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Sounds like Manny Diaz will interview for DB coach

Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:36 pm
Posted by crispyUGA
Upstate SC
Member since Feb 2011
15919 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:36 pm
He would be a great hire, in my opinion. Did very well at every stop until he hit Texas, and still very well respected as a DB coach. Great name recognition on the recruiting trail and a solid reputation as a coach.
Posted by Chris_topher
Member since Sep 2012
7674 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:38 pm to
Feels Al Groh-ish to me, JMO
Posted by socrow
Covington,GA
Member since Sep 2012
828 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:40 pm to
im 50/50 on this as well but turns out people who fail at a coordinator job always rebound at a position spot
Posted by Swin
Marietta
Member since Sep 2012
919 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:44 pm to
Success as a special teams coach too...
Posted by Damn Good Dawg
Member since Feb 2011
47325 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:45 pm to
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEEEE
Posted by Cherokee Chinstrap
Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Member since Nov 2012
2145 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:49 pm to
I would be a fan of this move, hope it works out
Posted by CBizWRECKIN
Cleveland, TN
Member since Nov 2011
1751 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:51 pm to
I'd love this. Wasn't sure if he'd be willing to take that type of pay cut (650K/year at Texas I believe), but if he isn't getting any DC interest from anyone he might as well start over at a position job somewhere big and build his rep up again. So hypothetically, if we get him and CTG underperforms again will Diaz be our future DC in waiting?
Posted by Damn Good Dawg
Member since Feb 2011
47325 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:52 pm to
Diaz runs a 4-3, no?
Posted by crispyUGA
Upstate SC
Member since Feb 2011
15919 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 2:57 pm to
Yeah, Diaz is a 4-3 guy.
Posted by BarberitosDawg
Lee County Florida across causeway
Member since Oct 2013
9914 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:01 pm to
Would be a solid move but, the only people I can find mentioning this is the Macon Telegraph.

I am going there for all my news if Seth Emerson is on this.
Posted by Cherokee Chinstrap
Earth, Milky Way Galaxy
Member since Nov 2012
2145 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:02 pm to
Yeah he is a 4-3 guy

Fwiw didn't know he started out at FSU 98-99, hopefully his previous relationship with CMR gives him the edge.
Posted by CBizWRECKIN
Cleveland, TN
Member since Nov 2011
1751 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:05 pm to
quote:

Yeah, Diaz is a 4-3 guy.
Ah, ok didn't know this. Thanks
Posted by crispyUGA
Upstate SC
Member since Feb 2011
15919 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:07 pm to
247 (Gentry Estes) is reporting that there's a lot of chatter at the coach's meeting is about Diaz interviewing. It's by far a done deal, and UK's DB coach seems like another likely candidate, but I'm encourage that we seem to be going after a big name hire instead of promoting a GA or going after a guy from Valdosta State.
Posted by Kimsey
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2013
1318 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:12 pm to
Way more interested in his recruiting prowess and of course his ST experience.
Posted by dallasga6
Scrap Metal Magnate...
Member since Mar 2009
25666 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:23 pm to
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Feels Al Groh-ish to me, JMO


Diaz 39
Groh 70

Diaz successful DB coach
Groh Fired Defensive Coordinator... fired Head Coach

Yup...Lotta parallels here ...
This post was edited on 1/12/14 at 3:25 pm
Posted by Damn Good Dawg
Member since Feb 2011
47325 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:37 pm to
If we get the UK guy I will flip my shite in anger.


Get Diaz.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 3:38 pm to
quote:

If we get the UK guy I will flip my shite in anger.


As would I.
Posted by gatorhata9
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2010
26175 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:02 pm to
I hope Diaz isn't interviewing for our DC job.
Posted by dallasga6
Scrap Metal Magnate...
Member since Mar 2009
25666 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:03 pm to
quote:

I hope Diaz isn't interviewing for our DC job.
NO shite...We gotta hit a home run here...
Posted by Damn Good Dawg
Member since Feb 2011
47325 posts
Posted on 1/12/14 at 4:15 pm to
Yea, I now feel reticent on Diaz...


I knew Diaz as DB coach was too good to be true...
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