Geno’s List Part Two: Top 10 Potential Coaching Candidates

It's more and more likely he's the one

Part one of our in-depth look who could be on Gene Smith’s list of coaching candidates helped to lay out what we’re potentially looking for in a new field general and examined the backgrounds of candidates 10 through six. 10. Jon Gruden 9. Gary Patterson 8. Tim Beckman 7. Luke Fickell 6. Bo Pelini (ranking was made pre-Michigan v. Nebraska)

Just to recap, we’re evaluating the candidates based on three criteria:
1. Head coaching experience
2. Ohio ties
3. Offensive coaching background. (Although, it’s clear after watching Saturday’s Penn State game that we need help on both sides of the ball)

Let’s pick back up where we last left off and ponder whose names could appear at spots five through one.