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Being totally realistic, who should we target for DC this offseason?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:06 am
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:06 am
In the scenario (wishing, hoping, praying, whatever) that CTG is either let go or moves on. Don't make yourself look stupid and say Muschamp or something like that, since that is absolutely not going to happen.
What are some bona fide, realistic, plausible guys we could get? And I have no idea ftr, so I'm genuinely asking. I don't know who's out there. It's unlikely a current HC would take a demotion, so I guess we'd go the route of either a current DC looking to make a lateral move or a step up from a smaller school, someone currently unemployed, or someone currently on staff (Wilson essentially).
So who do yall think?
What are some bona fide, realistic, plausible guys we could get? And I have no idea ftr, so I'm genuinely asking. I don't know who's out there. It's unlikely a current HC would take a demotion, so I guess we'd go the route of either a current DC looking to make a lateral move or a step up from a smaller school, someone currently unemployed, or someone currently on staff (Wilson essentially).
So who do yall think?
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Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:08 am to WG_Dawg
Return of BVG.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:08 am to td01241
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Return of BVG.
Screw him.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:09 am to WG_Dawg
Anyone on Saban's staff. Seems to be working well for FSU as of now.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:11 am to S1C EM
Aren't Saban assistants typically a bad move, kind of like Bellicheck assistants?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:11 am to td01241
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Return of BVG.
No. I just said the same thing on the SECR, but it wouldn't be the same. He was, at worst, the 2nd best DC we've ever had, but even he himself says that it's a different game today with these offenses. He already came back to the SEC and he failed miserably. Plus hates recruiting.
We can do better.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:12 am to WG_Dawg
I think it's unlikely Will Muschamp gets fired, but if he does, I think he's the obvious choice.
I don't like the Wilson idea. He just failed as the DC at MSU.
Maybe try Brent Venables. I don't know how much Clemson wants to pay to keep him.
The Stanford DC would be worth a call. Jeremy Pruitt could be a possibility as well.
I don't like the Wilson idea. He just failed as the DC at MSU.
Maybe try Brent Venables. I don't know how much Clemson wants to pay to keep him.
The Stanford DC would be worth a call. Jeremy Pruitt could be a possibility as well.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:12 am to gatorhata9
Idk if by "saban's staff" yall are implying Kirby, but I doubt that's very realistic. For one, he pretty much dynamited that bridge a few years ago. Plus, how proven is he, really? He's never gone and accomplished anything on his own. Everything good on his resume has been when he's been running Saban's defense on Saban's staff.
He could be awesome, or could suck..who knows.
He could be awesome, or could suck..who knows.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:13 am to Crowknowsbest
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I think it's unlikely Will Muschamp gets fired, but if he does, I think he's the obvious choice
Why would he go from being a head coach at a top 5-8 job nationally to a DC?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:17 am to WG_Dawg
quote:If he does get fired I imagine he'd have to forfit the buyout if he takes another job.
Why would he go from being a head coach at a top 5-8 job nationally to a DC?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:18 am to WG_Dawg
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Why would he go from being a head coach at a top 5-8 job nationally to a DC?
What other choice would he have? He's not likely to get a HC job immediately after getting fired.
He probably wouldn't be here that long, but if you have good assistants, they get hired away.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:18 am to Porter Osborne Jr
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If he does get fired I imagine he'd have to forfit the buyout if he takes another job.
This is true
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:19 am to WG_Dawg
I do not know anyone specifically but I would make a data-based decision taking into account the personality of the candidates. Look a defensive stats say over the last 5 for all teams including lesser schools. Interview those proven DC's and make a decision.
Having said that, I actually like Grantham's fiery personality but the guy was never a DC before coming to Georgia and it appears he is still in on the job training transitioning from the pro to the college game.
Having said that, I actually like Grantham's fiery personality but the guy was never a DC before coming to Georgia and it appears he is still in on the job training transitioning from the pro to the college game.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:19 am to Crowknowsbest
What about Jim Leavitt?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:20 am to WG_Dawg
If he's run out of Gainesville for lack of results, yes. That's often the only option a disgraced HC has. I'm not sold on Wilson as a DC, but I'm impressed as far as his DL coaching goes, to this point. (Not that it took much to improve over 2012, but still...).
Stanford's DC seems like a good option (Derek Mason).
Stanford's DC seems like a good option (Derek Mason).
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:23 am to Porter Osborne Jr
The buyout usually is reduced by the amount of the new salary. (e.g. $3.0M buyout drops to $2.5M when he gets a $500k annual salary as a DC somewhere else). He still makes HC money, but the new job supplements the amount for the rest of the term.
That said, didn't he just get an extension, last year?
That said, didn't he just get an extension, last year?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:24 am to WG_Dawg
I'd first reach out to Jeremy Pruitt to gauge his interest. He is not only a really good defensive coordinator, he is one of the best recruiters in the nation.
If that fails, call me crazy, but I think we should give Kirby another call. This time with the incentive of taking over once Richt retires. He would bring Saban pedigree while locking down the state in recruiting. If it works out we have an easy transition to a new HC, something Florida and Tennessee have struggled with recently.
If that fails, call me crazy, but I think we should give Kirby another call. This time with the incentive of taking over once Richt retires. He would bring Saban pedigree while locking down the state in recruiting. If it works out we have an easy transition to a new HC, something Florida and Tennessee have struggled with recently.
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:28 am to Glory, Glory
I could get behind either of those. (Pruitt or Kirby as coach-in-waiting).
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:32 am to VoxDawg
Would that then expedite Bobo taking a HC job?
Posted on 10/21/13 at 11:35 am to davesdawgs
I believe he was the DC at Cleveland at one time.
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