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Other DC names to think about
Posted on 1/2/15 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 1/2/15 at 2:10 pm
Unfortunately, I don't have any inside info, but I just wanted to throw out some names that I think would be interesting options for us.
1. Brent Pry: In researching Shoop from Penn State (who I think would be a great hire), I noticed they have a co-DC, Brent Pry. He coached with Shoop (co-DC) & James Franklin at Vandy so he has SEC experience. He is a little younger, age 44, than Shoop I think, & has also coached under Bud Foster, & played under Jim Haslett. He also has some Louisiana history as well from spending 5 yrs as the DC at UL-Laffy. He must be well-respected as he has held the title of assistant head coach at ULL, Vandy, & now Penn State; he was also Ga Southern's top candidate last year for their HC, but turned them down. He coaches LBs at Penn State which does happen to be LBU, & was a finalist for national LB coach of the year this year. He played some college ball as a DB @ Maryville in Tenn and has recruited AL, TN, & GA in past coaching stops.
2. Vic Fangio: I heard Hanagriff mention his name as a very long shot, which I agree with. Probably the biggest home run of them all, so I wish Les would at least get a "no" from him before pursuing other candidates.
3. Jim Leavitt: Don't know if he would want to come back to college, but was the LB coach with the 49ers, so he may be unemployed currently.
4. Mel Tucker: Also is currently unemployed as he served as the DC for the Chicago Bears this year. I don't think the Bears D was very good this year, but he does have an LSU tie, having served as DB coach under Saban at LSU.
5. Mike Nolan: Another former LSU assistant likely now unemployed after Mike Smith was let go in Atlanta. I don't think the Falcons defense was very good either though.
6. Karl Dunbar: He certainly wouldn't be my 1st choice for DC, having never been one before, but I think you could make a case that he would be a better hire than Coach O for the DL coach should it become available. He was with the Jets this year, so he may not have a job currently.
1. Brent Pry: In researching Shoop from Penn State (who I think would be a great hire), I noticed they have a co-DC, Brent Pry. He coached with Shoop (co-DC) & James Franklin at Vandy so he has SEC experience. He is a little younger, age 44, than Shoop I think, & has also coached under Bud Foster, & played under Jim Haslett. He also has some Louisiana history as well from spending 5 yrs as the DC at UL-Laffy. He must be well-respected as he has held the title of assistant head coach at ULL, Vandy, & now Penn State; he was also Ga Southern's top candidate last year for their HC, but turned them down. He coaches LBs at Penn State which does happen to be LBU, & was a finalist for national LB coach of the year this year. He played some college ball as a DB @ Maryville in Tenn and has recruited AL, TN, & GA in past coaching stops.
2. Vic Fangio: I heard Hanagriff mention his name as a very long shot, which I agree with. Probably the biggest home run of them all, so I wish Les would at least get a "no" from him before pursuing other candidates.
3. Jim Leavitt: Don't know if he would want to come back to college, but was the LB coach with the 49ers, so he may be unemployed currently.
4. Mel Tucker: Also is currently unemployed as he served as the DC for the Chicago Bears this year. I don't think the Bears D was very good this year, but he does have an LSU tie, having served as DB coach under Saban at LSU.
5. Mike Nolan: Another former LSU assistant likely now unemployed after Mike Smith was let go in Atlanta. I don't think the Falcons defense was very good either though.
6. Karl Dunbar: He certainly wouldn't be my 1st choice for DC, having never been one before, but I think you could make a case that he would be a better hire than Coach O for the DL coach should it become available. He was with the Jets this year, so he may not have a job currently.
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Posted on 1/2/15 at 3:13 pm to Slick44
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2. Vic Fangio: I heard Hanagriff mention his name as a very long shot, which I agree with. Probably the biggest home run of them all, so I wish Les would at least get a "no" from him before pursuing other candidates.
He's interviewing for NFL head coaching positions right now, he wouldn't answer Alleavas phone call dude
Posted on 1/2/15 at 7:23 pm to Slick44
I think Phil Bennett (Baylor) is a PERFECT fit for the LSU defense.
Posted on 1/2/15 at 7:32 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
omg lol
Posted on 1/2/15 at 7:55 pm to Slick44
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Karl Dunbar
Would be an awesome DL coach.
Posted on 1/2/15 at 8:04 pm to Slick44
Good work OP. Would add Dick Bumpas (TCU DC) name to the list.
There's two very differnt opinions of him: 1) Patterson really runs their D and 2) a student who's now better than his teacher.
There's two very differnt opinions of him: 1) Patterson really runs their D and 2) a student who's now better than his teacher.
Posted on 1/2/15 at 8:40 pm to Slick44
Corey Raymond- The dude can flat out coach. He made it in the NFL due to technique and not natural athletic ability and that translates in his coaching. DB's also make great coordinators.
Should offer him before Steele.....please.
Should offer him before Steele.....please.
Posted on 1/2/15 at 10:57 pm to Tiger F@g
Not sure who he was sitting with but Les was in Katy, TX tonight eating mexican.
Posted on 1/2/15 at 10:58 pm to Slick44
don't think we get any of these guys or even consider them.
Posted on 1/2/15 at 11:01 pm to mrgoodkat
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Not sure who he was sitting with but Les was in Katy, TX tonight eating mexican.
Texans about to fire their coach and Miles will come the new one. That is my guess.
Or Miles is about to become a chef at a Mexican restaurant in Texas. I hear he is a good coach.
This post was edited on 1/2/15 at 11:03 pm
Posted on 1/2/15 at 11:03 pm to catholictigerfan
is this one of your coaches?
edit...i was asked to remove pic. sorry.
edit...i was asked to remove pic. sorry.
This post was edited on 1/2/15 at 11:05 pm
Posted on 1/2/15 at 11:10 pm to mrgoodkat
Why were you asked to take it down? Looked like Manny Diaz, though I have to go from memory now.
Posted on 1/3/15 at 12:01 am to Slick44
Manny Diaz at La. Tech has been great.
Posted on 1/3/15 at 12:07 am to evangelfan
Diaz was good at State, but got fired mid-season at UT by Mack I think.
Posted on 1/3/15 at 12:11 am to CGSC Lobotomy
quote:
I think Phil Bennett (Baylor) is a PERFECT fit for the LSU defense.
He already was LSU's DC from 92-94
Posted on 1/4/15 at 1:14 am to Slick44
Most likely not an option (especially since he's heavily rumored to have accepted the LB coaching job for UF), but I was curious if Randy Shannon would be considered a good DC.
He was DC for a few years at Miami for some good defenses. Certainly, he had talent there, but no idea what kind of defense he actually ran, if he was well regarded as a coach/DC or if he was a good recruiter.
Anyway... if he were considered a good DC and recruiter, could he be a good fit for LSU? Again, I know he most likely accepted the UF job, but if LSU reached out to Muschamp (assuming he seriously listened) after he took the DC job at Auburn, why not reach out to Shannon (if he is a good candidate, which I don't know). I would think Shannon might listen since he's currently a LB coach and is arguably only accepting an LB coach position at Florida.
It's certainly a question mark that other teams haven't actively/publicly pursued him as a DC candidate, but that could be for any number of reasons, including bad timing.
He was DC for a few years at Miami for some good defenses. Certainly, he had talent there, but no idea what kind of defense he actually ran, if he was well regarded as a coach/DC or if he was a good recruiter.
Anyway... if he were considered a good DC and recruiter, could he be a good fit for LSU? Again, I know he most likely accepted the UF job, but if LSU reached out to Muschamp (assuming he seriously listened) after he took the DC job at Auburn, why not reach out to Shannon (if he is a good candidate, which I don't know). I would think Shannon might listen since he's currently a LB coach and is arguably only accepting an LB coach position at Florida.
It's certainly a question mark that other teams haven't actively/publicly pursued him as a DC candidate, but that could be for any number of reasons, including bad timing.
Posted on 1/4/15 at 9:05 am to epbart
Brady Hoke?
Posted on 1/4/15 at 10:01 am to Speedkidney
Greg Williams? 
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