Texas Football: Coaching Hires Today?
by Peter Bean on Jan 4, 2011 8:59 AM CST
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PrintSources in Madison confirm that Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst was in town yesterday to interview for the University of Texas offensive coordinator job, and rumors are starting to surface that Mack Brown has indeed hired Chryst, and with him, Badgers offensive line coach Bob Bostad.
On the defensive side, Stanford locked down Virginia Tech in impression fashion last night, and Cardinal defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is a name that's being mentioned as a leading candidate for the Texas defensive coordinator position. This article provides a nice overview of the job Fangio's done in his first year at Stanford.
It's looking a lot like today's going to be a big news day on the staff hiring front.
Have at it in the comments.
UPDATE: Per 247sports, add Mississippi State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz into the mix for the Texas defensive coordinator opening. Fantastic article on Diaz here. (Hat Tip: BMG)
UPDATE: Manny Diaz: "You can't be a great defense in a casual manner." GIMME.
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Hope this is true.
Looks like some impressive credentials.
"Only angry people win football games." --DKR
A bit of irony here
that we would hire the guy who coached Marcell Dareus, the guy who single-handedly ended our NC hopes last year. Some great names being thrown around, Bostad and Davis are both A+ and I like Chryst a lot. This is getting kind of exciting.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
dang
He’s good, but he’s the guy that coached Marcell Dareus. Nothing against either of them, I know what Dareus did was unintentional, but still…it’s weird. Still want him, though.
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I should have read down further
we’re thinking the same thing about Dareus.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
Recruitocosm
And Jesus are reporting things should go down today as well, here
But, I am not sure I really believe him.
Hook 'em
I would love for all of that to be true, but I wouldn’t hold my breath. Chryst & Bostad would be huge coup for Mack. I was also very impressed with Fangio’s defense last night. Tyrod Taylor was never comfortable in the pocket and constantly had someone in his face.
Tyrod Taylor looked like 2008 or 2009 Tyrod Taylor
Or even Tyrod Taylor vs. James Madison.
In other words, not very good. He had been pretty good the past eleven games, but when a defense can make the guy actually regress in the game, that mean great film study and preparation.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
Not being a dick either.
Thought Fangio Defense was impressive last night. More than I expected.
by Hippie Killer on Jan 4, 2011 9:21 AM CST up reply actions
Stength and Conditioning
As I understand it, the team only gets 8 weeks of Strength and Conditioning that the coaches can work with them. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
If this is indeed the case…is Maddog working with the team still? And if so…can we assume that any progress is being made on this front? Isn’t waiting until whenever to hire a S&C Coach be a wasted opportunity?
So....
We can expect zero progress on that front until sometime after next season when the new S&C coach has the opportunity to work with the team full time?
by Hippie Killer on Jan 4, 2011 9:22 AM CST up reply actions
I honestly don't know how it works really.
I would assume that Mack wants his new coaches to have some say in the S&C coach.
I would also think that most of the S&C work takes place over the summer.
Hook 'em
So will the OC and OL hire heep Westerman in the fold
or will he bolt for usc or Auburn
Bama Defensive Line Coach Bo Davis
now apparently confirmed by Orangebloods to be our next interior D-line coach. Davis has extensive strength and conditioning experience…hopefully he will at least be allowed to provide input from what they do over at Bama to make sure guys are actually hitting the weights…
He must have missed the memo...
The Horns’ 2010 string of bad luck is supposed to be over now.
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by JYarbs on Jan 4, 2011 9:54 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Per Kansas Rivals.com site
Let’s hope they’re as inconsistent as the Texas Rivals guys.
You ain't hurt...
If not, let's hope that Daniels turns out to be a meth junkie
and an albatross for Kansas.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
any backup plan?
Kevin Thomas maybe?
In Mack Brown We Trust!
Thanks, PB.
I’m literally incontinent with excitement. Well, not literally.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Well, I guess that
(puts on sunglasses) Depends on who the hires are. YYYYYEEEAAAAHHHHHH.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
I'm lizzing!
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:29 AM CST up reply actions
Another name that just came up for DC @ 247 is Manny Diaz from MSU
He has also coached Linebackers (FWIW)
So, are we going to be given the run around again with all this
Or is the proverbial concrete finally starting to set, PB?
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Glad to hear it
I keep telling myself that I’m not going to get caught up in all of this until Bellmont makes the call because of the rollercoaster this keeps sending fan sites on. But…I keep coming back.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
worse addiction?
heroin or offseason football rumor mongering?
by dukeoforange on Jan 4, 2011 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
C. Conference Realignment Rumor Mongoring.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
I'm going to call it now.
