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Well Skip is the guy, so it's time to start talking assistants! 😃
Who ya got? We know Lucas wants Eggan back as defensive line coach. I want Ingram back as running backs coach.
I'd like to keep our up tempo offensive style with a few more wrinkles. I'm up for anything on defense.
Who's the OC at UCA? Don't they throw the rock a lot?
Rattay: QB Coach. One down.
This is where it matters most right now.
Rattay- QB
Eggan-DL
Spangler-janitor
Perot- OL
I mentioned this in another thread. I think we should take a look at Randy Shannon for the defensive coordinator. I think he was in the middle of a mess at Miami. He tried to keep it clean. He is an amazing defensive coach, and he is an awesome recruiter. He is currently the linebackers coach at TCU.
Randy Shannon - LB Coach - TCU:
http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-foo...n_randy00.html
Don't think Perot is gonna leave Southern Miss that quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSDAWG
He hasn't left yet. I believe its actually a standing offer until he knows for sure what's gout down here. That's what I was told.
I don't know if we could afford this guy (making $215k), but I think he would be worth a shot for offensive coordinator. Great recruiter, and he has coached some great talent at WR. I wonder if we did score a deal with Holtz salary due to his buy-out...
Jeff Scott - WR Coach - Clemson
http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArt...&Q_SEASON=2012
I would be good with Rattay coming in as the QB coach. I think it would be good to keep Coach Ingram, Coach Perot, and Coach Eggan.
Why not Texas A&M's Special Teams and Tight End's coach Brian Polian? Wouldn't he consider this to be an opportunity to move up to OC??
I would think DC for Polian. He has worked ST, Safeties, and Linebackers in the last couple of years. That doesn't sound bad either.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
That's if Kent doesn't hire him as head coach first. He interviewed there today I believe.
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Originally Posted by KSDAWG
Didn't know that. Thanks KS.
BTW Twitter reporting that John Simon is joining Monkens staff.
Yeah, if Monken gets his way USM is gonna have a bunch of Tech people running the show over there. How's that for karma?
Yuck. Don't remind us. Some of us are trying to get over this hire and move into positive land, so I don't want to hear about Monken building a super staff down in Hattiesburg!Quote:
Originally Posted by KSDAWG
Well he will. We can't stop that. What we CAN do is gave a damn good staff here though. I will be interested in seeing if the budget has increased for the coaching staff.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
Get used to it . We missed the boat on Monken. Just remind the powers that hold the key(to the safe). Sometimes men and coaches do use foul language. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone on his staff has a TECH connection.
Looks like Pierre Ingram is officially headed to California as well as their new RB coach. His Twitter profile now has a California background pic.
https://twitter.com/PIngram1Quote:
@DeseanJackson10 I'm the New Running Back Coach at your Alma Mater trying to Put Cal in the Rose Bowl... CAN I GET A RETWEET !!!!!
Why not bring back one of our own Tony Tademy--former TCU linebackers coach
He played at LaTech in the 80's and has been in the coaching profession since earning his bachelor's degree in general studies from Louisiana Tech in 1983. While an undergrad, he played linebacker and helped the Bulldogs to a pair of Independence Bowl appearances. Was well respected at TCU with at least 2 All conference LB's on his squad each of his 7 years there. The play of the linebackers was instrumental in the Horned Frogs leading the nation in total defense three of the last four seasons (2008-11).Tademy coached the 1987 season at Louisiana Tech, serving as the inside linebackers coach..
Glen Hunt is coaching at West Monroe. He's a Tech guy and would do well as an OL coach.
Hunt, like most WM coaches who went to Tech, doesn't try to help out the school when it comes to recruiting. Like Shows, all the coaches only try to get their players into LSUcksQuote:
Originally Posted by LTUIronDawg
Absolutely!Quote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
We still have an OL coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by LTUIronDawg
From FootballScoop.com:
"Texas Tech: Sources tell us LA Tech corners coach Kevin Curtis will join Kliff Kingsbury's staff at Texas Tech."
