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A new article has been posted on www.latechsports.com:
Louisiana Tech wide receivers coach Conroy Hines has resigned his position in order to pursue other career opportunities head coach and athletics director Derek Dooley announced Saturday.
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Conroy is gone.
http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m...121909aaa.html
Probably a good move for the WR's and passing game but tough on other fronts. Conroy really cares about the kids and has worked tirelessly to help them fulfill their academic obligations and stay eligible and on track to graduate (which is why they are really here!!)
I wish him the best of luck and nothing but success in the future. I also want to thank him for his years of service to Tech.
I agree. I think the problems with our WR's is evidence enough of a needed change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdog13
I wonder how this will effect recruiting?
I wonder if Dooley has replacement already in mind and I hope the new guy can recruit some more WR's with speed.
Hope he has success in his new endeavour
Thoughts on replacement??
I wonder if he had pressure to resign...
He's a Tech guy, so I wonder what endeavors he wanted to pursue. Very interesting. He did a lot of good things for our football program and student athletes.
Yes, in a positive way.Quote:
Originally Posted by SixWings
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdog13
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Originally Posted by Geaux Dawgs
I have some free time, so I will get the ball rolling. What about Mike Norvell. He is an assistant with Tulsa. He played college ball at Central Arkansas. This past year was his first as a full time assistant coach. I don't know if we would be necessarily be offering anything more appealing to him. Anyway...here is a link to his bio.
http://www.tulsahurricane.com/sports...ll_mike00.html
I also like this Jason Nichols guy. He was one of the WR coaches for Toledo, a team with two 1,000 yard receivers. He played at ECU. He is another WR coach from a Non-BCS school that may want to make this move.
http://www.utrockets.com/ViewArticle...ATCLID=3673113
Norvell was a walkon at Tech before he went to UCA.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
I think DJ McCarthy's probably looking for a job.
Wow. I did not know that. That could be an interesting route...Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
I also like former Kansas WR coach David Beaty, who was not kept by new coach Turner Gill
Kansas had two receivers that could CATCH THE BALL really well last season. The difference between Beaty and the first two guys I posted....Beaty is currently unemployed. He went to high school in Garland, TX, and he coached WRs at Rice before joining Kansas.
http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-...y_david00.html
I, too, wonder what "other endeavors" he will be pursuing, and I wish him the best. I worked with him when I was teaching and he was always very helpful.Quote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
As for replacements, my wide-eyed wish would be for Tim Rattay. I figure he knows a thing or two about the position, and we need to go ahead and get him on staff. :D
I hear former Kansas coach Mangino needs a job...:D
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Rattay!
We can't afford his meal allowance. however, it would be fun to see him rolling down the ramp to the field, leading the team!Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
ULM?Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian96
My mistake guys. Of course we should go ahead and get Tim on staff. :)
Here is his information as well:
http://www.ufl-football.com/players/profile/251
Wow. I wish Conroy all the best. This surprises me.
Where is Troy Edwards and what is he doing for a living these days?
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Originally Posted by DawgFaninHous
That would be a mistake. I wish Conroy the best and thank him for his time at Tech. I do think we needed to make the change.
I like Conroy. Good luck in the future!
I also like another Neville QB, too. Hope coaching changes have no effect here.
I agree, but I really didn't think it would ever happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoDawg
I do wish Coach Hines and his family all the best in the world. He is a Tech man through and through. He really does bleed blue.
My thought also..Hope this does not effect the kid from Neville...Liked Conroy...wish him wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
I agree. I don't think he has the coaching "mentality." And I too wish Conroy the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoDawg
Before we start making stuff up, the answer to that is "No". Conroy made his own decision. If Dooley were changing coaches, he would have told the ones impacted weeks ago. Conroy made his own decisionQuote:
Originally Posted by rockdog
Personall, I think 20 years is a long time under 4 different coaches and getting moved up, moved back, moved around, and never having any real continuity. Very loyal Tech guy and former Tech player. Never want to say anything negative about a former Tech player and alumni. I truly appreciate all their service and support to the University and the young men. We should wish all our young men and former Tech players well in future career.
