Football. Defensive Coordinator Tommy Spangler among Broyles Award Nominees - latechs

[mildawg]

http://www.broylesaward.com/press-re...-broyles-award

Coach Spangler nominated for the Broyles Award, which goes to the top assistant coach in the nation. Talk about a 180 from last season. Congratulations are in order!

[TYLERTECHSAS]

Wow! Congrats!!!!

[Dubya261]

Wow, that's good company!

[DONW]

I'm impressed that he made that list because they're usually all coaches fom AQ teams. I guess he won't have as many wanting him fired this year. It's amazing what a good front 4 will do for you.

[Dawgmatic]

Congratulations, Coach Spangler! So proud!

[TechsasDawg]

Congratulations coach, and congratulations to the front 4!!!

[dawg80]

Except for a few hiccups, the defense has been consistent all year. Dawgs are poised to win a conference title.

Hmmmm......wait for it....







DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Imagine that.

[KSDAWG]

GATA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Woof!]

DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Imagine that.

I'm counting the seconds for blacklashes to head your way for that statement.

I can hear it from others now.....defensive games are boring......look at Houston's offense...Boise State doesn't need to play defense. :icon_wink:

[Dawg06]

Only 5 non-AQ coaches made the list. What a great honor for Coach Spangler!

• Sal Sunseri, Alabama, Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers
• Robert Anae, Arizona, Offensive Line
• Garrick McGee, Arkansas, Offensive Coordinator/QBs
• Dave Wommack, Arkansas State, Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
• Tim Banks, Cincinnati, Co-Defensive Coordinator
• Chad Morris, Clemson, Offensive Coordinator
• George DeLeon, Connecticut, Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends
• Todd Grantham, Georgia, Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers
• Vic Koenning, Illinois, Defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers
• Tee Martin, Kentucky, Passing Game Coordinator/ Wide Receivers
• Tommy Spangler, Louisiana Tech / Defensive Coordinator
• John Chavis, LSU, Defensive Coordinator
• Greg Mattison, Michigan, Defensive Coordinator
• Ron Brown, Nebraska, Running Backs
• Art Kaufman, North Carolina, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
• Bob Diaco, Notre Dame, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
• Brent Venables, Oklahoma, Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
• Todd Monken, Oklahoma State, Offensive Coordinator/QBs
• Bruce Read, Oregon State, Special Teams
• John DeFilippo, San Jose State, Offensive Coordinator / QBs
• Brad Lawing, South Carolina, Defensive Line
• Derek Mason, Stanford, Defensive Coordinator / Associate Head Coach
• Chuck Heater, Temple, Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs
• Manny Diaz, Texas, Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
• Monte Kiffin, USC, Assistant Head Coach / Defense
• Bryan Stinespring, Virginia Tech, Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends
• Jim Reid, Virginia, Defensive Coordinator
• Ryan Cubit, Western Michigan, QBs
• Paul Chryst, Wisconsin, Offensive Coordinator / QBs

[DFWDawg]

Congrats Coach. Its been a great year and deserving for the recognition.

[CanadaDawg]

Art Kaufman was LaTech's DC in the mid 90's under JRP... Tough as nails type.

[PawDawg]

Art Kaufman was LaTech's DC in the mid 90's under JRP... Tough as nails type.

...and this guy made his mark in the early 90s
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Th...rican_football)

[dawg80]

I'm counting the seconds for blacklashes to head your way for that statement.

I can hear it from others now.....defensive games are boring......look at Houston's offense...Boise State doesn't need to play defense. :icon_wink:

Nah, real football fans (and sports' fans in general) know it's true. Defense wins championships.

And, for the 2nd time in as many days, someone has warned of pending backlashes coming my way. No way! They love me here!

[News_Bot]

A new article has been posted on www.latechsports.com:

Louisiana Tech defensive coordinator Tommy Spangler was named one of 29 nominees for the Broyles Award late Wednesday, an award given to the nation's top assistant coach.

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