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My Opinion On DC Search
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:33 pm
It’s apparent that the top two choices (possibly a third in Alabamas DC) have chosen to stay at their current location, whether through promotion or extra money.
Although options like Schuman, Lake, Belk & others remain, I believe we should keep Coach Jones.
Before everyone downvotes (like I’ve seen on other posts) there’s a plethora of reasons to consider:
1. Relations: He was hired to sooth the struggles with racial issues within the team & have successfully built relationships, whereas Pelini was a massive player relationship fail.
2. Development: This category is massively understated. When our defense should have gotten worse (starter injuries) it actually progressed with backups. (Indicating player buy-in & development)
3. Schematically, the defense was sound, nothing fancy. However, the defense seemed limited. If you watch press conferences CEO made it evident that HE wanted the defense to call a handful of plays. This could indicate his hands were tied (also evident by the mention of blitz schemes being introduced later by analysts & the addition of 3-4 schemes)
Downside: His lack of play calling (which he’s gone through a whole SEC season) & he’s still unproven at recruiting.
Addition: I want to remind everyone that I believe Kelly should be able to make his own hire, & the fact that this defense (Jones) held Alabama to 6yds rushing & 20 points (fans ON THIS BOARD was clamoring for him.
Although options like Schuman, Lake, Belk & others remain, I believe we should keep Coach Jones.
Before everyone downvotes (like I’ve seen on other posts) there’s a plethora of reasons to consider:
1. Relations: He was hired to sooth the struggles with racial issues within the team & have successfully built relationships, whereas Pelini was a massive player relationship fail.
2. Development: This category is massively understated. When our defense should have gotten worse (starter injuries) it actually progressed with backups. (Indicating player buy-in & development)
3. Schematically, the defense was sound, nothing fancy. However, the defense seemed limited. If you watch press conferences CEO made it evident that HE wanted the defense to call a handful of plays. This could indicate his hands were tied (also evident by the mention of blitz schemes being introduced later by analysts & the addition of 3-4 schemes)
Downside: His lack of play calling (which he’s gone through a whole SEC season) & he’s still unproven at recruiting.
Addition: I want to remind everyone that I believe Kelly should be able to make his own hire, & the fact that this defense (Jones) held Alabama to 6yds rushing & 20 points (fans ON THIS BOARD was clamoring for him.
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Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:35 pm to BayouBengal21
Let’s let the head coach do what he thinks is best.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:39 pm to BayouBengal21
quote:that's a gigantic downside
Downside: His lack of play calling (which he’s gone through a whole SEC season) & he’s still unproven at recruiting
quote:and a tiny fraction of upside
Addition: I want to remind everyone that I believe Kelly should be able to make his own hire, & the fact that this defense (Jones) held Alabama to 6yds rushing & 20 points (fans ON THIS BOARD was clamoring for him.
This is the lsu DC position. One of the most prestigious coordinator spots in all of college football.
And you want to hire a guy that has 1 season under his belt where 70% was bad and 30% was good? Back up and think about that for a second.
Jones was a desperation hire last year, and has in no way proven to be elite...MAYBE average or above avg. And the defense at LSU should be looking for elite.
He's only positive is he's already here
This post was edited on 12/15/21 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:40 pm to BayouBengal21
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:46 pm to BayouBengal21
quote:plus you don't even know if those coaches were offered the job. Whole lot of speculation.
It’s apparent that the top two choices (possibly a third in Alabamas DC) have chosen to stay at their current location, whether through promotion or extra money.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:47 pm to BayouBengal21
My opinion is that no one on this board can be satisfied.
Last couple of years the criticism was that the coach didn't conduct a legitimate search and hired the first candidates he spoke to (or didn't speak to)
New coach appears to be vetting and interviewing multiple candidates. No real information has been leaked. Despite all that, everyone seems to have developed a major inferiority complex. Folks now think LSU was rejected and/or no one wants to coach here.
--Mind-numbingly absurd.
Last couple of years the criticism was that the coach didn't conduct a legitimate search and hired the first candidates he spoke to (or didn't speak to)
New coach appears to be vetting and interviewing multiple candidates. No real information has been leaked. Despite all that, everyone seems to have developed a major inferiority complex. Folks now think LSU was rejected and/or no one wants to coach here.
--Mind-numbingly absurd.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 1:10 pm to BayouBengal21
Posted on 12/15/21 at 1:13 pm to BayouBengal21
I’m convinced now that all of you that want to keep Daronte Jones as DC is just fine with being mediocre or are just freaking clueless.
Sorry but keeping Jones shouldn’t even be an option
Sorry but keeping Jones shouldn’t even be an option
Posted on 12/15/21 at 1:18 pm to BayouBengal21
Freeman and Elko became Head Coaches.
It happens. Have you never been thru a HC Change before.
This is how it goes.
BK is a pro. He will get it right.
It happens. Have you never been thru a HC Change before.
This is how it goes.
BK is a pro. He will get it right.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 3:18 pm to BayouBengal21
Who are our top 2 choices? Are we counting Freeman?
Posted on 12/15/21 at 3:35 pm to BayouBengal21
quote:
It’s apparent that the top two choices (possibly a third in Alabamas DC) have chosen to stay at their current location, whether through promotion or extra money.
Although options like Schuman, Lake, Belk & others remain, I believe we should keep Coach Jones.
Stopped reading here. Then downvoted.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 4:12 pm to BayouBengal21
I am Ok with Jones, Baker, and Carter if BK thinks they can continue the performance level of the last 4 games.
It appears the CEO finally relinquished his 4-3 base and Deronte put them in a 3-4 or 3-3 base with pressure. Jones is an Aranda understudy and probably knows the 3man line D's better.
I thought Baker and Carter held their own.
At this point if you dont have a splash hire keep these guys and reevaluate next yr.
It appears the CEO finally relinquished his 4-3 base and Deronte put them in a 3-4 or 3-3 base with pressure. Jones is an Aranda understudy and probably knows the 3man line D's better.
I thought Baker and Carter held their own.
At this point if you dont have a splash hire keep these guys and reevaluate next yr.
Posted on 12/15/21 at 4:35 pm to BayouBengal21
God forbid that Brian Kelly make a hire of someone you're not familiar with.
If Daronte Jones really was as good as you think, he'd be fielding other offers like Corey Raymond and Mickey Joseph did. Who else is trying to take him off our staff?
I respect the fact that Jones is trying to use the bowl as an audition for the job. I think that's a lot more honorable than the way Raymond tried to jack Kelly up.
But nothing about that staff's performance this year merits retention. If Jones is really worthy of keeping, let him close Jacoby Matthew's and Denver Harris and Azareyah Thomas.
If Daronte Jones really was as good as you think, he'd be fielding other offers like Corey Raymond and Mickey Joseph did. Who else is trying to take him off our staff?
I respect the fact that Jones is trying to use the bowl as an audition for the job. I think that's a lot more honorable than the way Raymond tried to jack Kelly up.
But nothing about that staff's performance this year merits retention. If Jones is really worthy of keeping, let him close Jacoby Matthew's and Denver Harris and Azareyah Thomas.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:09 pm to BayouBengal21
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