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Posted on 2/22/18 at 12:45 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 2/22/18 at 12:45 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Joey Jones to Miss State as special teams coach.
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Posted on 2/22/18 at 12:54 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Alabama announces hires of Enos, Kuligowski; completes staff (BamaOnLine)
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Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced Thursday the addition of Dan Enos and Craig Kuligowski to the Crimson Tide coaching staff. Enos will serve as an associate head coach and quarterbacks coach for the Tide, while Kuligowski will be an associate head coach and coach the defensive line.
"We are pleased and happy to have Dan Enos joining our coaching staff at The University of Alabama," Saban said in a release. "He brings a wealth of knowledge with five years of head coaching experience and numerous stops as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Dan is a bright football mind and an outstanding recruiter who will strengthen our coaching staff and give our players the best chance to be successful."
Enos boasts more than 20 years of experience coaching skill position players, 10 years of play-calling experience and five years as the head coach at Central Michigan (2010-14). He served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas for the past three seasons and arrives in Tuscaloosa after a short stint at the University of Michigan where had been named an offensive assistant coach in January of 2018.
"It is a privilege and an honor to join Coach Saban's coaching staff at The University of Alabama," Enos said. "I have an incredible amount of admiration for the rich tradition of football success at Alabama. I am really excited to be part of this program, and I can't wait to get out on the field and get started."
During his three years at Arkansas, Enos oversaw a balanced pro-style offense that produced some of the most impressive seasons in Razorback history. Arkansas was one of two FBS programs with a 3,000-yard passer and 1,300-yard rusher in both 2015 and 2016, featuring a different quarterback and running back in each season.
Prior to his time at Arkansas, Enos spent five seasons as the head coach at Central Michigan (2010-14), leading the Chippewas to two bowl games and bowl eligibility in three of his five seasons at the helm. He also spent four seasons at Michigan State, coaching quarterbacks in 2006 and running backs from 2007-09.
Enos was a standout quarterback at Michigan State from 1987-90, starting two seasons and posting a 16-7-1 record (.688) with two bowl victories. He graduated from Michigan State with a degree in business administration in 1991 and earned his master's in sports administration in 2006. The Dearborn, Mich., native and his wife, Jane, have two children, Lia and Alex.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 12:54 pm to TidalSurge1
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Craig Kuligowski comes to Alabama after two seasons at the University of Miami where he coached the defensive line and served as the assistant head coach. He revitalized the Hurricanes' defensive front and helped Miami return to national prominence in 2017 with a trip to the ACC Championship Game and the Capital One Orange Bowl.
"I have known Craig for a long time, going all the way back to my first head coaching job at Toledo when he was one of our starting offensive tackles," Saban said. "He is an outstanding football coach who will bring great energy to our program. Craig does a tremendous job of developing players and has proven to be an exceptional recruiter."
The Hurricanes ranked among the nation's leaders in several defensive categories in 2017, including first nationally in team sacks (3.38) and third nationally in tackles for loss (8.5). Three of his defensive linemen earned All-ACC recognition in 2017 with RJ McIntosh named to the second team, Trent Harris the third team and Kendrick Norton, who garnered honorable mention honors.
"I played my senior season at Toledo for Coach Saban, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work on his staff at Alabama," Kuligowski said. "Coach's program is the model of consistency and I am looking forward to helping continue that tradition of success with an exceptional group of players and coaches."
In his first year with the program in 2016, Miami's defensive line enjoyed vast improvements under his guidance and served as one of the top units both in the ACC and nationally. After the season, Kuligowski was promoted to assistant head coach after spending the 2016 season as defensive line coach.
Prior to his time in Miami, Kuligowski spent 15 years at the University of Missouri coaching the defensive line for head coach Gary Pinkel, where he was the second-longest tenured assistant coach in the league. During his time at Missouri, Coach "Kool" produced 24 all-conference players along the defensive front, four first round NFL Draft picks since 2009 and 12 NFL Draft picks since 2002.
