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Schumann's Interview With ASU Goes 'As Expected'

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The ASU contingent will make stops in Auburn and Eugene before returning to Tempe to deliberate

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The Devil's Due Mailbag — Coaching Search Update By Diego Alfaro

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Published: December 18th, 2026

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For the third time in less than 36-hours Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini and a contingent of ASU staffers and Parker Executive Search interviewed another head coaching candidate, this time meeting with current Georgia defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann for approximately two hours.

According to the same source that peeled back the curtain on the interviews with Spencer Danielson and Charlie Weis Jr., the meeting went 'as expected.'

"On one hand, Schumann is a known commodity. His defensive track record speaks for itself. He develops and recruits at an elite level," clarified the source.

"But then on the other hand, there are a lot of question marks."

"Is the recruiting him being a great developer, or is it just a byproduct of the elite resources the Bulldogs have? Then of course, you have to question the environment. All of Schumann's success, which is numerous, came at Georgia and Alabama. How is he going to continue to dominate at an elite level, without elite resources?"

According to the source, these were subjects Rossini and Co. broached with Schumann, who had a nuanced answer about learning from Nick Saban and Kirby Smart about 'building a culture' and sustaining that, regardless of talent level.

The response reflected the influence of two of college football's most successful coaching trees. Whether that translates into building a program of his own remains the question Arizona State is trying to answer.

Because when you dig deeper about the feedback from the Philadelphia Eagles, who interviewed him for their defensive coordinator position in 2023, or the North Carolina Tar Heels, who interviewed Schumann before hiring Belichick, there is a common theme. And it's one even his own contemporaries joke about.

Schumann is known throughout the sport for his laid-back demeanor and monotone voice—so much so that Georgia tight-ends coach Todd Hartley joked about him "lowering the energy" when speaking to the media. Co-defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson calls him Rain Man, a praise of his intelligence and attention to detail, but a compliment that can easily be taken the other way.

The source confirms that ASU leadership is split on Schumann. On one hand, his credentials and defensive acumen is exactly what they want to see in their next head coach. His leadership approach and lack of enthusiasm, however, has given several members of the search committee pause.

"The more you talk with him, the more you understand how he keeps generating interest, but never makes it past the initial interview. He just doesn't sell himself. And that hurts him in the long run."

The impression leaving Athens was that Schumann did little to separate himself from the previous two candidates, who many involved in the process continue to view favorably.

Rossini and the rest of the contingent are expected to travel to Auburn tonight, then meet with Tim Banks in the morning before flying to Eugene to interview Ra'Shaad Samples.

After that, they'll return to Tempe and head to the war room as they deliberate who will be the three coaches who are granted a second interview, moving them one step closer to being the next head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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Arizona State Schedules Three Final Interviews, Decision Expected 'Soon'

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One choice by Rossini and Co. speaks volumes about one coaches future head coaching candidacy

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The Devil's Due Mailbag — Coaching Search Update By Diego Alfaro

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Published: December 20th, 2026

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Arizona State's search committee wrapped up its first round of interviews Saturday, meeting with Tim Banks in Auburn before flying west to Eugene to interview Rashad Samples. From there, the group returned to Tempe, where deliberations stretched late into the night.

By Sunday afternoon, they'd settled on a final three, reaching out to each party and scheduling interviews that begin on Monday and will conclude Tuesday morning.

Two of the final three are to be expected. Arizona State will interview Charlie Weis Jr. on Monday morning, before flying to Boise State immediately after and interviewing Spencer Danielson that evening. Arizona State's party will overnight in Boise before flying to their final destination.

While many expected the final interview to be with Glenn Schumann of the Georgia Bulldogs, the Arizona State flight plan is not heading back to the East Coast. Instead, it'll be heading to Eugene, Oregon to interview Ra'Shaad Samples of the Oregon Ducks.

Sources indicated Schumann's interview did little to alleviate lingering concerns about his ability to translate Georgia's formula to a different environment, ultimately leaving him just outside the final three.

Samples inclusion in the final three may surprise some from the outside, but those with knowledge of the 31-year-old assistant aren't surprised.

"His energy is infectious and he connects with the players on a personal level. They simply want to play for him," remarked one Oregon assistant. "That is why he's an excellent recruiter, passing game coordinator, or position coach, guys simply buy in."

The Sun Devils know Samples. He spent one season at the program as a passing game coordinator and wide receiver coach before moving to Oregon to be their running backs coach.

That energy, combined with his existing familiarity with Arizona State, was enough to earn Samples one more opportunity to make his case.

"If we're being honest, I think he's far and away the third person on that list," clarified Pete Thamel when speaking about the interview process, "But that shouldn't take away from the fact that Samples is going to be on a short list of head coaching candidates in the near future."

Even if Samples ultimately finds himself on the outside looking in on the Sun Devils' coaching decision, his mere inclusion in the final three verifies what people in Eugene have been saying.

Samples is the real deal.

According to sources close to Arizona State leadership, they want to have a decision made by Wednesday morning, at the latest.

"They want to break the news now, get the energy around the program back up," confirmed the source. "The longer the conversation revolves around Dillingham leaving, the more momentum they're losing."

The source also confirmed that no decision will be made until all three candidates have had a final interview.

"They don't want to make a knee-jerk reaction."