I can't blame him, makes sense to want to go coach at your collegeQuote:
Originally Posted by TechAlum05
I hope whoever Holtz picks as DC will move us away from the 4-2-5
Our secondary has been awful while he's been coaching them. Maybe he'll be more successful at another Tech, but I envision Red Raider fans seeing a lot of DBs chasing after wide open receivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechAlum05
Well, there is a bit of good news.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechAlum05
We saw that a lot this season. That, and....play off the wr, let him catch the ball, then tackle him!!?? Of course...if you miss the tackle...it is a foot race to the end zone.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawgtired
Throwing out a name for DC: Greg Hudson - FSU LB's
Rumor in Seminole Land is that he will either not be retained or will move to Football Operations. He was initially hired as heir-apparent to the FSU DC position once Mark Stoops left, but he hasn't panned out the way many thought he would. LB's underachieved and apparently he has had some serious personal issues. That being said, he had great defenses under Holtz at ECU.
Just sayin...
Or just run it well.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelboi
He will most likely bring in the same staff he had at USF with the only exception probably at DC. They were all fired yesterday which was timed with the hiring of Holtz at your school.
Let's hope not.Quote:
Originally Posted by deters
He most likely will. They've been together pretty much where ever hes gone and are life long friends. We had a running joke on USF forums about his staff. Whenever something bad in a game would occur WYHF (when you hire friends) would be posted. He is too loyal to his buddies and won't fire them even if they are under performing. Prime example is his buddy Cosh who made our defense into a sieve and was the reason for many losses, yet he still had a job until yesterday when our new coach fired them all.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
So you think he is a bad coach. We get your point. Anything else?Quote:
Originally Posted by deters
Hey, I'm a USF Bull, I joined to give you info on what to expect with Holtz.
Allow me introduce you Holtz's main man, offensive coordinator Todd Fitch.
Fitch was Holtz's OC at UCONN, ECU, and USF, and he also was on Holtz's staff when Holtz was OC at South Carolina.
I'd bet all that I have on Todd Fitch continuing with Holtz at LA Tech. Holtz likes to hire his friends. Honestly though, Fitch isn't that bad. He runs a decent offense. His Bio page at USF is still up if you want to do a little research: http://tinyurl.com/ccm6smt
I don't think, I know he is. Hope you enjoyed your 9 win season. At least you have something to reminisce on when Holtz starts accumulating losses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdog13
Just asking a question that may have been asked before, but what about Coach Joseph who was here under Dooley? Would he be a fit?
Again we get your point.Quote:
Originally Posted by deters
He was a heck of a recruiter. I wonder if Butch will keep him on staff in Tenn.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog29
He is at Nebraska I thought?Quote:
Originally Posted by Goose
I think he left Tenn. before DD got fired.
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Originally Posted by inudesu
You're right. I totally missed that somehow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdog13
What coordinators that run the spread are even available? That we could afford?
And since their probably aren't many what WR or QB coaches that know how to run it are available? This will be very interesting. He has big shoes to fill on offense but the bar is very low on defense.
Your OC will be Todd Fitch, who has been Holtz's OC at UConn, ECU, and USF. That won't change, Holtz always hires his friends.
I'd like to see holtz or the oc hire either Rattay or Kubik as QB coach. Either would do well recruiting Louisiana. Both were two of the most intelligent QB's we've seen here.
Would Chris Hatcher give up an FCS job to be an FBS OC?
I wonder. If we could get Shannon for DC and Hatcher for OC we'd be in business. Doubt we could get either. Have a feeling Holtz already has a good idea of who he wants to hire for both coordinator positions. He might be compiling lists of candidates for the position coaches though. For recruiting reasons I really hope he keeps Eggen. The man goes out and puts in work.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
If he brings Fitch (his regular OC), I'm going to think we hired a snake oil salesman, and I will lose respect immediately. If he goes for a spread guy, we are about to start winning some championships.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdog13
We haven't seen eye to eye on much, but you nailed it with this post.Quote:
Originally Posted by T1
He was a good coach. I would be glad to get him back!!Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog29
California officially announces the hires of Pierre Ingram (RB coach) and Mark Tommerdahl (Special teams, inside receivers coach) today.
Texas Tech has hired Kevin Curtis as their new CB coach as confirmed by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Y'all are a broken record sort of fans, huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by OncomingStorm93
What was Texas Tech thinking??? Our weakest position for years. Thanks Red-Raiders!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TechAlum05
http://usf.rivals.com/viewcoach.asp?...t=1&Coach=1028
wonder if this will be our new secondary coach. he was with Skip at ECU. He coached here from 02-03. What are the thoughts on him from people that remember 02-03? Was he any good here?
