass assistant coach. He was DB coach from 87-90 and Defensive Coordinator from 92-93. He has good recruiting connections in talent rich New Jersey.
- Mark D'Onofrio, Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator Temple. The Owls led the MAC in five defensive categories. He has coached at Rutgers and UVA. Temple had its most wins (five) since 1990 last year and crushed Army 35-7. He's from New Jersey. He's regarded as an up and coming coach.
Meanwhile, Maine's Jack Cosgrive denies being contacted about the UMass Head Coaching job.
In other Black Bear news, Maine picked up a QB from the disbanded Iona College football team.
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More information from Matty Vautour, who says any interviews with John McCutcheon, the UMass AD will probably take place in Washington DC.
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This article from the Boston Globe states that Bill McGovern (mention earlier in this blog post) may be in line to be elevated to DC for the Eagles.
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