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David Gibbs joins Odoms staff
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:17 pm
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – David Gibbs has joined the Mizzou Football coaching staff as an assistant coach, as announced today by Head Coach Barry Odom. Gibbs, who will be on the defensive staff, is a 25-year veteran of the coaching industry, including 11 seasons as a defensive coordinator in the college ranks, and nine seasons as a defensive backs coach for three different NFL teams. Details of Gibbs' contract with Mizzou will be released, along with his specific job title, pending completion of the human resources process. Gibbs comes to Mizzou after spending the last four seasons as defensive coordinator (2015-18) at Texas Tech, where his defenses became known as one of the top turnover-creating units in the country. In 2017, Tech led the Big 12 Conference and ranked sixth nationally with 29 forced turnovers on the year, including four defensive scores, which was the most by a Texas Tech defense since 2001. From 2013-17, Gibbs' defenses at Tech and Houston forced a combined 140 turnovers, which was tied for most in the nation among any defensive coordinator during that five-year span.
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Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:40 pm to ZouKeeper314
Wells didn’t retain him when he took the Tech job. Then Houston fired Applewhite
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:43 pm to wubilli
I haven't been paying much attention to the coaching carousel.
I thought Holgersen hired him at houston a few days ago? I guess he said frick houston.
I thought Holgersen hired him at houston a few days ago? I guess he said frick houston.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:48 pm to ZouKeeper314
No Holggersen hired the DC from Arkansas State.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:52 pm to wubilli
Ok 
That link I posted made it sound like he was going to Houston.
I am out of the loop
That link I posted made it sound like he was going to Houston.
I am out of the loop
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:55 pm to ZouKeeper314
I did see his name connected to the Houston job, but don’t know what happened.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 1:59 pm to SemperFi
Sr.CB on the 1990 Buffs team in the "5th Down Game".
Strike one for just walking in the door.
Last time I checked, Charles Johnson still hadn’t scored.
Strike one for just walking in the door.
Last time I checked, Charles Johnson still hadn’t scored.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 2:23 pm to Mizzou Mule
Also promoted McGee. Not surprised with that one just curious to see if he’ll coach WR, TE or QB
Posted on 1/17/19 at 2:29 pm to JesusQuintana
So JQ, Gibbs has a hell of a resume. Is he going to be DC? or a position coach?
Posted on 1/17/19 at 2:46 pm to surgicalvenom
I have no idea, but I assume he’ll be coaching outside LBs.
It’s possible he gets a “co-DC” title
It’s possible he gets a “co-DC” title
Posted on 1/17/19 at 2:47 pm to SemperFi
Anyone know if he is a good recruiter?
Posted on 1/17/19 at 2:59 pm to TrueLefty
He’ll recruit at a “Mizzou” level, I’m sure.
What’s impressive about him is his defenses have always created tons of turnovers. That’s an area we can certainly improve
What’s impressive about him is his defenses have always created tons of turnovers. That’s an area we can certainly improve
Posted on 1/17/19 at 3:03 pm to TrueLefty
Texas Tech - Ranked #119 at 473.2 yards allowed per game.
I guess, whatever.
I guess, whatever.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 3:05 pm to JesusQuintana
That's why this a a bit confusing to me. It's a hell of a hire, but how does he bring his success to Mizzou unless he has full control? It's like hiring Dooley but making him run everything passed Hill.
Gibbs obviously has some things figured out and has translated his knowledge to on field success. Give him the reins.
Gibbs obviously has some things figured out and has translated his knowledge to on field success. Give him the reins.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 3:13 pm to surgicalvenom
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Gibbs obviously has some things figured out and has translated his knowledge to on field success. Give him the reins.
I'm curious how it's all going to work out...CO-DC maybe?
Either way I like what Gibbs did with turnovers for Tech.
No reason he can't have the same success here.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 3:30 pm to surgicalvenom
Hargreaves will coach all LBs. I think Gibbs gets introduced as the CB coach.
Posted on 1/17/19 at 4:03 pm to SemperFi
Just curious. Is this guy any relation to the Gibbs that coached at OU after Switzer?
Posted on 1/17/19 at 4:52 pm to Tiger97
Father is Coach Alex Gibbs. Don't know about OU, Alex was an NFL position coach. I think O-Line, but don't recall for sure.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 9:15 am to Literalist
Thanks Literalist. You are right. Alex Gibbs was the brains behind the cut blocking lines that paved the way for Terrelle Davis's crazy rushing totals with the Broncos.
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