Little update. I had to dig a little deeper than normal because I do not have a ton of contacts within Boise State program; but some friends with whom I played college ball were able to get me a contact and this is what I have heard.
- First, this is all complicated by the reality that BSU is without an athletic director at the moment.
- Avalos interviewed for the job (via Zoom call) yesterday and the people at Boise were very impressed with his plan, his detail, and his vision for the future of the program.
- From what I have been able to gather from those sources, Avalos was not the number one guy heading into the process, but his interview really opened the minds during and after the interview.
- He was not offered a job; there are still other candidates who will get a chance to sell their own vision.
- The top guy is Jeff Choate (Montana State head coach). He is scheduled to interview today and, if he impressed, then there is a very good chance he gets the job and brings most of his MSU staff with him.
- Kellen Moore is an intriguing option, some people feel he wants out of Dallas (Jerry Jones), but he is also close to potential NFL head coach opportunities, and there is a sense inside BSU that he will not pursue the BSU spot.
- BSU may look to Zak Hill, but the only way that happens is if BSU decides that they don't want to hire a defensive minded coach, AND Moore and Choate turn them down.
- Smart money is on Choate right now.
- Having said that, some folks at Oregon told me that if Avalos gets an offer, he will take it.
All I have for now. Stay tuned as this could go down quickly.
- First, this is all complicated by the reality that BSU is without an athletic director at the moment.
- Avalos interviewed for the job (via Zoom call) yesterday and the people at Boise were very impressed with his plan, his detail, and his vision for the future of the program.
- From what I have been able to gather from those sources, Avalos was not the number one guy heading into the process, but his interview really opened the minds during and after the interview.
- He was not offered a job; there are still other candidates who will get a chance to sell their own vision.
- The top guy is Jeff Choate (Montana State head coach). He is scheduled to interview today and, if he impressed, then there is a very good chance he gets the job and brings most of his MSU staff with him.
- Kellen Moore is an intriguing option, some people feel he wants out of Dallas (Jerry Jones), but he is also close to potential NFL head coach opportunities, and there is a sense inside BSU that he will not pursue the BSU spot.
- BSU may look to Zak Hill, but the only way that happens is if BSU decides that they don't want to hire a defensive minded coach, AND Moore and Choate turn them down.
- Smart money is on Choate right now.
- Having said that, some folks at Oregon told me that if Avalos gets an offer, he will take it.
All I have for now. Stay tuned as this could go down quickly.