Change I would like to see is someone do a better job in coaching our Corners on tighter and better coverage. We haven't looked good there for several years now. We can talk all day about how hard our safeties tackle, but how much do you want to see safeties doing the tackling and us loading up on run. We give up way too many 2nd and 3rd and long yardage pass plays.
Why we run block better than pass block on OL is another big question I have about that part of game.
We have some areas to clean up, get better players, and more experienced players.
A player I missed seeing this year and may never be the same for potential was young man from Homer. Made me sick when he tore knee up before this season. We could have really used him with 9 Toes on the mend all season.
I wish Conroy good luck but he near seemed to do much in the QB development department
Conroy seems to have been a genuinely nice person, but it was time for a change. If the right replacements can be found, two more changes should be made.
I heard Todd Berry was the leader, he really wants the job, he says he would rather be a position coach at an elite university than the head coach at a FCS school.
Not a good enough coach for us though...
Good luck Coach Hines! Classy guy.
I'm under the impression that Spang and Dooley tell Terry Joseph what type of defensive scheme we're gonna run.Quote:
Originally Posted by Designated Hitter
Wow, hard to believe that a hometown guy is gone. Conroy has been a great ambassador for the program and I hope that he departed on good terms because he can continue to be a voice for us in his next endeavor. Thanks Conroy, for the time and effort devoted to La Tech!
Can somebody please tell me what a wide receiver coach does? Does he teach them to catch? If that's the case we've needed a new one for several years now.
A true Tech guy, he gave alot to this university as a player and a coach. He also played a major role in making sure these players handled the academic side as well.
Best wishes Coach, in whatever you attempt! You are a credit to the University.
ULM: We are hearing ULM will only hire 8 full-time assistants under head coach Todd Berry. Our sources tell us corners coach Darrell Perkins, safeties coach Mark Collins, wide receivers coach Marty Humphrey, running backs coach Bob Leahy, and tight ends / special teams coordinator Chris Vaszily will not remain on the staff. According to our source, offensive line coach Vance Vice, defensive line coach Everett Todd, and DC Troy Reffett will work for head coach Todd Berry. Illinois State OC Steve Farmer is on his way to Monroe. He will serve as the OC. Montana State assistant Bryan Applewhite has been hired as running backs coach. Toledo outside receivers coach Jason Nichols has been hired as wide receivers coach. #78 Leon Lett has been hired as defensive tackles coach. Everett Todd will just coach the defensive ends.
Wow.....there are more than one receiver's coach at Toledo?? He had to have been a grad asstQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
Leon Lett? Seriously?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg06
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Originally Posted by Geaux Dawgs
While I was looking for other receiving coaches, I was surprised to see how many teams had two receiving coaches. They either had outside and slot or inside and outside. Nichols has a good bit of experience. I don't see this move as great for him. I posted his bio on page 1 of this thread. I guess we wanted to be THE receiver coach.
His wikipedia page says he was appointed defensive tackle coach at ULM on december 19th. I also see there is an article in the news-star about it. This is news to me...Quote:
Originally Posted by Juice752
If that is who they want to hire, good luck with it. Am I the only one that sees the humor in ULM hiring a guy who is most known for his screwups?Quote:
Originally Posted by techfan01
Van full of weed Leon Lett?
no, that's Nate NewtonQuote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
Hope Lett doesn't have to coach any games in the snow, for ULM's sake.
Just because you could play doesn't necessarily mean you can coach.
