As Oklahoma State begins its search for a new head football coach, Athletic Director Chad Weiberg has made it clear that he’s focused on minimizing risk. Following the departure of longtime head coach Mike Gundy, the Cowboys find themselves at a pivotal moment and that's one that demands not just a hire, but the right hire. In recent remarks to the media, Weiberg laid out what he’s looking for in the next leader of the program, and his message centered on experience, confidence, and the ability to compete on a national level.
Hiring Experience to Reduce Risk
Weiberg didn’t dance around the realities of hiring in college football.