I said it last year, and will again this year. Scott Nagy applied when Muller was hired. He has ties to Illinois. And seems to be very competitive wherever he goes. He kicked our ass when he was at SD St and we were loaded. I am in the Nagy corner.Assuming he doesn't turn it around. I dont think Muller goes anywhere until after 2021/22 season.
Washington is a good suggestion. Here are a few more to toss around. I tried to get some assistants, low-mid level head coaches and one experienced coach that was at all levels.
1. Jerrance Howard assistant at Kansas and has ties to Illinois
2. Jay McCauley Wofford
3. Wes Miller UNC Greensboro
4. Dean Oliver assistant Wisconsin - Midwest connect, ISU
5. Darris Nicholes assistant Florida - proven recruiter
6. Mark Gothried former Murray St, Alabama, NC State and current head coach California Northridge. Has won at previous places and I would think MVC upgrade to Big West.