Wolf Officially Gone

[ysufan0505]

Eric Wolford Gone:

Brett McMurphy @McMurphyESPN  ·  18m 18 minutes ago

"Eric Wolford fired at Youngstown State, source told @ESPN"

Football Scoop:

"Wolford will be bought out of his contract ($100k) is what we were told. Hear “one of Tressel’s guys” will be the new HC once it happens."

"First name we heard in connection with Youngstown is Brian Wright, offensive coordinator at FAU. He and Tressel are close. Up and comer."

[Penguin Nation]

http://www.vindy.com/news/2014/nov/24/report-youngstown-state-fires-wolford/?nw

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Dana Balash @DanaBalash21  ·  14m 14 minutes ago

@21WFMJSports  Coaching http://search.com  reports one name that could be considered for YSU...Wisconsin Whitewater's Lance Leipold.

[Penguin Nation]

http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/brian_wright_792415.html

My daughter goes to FAU and we went to the FAU -Tulsa game.  The Owls are struggling w/ their first year HC, but have an exciting offense w/ one of the best (if not the best) receiver in CUSA (Lucky Whitehead).

Wright seems like a promising candidate, but I hope that having a former OC as the new HC doesn't again result in a feeble defense.

[peteonastick]

My source tells me nobody tied to the program on short list. 1st name is Joe Morehouse from Fordham. Turned the program around there. Was at Akron so knows area. U. Of Buffalo after him too and we will not be able to compete with them salary wise. I asked about I heard Wright before but was told otherwise.

[paladin]

Wright would be a good choice. Good recruiter, turned Montana St. Around as their OC when he left here and also did a good job as an interim HC in Fla.  Knows  O.  Would need a DC but he has contacts too. Does he hold a grudge as part of the fired Heacock regime ?

[guinpen]

Dana Balash @DanaBalash21  ·  14m 14 minutes ago

@21WFMJSports  Coaching http://search.com  reports one name that could be considered for YSU...Wisconsin Whitewater's Lance Leipold.

Obviously he can coach, question is if he can make the jump from D3.

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Some of the players are not very happy with the decision, especially the starting QB...

Hunter Wells @h_wells8  ·  48m 48 minutes ago

"Big mistake getting rid of wolf, that really pisses me off."

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Joey Cejudo  @jc_kicks17

"Not to sure I'm happy with that decision! Lot of talent might get pushed away! Hope all works out."

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Ricky Davis ‏@YSURickyDavis

"The PLAYERS are feeling this loss the most tonight. Thoughts and prayers with the Wolford family. Great coach, but a better man. 😔🐧🏈"

[ValleyTalk]

Some of the players are not very happy with the decision, especially the starting QB...

Hunter Wells @h_wells8  ·  48m 48 minutes ago

"Big mistake getting rid of wolf, that really pisses me off."

Wolf has done a lot for him. This should not be unexpected.

[guinpen]

Sure can understand that the players, that came to play for Wolf, would be upset. Hope that they wait and see who is hired before that get too upset, heck they might like the new coach better.

[paladin]

This is why I said  I would hold off projecting next years record depending on who comes back. Transfers out are possible and the program could collapse.

[Observer]

Doubt the player responses have anything to do with Wolf.  Probably has mostly to do with established players having to prove and ingratiate themselves to a whole new staff.  Nobody is safe. Especially with possible recruits that could change commitments depending on coaches moving.  Its probably going to be a bloodbath one way or the other, either through transfers or players being dismissed.  Changing coaches is always a Dunkirk, recovery depends on making the right decision to replace him.

[Wick250]

The legacy of Eric Wolford:  The Youngstown coach who was given much and who accomplished very little.