Kuligowski was a four-year standout at Toledo (1987-90) as an offensive tackle. He was named First Team All-MAC in his final two seasons with the Rockets. The 1990 season, his senior campaign, saw first-year head coach Nick Saban take over the Toledo program and lead the Rockets to the MAC title. Kuligowski earned a bachelor of business administration degree from Toledo in 1991. He and his wife Mary have two daughters, Peyton and Madeline, and a son, Max.
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 2/22/18 at 12:55 pm to TidalSurge1
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Saban also announced the promotion of Mike Locksley to offensive coordinator and Tosh Lupoi to defensive coordinator. Both Locksley and Lupoi were co-coordinators for the Crimson Tide in 2017. Pete Golding will coach inside linebackers and serve as the co-defensive coordinator while Josh Gattis will be the co-offensive coordinator and work with the receivers.
Burton Burns will make the move off the field to serve as the assistant athletics director for football. Joe Pannunzio will take over as the Crimson Tide's running backs coach with Jeff Banks serving as tight ends coach and special teams coordinator.
"We are excited to be able to promote from within to fill our offensive and defensive coordinators positions," Saban said. "Both Tosh and Michael are tremendous football coaches who will do an excellent job leading their respective units.
"Joe Pannunzio has done a great job in several different roles within our organization. He is an excellent coach who will do a fine job with our running backs."
Burton Burns, who just completed his 11th season as the running backs coach, moves off the field after a decorated tenure that included five national championships and five SEC titles. He coached Alabama's first two Heisman Trophy winners with Mark Ingram bringing home the award in 2009 and Derrick Henry following in 2015. He also helped Trent Richardson and Henry win the Doak Walker Award while guiding seven running backs to NFL careers.
"Burton has been a crucial part of our success over the past 11 years and has done an outstanding job with our running backs," Saban said. "He is an essential member of our staff as he takes on a new challenge as our assistant athletics director for football."
All such employment contracts are subject to approval by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.
*** This information was acquired from a recent press release from Alabama Athletics.
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:08 pm to TidalSurge1
We're going from one of the greatest RB coaches of all time to a guy who has never coached anything but TE/ST in his life coaching RBs?
Wut?
Wut?
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:14 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Some people here think anyone can coach RBs. I guess we will find out soon enough. Only staff change I am hesitant on. The rest was a damn grand slam walk off.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:19 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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Some people here think anyone can coach RBs. I guess we will find out soon enough. Only staff change I am hesitant on. The rest was a damn grand slam walk off.
Yea, I mean I'm not going to get too upset about it but on the surface boy does it look like a downgrade. The guy has literally been a ST coach his entire life and he is replacing the GOAT.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:21 pm to TidalSurge1
Alabama announces several coaching staff moves (al.com)
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Alabama staff moves that have been expected for a while are finally official.
The Crimson Tide announced several moves Thursday afternoon, including the promotion of Mike Locksley to offensive coordinator and Tosh Lupoi to defensive coordinator.
"We are excited to be able to promote from within to fill our offensive and defensive coordinators positions," coach Nick Saban said. "Both Tosh and Michael are tremendous football coaches who will do an excellent job leading their respective units."
It's also now official that Pete Golding will coach inside linebackers and serve as co-defensive coordinator. New wide receivers coach Josh Gattis will also be co-offensive coordinator.
Also announced were the hirings of Dan Enos as associate head coach and quarterbacks coach and Craig Kuligowski as associate head coach and defensive line coach.
The 49-year old Enos was Arkansas' offensive coordinator the last three seasons after five seasons as the head coach at Central Michigan.
"We are pleased and happy to have Dan Enos joining our coaching staff at the University of Alabama," Saban said. "He brings a wealth of knowledge with five years of head coaching experience and numerous stops as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Dan is a bright football mind and an outstanding recruiter who will strengthen our coaching staff and give our players the best chance to be successful."
Kuligowski has long been considered one of the nation's top defensive line coaches. The 49-year old spent the last two years at Miami after 15 seasons at Missouri, where he helped five players develop into NFL first-round draft picks. Kuligowski was an all-conference offensive tackle under Saban at Toledo in 1990.