If I remember correctly he was co defensive coordinator with Tom Masella. One of JB3's Massachusets guys. I remember a lot of us not being too happy with Masella's defenses so they brought in Smith to be Co-DC with him. I think the defense got better under Smith but it was a long time ago. I try to forget the Bicknell era.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakTechDawg
I want to say that Smith was one that we were sorry to see go.
I think you are correct. This topic makes me feel old. Was only about 10 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
Yes it wasQuote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
We couldn't keep good DC's at Tech during Bicknell's watch and I attribute most of that to the administration. (I'll never forget losing Rose to Toledo.) I remember Smith did a decent job and the guy after him (Bates) who went to Northwestern. Dooley basically blasted our lack of vision and investment in the program which helped.
Anybody who trashes Bicknell does NOT understand the hands he was dealt.
I can't agree with you there. I do agree he was dealt a crappy hand but he still seemed in way over his head to me. I never liked that hire to begin with. VERY good OL coach though. And a good guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
Agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by T1
Dig a little deeper, that won't happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by MiloBumP
I agree with this. In hindsight, JB-3 was a classic case of someone being in over his head.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdog13
I'm hoping he starts over with coaching staff too!Quote:
Originally Posted by T1
Bick was a walking cluster-f**k. Stop mentioning that loser's name. Damn, people! Can't any of you see how frickin far we've come in 6 years, under DD and SD, compared to the previous 8? And, heck! Bick used Crowton's recruits to have what success he did have!
We're moving onward and upward!!!
He said he was gonna hire local, keep the spread and hard hit Louisiana recruiting. Dunn,Dunn,Dunn...Quote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
What spread kid in Louisiana would not want to play for Dunn. La.Tech has hit a home run last year with the high powered offense. The big receivers that come out of these spread offenses will come to Ruston instead of the run oriented bigger schools. We have the kids right here in La. to win but we have to use our La. ties to get them. Somehow Dunn convinces some pretty good recruits to go to La.College because he wins there. Have you ever been to La.College??? How could you get anybody there??
Hire Dunn and put asses in the seats and create the greatest show on turf in north Louisiana..
(Disclaimer)No I'm not Dennis, nor his cousin or family. Met him a couple times during recruiting. I just understand the offensive mind this guy has. He's the closest thing to Franklin we could possibly land. Hell, Franklin himself would tell you that
If you think Dunn is the man you should probably tell Skip who he is. I doubt he has ever heard of him.
Dunn has baggage.......we dont want him
Am I the only one that thinks Dunn would be a good choice for OC? Baggage you say.. Its America, we are all about second and third chances and redemption. Unless you are a black head coach. JUST KIDDING. (I normally wouldn't agree with that complaint but the numbers are pretty convincing regarding the rehiring of black head coaches). Anyway, I would be happy with Dunn as OC.
Baggage, he was totally cleared.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geaux Dawgs
Baggage, we are hiring a guy to cuss out officials, recruit and out-sell any other coach, a guy that will go for the throat and run up the score.
We are not looking for a team Pastor!!!!
If we fire every coach in America with a little baggage. You and I might be up for this job. I want an air show that can recruit. If he is not in jail or has any warrants!!!!
I WANT HIM!!!
Dumbass post. NO ONE here has come anywhere close to suggesting he should come back here and coach. NO ONE.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
Pirate fans on the CUSA board hold him in high regard. Say he did a good job with the secondary and was a heck of a recruiter. I'd be more than happy with him coaching the DB's.Quote:
Originally Posted by OakTechDawg
You should have Dunn get his resume together and forward it to to Holtz. Who knows if Dunn even wants a coordinator's job, is willing to take a step down or if they would even get along. We can't do anything about it on this board. I think Skip will be doing the hiring!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle/Tech
double D us not someone you want to run your offense. I know first hand his capabilities as a coach. Great motivator, good man, but not a d1 oc. He didn't ll plays, design plays at LC. He assisted with oline and managed.
He didn't call plays*
Thanks for the input, if we come up with any more coaches we will run them at ya and your can tell us what they can do!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ellis88
I'm waiting for someone to tell me that Spangler has been told to move along. We cannot have him here!
