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Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:09 pm to TideSaint
Bulovas has some pretty good punting skills.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:40 pm to TideSaint
Alabama Football: Mike Locksley Bama’s Next Offensive Coordinator- Book It.
Steve Sarkisian is out. Who’s in?
Mike Locksley. That’s who.If you’ve been reading Bama Hammer you know I’ve already called this one – it just came a little earlier than I expected. Mike Locksley was hired to the same Offensive Analyst position that Sarkisian held prior to replacing Lane Kiffin as Bama’s Offensive Coordinator.
The only difference is that Mike Locksley was never really given an “official assignment” in the way we would normally expect. Although his Wiki has said wide receivers and tight ends coach at various times, the only rock solid word was that Locksley had been promoted to an ‘on field’ Offensive Assistant position.
I’m betting that on field position will now be as Alabama Football’s new Offensive Coordinator.There were rumors a month ago that Locksley was leaving Alabama Football to be Lane Kiffin’s Offensive Coordinator at FAU. Those rumblings have proven false as Mike is currently in Tuscaloosa and probably checking out his new office right now.What do we know about Mike Locksley?
It’s not all pretty.
In keeping with Saban’s tradition of hiring wayward Offensive Coordinators, Locksley has had some trouble in his past. He was fired from his job as New Mexico’s Head Coach after a 2-26 record. During his tenure at UNM he was given a ‘verbal reprimand’ for physically reprimanding an Assistant Coach with his fist and had harassment charges filed against him by an administrative assistant.
That suits Saban just fine because he likes his OC like he likes his OJ – in trouble with the law and freshly squeezed out of another school.What else?
In addition to being a Head Coach at New Mexico, Locksley was named Interim Head Coach at Maryland in October of 2015 after Head Coach Randy Edsall was fired in the middle of a season that ended with a 3-9 record. He’s coached positions and offenses at Maryland, Illinois and Florida and has improved the performance of individual units he’s coached although that hasn’t always translated into wins for the team.
So what does a Mike Locksley Offense look like?
Like Lane Kiffin, he plays with his gut. He’s not afraid to make big decisions and call big plays during a game. He likes to take chances. He like to chuck the rock.
What does that mean for us?
Dust off your “RUN THE DANG BAWL” memes Bama fans.
If I’m crazy tell me on Facebook or in the comments.
…but don’t be surprised when you find out the same Head Coach that hired a former FSU quarterback to his staff before a season opener against FSU already has a replacement picked and sitting in the same room with him just like the last time an OC left Alabama.
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Steve Sarkisian is out. Who’s in?
Mike Locksley. That’s who.If you’ve been reading Bama Hammer you know I’ve already called this one – it just came a little earlier than I expected. Mike Locksley was hired to the same Offensive Analyst position that Sarkisian held prior to replacing Lane Kiffin as Bama’s Offensive Coordinator.
The only difference is that Mike Locksley was never really given an “official assignment” in the way we would normally expect. Although his Wiki has said wide receivers and tight ends coach at various times, the only rock solid word was that Locksley had been promoted to an ‘on field’ Offensive Assistant position.
I’m betting that on field position will now be as Alabama Football’s new Offensive Coordinator.There were rumors a month ago that Locksley was leaving Alabama Football to be Lane Kiffin’s Offensive Coordinator at FAU. Those rumblings have proven false as Mike is currently in Tuscaloosa and probably checking out his new office right now.What do we know about Mike Locksley?
It’s not all pretty.
In keeping with Saban’s tradition of hiring wayward Offensive Coordinators, Locksley has had some trouble in his past. He was fired from his job as New Mexico’s Head Coach after a 2-26 record. During his tenure at UNM he was given a ‘verbal reprimand’ for physically reprimanding an Assistant Coach with his fist and had harassment charges filed against him by an administrative assistant.
That suits Saban just fine because he likes his OC like he likes his OJ – in trouble with the law and freshly squeezed out of another school.What else?
