After more than a year on the sidelines, Scott Frost is eager to get back into the game, eyeing the head coaching vacancy at Arizona. With the departure of Jedd Fisch to Washington, the Wildcats are on the lookout for a new leader, and Frost, the former head coach of the Nebraska Huskers, is throwing his hat into the ring.
Despite facing challenges in Nebraska, Frost brings a track record that includes an undefeated stint at UCF. On3’s Andy Staples points out that Frost’s time away from coaching has allowed him to reflect on his Nebraska experience and strategize for a potential comeback. Staples notes, “Frost failed at Nebraska, but he also went undefeated at UCF. After a year away to examine what went wrong in Lincoln, Frost is ready to return to the field.”
Staples sees potential for success in Frost’s offensive approach, especially in the competitive landscape of the Big 12. Frost’s familiarity with teams from his days at UCF in the American Athletic Conference could give him a strategic edge. Staples suggests that if Frost can pinpoint and address the challenges he faced at Nebraska while emphasizing the strengths that defined his successful tenure at UCF, Arizona might secure a valuable asset. According to On3, “His offense could be very successful in the Big 12. And he’ll recognize quite a few of the teams that he was beating up on in the American Athletic Conference as UCF’s coach. If Frost can diagnose the issues that affected him at Nebraska while also doubling down on what made him successful at UCF, Arizona could be getting a bargain.”
Who might Arizona consider to replace Jedd Fisch?
Good mix of G5 head coaches and power conference coordinators. (Plus, Scott Frost is going to try to get this one.)https://t.co/GS4oNN2jbR
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) January 14, 2024
Acknowledging Frost’s struggles in Nebraska, it’s clear that he remains passionate about coaching. Despite setbacks, his youth and determination suggest that Arizona could be the ideal landing spot for his coaching comeback. As On3 succinctly puts it, “Frost failed in a huge way at Nebraska. However, he’s young and clearly still interested in coaching again. Perhaps Arizona is the place he’ll end up…”