Texas will win the Fiesta bowl next year and will be Nat Champs in 2012
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Who's our QB in 2012? Gilbert or does he leave if he does well in 2011?
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Gilbert is our QB in 2012.
He goes in the first round of the 2012 draft.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
I'm just too excited about these hires to be rational right now.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
simmer down, now
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
Simmma
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Summah, Don-na
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
Not to be a fly in the works
but isn’t Chryst a Run-First Coordinator. I saw the Wisconsin game and they were basically running it with occasional play-action passes. Is that what we want?
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and by we, I mean the fans
not Mack
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Passing defenses are getting better and better.
Power running is the way to go forward. Control the clock, limit turnovers, tire out the defenses.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
But I want elite QBs :(
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You can get an elite talent at QB despite running a run-oriented, clock-eating, and potentially "boring" offense
Signed,
Mark Richt
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:33 AM CST up reply actions
True
But elite QBs aren’t necessarily the key to tons of victories. I’m just sayin’, if someone wants an elite QB, it’s possible even with that kind of offense. On my part, I don’t care a lick whether the offense is a meat-grinder or a spread, just as long as it accomplishes its duties: score points and complement the defense.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
Alabama doesn't seem to have a problem getting a ton of victories with this scheme
by goingforthecorner on Jan 4, 2011 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
That's about as close as they ever came, and he was only elite level college talent.
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AND a helluva prognosticator.
At least once.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
No not at all. His offense was very different when he was at Oregon State (and very good). They put up some big time numbers. I think he just adapts to the type of players that he has.
Awesome
thanks for the info, I only have the Rose Bowl by which to judge him. So I thought he was just a Power-Running guy
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I think he professed, however, to not knowing enough about the spread to run it.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
He can be multiple
Wiscy is best running the ball, but at Oregon St when he was there they ran some spread, and had the first ever team with 4000+ passing yards, 1500+ rushing yards and 2 WRs with 1000+ Receiving yards.
Hook 'em
I believe he also had big Stephen Jackson
And Jackson was an absolute terror at Oregon State.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:34 AM CST up reply actions
He'll have the tools here
Any OC wants to be multi-dimensional, you have to be. This has always been Mack’s philosophy, we’ve just been stricken in recruiting at the OL and RB positions recently and that’s killed the running half of the offense.
If Wisconsin has a QB and receivers they beat TCU handily. I’m really more impressed with what he did at Oregon State.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
Another way to think about it
Another way to think about it is: we should want an offensive coordinator who can succeed with what Mack Brown wants to do. Mack wants to power run with Malcolm Brown, well… let’s get an offensive coordinator who can make that work.
And as others have mentioned, if it’s another direction Mack wants, or personnel dictates, he’s demonstrated elsewhere that he can direct the offense in a number of ways.
If it’s Chryst, it’s a good hire,.
You ain't hurt...
That's true,
It’s been a while since the school has focused on Running Backs as an offensive weapon, ala Ricky Williams.
What can I say, I’m suffering Greg Davis withdrawl? cs
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Maybe to coach special teams?
Or LBs/STs?
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
Just to clarify: he has been a special teams coach in the past
He did it at NC State. I don’t recall how good NC State’s special teams were in those days, though.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
He would be DC.
He is the hot name right now as far as SEC DC’s go.
Really?
Why? I mean, I guess he didn’t have a whole lot of talent at his disposal, but Mississippi State didn’t really shut down even the mediocre offenses of the SEC.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:54 AM CST up reply actions
They did shut down Denard Robinson
and this was his first year
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Before that he was at Middle Tennessee State
I’m sure the guy’s good and all, and Paleface will have to excuse my use of the phrase, but I just don’t think Diaz looks “Texas good.”
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Another rumor is that he is a backup plan for Fangio in case he decides to look at other options. I think people are throwing shit against a wall and seeing what sticks.
That's what I think
At this point in his career, he looks like he’s rising, and would be at a good point to take over at a more respectable SEC school. For example, if Texas were to hire Chavis, LSU would be more fitting for Diaz.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Is that why it smells so bad in here?
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
I almost got hit a minute ago.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
I don't have to do anything I don't want to,
because I’m Texas, dammit.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
FINALLY. You get it.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
welcome back to the coachacoaster
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Productivity has officially ceased.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
They held Cam Newton and Auburn to 17 points. I think the real story might be what he did with the talent they had.
