It’s no wonder that speculation has been rampant that Minnesota and Miami, Fla., have interest in UConn coach Randy Edsall. But to be honest, I don’t see why Edsall would be interested in either the Gophers or the Hurricanes. At best, both jobs would constitute a sideways move. Minnesota is a perennial Big Ten also-ran. Its head-coaching position should be listed in the want ads as a “dead-end job.” Coaches who venture there are often never heard from again. On the surface, the Miami job may appear to be a move up for Edsall. The Hurricanes are a national brand and boast five national titles in the last 30 years. But look a little deeper, and there are major concerns in Coral Gables, Fla. Miami is a pro football town that only supports the Hurricanes when they are huge winners. Miami’s home stadium is off campus. The other football facilities are wanting. And over the past five years, the Hurricanes are a pedestrian 35-28. If those are his best options, Edsall would be better off staying at UConn, where he has constructed a respected program from almost the ground up. He’s skillfully guided the Huskies from NCAA Division I-AA to Division I-A independent to Big East power. It’s a record to be envied. — York Dispatch