Will Muschamp Interviews With Mack Brown?

by PB @ BON on Jan 3, 2008 5:17 PM CST in Football Comment 21 comments

Rumors are swirling through Austin that Mack Brown brought in Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp for an interview today. Though I can't confirm whether that interview actually took place, I can confirm that he's got a pedigree that should tickle Texas fans who are eager for a change.

THE WILL MUSCHAMP FILE

Coaching Experience

1995-96- Auburn (Graduate Assistant)
1998- West Georgia (Secondary)
1999- Eastern Kentucky (Secondary)
2000- Valdosta State (Defensive Coordinator)
2001-04- LSU (Linebackers/Defensive Coordinator)
2005- Miami Dolphins (Assistant Head Coach for Defense)
2006- Auburn (Defensive Coordinator)

Notable Accomplishments

As LSU Defensive Coordinator: Helped Nick Saban win the 2003 national title with a defense that ranked first nationally in scoring (11.0 points per game) and total defense (252 yards per game).

As Miami Dolphins Assistant Head Coach for Defense: Helped direct a defense which finished in the Top 10 in the NFL in yards per play, per rush, and per pass. Second in the NFL in sacks with 49.

As Auburn Defensive Coordinator: Auburn finished the season ranked 6th nationally in scoring defense (16.7 points per game), 34th in rush yards per attempt (3.48), and 10th in pass yards per attempt (5.8).

Red Flags?

If we were talking about hiring him as a head coach, there'd be lots to talk about. At age 36, he's relatively young, hasn't done too much recruiting, etc. But the man has been a defensive coordinator in a major conference for five seasons, plus another coaching in the NFL. He's not too green for this job.

The only part of Auburn's defensive profile in 2006 that wasn't well above average was quarterback sacks. The Tigers only accumulated 19 on the season, ranking 93rd nationally.

Would he say yes?

I've never met the man, but if Mack makes him an offer, it'll be tough to turn down. Auburn's a fine destination as is, but Texas is just a slight notch above if you're a coordinator who aspires for a head coaching gig. For a guy like Muschamp who would like his own team one day, there aren't many better final coordinator jobs to have than one in Austin. Money's not an issue. Austin's a wee bit better than Auburn. Let's call it 2:1 he says yes if he's offered the gig.

--PB--

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Are we back to Rent a DC?

and if so, does this mean the "Akina DC Experiment" will rear its head again once Muschamp (or whoever) leaves?

by the other Andrew on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Breaking news coming up...

... on Jeff Ward's show on 590 KLBJ in about five minutes (around 6:08 pm). I'll update again in a minute.

by Longhorn13 on Jan 3, 2008 6:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

internet link to listen?

by the other Andrew on Jan 3, 2008 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

nevermind

it's on their site. i just got lazy

by the other Andrew on Jan 3, 2008 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wtf is this sorock?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Jan 3, 2008 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

"Texas is in pretty good position right now."

According to Geoff Ketchum. Auburn expected to hear something by tonight.

by Longhorn13 on Jan 3, 2008 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for letting me hear this live, man

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Jan 3, 2008 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't mind rent a DC.

Its allright b/c that means you have good a defense. The guy I really would like to have is the guy from FSU, Mickey Andrews. He and Bobby Bowden are joined at the hip, so it would be extremely difficult to have him be DC here.. I don't think he would ever leave FSU unless he would get a head coaching gig.

Go Longhorns

by horn4ever on Jan 3, 2008 6:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dhab?

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Jan 3, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure.

Can't wait to hear from BZ. He does want Michigan's OC to replace Davis. I wonder in what ways this is different...

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Jan 3, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

my favorite part of that

is when he asks what things mean. he just can't figure out how to just act normal. he always goes out of his way to prove he's not dhab, which inevitably leads us to figure out that he is dhab. good stuff.

by billyzane on Jan 3, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

100%

i'm not sure if he's stopped trying to hide it or if we're just better at it, but this one was easy.

by billyzane on Jan 3, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wonderful news if true

The guy has a great rep. It is a funny coincidence but I have been thinking the last few weeks that he would be a great guy to get for DC. I am not expert on DCs so I do not know if Muschamp is good but he seems good.

Mack has really impressed since the end of the regular season. He has done the following:

instituted 6am practises for bowl game
changed a bunch of starters for the bowl game
reinstituted Not Our Standard
is going out and getting the best DC money can buy
won the bowl game over a higher ranked team in an impressive way
got the D to play well for a half

the next step is for mack to let the new DC have autonomy.

Is Will a LB coach?

If he does well, he will be a real hero around the 40 acres.

by Kafka on Jan 3, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This means the fire was getting pretty hot.

We'll see in the next week if anyone else gets crispy crittered.

by whills on Jan 3, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think its pretty much official.

He is going to be at UT. The only thing that is not yet confirmed is what his role will exactly be. I think he is going to be our new DC.

Go Longhorns

by horn4ever on Jan 3, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

really?

i figured they'd hire him as offensive line coach, but what you're saying is that you think Texas will hire him at the same position he held previously, and at the exact position in which texas has a vacancy, and at the exact position for which he interviewed? interesting theory........Dhab.

by billyzane on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What is dhab exactly?

I was asking what his role would be. Would be it Co-DC or full time DC with Akina demoted or gone?

Go Longhorns

by horn4ever on Jan 3, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Can Muschamp stop Big 12 offenses?

Kansas, Mizzou, Okla St., Tech.

There's a lot of them. SEC is thought of more as a smash-mouth, slow it down, defensive oriented conference.

How much experience does Muschamp have against teams that run a spread offense?

by goingforthecorner on Jan 3, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He beat Florida

Twice

by 3rdgen on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Duarte reports...

http://blogs.chron.com/longhorns/200...

Auburn's Muschamp could be named new Texas defensive coordinator
Will Muschamp could be named defensive coordinator at Texas as early as tonight, a person close to the program told the Houston Chronicle.
Muschamp, who is currently the defensive coordinator at Auburn, met with coach Mack Brown and the entire staff on Thursday in Austin, the person said on the condition of annonymity.
The Longhorns have a vacancy after co-defensive coordinator/linebackers Larry Mac Duff stepped down Wednesday.
Muschamp is considered a hot commodity right now after his Auburn defense led the Southeastern Conference and ranked fifth nationally in scoring defense this season.
It remains unclear how Brown will divide the coordinator duties. Duane Akina is expected to remain on the staff, but any new hire could take over the play-calling responsibilities.
This would mark the second time in three years the Longhorns have raided an assistant from Auburn to be their defensive coordinator. Gene Chizik was hired away in 2005.
Texas officials had no comment.
In terms of salary, Akina and Mac Duff both earned $300,000 during the 2007 season.
UPDATED {1-3}: The Birmingham (Ala.) News also is reporting that Muschamp interviewed today.

by goingforthecorner on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs