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Perspective on Kevin Steele
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:39 am
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:39 am
I know you guys have been really upset about this hire for the most part - but I wanted to tell you all that losing Kevin Steele to LSU is not what anyone wanted to see happen - regardless of what any Bama fan tells you. I think most were anticipating him moving back into the DC role once Kirby found a head coaching gig.
In 2007, Steele led the least talented Bama team in 40 years to a fairly decent year. We ranked in the top half of the SEC on defense in every major statistical category. We were 3rd in the SEC for TFL, 5th in sacks, 6th in total defense, 4th in scoring defense, 4th in rushing defense, 3rd in INTs, etc... That was a team that lost to ULM and would be the first Bama team since 1971 to not have a single player drafted. Pretty good stuff.
Contrary to what has been posted here - Kevin Steele was not demoted to a position coach following the 2007 season. He was promoted to Associate Head Coach and "Head Coach of the Defense". Kirby Smart was given a promotion to "Co-Defensive Coordinator".
In 2008, Alabama's defense started becoming what it's been known for recently. We ranked 3rd in the conference in Pass efficiency defense, 4th in fumbles recovered, 1st in rush defense, 2nd in scoring defense (avg 14 pts/gm), 1st in total defense, etc... All top 10 rankings nationally.
I'm not sure what went down while he was at Clemson. Based on what I've seen, he really only had one bad year. It's obvious that Coach Saban thinks a whole lot of the man to hire him twice. The 2nd time he hired him he basically created a position for him just to have him on staff.
As far as recruiting goes - I'm not sure there's another defensive coordinator in America that is better at recruiting. Combine his recruiting strengths with Coach O and Les Miles on the same staff - all recruiting in the loaded state of Louisiana - and LSU will no doubt be absolutely STACKED for years to come.
I think you will all be pleasantly surprised at what Steele will do with an already extremely talented roster.
In 2007, Steele led the least talented Bama team in 40 years to a fairly decent year. We ranked in the top half of the SEC on defense in every major statistical category. We were 3rd in the SEC for TFL, 5th in sacks, 6th in total defense, 4th in scoring defense, 4th in rushing defense, 3rd in INTs, etc... That was a team that lost to ULM and would be the first Bama team since 1971 to not have a single player drafted. Pretty good stuff.
Contrary to what has been posted here - Kevin Steele was not demoted to a position coach following the 2007 season. He was promoted to Associate Head Coach and "Head Coach of the Defense". Kirby Smart was given a promotion to "Co-Defensive Coordinator".
In 2008, Alabama's defense started becoming what it's been known for recently. We ranked 3rd in the conference in Pass efficiency defense, 4th in fumbles recovered, 1st in rush defense, 2nd in scoring defense (avg 14 pts/gm), 1st in total defense, etc... All top 10 rankings nationally.
I'm not sure what went down while he was at Clemson. Based on what I've seen, he really only had one bad year. It's obvious that Coach Saban thinks a whole lot of the man to hire him twice. The 2nd time he hired him he basically created a position for him just to have him on staff.
As far as recruiting goes - I'm not sure there's another defensive coordinator in America that is better at recruiting. Combine his recruiting strengths with Coach O and Les Miles on the same staff - all recruiting in the loaded state of Louisiana - and LSU will no doubt be absolutely STACKED for years to come.
I think you will all be pleasantly surprised at what Steele will do with an already extremely talented roster.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:41 am to Tuscaloosa
I know we got a good coach in Steele. I been upbeat since the hire. He will have talent and a great staff around him, no excuses
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:41 am to Salmon
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Salmon
you were pretty calm throughout this...tip my hat
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:41 am to Tuscaloosa
quote:Who is Kevin Steele? Didn't you see that we hired Bebe?!
Perspective on Kevin Steele
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:42 am to Tuscaloosa
Thank you for some rationality. I feel like this will be a solid hire for LSU, especially coupled with Orgeron on the recruiting trail.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:43 am to Salmon
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but but but 70 points!
I'm not sure what the frick happened that year, but while he was in charge of the defense at Bama, we only surrendered 30+ points 3 times in two years. Two of those games were against Top 10 ranked teams nationally.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:43 am to Tuscaloosa
Wow, that was a very thoughtful and appropriate response. We appreciate your support and feedback and we look forward to playing you guys next year!
Now go f*** yourself
Now go f*** yourself
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:43 am to Tuscaloosa
I'll say it....honestly after reading that, I feel better about this hire. Thanks for the input
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:43 am to Salmon
Damn, we got Gump sunshine pumperz now!
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:44 am to Tuscaloosa
Bama fan more level headed than most LSU fans about hire.......says alot about our dumbass fan base.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:46 am to Tuscaloosa
I think its time you change that LA logo in you sig.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:48 am to 1bigcat
Thanks man. I'm a sunshine pumper that has been grasping at positives in this hire. This post was helpful.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:49 am to goatman1419
quote:
Bama fan more level headed than most LSU fans about hire.......says alot about our dumbass fan base.
It really does, sadly.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:49 am to LSURonin
Thanks for the perspective. It's well received and appreciated.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:49 am to Tuscaloosa
Damn. Thanks, bama fan!
Between this info & the Orgeron hire, I'm feeling a hell of a lot better today.
Regarding the 70pt fiasco, most of us wanted Clancy P hired, but his D yielded 63pts to Az St in his last year as a DC. Just something to keep in mind. Aberrations happen.
Between this info & the Orgeron hire, I'm feeling a hell of a lot better today.
Regarding the 70pt fiasco, most of us wanted Clancy P hired, but his D yielded 63pts to Az St in his last year as a DC. Just something to keep in mind. Aberrations happen.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:50 am to Tuscaloosa
So he was a fairly good defensive coordinator under Saban? When was the last time Saban's defense wasn't at least that good? You attribute that to Steele?
Posted on 1/14/15 at 8:50 am to goatman1419
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Bama fan more level headed than most LSU fans about hire.......says alot about our dumbass fan base.
Right...because hiring a current position coach to be your DC (when there are dozens of quality current DCs unemployed) is the obvious logical choice. We're so insane.
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