UCLA head coach Bob Chesney is already putting out fires, just seven games into his tenure. The Bruins are absolutely exceeding expectations on the field, and that success has fans understandably anxious that he might bolt for a bigger job.
Why Everyone’s Talking About Chesney (Already)
It’s wild, right? Only seven games in and the dude is already having to talk about his future. Chesney told reporters on Tuesday he’s “truly” enjoying his time in Los Angeles. He’s “very excited” about the long-term direction of the program, too. And honestly, who wouldn’t be? The 49-year-old has been an absolute home run for the Bruins. He came over from James Madison where he stacked up an impressive 21-6 record in just two seasons. You gotta wonder if folks over in Happy Valley are kicking themselves thinking about what could have been.
The CFB Coaching Carousel Is Wild
This whole situation just highlights the bonkers state of college football. I mean, the fact that a coach has to address speculation about leaving *seven games* into a job says it all. We’ve seen this movie before, right? Lincoln Riley ditching Oklahoma for USC. Lane Kiffin bolting Ole Miss for LSU, even with the Rebels set to make the College Football Playoff. Kalen DeBoer skipping town from Washington to Alabama less than a week after coaching in the national championship. It’s a shark tank out there.
UCLA has a ton going for it, no doubt. We’re talking about one of the biggest media markets on the planet. They’ve got a ton of high school talent right there in California. The Rose Bowl? One of the most iconic venues in sports. Plus, playing in the Big Ten is a huge draw. All those ingredients are there for UCLA to be a consistent winner. But let’s be real, other schools still pack more history or deeper resources. Sometimes, it’s a combo of both. And you can’t totally rule out the NFL either, because let’s face it, coaching in the pros is probably less stressful than the year-round grind of college ball.
Is Chesney actually going to leave? Probably too soon to say for sure. But here’s what you can bet on: he’s likely getting a juicy new extension. That alone tells you everything. UCLA can’t afford to take anything for granted if they want to keep him in Westwood and build on this incredible start.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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