"I have known Craig for a long time, going all the way back to my first head coaching job at Toledo when he was one of our starting offensive tackles," Saban said. "He is an outstanding football coach who will bring great energy to our program. Craig does a tremendous job of developing players and has proven to be an exceptional recruiter."
In addition, Joe Pannunzio will move from tight ends coach to running backs coach, taking over Burton Burns, who is moving into an off-field role.
Jeff Banks, who was hired in January, will coach tight ends while also serving as special teams coordinator.
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:33 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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Some people here think anyone can coach RBs. I guess we will find out soon enough. Only staff change I am hesitant on. The rest was a damn grand slam walk off.
No doubt Burns is a great RB coach, but does he really walk on water? Consider the phenomenal talent he's always had at Bama.
This post was edited on 2/23/18 at 7:41 am
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:36 pm to TidalSurge1
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No doubt Burns is a good RB coach, but does he really walk on water? Consider the phenomenal talent he's always had at Bama.
I guess we'll find out, but even the guys who weren't can't miss 5-stars have been very good under him. As we know, just having talent at a position doesn't guarantee success, and running back is quite frankly probably the most consistent position in our program over the last decade.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:38 pm to TidalSurge1
He churned out great RBs at Tulane and Clemson too. Working with lesser talent. Though he got some highly recruited RBs at the tail end of his tenure at Clemson.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:44 pm to CapstoneGrad06
quote:This one, I don't get.
Burton Burns moving off the field.
Looks like Saban is serious. Just about a whole new coaching staff.
Saban HC
Tosh Lupoi DC/OLB (2nd season @ Bama)
Michael Locksley OC (2nd season Bama on-field coach)
Dan Enos QB (1st season)
Pete Golding ILB (1st season)
Josh Gettis WR (1st season)
Craig Kuligowski DL (1st season)
Karl Scott DB (1st season)
Jeff Banks ST/TE (1st season)
Joe Pannunzio RB (2nd season as on-field coach)
Off-field
Scott Cochran Head S&C coach
Ellis Ponder Director football operations
Jody Wright Director player personnel
Burton Burns Assistant Athletics Director
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:48 pm to jatebe
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Joe Pannunzio RB (1st season as on-field coach)
Coached TEs and special teams last season.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:53 pm to jatebe
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This one, I don't get.
Burns is getting the itch to retire. Apparently this is a way to keep him around a bit longer. It also allows for Pannunzio to remain an on-field coach, as he's very valuable in recruiting.
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 2/22/18 at 1:55 pm to CapstoneGrad06
quote:That's right. I'll fix my post.
Coached TEs and special teams last season.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 2:34 pm to TidalSurge1
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It also allows for Pannunzio to remain an on-field coach, as he's very valuable in recruiting
What I was gonna post, he is what Bama has for Florida. He's not Cristobal, but he's important.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 2:43 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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Only staff change I am hesitant on
No insider information just a gut feeling. I feel that Burns wanted this move. He's already vested in the state retirement system, gets him off the recruiting trail, spend more time with his family, but still be around the program in some capacity to help with this transition. I would imagine that this has been in the works and Joe P has been taking notes with Burns since we walked off the field in Atlanta.
Posted on 2/22/18 at 2:46 pm to MagillaGuerilla
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What I was gonna post, he is what Bama has for Florida. He's not Cristobal, but he's important.
Yep. Now we've got Kuligowski too, with South FL ties. The two should give us stronger FL recruiting.
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 2/22/18 at 2:55 pm to jatebe
Burton Burns
Coached RBs at Bama 2007-2017
NFL
Heisman winners
Sports Illustrated covers
Coached RBs at Bama 2007-2017
NFL
Heisman winners
Sports Illustrated covers
Posted on 2/22/18 at 2:58 pm to TidalSurge1
quote:Isn't Burns valuable in recruiting Louisiana?
Pannunzio to remain an on-field coach, as he's very valuable in recruiting.
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