Ad Disclosure
Fans, media are connecting one name to Wisconsin’s head coaching job opening up
Published:
After the news of Paul Chryst’s firing at Wisconsin broke, people already started naming people to become his replacement. One name stood out on social media among fans and media members alike.
Kansas’ Lance Leipold was one of the most talked about people for the job opening. Leipold is from Jefferson, Wisconsin and played at Wisconsin-Whitewater in college.
The Jayhawks are undefeated so far with Leipold. Kansas has beaten Tennessee Tech, West Virginia, Houston, Duke, and Iowa State.
A couple people on social media did not approve of Leipold’s name being thrown out there, but the majority sounded like they would welcome the move.
Nebraska could also be looking to hire Leipold after Mickey Joseph’s tenure as interim head coach. However, it could be a long shot with how much Leipold is tied to the state of Wisconsin.
Some Wisconsin fans even called for Wisconsin to fire the entire coaching staff unless Leipold is considered for the job.
Here’s some of the cases that fans gave for Leipold to become Wisconsin’s next HC:
Wisconsin could make a MAJOR claim in the Lance Leipold sweepstakes.
Leipold is VERY familiar with the state through his days at Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Also… Dave Aranda. Long-time Wisconsin DC. Just saying… the plot thickens.
— Juan (@CornhuskerJuan) October 2, 2022
Paul Chryst out at Wisconsin. Does Lance Leipold say hey my dream job is out there and leave Kansas? Come on Lance come home. Win a Natty at Wisconsin. #OnWisconsin #GoWarhawks
— Daniel Schoettler (@dshot1992) October 2, 2022
If you’re a Nebraska fan, you might want to root for Jim Leonhard to win almost all of those seven games–save for the Nov. 19 game in Lincoln–so the Badgers don’t try and hire Wisconsin native Lance Leipold before the Huskers could.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 2, 2022
Wow. Lance Leipold is from Wisconsin. Have to think he’s a serious candidate https://t.co/vadwDaFSzp
— Cole Manbeck (@Cole_Manbeck) October 2, 2022
I just want to let all my friends in Wisconsin know that Lance Leipold is a bad coach. Some might even say he’s *the worst* coach. The Badgers would be smart to look elsewhere. Trust me!
— Andrew Joseph (@AndyJ0seph) October 2, 2022
the lance leipold to wisconsin train is about to leave the station, and i’m about to tie myself to the tracks so he stays at kansas
— comeback seltzer (@seltzermom) October 2, 2022
Congrats to Lance Leipold on being hired by Wisconsin
— Truth Teller (@SullyChiefs) October 2, 2022
So about Lance Leipold to Nebraska…
Leipold is from Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Played at Wisconsin-Whitewater. Started his coaching career at Wisconsin-Whitewater. Won 6 D3 National titles as HC at Wisconsin-Whitewater.
🌽 fans are REALLY hoping Jim Leonhard succeeds as interim
— Tim Murray (@1TimMurray) October 2, 2022
Lance Leipold to Wisconsin
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) October 2, 2022
If Wisconsin doesn’t immediately call Lance Leipold, fire everyone
— Brandon (@JustB_510) October 2, 2022
Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.