In fact
This would erase 90% of the sting of losing Muschamp.
I’ll be happy with Fangio, but I’m starting the chant: DI-AZ! DI-AZ! DI-AZ! DI-AZ!
You ain't hurt...
lol. After watching Fangio’s defense last night I was really hoping it would be him. They were bringing pressure from all over the field and VT just could not find an answer for it.
Fangio would be great
Good teacher, right experience, etc.
But Diaz would be a brilliant, highly encouraging hire. Not sure why it escaped all of our attention to want him, but kudos to Mack Brown for taking his time. Fantastic news. Praying it’s happening.
You ain't hurt...
I see some positives, sure
But what’s the exciting factor with Diaz? He has no real recruiting background, and hasn’t really ever fielded an intimidating defense. What am I missing?
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
Geez, is there a coordinator you actually want?
Your opinions on every coordinator UT has been interested in has been consistently negative. Who exactly do you want?
by goingforthecorner on Jan 4, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
Read the rest of the thread
I’ve mentioned Shannon and Fangio. I’ve mentioned others on the site in the past.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
But
Shannon didn’t interview well, and Fangio, well he’s probably Catholic, and that can’t bode well for recruiting in Southern Baptist country.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
Haha, I do actually hope you're joking about the religion thing
Diaz, being Cuban, is likely Catholic as well, wouldn’t you say?
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
In BOH's defense
I’ve read numerous comments in which he has listed several OC’s and DC’s he’d like to see.
Diaz's name was out there a bit early
but it just never got any traction because there wasn’t any buzz around him when all the Austin/Shannon stuff was going on.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 4, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
They also gave up 30 to the terrible LSU offense
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
doubtful - if he's in town its for the DC interview
which means that Fangio is not the DC (yet). If Harbaugh is going to the pros he may take Fangio with him…
Good find!
It seems like he’s got the same fiery attitude as Muschamp, which would mesh well with the current Texas defensive players.
ATX
If I can't have Fangio, I guess he'll do.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
You can have whoever you want,
because You’re Texas, dammit!
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
Him specifically or is he merely representative of the consciousness of Texas?
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Stupid Philosophy
I’ll shut up now
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You should ask Dr Lou
He is apparently a doctor of Football Philosophy.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
I do not like Dr. Lou.
Or Dr. Phil. Or Dr. Laura. I’m starting to see a trend here.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Professional jealousy, Dr. Witchdoctor?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Interesting question.
My intent was HT specifically. He is simply a smaller subset of the true Texas than is the larger subset, composed of all Longhorn fans. Therefore, he can be Texas just as BONers can be Texas. He just can’t be as big a Texas as the collective can. I think it’s okay to use it as a personal mantra. Example: I’m gettin’ laid tonight because I’m Texas, dammit.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 11:17 AM CST up reply actions
Don't make this about me
I was just trying to be comically narcissistic when I said “If I can’t have…”
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
It's a good thing one of us is taking this matter seriously.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
Not to offend
but at 5-7 I dont see how ’We’re Texas’ could be construed as arrogant.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Are you saying I won't get laid tonight?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
I hope everybody does..nt
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
It will make for a Happy New Year..nt
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks, Rodney!
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
I think he's saying your overall "package" is small
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You forget that I can cook and I have a wonderful personality.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
touche
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Obviously, by my above reply, one can tell that I am not touchy.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
Actually I was referring to Tushy
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I loved it when he lost his rug
in that dancing movie with Richrad Gere and J Lo.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
He was Link?
Dang it, I thought Link was that Green Elf thing that ran around getting into fights. You know, the Notre Dame mascot
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Tucci is one of my favorite not-so-famous actors.
Did you go to the pinstripe bowl?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
I wanted to, drove right by Yankee Stadium that day
but had surgery the same day so I couldn’t.
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giving or receiving?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:59 PM CST up reply actions
recieving
definitely not a surgeon
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hope all is well
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
Probably for the best,
I was really PO’ed by the way that game was officiated.
Thanks for the well-wishes, things are going well
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K State DID get screwed
that zebra needs to be fined and retrained.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:04 PM CST up reply actions
It si okay to have but for cripes sake...
Since you have brought up this asinine theme again…
Bottom line is this: Texas is one of the 5 best programs in the country. Period. If an up-and-coming coach wants to make his name, this is one of the programs to do just that. See Muschamp, Chizik, etc. Texas is a stepping stone to a head coaching job.
