Dana Holgorsen is only a signature away from becoming the head coach at Houston, which puts West Virginia athletics director Shane Lyons on the clock for the first major hire of his tenure.

 

Expect the search to begin with current head coaches from Group of Five programs. With the position likely capped at around $4 million annually, Lyons won’t be fantasizing about poaching other Power Five coaches. Yet he will be seeking a proven leader who understands the full scope of managing staff, appealing to donors and being an open communicator with administrators. These weren’t always Holgorsen’s strong points, who came to West Virginia without any head coaching experience.

 

“If you’ve been in that head coach’s chair, even at a smaller school, you’ve learned some things through the process,” an industry source told WVMetroNews late Monday.

 

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Click HERE for a story by The Sporting News on potential new coaches.

 

Editor's Note: Photo showing Dana Holgorsen, left, WVU President Gordon Gee, middle, and Athletic Director Shane Lyons by Ben Queen of www.benqueenphotography.com.