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Paul Rhoads new DB coach
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:04 am
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:04 am
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Razorback Football ?@RazorbackFB
Hog fans, welcome Coach Paul Rhoads to the Razorback family! #WoooPig ????
Bert likes the former head coaches.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:16 am to Hogssmellgood
I had heard Aaron Henry and this one , I think...
Honestly didn't even try this time. As several have said, he does a fairly good job keeping this all under wraps. Crazy really.
WPS!
ohhh and thoughts?
Honestly didn't even try this time. As several have said, he does a fairly good job keeping this all under wraps. Crazy really.
WPS!
ohhh and thoughts?
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:18 am to Razorback Reverend
how in the heck are we getting former HC's? Crazy...
but, but, but... Texas and Florida, and LA, and ???
but, but, but... Texas and Florida, and LA, and ???
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:29 am to Hogssmellgood
From official website:
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema announced on Wednesday the hiring of Paul Rhoads as the program’s defensive backs coach. Rhoads comes to Fayetteville after spending the last 16 years as either a head coach or defensive coordinator at Iowa State, Pittsburgh and Auburn, including the last seven seasons as Iowa State’s head coach.
“Paul has had a long standing reputation as a great teacher and recruiter even prior to his years of experience as a coordinator and head coach,” said Bielema. “He instantly brings years of experience to our defensive staff room and has coached the secondary and defensive backs to the highest levels of success.”
Over his coaching career, Rhoads has been a part of nine bowl games and has mentored six defensive backs that have been selected in the NFL Draft, highlighted by seven-time Pro Bowl selection and 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year Darrelle Revis. Revis was the 14th overall pick by the New York Jets in 2007 after playing for coach Rhoads when he was the defensive coordinator at Pittsburgh.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Arkansas program and can’t wait to help build on the success coach Bielema and the staff have already experienced in three years,” said Rhoads. “Not only does coach Bielema have a track record of building winning programs but also developing young men of great character. Both are things I’m excited to be part of.”
In his seven seasons at Iowa State, Rhoads led the Cyclones to three bowl game appearances. He recorded four wins over ranked opponents, including three on the road – half of the school’s all-time road victories over ranked teams.
Taking over a program that had gone a combined 8-27 the previous three seasons, Rhoads’ success in his first season at Iowa State was underscored by his place as the first Cyclone football coach to win seven games in his initial campaign since 1907 and the first ISU coach since 1931 to post a winning record in his initial season. His first season as head coach was highlighted by the program’s first win at Nebraska in 32 years and a victory over Minnesota in the Insight Bowl.
In addition, the Cyclones registered six Big 12 road victories under Rhoads. Prior to his arrival, the Cyclones had won just nine conference road games in the previous 17 seasons. Under Rhoads’ direction, four linebackers garnered All-Big 12 first team honors, while two also received All-America accolades.
A native of Ankeny, Iowa, Rhoads is no stranger to the SEC. Prior to returning to Iowa State, he spent the 2008 season as the defensive coordinator at Auburn under former head coach Tommy Tuberville, where his defense ranked 18th nationally in scoring, allowing 18.0 points per game and 178.8 yards passing to rank 22nd nationally.
From 2000-07, Rhoads served as defense coordinator at Pittsburgh for eight seasons. Five of his defenses ranked in the nation’s top 30 for scoring and three in the NCAA’s top 12 for fewest yards allowed. Additionally, 14 of his Panther defenders earned All-Big East first team acclaim. In 2006, The Sporting News named him the Big East’s best defensive coordinator. His 2004 defense ranked ninth nationally with 17 interceptions and four defensive touchdowns, helping propel the Panthers to a Big East Conference championship and an appearance in the 2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Rhoads had five players selected to NFL drafts, including Revis (2007, Jets), Bernard “Josh” Lay (2006, New Orleans Saints), Shawntae Spencer (2004, San Francisco 49ers), Torrie Cox (2003, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Ramon Walker (2002, Houston Texans).
Under Rhoads’ guidance, Revis was a two-time All-American, two-time All-Big East selection and a 2006 Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist. Revis has spent a majority of his career with Jets while also spending one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one with the New England Patriots. In 2014, Revis helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX before returning to the Jets in 2015 as the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with a five-year $70 million contract. Revis has made over $125 million in his career.
During Rhoads’ first stint at Iowa state (1995-1999), he served as the secondary coach his last four years after coaching the inside linebackers in 1995. He also assisted with the Cyclones’ special teams.
Prior to Iowa State, Rhoads spent three years at Pacific (1992-94). In his first three seasons he served as the defensive backs coach. The Tigers’ defense ranked 20th nationally, allowing just 152 yards passing per game in 1993. In his final season, Rhoads coordinated the Tigers’ pass defense.
Rhoads began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Ohio State (1991) and Utah State (1989-90), working with the secondary at both schools.
A three-year letterwinner as a defensive back at Missouri Western, Rhoads earned a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1988. He and his wife Vickie have two sons, Jake and Wyatt.
Coaching Experience
2016-Pres., Arkansas (DB)
2009-15, Iowa State (HC)
2008, Auburn (DC)
2000-07, Pittsburgh (DC)
1995-99, Iowa State, (Assistant Coach)
1994, Pacific (Pass Game Coordinator)
1992-93, Pacific (Assistant Coach)
1991, Ohio State (GA)
1989-90, Utah State (GA)
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:29 am to Razorback Reverend
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ohhh and thoughts?
Love it, just hope Bert has another one lined up because if he has some success this year there is a good chance he is gone
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:29 am to Razorback Reverend
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:30 am to Razorback Reverend
If Bert ever gets tired of being a HC he could probably make a fortune finding coaches for teams. He has a knack when it comes to picking folks and I have to tip my hat to him, the man plays it seriously close to the vest.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:44 am to Hogssmellgood
Wow, I didn't expect a hire like this. I guess my only concern is that he hasn't made a career as a secondary coaching specialist, but it's really hard to complain about getting a former HC and DC as a position coach.
He should be able to contribute in a lot of ways beyond coaching our secondary, and that's exciting.
He should be able to contribute in a lot of ways beyond coaching our secondary, and that's exciting.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:48 am to Hogssmellgood
awesome hire
one of the biggest things a coach gets graded on is assistant coach hires and bert is damn good at it
one of the biggest things a coach gets graded on is assistant coach hires and bert is damn good at it
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:48 am to Hogssmellgood
What a hire.
What a damn hire.
What a fricking hire.
What a damn hire.
What a fricking hire.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 10:56 am to Hogssmellgood
yuck, i hate paul rhoads.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 11:02 am to oklahogjr
Unreal. He was a choice for head coach here for a lot of people are few years ago.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 11:20 am to Snizzzo
well damn, i expected some downvotes or snarky remarks or total bitchouts for my comment and i got nothing.
i didn't mean it, just wanted to play opposite person from everyone else. it seems to work well for pigfeet, etc but i guess no one takes me seriously.
i didn't mean it, just wanted to play opposite person from everyone else. it seems to work well for pigfeet, etc but i guess no one takes me seriously.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 11:22 am to Hogssmellgood
Homerun hire. He has plenty of talent and depth to work with this year as well IMO.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 11:25 am to piggilicious
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well damn, i expected some downvotes
have a downvote
Posted on 2/24/16 at 11:27 am to piggilicious
Have another down vote, on the house.
This is a monster hire, hope he stays more than a year, though.
This is a monster hire, hope he stays more than a year, though.
Posted on 2/24/16 at 11:33 am to piggilicious
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piggilicious
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