The Sun Devils may be preparing to face the Aggies in the Liberty Bowl in two weeks, but the most important decision of the Sun Devils future will happen well before then.

Stay tuned for all the latest news and reports as the Sun Devils close in on their 27th head coach.

[Count]

who's it gonna be

[Soapy]

[djp73]

you gonna have your Dynasty and RTG intertwined?

[redsox907]

who's it gonna be

you gonna have your Dynasty and RTG intertwined?

that would be an idea

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Arizona State Tabs Charlie Weis Jr. As Next Head Coach

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LSU offensive coordinator agrees to five year, $25M deal with ASU

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The Devil's Due Mailbag — Coaching Search Update By Diego Alfaro

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Published: December 23rd, 2026

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Christmas has come early for Arizona State fans, in the form of the 27th head coach in program history.

On Wednesday morning athletic director Graham Rossini announced the conclusion of the university's week-long head coaching search with the hiring of LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., who narrowly edged out current Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson in their final determination.

Multiple sources described the debate between Danielson and Weis Jr. as "the closest decision of the search." Ultimately, Arizona State's leadership concluded that Weis Jr.'s offensive acumen, SEC pedigree, and vision for building a complete program aligned most closely with the direction Rossini wanted to take the Sun Devils.

Arizona State believes it hired the coach best positioned to sustain what Kenny Dillingham built while adding his own identity.

According to sources within the Boise State program, there was genuine doubt that Danielson would accept the head coaching offer from the Sun Devils, if it should come.

"He was intrigued by the offer. But at the same time, why would Danielson leave Boise State for another stepping stone job? He believes in what he's building in Boise and ultimately, if he leaves, would prefer it to be the last move of his career."

Whether those comments reflect Danielson's true intentions or simply represent Boise State's public posture following the search is ultimately of no concern to the Sun Devils.

"Rossini deliberated carefully. He loved the passion and experience Danielson brought. But Rossini didn't want to just hire someone for what they've done. He wanted to hire someone for what they could do."

Multiple sources indicated Arizona State ultimately became convinced that Weis Jr.'s lack of head coaching experience was outweighed by the clarity of his vision, preparation, and leadership throughout the interview process.

Weis Jr. first emerged as one of college football's brightest offensive minds in 2018 when Lane Kiffin elevated the then-25-year-old to offensive coordinator at FAU despite his limited resume.

While Weis Jr.'s offense dazzled, many outside the program wondered if the offensive magic was Weis Jr.'s work, or Kiffin's.

Those rumors followed Weis Jr. throughout his career, even after Weis Jr. went on his own for three seasons with the USF Bulls.

When eyes around the country really opened however, was last year. When Lane Kiffin agreed to a new contract to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers, he intended to bring Weis Jr. with him. The then 32-year old head coach agreed to become the offensive coordinator at LSU, but only after finishing his commitment to Ole Miss and coaching in the playoffs.

Without Kiffin patrolling the sidelines with him, onlookers suddenly realized the exact role Weis Jr. played in the offense.

He was the maestro. His offense put up 41 points on Tulane in the opening round, before dropping 39 points on Glenn Schumann and the Georgia Bulldogs in a comeback victory.

They followed that up with 27 points against the Miami Hurricanes, pulling the Rebels within minutes of reaching the National Championship Game, that is until Carson Beck led a final game-winning drive to end the Rebels' season.

Weis Jr. continued to dominate the country while at LSU. The Tigers had the #1 overall offense in the nation this year while both Sam Leavitt and Eugene Wilson III were Heisman finalists, with Leavitt ultimately winning the award.

And now, the Sun Devils are hoping that offensive acumen continues at Arizona State.

What really sold Rossini, according to sources with knowledge of the athletic directors final decision, was Weis Jr.'s loyalty and integrity.

At each stop, he's maintained that integrity. When Ole Miss and the Philadelphia Eagles tried to pry Weis Jr. away from LSU this offseason, he immediately declined both, reiterating his promise to join Lane Kiffin at LSU. He's constantly made an effort to remain true to his word, declining interest in both the NFL and other premier programs.

When Rossini offered Weis Jr. the job, the 33-year-old coordinator's first response wasn't excitement, or trepidation.

Instead, he told Rossini he was honored to be offered the job, but would only accept if he would be able to finish his commitment to LSU and coach throughout their College Football Playoff run.

According to the source, Rossini smiled and told him he expected 'nothing less.'

Weis Jr. will be officially announced later today, with the coach flying to Tempe for his introductory press conference, before heading back to Baton Rouge.

While Weis Jr. finishes his first and final season at LSU, the Sun Devils have Marcus Arroyo to coach the Sun Devils in the Liberty Bowl and Josh Omura to stabilizing recruiting in the background.

Once the dust settles on the 2026 season, it'll be Charlie Weis Jr.'s time to shine in the desert.

And by all indications, he's more than prepared for his opportunity.

Arizona State isn't asking Charlie Weis Jr. to recreate Kenny Dillingham's tenure. They're asking him to build on it. After a week-long search that examined culture, leadership, preparation, and vision, Rossini believes he found the coach best equipped to take the next step.

Time will determine whether that belief was justified. But inside the Arizona State athletic department, there is little doubt they hired exactly the coach they wanted.

[Soapy]

not it

[Caesar]

Man saw him get QBU another Heisman and had to ring Chuck up and put a blank check in front of him.

[djp73]

interesting choice