In addition to being a Head Coach at New Mexico, Locksley was named Interim Head Coach at Maryland in October of 2015 after Head Coach Randy Edsall was fired in the middle of a season that ended with a 3-9 record. He’s coached positions and offenses at Maryland, Illinois and Florida and has improved the performance of individual units he’s coached although that hasn’t always translated into wins for the team.
So what does a Mike Locksley Offense look like?
Like Lane Kiffin, he plays with his gut. He’s not afraid to make big decisions and call big plays during a game. He likes to take chances. He like to chuck the rock.
What does that mean for us?
Dust off your “RUN THE DANG BAWL” memes Bama fans.
If I’m crazy tell me on Facebook or in the comments.
…but don’t be surprised when you find out the same Head Coach that hired a former FSU quarterback to his staff before a season opener against FSU already has a replacement picked and sitting in the same room with him just like the last time an OC left Alabama.
LINK
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:44 pm to Taskrj
It'll be a top notch QB coach.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:45 pm to Taskrj
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Alabama Football: Mike Locksley Bama’s Next Offensive Coordinator- Book It.
#notmyOC
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:54 pm to Taskrj
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Mike Locksley was hired to the same Offensive Analyst position that Sarkisian held prior to replacing Lane Kiffin as Bama’s Offensive Coordinator.
Wasn't Locksley on the staff before Sarkisian?
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:55 pm to TideSaint
Yea, I think he was.
#dicksoutforgilbert
#dicksoutforgilbert
This post was edited on 2/8/17 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 2/8/17 at 3:56 pm to TideSaint
He was hired last spring. Sarkisian wasn't hired until September.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 4:01 pm to Taskrj
Why post OC candidate stuff in the recruiting thread when there's an "Official" OC thread for that?
Official Offensive Coordinator Coaching Search Thread: Volume II Edition
Official Offensive Coordinator Coaching Search Thread: Volume II Edition
This post was edited on 2/8/17 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 2/8/17 at 4:02 pm to TidalSurge1
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Why post OC candidate stuff in the recruiting thread when there's an "Official" OC thread for that?
Gotta get that post count up playa.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 4:46 pm to TideSaint
There are some salty l6u fans on the rant today. Good grief, its like the only joy they get is when something happens at Bama.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 4:48 pm to BIGJLAW
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There are some salty l6u fans on the rant today.
Well it is Wednesday.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 4:54 pm to TideSaint
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Well it is Wednesday.
Well, your are right, water is wet.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 6:12 pm to Taskrj
Nice try for ecred but if Locksley was going to be the hire it would have already been announced no reason to drag it out. The only reason we currently do not have an OC is because we are searching and will interview if not already started. Does that mean Locksley will not get a shot no but Saban who going to go after the best person he feels is right for the team and what he wants. Locksley was here before Sark meaning he was notmpromotes ahead of Sark so see no reason why he would be the man now unless we strike out
For Saban hiring asst coaches is no different then recruiting where he has a big board with names on the top and if Locksley name is sitting at the top I will be very disappointed
For Saban hiring asst coaches is no different then recruiting where he has a big board with names on the top and if Locksley name is sitting at the top I will be very disappointed
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:02 pm to TideSaint
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Gotta get that post count up playa.
Getting over my cold, so I made it back to the gym tonight.
This post was edited on 2/8/17 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:03 pm to TidalSurge1
Oh, and then I made me a big arse pot of gumbo. Yummy!
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:35 pm to TidalSurge1
Just got a report Godsey to interview.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:52 pm to labamafan
Some "insider" on BOL is claiming Saban wants Napier. Napier, Locksley, or Godsey. Bunch of meh candidates.
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:56 pm to chattabama
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Bunch of meh candidates.
my thoughts exactly but he knows better than I. I'm quietly still hoping for Gilbert though
Posted on 2/8/17 at 8:57 pm to chattabama
Napier might be a good fit he knows the offense and he is a great recruiter. Tricket is in staff and can help groom Jalen and the others. If we get the 10th coach I say hire him as a QB coach and use someone else as OC
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