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Ryan McGee looks at how Gus Malzahn has gone about trying to retain Auburn's recruiting class since taking over as the Tigers head coach.

Blog | Conversation | January 29, 2013

Ryan McGee examines the hiring options Arkansas AD Jeff Long can consider as he attempts to replace Bobby Petrino. Including hiring away a big-name coach right now or using an interim coach for the 2012 season, Long can go in several different directions.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Ryan McGee ranks the top assistants, mid-major head coaches and wild-card candidates who figure to be in the mix for the available college football head-coaching positions at season's end. Included here are Gus Malzahn, Brent Venables and Urban Meyer.

Blog | Conversation | October 25, 2011

The designated "next" head coach is a concept that has picked up steam in recent years, but it can cause programs, as Ryan McGee notes. That's why it'll stop happening. Plus, the best remaining coaching jobs.

Blog | Conversation | December 13, 2010