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Posted on 12/10/08 at 12:31 am to LSUDad
you know em LSUDad?
Posted on 12/10/08 at 12:35 am to LSUFAN06
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My Uncle is Gary Hyatt..did alot of the recruiting coordinating and stuff I believe.
Didn't he leave to go to Central Washington or something? Is he still up there?
Posted on 12/10/08 at 12:38 am to LSUDad
yeah he is...is where most my family is from
ETA: my aunt(his wife) worked at smu also..she was the housing director or something like that
ETA: my aunt(his wife) worked at smu also..she was the housing director or something like that
This post was edited on 12/10/08 at 12:39 am
Posted on 12/10/08 at 12:39 am to LSUFAN06
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you know em LSUDad?
A guy thats on the staff now with June Jones is Bert Hill. I was up in Dallas one time and went out to eat with the staff and Bert. Thats a story some may want to google.
Posted on 12/10/08 at 12:42 am to SlipperyPete
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I like Bennett. I think he had great defenses at K-State and now at Pitt.
Pitt's defense has slipped from last year when Paul Rhoads was the DC
Total defense fell from 5th in the country to 31st this year
Pass Defense fell from 3rd in the country to 43rd this year
Pitt was 20th in the country last year in sacks. They tied for 41st this year
Posted on 12/10/08 at 5:37 am to SPEEDY
Pitt last year 5-7
This year 9-3
They will also play 12/31/08 vs. Oregon State
This year 9-3
They will also play 12/31/08 vs. Oregon State
Posted on 12/10/08 at 9:47 am to SlipperyPete
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I kind of pull for him because his wife was tragically killed by a lightning strike and Bennett was raising the kids by himself.
That's right...Nearly forgot about that...I believe she was killed during a morning jog. Sounds totally like a freak accident, a terribly sad one at that.
Posted on 12/10/08 at 10:00 am to 47Tigers
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what on earth makes anyone think this nerd could handle coaching and recruiting in the the modern SEC?
Now that is some funny shite right there. Just what is the modern SEC? You mean the one that has Florida running a glorified Single-Wing offense from 100 years ago? Give me a break.
Apparently Dave Wannstedt thinks he's a pretty good football coach. Phil Bennett is only in his early 50s, which qualifies him for a pretty young guy in the coaching world. He's in the same age group as virtually every DC candidate listed, and younger than some. I would take him in a heartbeat. I heard Wannstedt on Rivals radio recently talking about how Rhoads screwed up leaving Pitt for Auburn and getting involved in that cluster and how lucky he was to have Bennett who was doing a great job.
Posted on 12/10/08 at 10:35 am to ffhouston
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That's right...Nearly forgot about that...I believe she was killed during a morning jog. Sounds totally like a freak accident, a terribly sad one at that.
Since I know Phil and most of the staff that was up at SMU, the wife and I flew up for the spring football game a few years back. Right before the start of the game lightning started popping all around the stadium. The game was set back for about 45 mins. No problem, they put us in a suite. Phil has done a great job of rasing his two kids.
He is well respected in the coaching profession, LSU will do very well if he is the man Les wants. Like I said before, he told me that he would love to come back to LSU. Hes from Marshall, Tx. just on the other side of S-port.
Posted on 12/10/08 at 3:59 pm to 47Tigers
HEY 47TIGER HES 53 YRS OLD I BELIEVE. I'M 51 and i aint old
Posted on 12/10/08 at 4:06 pm to chaso
phil bennet would make a better choice than any other names ive seen and 53 is not old, im 51 and in the best shape of my life 53 brings vast experience, i think 47tiger has got to be an immature little douchebag who likes to stir shite and doesnt know wtf hes talking about. if you are from las vegas stay in vegas and pull for nevada
Posted on 12/10/08 at 4:22 pm to chaso
PHIL BENNETT, a three-decade veteran of the college coaching ranks and a former national "Coordinator of the Year" honoree, was named defensive coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh in February.
Sports Illustrated's Stewart Mandel subsequently named Bennett one of the nation's top 10 "impact assistants" this year. Bennett joins the Panthers after serving as head coach at Southern Methodist University from 2002-07.
Prior to SMU, he oversaw some of the country's top defensive units while at such schools as Texas A&M, Kansas State and Louisiana State.
While rebuilding the program at SMU, Bennett improved the Mustangs' win total for three consecutive seasons, including his 2006 team that reached bowl eligibility and achieved the program's highest victory total in a decade. That squad also received the American Football Coaches Association's (AFCA) 2006 Academic Achievement Award after SMU earned a 100% graduation rate for its freshman class of 2000-01.
Prior to SMU, Bennett was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Kansas State for three years (1999-2001). During his tenure, the Wildcats finished among the nation's top five in total defense each season, including second in 1999 (235.0 yards/game), fourth in 2000 (270.54) and third in 2001 (262.36).
Bennett's secondary units were equally impressive, finishing in the top 10 in pass efficiency defense each year. The 1999 Wildcats led the entire country in pass efficiency defense with an impressive 65.7 rating. They also topped the nation in turnover margin (1.55 margin/game), collecting 21 interceptions and 17 fumbles.
Two of his standouts in the secondary, Dyshod Carter and Jerametrius Butler, became just the second pair of KSU teammates to record 10 or more career interceptions. Both went on to play in the NFL.
In 1998, Bennett served as secondary coach and co-recruiting coordinator at Oklahoma as he helped the Sooners finish sixth nationally in total defense. In 1997, he was the defensive coordinator at Texas Christian and helped the Horned Frogs earn their highest defensive rankings in five years.
Bennett was the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 1995-96. American Football Quarterly named him its 1995 "Defensive Coordinator of the Year" after the Aggies ranked in the nation's top 10 in every major defensive category, including total defense (third), scoring defense (third) and pass efficiency defense (second).
From 1991-94, Bennett served at LSU, including his final three seasons as assistant head coach. In 1994, he was the Tigers' defensive coordinator. That season, LSU led the Southeastern Conference in every major defensive category and finished eighth nationally in total defense. Bennett's positional focus was the outside linebackers his first three seasons and the secondary his final year in Baton Rouge.
Prior to LSU, Bennett held defensive coordinator posts at Purdue (1987-90) and Iowa State (1983-86). In 1982 he coached TCU's tight ends and tackles. Bennett began his coaching career at Texas A&M as a part-time defensive ends coach from 1979-80 before assuming a full-time position in 1981.
Bennett is a 1978 graduate of Texas A&M with a B.S. in education. He was an All-Southwest Conference defensive end for the Aggies, helping them earn invitations to the Sun, Bluebonnet and Liberty bowls during his career.
Sports Illustrated's Stewart Mandel subsequently named Bennett one of the nation's top 10 "impact assistants" this year. Bennett joins the Panthers after serving as head coach at Southern Methodist University from 2002-07.
Prior to SMU, he oversaw some of the country's top defensive units while at such schools as Texas A&M, Kansas State and Louisiana State.
While rebuilding the program at SMU, Bennett improved the Mustangs' win total for three consecutive seasons, including his 2006 team that reached bowl eligibility and achieved the program's highest victory total in a decade. That squad also received the American Football Coaches Association's (AFCA) 2006 Academic Achievement Award after SMU earned a 100% graduation rate for its freshman class of 2000-01.
Prior to SMU, Bennett was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Kansas State for three years (1999-2001). During his tenure, the Wildcats finished among the nation's top five in total defense each season, including second in 1999 (235.0 yards/game), fourth in 2000 (270.54) and third in 2001 (262.36).
Bennett's secondary units were equally impressive, finishing in the top 10 in pass efficiency defense each year. The 1999 Wildcats led the entire country in pass efficiency defense with an impressive 65.7 rating. They also topped the nation in turnover margin (1.55 margin/game), collecting 21 interceptions and 17 fumbles.
Two of his standouts in the secondary, Dyshod Carter and Jerametrius Butler, became just the second pair of KSU teammates to record 10 or more career interceptions. Both went on to play in the NFL.
In 1998, Bennett served as secondary coach and co-recruiting coordinator at Oklahoma as he helped the Sooners finish sixth nationally in total defense. In 1997, he was the defensive coordinator at Texas Christian and helped the Horned Frogs earn their highest defensive rankings in five years.
Bennett was the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 1995-96. American Football Quarterly named him its 1995 "Defensive Coordinator of the Year" after the Aggies ranked in the nation's top 10 in every major defensive category, including total defense (third), scoring defense (third) and pass efficiency defense (second).
From 1991-94, Bennett served at LSU, including his final three seasons as assistant head coach. In 1994, he was the Tigers' defensive coordinator. That season, LSU led the Southeastern Conference in every major defensive category and finished eighth nationally in total defense. Bennett's positional focus was the outside linebackers his first three seasons and the secondary his final year in Baton Rouge.
Prior to LSU, Bennett held defensive coordinator posts at Purdue (1987-90) and Iowa State (1983-86). In 1982 he coached TCU's tight ends and tackles. Bennett began his coaching career at Texas A&M as a part-time defensive ends coach from 1979-80 before assuming a full-time position in 1981.
Bennett is a 1978 graduate of Texas A&M with a B.S. in education. He was an All-Southwest Conference defensive end for the Aggies, helping them earn invitations to the Sun, Bluebonnet and Liberty bowls during his career.
Posted on 12/10/08 at 4:52 pm to LSUDad
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Pitt last year 5-7
This year 9-3
Thank you offense
Pitt's offense was HORRIBLE last year. they were 108th in total offense and 91st in scoring offense. They scored over 20 points 3 times, and more than 30 just twice
This year, Pitt had the best scoring offense in the Big East, scored over 21 points 9 times, and scored 34 or more points 6 times
A horrific offense coupled with a Top 5 defense = 5-7
A decent offense with a top 35 defense = 9-3
Posted on 12/10/08 at 11:44 pm to SPEEDY
Most of Wannstedts time has been on the defensive side of the ball. I guess by choosing Phil this has to mean something.
I'm thinking he knows about being a DC?
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Wannstedt joined Dallas' staff as defensive coordinator. The Cowboys defense was considered one of the best in the NFL under Wannstedt's leadership
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In 1999, Wannstedt again joined coach Jimmy Johnson's staff -- this time, as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
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Wannstedt served as defensive line coach for the Oklahoma State Cowboys for the 1979 and 1980 seasons and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1981, a spot he held for two seasons. He moved on to USC in 1983 and served as the defensive line coach for the Trojans for three years. In 1986, Wannstedt became defensive coordinator for the Miami Hurricanes under friend and mentor Jimmy Johnson.
I'm thinking he knows about being a DC?
Posted on 12/11/08 at 7:43 am to Books
does Condon still do "All hammer Thursday? I haven't lived in BR since 2001.
Posted on 12/11/08 at 5:41 pm to Tigahchris
Bennett was a solid coach and the players liked and respected him.
He was a bright spot during a very bleak period of LSU football. Offense kept the defense on the field constantly in 94, to finish as high as we did nationally and have the SEC #1 defense was amazing.
He was a bright spot during a very bleak period of LSU football. Offense kept the defense on the field constantly in 94, to finish as high as we did nationally and have the SEC #1 defense was amazing.
Posted on 12/11/08 at 5:49 pm to randyb
"Apparently Dave Wannstedt thinks he's a pretty good football coach."
That isn't exactly a rining endorsement in my opinion. Wannstedt was run out of town in Chicago, Miami, and has had a lackluster gig at Pitt since he's been there.
Nobody should take Wanny's opinion into account because it ain't worth shite.
Keep looking, we can do better than that.
That isn't exactly a rining endorsement in my opinion. Wannstedt was run out of town in Chicago, Miami, and has had a lackluster gig at Pitt since he's been there.
Nobody should take Wanny's opinion into account because it ain't worth shite.
Keep looking, we can do better than that.
Posted on 12/11/08 at 6:05 pm to TigerHoosier
He's only 53 thats not that old for that job!
I remember him he was great.
I remember him he was great.
Posted on 12/11/08 at 6:23 pm to TigerHoosier
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That isn't exactly a rining endorsement in my opinion. Wannstedt was run out of town in Chicago, Miami,
You might want to check the list of run out of towns in the NFL. Want me to list some of them for you?
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Nobody should take Wanny's opinion into account because it ain't worth shite.
TigerHoosier don't think your opinion accounts for much....
I can tell you this, in the coaching profession he is well known and respected.
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Keep looking, we can do better than that.
Give me a couple names, ones that we CAN get.
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