Will Bo Pelini Be The Next Youngstown State Coach?

December 10, 2014/Dan DiLoreto

Will Bo Pelini be the next coach at Youngstown State University? Sounds crazy doesn’t it? Not so fast.

Bo Pelini is from the Mahoning Valley and with Nebraska owing him over $7 million from his buyout, the idea of coming back to coach at Youngstown State has become a real possibility. While most would think this is a step backward — going from an FBS school to an FCS school — it could be looked at as a strategic step forward.

I hear Bo Pelini was at #YSU yesterday checking out the facilities… #sources

— Vince Guerrieri (@vinceguerrieri) December 8, 2014

If Bo decides to head to Youngstown State, he can bring the team back to the prominence it once knew during the Jim Tressel era. If he is able to do that, he can use a stint at YSU to help springboard him back into the FBS. Also, he could do it all while staying at the head coaching position and not having to go back to defensive coordinator.

Of course, there is the risk that he comes to YSU and isn’t able to help them restore their winning ways. Then where is he left?

At home.

He can see his children graduate from high school in his hometown, presumably at Cardinal Mooney where he went.

Football Scoop reporting that Bo Pelini will be next YSU coach. I’m stunned. A lot of people at Mooney are surprised too.

— Joe Scalzo (@JoeScalzo1) December 10, 2014

Pelini’s wife is Mooney grad. Bo has said he wants kids to attend Mooney.

— Joe Scalzo (@JoeScalzo1) December 10, 2014

Not sure how long Bo plans to stay but YSU should be playoff team next year. Talent is there. More (I assume) is coming.

— Joe Scalzo (@JoeScalzo1) December 10, 2014

Talked to good source at YSU and they were caught off-guard by this. Source said job has not been officially offered or accepted.

— Joe Scalzo (@JoeScalzo1) December 10, 2014

That’s not to say it won’t happen, just that YSU is a little miffed that Football Scoop apparently heard from Pelini source before they did.

— Joe Scalzo (@JoeScalzo1) December 10, 2014

At YSU we understand the formal offer is pending; but sources tell us he intends to accept. Announcement likely Thursday

— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) December 10, 2014

What do you think?