If you don’t understand this, then you do not know a lot about college football.
So, yes, We’re Texas and we are one of the best programs in the country. If we weren’t, you have a lot more to whine about than just one lousy season.
Did Teryl Austin turn Texas down? It sounds like it, but he wants back in the NFL and does not want to deal with NCAA practice limitations. Good for him. He knows what he wants and didn’t waste Mack Brown’s time.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The title should have said…It is okay to have fun, but for cripes sake…
I just get so annoyed at this asinine theme that keeps popping up.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
I think you just inadvertently insured its continuation.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Methinks thou doth profess too much.
I believe Shakespeare used the word “protest,” but I thought “profess” was more appropriate in the context. You’re not having doubts are you, Dime?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
the question is can he recruit as well?
by Gabriel Parra on Jan 4, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
Excellent point
Great players make great coaches. Okay I’ll shut up about that :)
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
That's the million-dollar question
As far as I can tell, he has never recruited at a high level. At MTSU he was recruiting guys Tennessee might not even have wanted as walk-ons.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
They had to start somewhere.
Mack Brown coached at Appy State and Iowa State.
Will Muschamp coached at West Georgia, Eastern Kentucky and Valdosta State.
Gosh…Now what happened to those guys?
What we have here is a failure to execute.
They built up their skills for a long time before doing anything at Texas
Which is exactly what I’ve been saying about Diaz. He’s not cut out for Texas yet.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:30 PM CST up reply actions
In your opinion
Lots of us think this is a brilliant move. And if he hires him, Mack Brown, too.
Your objections are noted. And the rest of us who see his potential will continue to be excited.
I’m convinced you wouldn’t have wanted us to hire Muschamp, either.
You ain't hurt...
But I asked you why you think it's a brilliant move
Seriously, why do you like him so much? I’m asking an honest question, and I asked dime too. No one seems to want to answer it.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
So many reasons
He’s a Muschamp clone in terms of youth, energy, enthusiasm, and getting players who LOVE him and want to go to war with him. His reptuation as a recruiter is phenomenal. His schematic mind is able and nimble. Seriously, he’s the perfect candidate, both because of who he is and for what this represents in how Mack has approached all this.
Home run. Grand slam. Pick your metaphor. This would be fanTAStic.
You ain't hurt...
Where have you heard this reputation about him as a recruiter?
I haven’t seen anything indicating that he’s accomplished anything significant as a recruiter.
The results of the characteristics of his scheme have not been particularly impressive, either.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
Also, Muschamp had just coached very strong defenses at LSU and Auburn
Who wouldn’t want that? Diaz hasn’t coached a very strong defense at any point in his career.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
I think he's saying, that he doesn't want Texas to be the transition period
fo those coaches, he wants them to come here developed enough to coach well from the start. I remember at one point he said that he thought LSU defense might be a better place for him to coach than Texas. I’m split on that issue.
What's this? Mcnabb's been benched and Vick can't have a puppy? Now if Eli could just get coal in his stockings I'd have a Merry Christmas.
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Exactly
Mack went on to coach at Tulane and UNC before heading to Austin. Muschamp coached at LSU and then Auburn, DC in both cases, before heading to Austin.
Diaz should hone his craft at a second-tier level before jumping to the first tier. Right now he’s just wrapped up his first year on the third tier.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think that's a fair point
I don’t know the guy real well, but those advocating his hire aren’t doing a good job selling him with specifics.
Awesome
“He’s a real character,” Broomfield said. “He doesn’t like the [opposing] team to get any yards.”
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
So if Diaz (stress the if) becomes the DC, let's start a round of nicknames, shall we.
I’ll start the proceedings…
Coach Dolor
Coach Asesino
Coach Vice
Isn't that like a Mexican fighting chicken? :-)
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
like Little Yerry?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
That's EXACTLY what I want. Exactly. A crazy mean badass monster.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Insane people make bad decisions
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
It's okay for DL
not for coaches.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
You would argue with a stump. Seriously.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
by OnMySignal on Jan 4, 2011 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Would you not agree that disciplined is better than insane?
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
No. I would not.
I am more than ready to see a hungry, aggressive DL snarling at our opponent. I do not want well-behaved defensive linemen. I want badass. It’s time for badass.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Discipline is far more important
People who play football like Lavar Arrington let big plays happen. I want a defense that stays with its assignments rather than playing crazy.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
People in hell want ice water. We don't always get what we want.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
What's the point you're trying to convey?
