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Call your shot: who will the DC hire ACTUALLY be?
Posted on 12/21/14 at 11:25 pm
Posted on 12/21/14 at 11:25 pm
Beergut Memorial Wishful Thinking Tier
John Chavis - After initial skepticism, LSU-side sources confirmed contact from A&M. Probably just engaging in some Tywin Lannister roleplay.
Brent Venables - First name floated and publicly denied interest, but so did Chad Morris. Still hasn't signed an extension. KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
Curley Hallman Memorial Old Dudes With Past A&M Ties Tier
Greg Mattison - Still on staff at Michigan until a new coach is confirmed. Has a relationship with Harbaugh so he could stay on if it's him.
Phil Bennett - Baylor DC, gives up yards/points but it's the Big XII and the opponent-adjusted stats love him. Would take six figures to dislodge.
Bob Davie - UNM HC, 11-26 in three years with not much improvement in recruiting. Would come cheaper than lots of coordinators at 770k.
Kirby Smart Memorial Dudes Who May Be Good But Coached Under Defensive HCs So Who Knows Tier
DJ Durkin - UF DC under Muschamp, not retained by McElwain. Young guy often floated as a "Co-DC," but will get DC offers from mid-tier schools (UNC).
Shaggybevo Memorial It Worked For The Horns Tier
Gene Chizik - Was a great DC in the aughts, we know he's fine with a HUNH offense. Does he want to leave the cushy desk job at SECN?
Manny Diaz - Rehabilitating himself somewhat at La Tech (3.28 yards per rush allowed). Might those two years under Mack's collapse be the outliers?
Mike Sherman Memorial NFL Retread Tier
Dennis Allen - Fired after Raiders GM Zombie Al Davis signed a bunch of shite free agents and started 0-4. A&M alum with a successful DC record.
Mike Singletary - I dunno, man. I guess if we want an ersatz Charlie Strong disciplinarian. WITH THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
CGSC Memorial Meltdown Tier
David Gibbs - He wouldn't be awful. I mean it. Did you see our turnover ratio the last two years? I wouldn't mind some of this.
Comedy Options
Todd Grantham - SEC EXPERIENCE
Dat Nguyen - COME HOME DAT ALL IS FORGIVEN
Ed Orgeron - DACOACHO GON TUFFENUP YAW RUN D
Mark Hagen - OH SHIT WE OVERSLEPT
Ron Paul Memorial It's Not Happening Tier
Will Muschamp - Signed as Auburn DC
Pat Narduzzi - Signed as Pitt HC
Bud Foster - Extended with VT
John Chavis - After initial skepticism, LSU-side sources confirmed contact from A&M. Probably just engaging in some Tywin Lannister roleplay.
Brent Venables - First name floated and publicly denied interest, but so did Chad Morris. Still hasn't signed an extension. KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
Curley Hallman Memorial Old Dudes With Past A&M Ties Tier
Greg Mattison - Still on staff at Michigan until a new coach is confirmed. Has a relationship with Harbaugh so he could stay on if it's him.
Phil Bennett - Baylor DC, gives up yards/points but it's the Big XII and the opponent-adjusted stats love him. Would take six figures to dislodge.
Bob Davie - UNM HC, 11-26 in three years with not much improvement in recruiting. Would come cheaper than lots of coordinators at 770k.
Kirby Smart Memorial Dudes Who May Be Good But Coached Under Defensive HCs So Who Knows Tier
DJ Durkin - UF DC under Muschamp, not retained by McElwain. Young guy often floated as a "Co-DC," but will get DC offers from mid-tier schools (UNC).
Shaggybevo Memorial It Worked For The Horns Tier
Gene Chizik - Was a great DC in the aughts, we know he's fine with a HUNH offense. Does he want to leave the cushy desk job at SECN?
Manny Diaz - Rehabilitating himself somewhat at La Tech (3.28 yards per rush allowed). Might those two years under Mack's collapse be the outliers?
