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ADs don't participate in interviewing assistant coaches typically. It's the HC's hire.
Do you think when sparkles was hired away, the AD didn't give some direction to what they were looking for?
RG will at least be listening and involved. Maybe he doesn't make the choice. And I'm sure he will give HCMM the chance to make the choice. But I doubt it's made by mac alone.
RG will at least be listening and involved. Maybe he doesn't make the choice. And I'm sure he will give HCMM the chance to make the choice. But I doubt it's made by mac alone.
boydbuff
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I think Adam was implying that Gibbs is the most likely since he listed Gibbs first so that makes 2 reasons it could be him. Still a good choice, and a huge step up from Baer. His recent track record turning around Houston's defense, and particularly the turnovers are really impressive.
Mulva
Do you think each of the 4 are dynamic and hands on?
also, which one is best at fundamentals. We need some help with tackling. I'd like someone who can get in there and make some positive change. Who is best for that?
also, which one is best at fundamentals. We need some help with tackling. I'd like someone who can get in there and make some positive change. Who is best for that?
Sparkles was a HC. How is this relevant?
Why do you care so much if RG is involved. Would you have wanted RG not to force a change in DC, of that is what happened? We have a great AD. I'd trust his involvement in this.
Usually paths have crossed when these hires occur.
I read Seto's bio and the only commonality I see is he is a devout Christian. His wife is from Seattle though.
I read Seto's bio and the only commonality I see is he is a devout Christian. His wife is from Seattle though.
Yeah
Your posts suggested (with no facts to back) that this seemed to be a RG move and that he would have a big hand in the hire. To me, that is almost always very dangerous and it also discredits HCMM.
Did HCMM have to be forced to make a change? I don't think so. See his facial expressions regarding Defensive breakdowns as the season wore on.
RG is certainly involved in supporting HCMM, maybe consulting with him, and certainly backing him financially etc. But if RG is dictating what is happening, that is not good.
Don't get me wrong, I think all four are a significant upgrade. Just found it funny that the "most likely" guy is the one people are least fired up about (based on poll results).
FIFY.
boydbuff
Club Member
I suspect it has something to do with once bitten twice shy on going back to the glory years for coaches.
The Ogre
Well-Known Member
From a recent article on the DC without a home this season: Pendergast also believes it's vital to get pressure on the opposing QB. "Whether it's a running quarterback or a passing quarterback, you always try to get them off their spot and give them different looks," he said. "You don't want to be vanilla."
Personally, I struggled to recall who he was. If not for Eddie Murphy, I wouldn't have had a clue, "You got you got - what I need!", so I charity-voted for Gibbs. Then I read up on the others. Any of the four look like a big upgrade to me.
If there's a chance he would stick for any length of time, Pendergast looks to be the one who could have the most immediate impact. Baer leaving helps firm up my faith in MacIntyre, I'm hoping the impending hires further that notion.
Personally, I struggled to recall who he was. If not for Eddie Murphy, I wouldn't have had a clue, "You got you got - what I need!", so I charity-voted for Gibbs. Then I read up on the others. Any of the four look like a big upgrade to me.
If there's a chance he would stick for any length of time, Pendergast looks to be the one who could have the most immediate impact. Baer leaving helps firm up my faith in MacIntyre, I'm hoping the impending hires further that notion.
Pendegast, Orlando both seem great. Gibbs and Seto seem good too. So who will it be??
I wouldnt complain about any of them. Getting a new DC to me is the best Christmas present for this Buff fan!
I wouldnt complain about any of them. Getting a new DC to me is the best Christmas present for this Buff fan!
FlatironsBuff
Well-Known Member
I don't think it will be 'meddling' as much as meeting with Mac and going over who Mac wants, discussing fits with Macs plan, and then RG backing up Macs choices with the $$$.
FlatironsBuff
Well-Known Member
Stop spending so much time window shopping in the boys section. Go join Orr in the ladies plus size area.
ahoelsken
Well-Known Member
I don't love the idea of David Gibbs-Seems like hes done a good job at Houston, but of the six names Adam threw out, he excites me the least. Forget DJ Durkin-I don't think we're on his radar....Heard he may work for Dad Pants if he goes to Michigan, and also heard his name in connection with the A&M DC gig. English I don't see here-He got an HC gig at Eastern Michigan, and they fired him after he got recorded blasting their administration. I don't think he's as big a pipe dream as some think, but I don't think he fits us. I watched that Seahawk tackling video last night, and I was impressed with Seto and it (voted for him). Pendergast is very intriguing-Dude has had solid defenses at Cal and USC, and wasn't he the DC on that Cardinals team that went to the Super Bowl a few years back?
DJ Durkin is a guy that I like more every time I think about it.
He's done at Florida after coaching the bowl game on an interim basis.
It also looks like a couple dominos would need to fall in order for him to be available:
1. If Harbaugh takes the Michigan job, it sounds like Durkin is his guy. Durkin coached under Harbaugh at Stanford before becoming DC at Florida.
2. Texas A&M, as the speculation goes, is targeting Durkin to be its defensive coordinator.
So it looks like for Durkin to become DC at CU that we'd need Harbaugh to decide to stay in the NFL and Texas A&M to pull the trigger on someone else rather than waiting.
I find myself hoping that CU backs into Durkin as a #1 option. After that, I probably like Pendergast #2 and I vacillate between Gibbs and Seto as my #3.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/12/florida_defensive_coordinator.html
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...for-vacant-texas-am-defensive-coordinator-job
He's done at Florida after coaching the bowl game on an interim basis.
It also looks like a couple dominos would need to fall in order for him to be available:
1. If Harbaugh takes the Michigan job, it sounds like Durkin is his guy. Durkin coached under Harbaugh at Stanford before becoming DC at Florida.
2. Texas A&M, as the speculation goes, is targeting Durkin to be its defensive coordinator.
So it looks like for Durkin to become DC at CU that we'd need Harbaugh to decide to stay in the NFL and Texas A&M to pull the trigger on someone else rather than waiting.
I find myself hoping that CU backs into Durkin as a #1 option. After that, I probably like Pendergast #2 and I vacillate between Gibbs and Seto as my #3.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/12/florida_defensive_coordinator.html
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...for-vacant-texas-am-defensive-coordinator-job