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
that people don't always get what they want
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
♫ But if you try sometimes
You just might find. You get what you need. ♫
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
YAY,,someone gtes it.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
So was there a point?
Yes, I’m aware of the stones. But you said you wanted crazy. I said I wanted discipline. What’s your point?
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
Does she have to have a point?
If there is a point, maybe it’s that the rest of us WANT crazy because we ARE crazy.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:16 PM CST up reply actions
Hey don't lump me in with you, dude
What's this? Mcnabb's been benched and Vick can't have a puppy? Now if Eli could just get coal in his stockings I'd have a Merry Christmas.
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You see just because We're Texas, doesn't mean
We’re Texas, see?
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But we just have to be identical.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
I always have "a point"
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
You're a very literal person, aren't you, BOH?
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
It's just an annoyance with people's attachment to what coaches say
Seriously, coaches say things about how they like to play football, but let’s face it: they all say the same stuff. No coach comes out and says he’s going to run a read-and-react defense, yet many do. Actions speak more loudly than words do, and Diaz’ results really haven’t been consistently impressive. Texas is a school that can afford to hire in someone who has a consistent and impressive track record. Fangio qualifies, and he has also put people into the NFL. Wilcox was even a decent consideration. Shannon would’ve been a nice one. But what does Diaz bring, other than youth and a good on-camera presence?
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
A Smile and Winning Personality?
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I'm with you in preferring Fangio.
It just seemed that you thought Diaz was reciting his actual scheme rather than just saying something quippy for the camera.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Maybe we should just stop talking about it then,
since it seems that all we are doing is trying to predict based on something someone said or did?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
No, I'm talking about people's excitement over soundbytes
Diaz has a couple of quotes that some in this thread have cited, like “He also made a comment about defense playing like they just escaped from the insane asylum.” That’s not about scheme or anything else meaningful. That’s just a camera quote.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
I think some are excited because
they feel like these things show a similar attitude to Muschamp and everyone is still mourning Muschamp’s loss.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Did you say that out loud?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
No I'm magic. I thought it out loud and it appeared on the screen.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
tlak about voice recognition
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
well,
decisions we would disagree with, anyway.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
Picture this
Malcom Brown running roughshod through the Sooner defensive line, as our stronger faster offensive line mauls the second level of the sooner defense.
Then insert name (Gilbert, Woods, McCoy) start throwing bombs over the top because everyone and their mother have come to stop the run.
Me likey very very much
FIRE GREG DAVIS
Is this a running joke or something?
I don’t see anything.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
Hmm, after further review...
…I’m surprised to see that he had reported that the Cowboys were interested. I had no idea.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
can't wait to read the tabloids on this relationship.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
All football-love related. Nothing gutter-related here.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry to disappoint…
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
We'd be looking real SEC-like again on defense
With Diaz and Davis.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
There is nothing more beautiful than an aggressive, tough defense. It is time the Horns return to their tradition.
The last part of this equation is the S&C program. Brown needs to rectify the problem immediately after hiring his D staff.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Agree
Optionlal S&C is not an option.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:27 PM CST up reply actions
The two go hand-in-hand. I’ve heard that the current S&C coach isn’t even on the floor most of the time. He sends in his assistants to oversee the program. How can he supervise and motivate the players if he is incognito. If true, that is unbelievable. He is picking up a paycheck every month.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
I think he got too tied up in his fitness videos. Just one example of the lethargy the staff seemed to have after too much success. Kind of like eating too much turkey.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
If the current S&C coach ate more lean turkey, he would be in much better shape.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Chinese turkey
my new avatar.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
I collect chickens. Figurines and live ones.
Just thought I would share. :-)
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
In town?
Just bought 12 of them at Randall’s, not live. Also a turkey, American. My grandfather used to raise chickens in town, I think they enacted an ordinance because of him. He was a huge Chris Gilbert fan.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
I didn't finish this thought...
He is picking up a paycheck every month and that’s about it.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions
I'm still unclear as to why he's considered such a great candidate
He brings nothing substantial in recruiting, he has only one year at DC above the Sun Belt level, and while his defense had a couple of good games, it also had a number of bad ones. Isn’t he a rung below what Texas could get at this point?
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Are you saying he's not "Texas good"?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
If we hired Mike Ditka, I do believe you would find problems with that hire. Give Brown a little leeway in choosing up and coming coaches. So far, his track record is pretty good.
