Both barely meet that criteria. Technically Addazio does too. I wouldn't consider any of them STs guys.
No one has special team experience. You could punch in 50 qualified names to be a HC and none of them would have ST experience. I actually sort of dismissed the comment because it didn't sound to me like it's required qualification, but a preferred one that he likes, and if a candidate has it better for him. Might move him toward the top.
*exact quote on special teams*
I will add, if there are candidates who have experience in special teams, special teams is critically critically important in football.
So for kicks and giggles, as I said, of all the names kicking around there are two that actually got paid at one point to be special teams coordinators. Chesney and Diaz.
You can add Addazio - that makes 3 - but I've not seen anywhere that he's a valid candidate, and he's 64.
Other touch points on qualifications
(these are all quotes)
-really good leader (its a complex operation)
-really clear communicator
-one who can develop (we're a development school)
-who has an eye for talent
-build a staff (support staff as well)
-represent our values
-background to Syracuse - no direct connection to the 315 - BUT - experience in the Northeast; as a player, coach, assistant coach, I think is important, - those
recruiting relationships are important. And then mentions our 4 most successful coaches were Northeast guys - and 'history' can be a good teacher.
-alumni/former players - will not narrow the pool - will hire the best person, the best coach, who has the attributes to lead this program and take it forward; regardless of alumni, offense or defense.
-the philosophy this person has; in terms of offense, in terms of defense
-I mentioned special teams
-recruiting philosophy
-player development
-evaluators of talent absolutely critical it minimizes the misses (which in turn creates more depth)
-demonstrates they can do that (evaluate talent)
-either HC experience
-or coordinator experience at the P5 level
-doesn't mean a position coach can't do it but it's a big leap
-again reiterates leadership, vision and communication skills (to be able to relate to the young men they'll be leading.)
*Wildhack said he is enthused over the last 24 hours, the number of and quality of people who've reached out to him directly or indirectly about the job.
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