Maybe we could get the trainer ULaLa had about ten years ago to join him. He was about twice the size of Mangino.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog75
If any one thinks colleges are recruiting wide receivers to then teach them to catch at that age and after getting to college, then they were lost before they started.Quote:
Originally Posted by NO2001
News Star failed to mention his multiple drug suspensions during his NFL career. An honest oversight I'm sure.:icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Juice752
and just because you played football in the nfl doesn't mean your ego is too big for you not to try to work your way up honestly. story i heard was that lett wanted to coach football. he went back to unlv to earn his degree and is now getting into college coaching. honestly, we have people who want tim rattay back in ruston on our staff (i am one of them), but we don't know if he's going to be any good as a coach. leon lett may end up being a great coach one day.Quote:
Originally Posted by LookingForResults
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Originally Posted by theprofessor
Well, he is starting at the bottom.... :icon_wink:
wish him the best....
There is and should be a lot of coaching from high school to the college level. I would fully expect that we would have to spend time coaching WR's in college just like any other position - D1 college football is a long way from high school FB
Rattay is known for being an intelligent player. Lett is knowing for being a stupid player. I'd typically agree but these aren't equal comparisons.Quote:
Originally Posted by theprofessor
I am going to go ahead and say that I think it is really cool that ULM got Lett. Its a smart move on their part. The things people have brought up on this thread are probably the reason that he is going to ULM. They get a guy who brings a big name to the school and NFL experience. Most people who have been around long enough know Letts history and his major claim to fame. He was an excellent player and a very well known name and I would be willing to bet that even though a lot of people know about the play there are a lot more that would hear the name and think "I know he played for the Cowboys and thats about it" particularly in the younger generation.
I say good luck to him. Its a tough place to start.
And just because you can't play doesn't mean you can coach either. Just ask Charlie Weiss.Quote:
Originally Posted by LookingForResults
Geez.....the "Big Cat" Leon Lett spent a lot of years in the NFL as a feared defensive lineman. Don't kid yourself. This should be a good hire.
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Good post. Green for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by theprofessor
HD
i think that's a little over the top. lett is MOST remembered for a couple of unfortunate plays. but he's also a two-time pro bowler who overcame a lot of odds (juco player to naia to 7th round pick to overcoming some tough injuries to super bowl champion).Quote:
Originally Posted by Juice752
there's a major difference intellectually when it comes to coaching heady qb's and diagramming complicated offensive plays to teaching big uglies about technique in the trenches. big difference.
I agree. I just think comparing Rattay to Lett is a little over the top as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by theprofessor
So . . . . what does Leon Lett have to do with Conroy Hines???
I think they are half brothers is what I'm hearing.
Actually, I think Conroy resigned so he can join Lett's entourage.Quote:
Originally Posted by parisdog
I think this thread turned into gibberish some time ago
What about Conroy taking a head coaching job at the high school level, like the West Ouachita job? That was my first thought when I got the release. When Sean and I talked with him at the Catholic/WM game a couple of weeks ago, he never let on that he would not be at Tech.
Nick White
ESPN 97.7
It could be a good hire. Its a long way from should be, but I wish him well.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Any chance he is going on staff at Tech in some admin capacity?
That wouldn't shock me. I could see him as a full time academic person for the athletic department, but if that were the move I'd have expected it to be announced with the other. I wonder if there is an opening at BARC?Quote:
Originally Posted by hookdown
We already have a full time academic person.
I know, but anything can happen. Never know when folks get moved around, when new positions open up, etc. I'm just talking, though, about the kind of position I would have expected him to transition to when he ultimately left the coaching side.Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMROB
You'd be surprised at what SPEED can make coaches do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Designated Hitter
Shaky hands, legit sub-4.5 speed, they're going after the guy.
I'd also imagine it's not unlike kickers who may have to be taught a new technique or an RB who has to be taught how to hold the ball when he runs.Quote:
Originally Posted by DAWG DUDE
I would hope he would think long and hard before doing that! W.O. is not a place that is gonna win consistently in football. Great school, but gonna be tough to win there. jmo.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickdawg67
Oh no doubt it is a tough place to win. Anyway, that was just a hunch and my first thought when I got the release. The only two that I am hearing for WO right now are Joey Pender and Matt Middleton.
