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ESPN:How John Chavis helped turn the Aggies into a playoff contender
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:36 am
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:36 am
ESPN says Chavis is a Defensive Mastermind
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In a world where coaches chase jobs the way most neighborhood dogs chase the ice cream truck, Chavis is the refreshing exception. He has been the quintessential grinder, coaching at just three schools since he returned to his alma mater, Tennessee, in 1989 as a defensive line coach.
It's not like he hasn't had chances to move around, either. He has turned down job interviews for head coaching gigs as well NFL opportunities in the past. And, had it not been for his distrust of the LSU administration and his suspicion that Les Miles would eventually be forced out, Chavis probably never would have left LSU.
"Coach Miles is a good man and good coach. He was never the reason I left there," Chavis said.
So here he is at Texas A&M, a year and a half into one of his greatest challenges yet -- of resurrecting an Aggie defense that was beaten down, beaten up and floundering near the bottom of the SEC in most defensive categories when Chavis arrived prior to the 2015 season.
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Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:37 am to Hugh McElroy
"They are tied for second nationally in forced turnovers (17), third in tackles for loss (58), fourth in red zone defense (11 touchdowns in 26 red zone attempts), 13th in sacks (20), 22nd in scoring defense (19.2 points per game) and 28th in third-down defense (.340)."
Yeah we give up yards, but we don't give up points easily.
Yeah we give up yards, but we don't give up points easily.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:44 am to Aggie_2463
Yep. All of that and still behind LSU in defensive categories
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:47 am to Rantavious
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:50 am to Rantavious
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Yep. All of that and still behind LSU in defensive categories
Your point being?
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:52 am to Hugh McElroy
I know the rant is about 90% trolling. But put trolling aside. This is about recognizing greatness. It's remarkable what Chavis has done. We were beyond terrible when he got here. Yes, we're still giving up too many yards. But we're tough, we don't give up many points, we get about a million tackles for loss, and we force turnovers.
The man is a genius.
The man is a genius.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:53 am to Aggie_2463
He's certainly much better than whoever the Aggies had before.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:53 am to Hugh McElroy
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ESPN:How John Chavis helped turn the Aggies into a playoff contender
By allowing 700 yards of offense to Tennessee
Oh wait
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:53 am to cardboardboxer
Both teams are better off now, so it's confusing why there is so much argument over this.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:53 am to Hugh McElroy
Dat Tennessee offense doe
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:54 am to Hugh McElroy
Agreed. Pretty safe to say both teams are very happy with their current DCs.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:54 am to UpToPar
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He's certainly much better than whoever the Aggies had before.
This.
And trolling lsufan aside, that's all we were asking for.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 9:56 am to thunderbird1100
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By allowing 700 yards of offense to Tennessee
He won't allow half of that to LSU unless you break a long one in garbage time. Ags by 2 scores easily.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:00 am to cardboardboxer
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Your point being?
Yall arent very good
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:00 am to Farmer1906
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He won't allow half of that to LSU unless you break a long one in garbage time. Ags by 2 scores easily.
Let's see how they hold up tomorrow against Bamas running game. Lord knows that's the weakness and Bama and LSU have a much better running game than UT.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:03 am to Hugh McElroy
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playoff contender
Holla at me on Sunday.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:03 am to UpToPar
Yep. Let's see how they handle the challenge.
Can't wait! /Bart Scott
Can't wait! /Bart Scott
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:04 am to Hugh McElroy
All this will be for not once Alabama goes for 600 yards against this great Defense. This game wont even be close. bama 42- ag 16. I do like A&M's QB though so bama 42- 23 .
.This post was edited on 10/21/16 at 10:06 am
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:04 am to SDVTiger
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Yall arent very good
6-0, which is better than you predicted preseason.
So you probably aren't a good judge of where we are today.
Posted on 10/21/16 at 10:05 am to Mr6daveyobrians
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Both teams are better off now, so it's confusing why there is so much argument over this.
This. Chavis is a very good coach.
LSU fans have an issue with how he left and the performance in his last game
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