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
Who win's in a fight? Ditka or God?
Trick Question! Ditka is God!
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Love Ditka…
What we have here is a failure to execute.
by dimecoverage on Jan 4, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
As a lifelong Bears fan
and a hometown Chicagoan who got to Texas as quick as I could, Ditka is where coaching begins and ends.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
You know he almost ran against Barack Obama in 2004
for Illinois governor. And probably would have won. He decided not to and that, of course changed history.
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
Yes,
now Ditka can appear in Superbowl commercials for Beer.
What's this? Mcnabb's been benched and Vick can't have a puppy? Now if Eli could just get coal in his stockings I'd have a Merry Christmas.
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Obama was an Illinois senator
and all politics aside, Ditka would have swept the state. He is one of Chicago’s favorite sons along with Payton, Butkus, Sayers and Jordan.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
As a lifelong Saints fan
and hometown New Orleanian… I tend to disagree about the whole Ditka coaching thing.
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
Love this picture. Love it.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
So your reason for loving Diaz is that Mack Brown has interviewed him?
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Who do you want then, BOH?
It seems that every possible candidate that has surfaced you’ve had issue with. That they’re below the Texas standard. So, who do you want, and why should we have reason to believe that we can get him other than “We’re Texas.”
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Fangio would be a better candidate than Diaz by a mile
Shannon would be as well, but Mack apparently doesn’t want him.
Seriously, people say they heart Diaz, but what has he done to make them love him so much? He doesn’t bring anything so good to the table that Texas should consider him for DC right now.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
Isn't that reason enough, 53?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
I knew this guy who did transcendental meditation.
He told me that some people could levitate through TM. I later saw a film clip with a common friend. He commented, “It just looks like bouncing to me. Good bouncing. mind you, but just bouncing.”
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure we're talking about the same levity
However, it’s more likely that you’re purposely coming out of left field, in which case my previous point is even more substantiated. Good on ya.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Can I be the keeper of gravitas?
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
maybe
I still see you more as a keeper of grab-ass. BTW: did you see that girl grab the Austin-dude bachelor’s ass last night?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
You watched The Bachelor?
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
only because my wife and daughter made me
but, I must admit, it was quite titillating
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
You really want to be known as someone who is all about formality?
I guess you and Paleface can get kind of a yin and yang thing going. I would vote myself as the glue that holds everything together, but that might result in some very disturbing images for the masses if taken the wrong way.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Okay, 53-sandwich, my wife once told me
that if she ever caught me cheatin’, she was gonna super-glue my yin-yang.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
I was afraid to ask that
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Not sure if I should be disturbed or impressed...
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
lower part of mah belleh
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 1:21 PM CST up reply actions
Sweet Niblets I laughed
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
I'd have been really impressed if it had been the upper part
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:22 PM CST up reply actions
I’m going to have my the part of my brain responsible for that mental image surgically removed. I’ll send you the bill.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
woops, supposed to be reply to paleface
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
You don't owe me dinner now.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
More all-u-can eat buffet with burlesque lighting.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
I decided the risks of the surgery outweighted the benefits
So, I still owe you dinner.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
I mean, Da Marco's?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
let's take the wives.
My wife may be willing to participate now that you didn’t kill me when we played golf. I’m not letting you buy, though.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
If I am made the keeper of it
that gives me the power to destroy it.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
If it's not fixed then don't break it. Right?
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Chryst is a great hire.
Most Wisconsin fans are down on him right now because of his poor playcalling in the Rose Bowl, but I still love what he brought to the offense. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a more dominant straightforward running team than the Badgers were in the second half of this season.
As for the run-first thing, Wisconsin averaged at least 200 yards per game both passing and rushing last year, and very nearly did this year, too (199 ypg passing). The Badgers’ offense has been a joy to watch with him in charge.
It is.
I was born in Wisconsin and moved to Nebraska when I was 13, so I’ve been a Packer/Brewer/Badger fan for far longer than I’ve been a Husker fan.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
So how do you think Nebraska will do in the Big 10?
"Only angry people win football games." --DKR
Next year?
Not particularly well. They have a brutal conference schedule – maybe the toughest in the conference – and they’ll be losing a lot of their offensive and defensive leadership. Probably something in 8-4, 9-3 range.
Long-term? I think they’ll emerge as one of the top teams in the conference, as a year-in, year-out threat to win their division and the conference as a whole, with a darkhorse national championship shot every few years. They won’t be Ohio State good, but they’ll be good.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 4, 2011 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed, one game is a small sample size on which to judge an OC.