Nick White
ESPN 97.7
Why doesn't someone just call him up and ask him?
Because this is more fun....:laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by DawgFaninHous
Think Big- Bring in Monken and demote Scelfo
Better Know the Jacksonville Jaguars: Wide Receivers Coach Todd Monken
http://cdn0.sbnation.com/profile_ima..._6121_tiny.JPGCoaching Experience
1989-90 Grand Valley State (assistant coach)
1991-92 Notre Dame (graduate assistant)
1993-99 Eastern Michigan (defensive backs, 1993; wide receivers, punt return unit, 1994-97; offensive coordinator, quarterbacks, 1998-99)
2000-01 Louisiana Tech (running backs/recruiting coordinator, 2000; wide receivers, 2001)
2002-04 Oklahoma State (pass game coordinator, wide receivers)
2005 LSU (passing game coordinator/wide receivers)
I wonder if Conroy might come on as some sort of football administrative person, then start to handle Tommy Sisemores travel duties, I understand Tommy will be retiring in the next year or two.
WOW
Look for Farmerville's coach Spatafora to be a top candidate for that jobQuote:
Originally Posted by BIG DOG28
Great coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by nickdawg67
Joey Pender and Matt Middleton, who are they?Quote:
Originally Posted by nickdawg67
joey pender is a former west ouachita assistant who has been the head coach at ruston, winnfield and now jonesboro-hodge.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
matt middleton is a former coach at caldwell who is now offensive coordinator at minden. great young coach. west ouachita would be VERY smart to hire him.
Corny,
That will not happen, mark my post. He will not get RHS job.
First of all, that job is not open. Secondly, Spat is not interested in being the coach at Ruston High. Billy Laird does a good job with what he has.Quote:
Originally Posted by CorneyDawg
Great idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG DOG28
A good job with what he has? The Bearcats had good talent and they got shut out by Richwood. It's time for a change at RHS.Quote:
Originally Posted by mentechsters
All I know is what I have heard...Maybe / Maybe NotQuote:
Originally Posted by mentechsters
Ouch
Comparing Ruston High to West Monroe is hilarious. They have twice the enrollment and no telling how many feeder schools. They should be good every year. Ruston is competitive every year, with not nearly as much talent as people claim. How many kids do you see going on to play college ball? I would also like to hear some examples of Daddy Ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG DOG28
ruston always has talent, some more years than others. there is a laundry list of players dating back to the '90s that have gone on to play college ball. heck, one year back in either '04 or '05, the two starting defensive ends were lazarius levingston and randy grigsby. levingston is starting at lsu, while grigsby gets plenty of playing time at tech.Quote:
Originally Posted by mentechsters
the problem with ruston this year was that the 'cats didn't have a quarterback, and laird's system revolves around having a good quarterback. alsup and rome were both pretty good quarterbacks, and even better baseball players. colby was a good athlete, a great baseball player, but not a very good quarterback. i hope laird has one on the roster next year, or it could spell even more trouble.
I'm not sure what is going on now, but I know earlier this year he was interested and that comes from a reliable source.Quote:
Originally Posted by mentechsters
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Originally Posted by theprofessor
Joey was the head coach at Jonesboro-Hodge and won two state championships before he went to Winnfield. This is his second time at J-HHS.
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Originally Posted by Coachdawg
I heard he was a pretty good noseguard.
I was taught English by Joey's wife ...shudder...
Time to move on to a different title article. This titles article as named has lost its legs and gone every other direction. Need one for Rumored WR Coach in Recruiting section and put the HS stuff elsewhere.
Ruston would be lucky to get Spat. Cedar Creek should have held onto him while he was the strength and conditioning coach and the defensive coordinator. He led Cedar Creek to five straight state championships in powerlifting.