Ed Jackson?Quote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
. In 2011 Spanglers defense gave up 23 pts game -- respectable #40 in total pts game . Playing wit Dooleys more defense oriented recruits. Incredibly easy to pile on. Coach d was awesome offense recruiter. I understand completely that coach Spangler needs to be replaced but he was dealt an under talented group of players-- in Cal interview he said he played so wide open was lean on defensive side. I am not sure how much Spangler or talent. Easy to say recruit players but how much leeway did he have?? Hopefully with 32 seniors gone we can load up on both sides of ball. Don't take this as endorsement of Spangler-- just rember having good players and a solid d in 2011 ( tons of picks and big plays)-- 23 pts allowed per gameQuote:
Originally Posted by markay714
I just don't see how we can responsibly keep a guy responsible for literally one of the worst defenses in NCAA history, especially considering the sos we played.
or revert to 2011 - when he had players and won a few games on D. Of course he has to go --worst D in 2012 but wonder if any coach could have had good D with talent levelQuote:
Originally Posted by markay714
I agree. I love Tech and made 10 games including San Jose-- sat next to one of senior starters dad for a lot of games and the things he said were not flattering -- time for new coach-- just hope we can allot 12-15 scholarships for D players. We all love to see the qbs- rbs- wr sign but time to find some 3star d guys -- once we did get a 4 star d guyQuote:
Originally Posted by RougeDawg
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Originally Posted by Dogsince65
Regardless, we can still sign a max of 25.
Man could ya? That'd be fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle/Tech
but dangle the extra spots for " special Walkon"-- but thanks for info-- I did not know that-- all that crud Saban does confuses my old brainQuote:
Originally Posted by hookdown
I would simply ask Tony Franklin who it should be for the offensive side.
Franklin's business, http://thetonyfranklinsystem.com/, HEAVILY promotes customer success to bring in new clients. He would damn near have as much of an interest in our offense continuing success as Skip! Plus, he has great visibility of all the successful guys with his system . . . because he watches them like a hawk for promoting purposes.
Too easy.
Being totally cleared and lacking evidence to pursue are TOTALLY different.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle/Tech
We are hiring a guy to cuss out officials?? Run up the score?? What class......... We might as well have gone for Petrino then
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Originally Posted by Dogsince65
What happens in SEC when they oversign is that they hope out of the 30 or however many they sign, they can get 25 that qualify. Those that do not are given walk-on status, grayshirted, or placed in a JUCO with the expectation they will resign with the school after they become eligible.
Geaux Dawg....if you do not think coaches are cussing refs you know nothing about college football. In case you didn't see last season if we do not run the score up we don't win. Our defense wasn't stopping much. And last of all if you want all the little sweet guys to coach you better get used to losing and sitting by yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geaux Dawgs
Getting Rattay on staff in some postition is almost a must. Kubic may be a great coach, but or fans won't be excited by that name like they will Rattay.
You stated we are hiring a guy to cuss out officials......that is simply not true. I know it happens......Heck, I do it from the stands. That is all I was stating.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle/Tech
There is a huge difference in running up the score and scoring to be competitive.........I realize the Evangel way under Dunn was the former.
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Originally Posted by maddawg
Ding ding ding. We have a winner!
I wish we could afford a QB Coach because that would suit Tim perfectly. The only realistic way I think would be to give Tim WRs or WR's and QB's. But I'm down with it. Eventually he'd be a good offensive coordinator.
I wonder if we'll have any movement by the end of the week. With the holidays and bowl season heating up, it seems like a difficult time to put together a staff quickly.
That hire ASTOUNDS me. I can't imagine anybody being worse at their job than Kevin Curtis......yet, he gets a "promotion" to an AQ school? Something is definitely wrong with this picture. Kliff Kingsbury is really showing his lack of maturity with this hire.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechAlum05
I know this is out of left field.......but we're thinking outside the box here. What about Joe Raymond Peace as our new DC? The former head coach at LA Tech had some of the best defenses I've ever seen, including that 1992 gang that held national champion Alabama to only 13 points, including only 6 pts which were scored by the BAMA offense.
Joe Raymond's downfall was his offense. Some of JRP's offenses were terrible. He was a defensive guy all the way. Would he come back to Tech as a DEFENSIVE guy only? (The money is much better today.)
Good thinkin, but at 67 years old and a few years out of the sport, he may not be interested or able.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Good point. I didn't realize he was that old. Wow! How time flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog75
Did you think we were catching up with him?Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg