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I'm not sold on Marcus Freeman - sell me on that idea
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:29 am
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:29 am
Cincinnati has had great defenses, but Fickell is a defensive coordinator and linebacker coach himself (Freeman's two jobs) and it is his system. It's like giving all the credit to Saban's DC for an Alabama defense.
Freeman might be great, but it's too much of an unknown in my opinion.
Thoughts?
Freeman might be great, but it's too much of an unknown in my opinion.
Thoughts?
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Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:37 am to CatfishJohn
Why does anybody have to sell you? Do more research and sell yourself
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:38 am to CatfishJohn
well if Freeman learned from Fickell, he can bring the same concepts and run the same D
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:43 am to Dennis4LSU
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Why does anybody have to sell you? Do more research and sell yourself
I did - it's a message board. Just trying to generate discussion because maybe I'm missing something that makes people on here really want him.
But thanks for your contribution!
Posted on 12/22/20 at 8:58 am to CatfishJohn
You’re welcomeThis post was edited on 12/22/20 at 9:04 am
Posted on 12/22/20 at 9:43 am to CatfishJohn
That’s the biggest issue I’ve seen with some of the hires mentioned coaching under defensive coordinator head coaches. How much are they really doing and can they do it by themselves?
Posted on 12/22/20 at 10:18 am to CatfishJohn
I’m not sure who are his sources, but Scott Long of Dandydon.com lists Freeman as one of the leading candidates.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 10:27 am to CatfishJohn
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Marcus Freeman was named to the University of Cincinnati football staff in January 2017. He is the DC and LB coach.
The Bearcats finished atop the 2019 AAC ranks in scoring defense for the second-straight season and ranked among the league's top three in rushing and total defense.
The 2018 Black Cats Defense led the American in rushing defense, scoring defense and total defense and ranked among the Top-15 in the NCAA FBS in all three categories.
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He joined the Bearcats staff after a four-year stint at Purdue. He coached linebackers all four seasons and served as the Boilermakers co-defensive coordinator in 2015.
Freeman turned Purdue's linebacking corps from one of the biggest questions marks to one of its strengths over the past four seasons.
Cincy Bio
PLAYING CAREER
2004-08: Ohio State (Linebacker)
2009: Chicago Bears (Linebacker); Buffalo Bills (Linebacker); Houston Texans (Linebacker)
COACHING CAREER
YEAR: SCHOOL - POSITION
2010: Ohio State - Graduate Assistant
2011-12: Kent State - Linebackers
2013-15: Purdue - Linebackers
2016: Purdue - Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
2017-: Cincinnati - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
He's 34, has an NFL pedigree (player) and has ties to the Big 12 area we need to recruit.
I think he needs a hard look.
This post was edited on 12/22/20 at 10:34 am
Posted on 12/22/20 at 10:28 am to CatfishJohn
Who are you for us to sell you on the idea??? lol
Posted on 12/22/20 at 10:32 am to CatfishJohn
Don’t know this guys story (whether he gets his information legitimately or steals it) but he’s been ahead of the coaching changes
Also he wants his credit LOL
This post was edited on 12/22/20 at 10:34 am
Posted on 12/22/20 at 10:38 am to BayouCowboy
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He joined the Bearcats staff after a four-year stint at Purdue. He coached linebackers all four seasons and served as the Boilermakers co-defensive coordinator in 2015.
Freeman turned Purdue's linebacking corps from one of the biggest questions marks to one of its strengths over the past four seasons.
Agree he's worth a hard look.
But here is how Purdue did when he was promoted to Co-DC.
Prior to Co-DC (linebacker coach):
2014: PPG 99th, YPP 66th
2015: PPG 112th, YPP 104th
Freeman at Co-DC:
2016: PPG 116th, YPP 102nd
Posted on 12/22/20 at 11:05 am to CatfishJohn
Even if it's not their defense HCs still need DCs who can run their schemes. Ask Saban. He's a HC and yes, it's Saban's defense but he has other responsibilities on the team too. See the guy at Bama right now? Have you noticed Bama's defenses have been worse? That's not a coincidence. They have to get DCs they can trust to run their scheme. I'd imagine Freeman isn't some bum if he's under Fickell with the gameplan, scheming, and calling in the defense.
It's definitely a risky hire but who isn't with the names that have been associated with LSU? None of the retread hires like Muschamp or Mason are "safe".
It's definitely a risky hire but who isn't with the names that have been associated with LSU? None of the retread hires like Muschamp or Mason are "safe".
This post was edited on 12/22/20 at 11:08 am
Posted on 12/22/20 at 11:08 am to CatfishJohn
I'm not sure Freeman is interested in leaving. He turned down the Titans LB Coach position, he turned down an offer to be DC at Michigan State for Mel Tucker who was his DC at Ohio State. He says he wants to be a HC and believes Cincinnati is putting him on track to do that.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 11:10 am to GeauxDaniel
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but he’s been ahead of the coaching changes
No he hasn’t
Posted on 12/22/20 at 11:11 am to GeauxDaniel
His website is a cancer to look at. He doesn't have any real sources besides boards.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 11:19 am to Captain Crown
I agree
Posted on 12/22/20 at 11:27 am to CatfishJohn
Jeremy Pruit, Will Muschamp, Kirby Smart were all pretty damn good DCs under Saban and their defenses were sound wherever they went.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 12:00 pm to CatfishJohn
And it wasn’t joe brady’s system he brought. It was sean payton that he learned it from
Posted on 12/22/20 at 12:01 pm to Tigerguru96
I hope Mangum comes back, he’s about as close as we can get to Brady.
Posted on 12/22/20 at 12:04 pm to GeauxDaniel
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Also he wants his credit LOL
Baw told Brooks and Brody to meet him at sonic if they want credit
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