Coaching, especially on the assistant level, can be risky business. Even with no slip-ups, nothing is guaranteed. Stobart knows that as well as anyone else. In 36 seasons, he has coached at 11 schools. In eight of the stints, he worked as an assistant.
Timing is everything.
Assistant coaches across the country get a feel for if a coach is in his last year, so a lot bail out early, which leaves jobs open for guys looking for jobs in those situations,'' he said. That's dangerous business, however, because the new assistant coach can become a former assistant in a matter of weeks or months. Belu and Brian Williams, who coached OSU's linebackers, are good examples. Both were in their first seasons at Ohio State and now likely are looking for new jobs. At least they have plenty of connections.