Mike Sherman Memorial NFL Retread Tier
Dennis Allen - Fired after Raiders GM Zombie Al Davis signed a bunch of shite free agents and started 0-4. A&M alum with a successful DC record.
Mike Singletary - I dunno, man. I guess if we want an ersatz Charlie Strong disciplinarian. WITH THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
CGSC Memorial Meltdown Tier
David Gibbs - He wouldn't be awful. I mean it. Did you see our turnover ratio the last two years? I wouldn't mind some of this.
Comedy Options
Todd Grantham - SEC EXPERIENCE
Dat Nguyen - COME HOME DAT ALL IS FORGIVEN
Ed Orgeron - DACOACHO GON TUFFENUP YAW RUN D
Mark Hagen - OH SHIT WE OVERSLEPT
Ron Paul Memorial It's Not Happening Tier
Will Muschamp - Signed as Auburn DC
Pat Narduzzi - Signed as Pitt HC
Bud Foster - Extended with VT
This post was edited on 12/23/14 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 12/21/14 at 11:29 pm to Iosh
FWIW my money is on Mattison. Maybe the Durkin as co-DC thing pans out or not, but he makes the most sense as far as a realistic get that also isn't totally embarrassing.
This post was edited on 12/21/14 at 11:31 pm
Posted on 12/22/14 at 12:00 am to Iosh
Joe Tumpkin.
Calling it right now. We wait too long and miss out on everyone....except on Joe Tumpkin.
Calling it right now. We wait too long and miss out on everyone....except on Joe Tumpkin.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 7:49 am to Iosh
I love the names. Where is Chiz?
Posted on 12/22/14 at 8:22 am to Iosh
If I have to pick, I'll roll with Bud.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 9:31 am to cardboardboxer
quote:Added him and Diaz to their own tier as fallback guys who will definitely get us trolled but may actually be decent
I love the names. Where is Chiz?
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:08 am to Iosh
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Phil Bennett
Here are our results against Phil Bennett defenses:
2000: Texas A&M 26, Kansas State 10
2001: Texas A&M 31, at Kansas State 24
2005: Texas A&M 66, SMU 8
2011: Texas A&M 55, Baylor 28
A&M has AVERAGED 44.5 ppg against Phil Bennett over his coaching career.
Not to mention 2 of the 3 worst Slocum defenses were under Bennett.
This post was edited on 12/22/14 at 11:24 am
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:10 am to Iosh
Durkin plus some veteran guy is my guess
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:10 am to Iosh
Looking good. Only other name I can think of is the Rant's favorite comedy option- Coach O.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:11 am to CGSC Lobotomy
yea, I dont want Bennett. Unless he was able to get back all the defecting recruits I would see it as an extremely questionable and worrisome hire.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:11 am to Dr RC
I would not be pleased with Bennett
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:22 am to Iosh
I think it'll be either foster or the durkin/Mattison combo
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:24 am to Iosh
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Manny Diaz - Rehabilitating himself somewhat at La Tech (3.28 yards per rush allowed).
I was in Ruston all last week. When McDonald's is the BEST food choice in town; he'd probably PAY A&M to get him out of there.
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:27 am to Iosh
I would like to add one more tier:
Do Everything In Our Power To Keep Kyler Murray From Jumping Ship Tier
Tom Westerberg (Allen HS HC)--Former Student who may be our only hope at this point
Do Everything In Our Power To Keep Kyler Murray From Jumping Ship Tier
Tom Westerberg (Allen HS HC)--Former Student who may be our only hope at this point
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:38 am to Quidam65
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Do Everything In Our Power To Keep Kyler Murray From Jumping Ship Tier
One of these DC hires is going to shut down the MLB draft?
Posted on 12/22/14 at 11:40 am to cardboardboxer
Go ahead and eliminate Foster. Just signed his extension
Posted on 12/22/14 at 1:22 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
but tmc posted weed and everything!
Posted on 12/22/14 at 1:24 pm to Iosh
Love the Ron Paul tier.
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