His body of work over the course of the season looks impressive. Maybe during the Rose Bowl he was distracted with planning to attack the Rice defense in the opening game next year.
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Can you blame him?
Those owls are scary.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jan 4, 2011 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Looks to be true
’Bama seems to have already found a replacement
All is not lost. We're still Texas and we still have female cheerleaders.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 4, 2011 1:25 PM CST up reply actions
Did EggNog Jesus confirm it?
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
If it makes you feel any better/worse
yes
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Better. Much better.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
That he's going to be an OC at Florida?
Why is that a bad thing
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Because he is a succesful OC in the NFL
by Gabriel Parra on Jan 4, 2011 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
That's not everything
I’m sure he believes that he’ll be a HC again, and probably in College. Florida is a great place to jump from
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I think the bigger point is that he didn't like being under Haley
And furthermore, it’s not like he had anywhere else to go but to college, unless he didn’t want to coach in 2011. After all, he was under contract with KC, so he couldn’t have taken an OC job elsewhere in the NFL. And it’s not like any teams were going to consider him for HC jobs.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
He could never be a successful HC
He has no insight on defense and he cant recruit. His only successful season at ND was with Willinghams recruits. if he could not recruit in ND he wont be able to recruit at UF. specially if they are going to transition from spread to pro
by Gabriel Parra on Jan 4, 2011 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
True but.
If KC happens to win the super bowl then what, or worse, if they play terrible then it might be because he was not focusing on the current job. I understand florida could have not waited until the playoff were over but still.
by Gabriel Parra on Jan 4, 2011 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
Then that's Florida being stupid and not him
only my opinion though
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From what I've read
He and the head coach don’t gee haw at Kansas City. If you’re unhappy with your situation, you’re unhappy with your situation, I guess.
"It's all bullshit, and it's bad for 'ya." -George Carlin
Unrelated and not surprising...
but Fox news in Detroit is reporting RichRod has been canned. what a disaster that was
Yeah
IDK what Michigan was thinking bringing him in. He ran Ryan Mallet off for god sakes
by Gabriel Parra on Jan 4, 2011 1:44 PM CST up reply actions
Manny Diaz
No one wants UT to get a great DC more than I, but leave Manny Diaz alone. I grew up on the MSU campus and have bled Maroon and White a lot longer than Orange and White. Newt
BTW today is the end of the dead days for recruiting.
Downhill to Feb. 2, so there will be some action there and that is probably one of the keys to signing new coaches. Part of this will be PR really tailored to our recruits, some for the fans.
This will also be the time rival teams go after our little herd. Keep your ears open for the negative stuff.
I like him more already.
There is not a situation or individual that cannot be improved by the addition of chocolate.
Like he just broke out of an insane asylum
The Passion of the Chryst
by burntorangehorn on Jan 4, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
chryst doubts
i dunno about Chryst.. if you check out the wisconsin blogs, a lot of fans are not too sad to see him go to UT if the rumors are true… some fans claim that he is only good because he had great talent this year and that his coaching decisions are questionable. hmm…sounds like another GD to me but with more emphasis on running.
i’m sure fans are still getting over the loss to TCU but still i have my doubts about this guy.
i was hoping we would instill an offense more like Stanford’s rather than Wisconsin
Wiscy had good talent
Not great. Very few big names playing for them this season, but a lot of experience and good talent all around. But they’re about to graduate and lose a lot of players, and then it’s back to rebuilding. And I’ll grant you that Texas was most definitely rebuilding this season, but I think more consistently, Texas will have talent that Wisconsin gets only every so often.
who's Stanford's OC?
and how come he is not being considered? Is Harbaugh the offensive mind?
David Shaw
A lot of us like him, although it’s unclear how much of Stanford’s success is attributable to Shaw v. Harbaugh.
You ain't hurt...
Maybe it was just luck.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
There was talk of him being a candidate.
Not sure why that fizzled out. Can anyone help me here?
I don't want NO PART of yo' tired ass country club, YA FREAK BITCH!
Shaw is a Stanford alum
the thinking was that he could stay behind and become their HC should Harbaugh bolt.
by BMG on Jan 4, 2011 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
I believe that Bo Davis was an S&C guy in the past.
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 4, 2011 3:22 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
I think the more important factor though is that Davis worked with Moffitt for a few years at LSU, so they already know each other. The word has been for some time that it will be hard for Moffitt to leave the Bayou State.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 4, 2011 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
What do S&C coaches make?
the guys at LA Fitness make $60/hr.
by BMG on Jan 4, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
Hate to say YES!!! but YES!!!
