After just two years with USU, Wells has apparently made enough of an impression on the administration to work his way into this position, even being called by some people as a younger version of Gary Andersen.
If that truly is the case, then USU should be in a great position moving forward, especially since Wells is a guy who is Aggie-bred and could hopefully assemble a quality staff of guys also very familiar with the school and the program.
Regardless, this gives the Utah State program some crucial continuity moving forward. Wells has been a huge part of the success of the past two seasons, has done a tremendous job both as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, and apparently has some serious ties to many recruits in various areas. Plus, as it's been stated before, Gary Andersen didn't start really winning lots of football games until Matt Wells was on staff at USU. Prior to Wells, Andersen's coaching record was 8-16. With Wells on staff, USU had a record of 18-8.
Doubtful that they're THAT directly related, but there's at least something to it. Not to mention, Wells helped develop both Adam Kennedy and Chuckie Keeton into stud quarterbacks in his and their first years at Utah State.
The coming days will be filled with rumors and speculation about assistant coaches, recruiting commitments, which will be kind of fun to see. And hopefully it can inject some excitement into people about the program moving forward and put some of the hurt of the last couple days to rest.
It's also worth noting again that as far as Utah State becoming the next Boise State is concerned, we're just following the script. Boise State lost Dan Hawkins after the 2005 season and hired offensive coordinator Chris Peterson. Things only ended up getting better for them.
How things shake down for the Aggies... We'll see. The uncertainty of outcomes is part of what makes going to games so much fun. So if Wells is able to come right out and keep the show rolling next season, this program's momentum just might grow too powerful to stop!
Welcome to the big job Matt Wells. Let's keep this show rolling!!!
Amen to that Faf, I trust Scott Barnes to keep up going in the right direction and Wells will hopefully be able to keep this party rolling. Go Aggies
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