Fleck needs to cast a wide net here. Immediately settling on Simon would be ridiculous. This is the second highest position at a P5 school. The Gopher OC position is a commodity, and asset. This will be an attractive position. I always look at an opening on my staff to make the organization better. You're holding something that a lot of qualified people would love to have. There are significantly attractive options out there and available.
This hire needs to improve the program, part of the continuation of moving forward. The OC isn't just a play-caller, that person is in control of everything on that side of the ball, Sunday through Saturday.
I'm not saying Simon can't do the job or that I would hate it if that happens, but I have to admit I would like to see someone come in with some credentials for having done the job before and at a very successful level. I'm sure he has someone in mind and they're close to making a move, whether it's Simon or from the outside. He needs to hit on this hire. The wrong move would not be good for the forward progress of the program.