Let’s get a beast in there.
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Manny Diaz, Jr
I have been gone all day (at a funeral—-so I am definitely in a bad mood) and I get home to see the boards gushing over Manny Diaz, Jr. I want to slap all of you like Cher did in Moonstruck and say “Snap out of it.”
OK, the guy has nice cheek bones, long eye lashes, and he didn’t want to be just a pretty face on the ESPN news desk. Those are not qualifications to be our new DC. He’s the son of a politician. Just because he says what you want to hear does not make him a great DC.
I don’t know if he is good or bad, but everyone is acting like a bunch of 16 y.o.‘s waiting for a prom date. What has he done as a DC?. He talks a little smack, but never even played the game. Gimmme? NO! Gimme a break. I wouldn’t mind seeing him “on our side” but let’s keep stuff in perspective. He is more of an assistant coordinator/ lb coach? than a freaking DC.
Per Dallas News..his qualifications are
“Diaz began coaching in 1998 as a Graduate Assistant at Florida State. Since then, he’s coached linebackers and safeties at North Carolina State, was the defensive coordinator at Middle Tennessee and just finished his first season at Mississippi State. Diaz has been involved in nine bowl games during his 11 years at the collegiate level and played a major role for one of the country’s top-ranked defenses by coaching safeties in 2004 and 2005 and handling the linebackers in 2002 and 2003 for NC State.”
Really?…I’m suppose to do back flips over this. No. This is Texas…not a training ground.
OK….let me have it….but remember I was at a funeral in Nacagdoches which was a 3 hour drive each way and it was pouring on the way home. I may not be nice in my replies either.
Haha, it was like I was reading one of my own posts
The Passion of the Chryst
by burntorangehorn on Jan 5, 2011 9:45 AM CST up reply actions
I took NTH's comment as a compliment ;-)
I think he could be just fine in an asst. coaching position, but if we are taking a chance on a young gun it should be Major at OC, and then a proven seniored guy at DC. Also, this guy has Florida written all over him. He’s Cuban, from Miami, and his dad is a politician there. So, why would this guy want to be in Texas except to pad his resume’ to get a shot to coach at Miami or Florida or even FSU. I think he would jump ship on us in short order.
Good Hires!!!!!
1) Chryst, Bostad and Wyatt good hires on the offense side of ball!!!!!!
2) B. Davis for D-Line good!!!
3) S and C coach I like the video I saw on the guy from Tennesee!!!!!!
4) We still need to get a RB coach and make Major a QB coach!
Chavis, Chavis, Chavis
See ya later, alligator.
I'd be on board with that
Big-time. The gimme is strong with that one.
The Passion of the Chryst
by burntorangehorn on Jan 5, 2011 9:44 AM CST up reply actions
haven't heard much about him for a coupla days.
I wonder what’s up with that. Has there been any talk (other than my random speculation) about Miles to Mich. this time?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 5, 2011 9:50 AM CST up reply actions
I don't know the best sources of information for Michigan news, but I haven't seen any
The problem for Miles would be that he’s not a very good, independent coach. His schemes are extremely flawed, and his in-game management is usually bad. I think it’d be a whole lot harder for that brand of football to succeed at Michigan than at LSU. Somehow I doubt he shares my assessment of his weaknesses, so he probably won’t consider that too strongly, but there it is.
The Passion of the Chryst
by burntorangehorn on Jan 5, 2011 9:55 AM CST up reply actions
Not Impressed
Manny Diaz??? Never heard of him until yesterday. He may have had a good year at MSU. Come on one year at MSU? There has to be a better DC out there we can get.
Joe Schade of ESPN stated:
Do not expect Rich Rod to Pitt. Good names: SSunseri, TGraham, TBradley, TAustin, PChryst
Would Chryst be interested in taking the HC at Pitt? What say you?
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Names I’ve seen for Michigan:
Brady Hoke-SDSU
Jon Gruden-lol
Urban Meyer-wtf
Jim Harbaugh-likely NFL bound
Why isn't Les Miles surfacing again?
See ya later, alligator.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 5, 2011 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
I'm sure he was the first person contacted.
He was late for his Cotton Bowl press conference, which was coincidentally (?) the same time the Rich Rod fire went down. He could of just not been paying attention to the clock since we all know that he tends to do that.
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