http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent ... f5757.html
Same story with one important addition:
Steinberg confirmed Friday that he and Jones are in discussions with SMU. Hawaii defensive coordinator Greg McMackin, a former Texas Tech coordinator, is expected to make the trip with Jones, according to a source with knowledge of SMU's search.
THIS COULD BE HUGE. WHO BRINGS THEIR DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR ON AN INTERVIEW????? Could this be for a press conference, since this guy was Big XII recruiter of the year at TTU? Nice way to re-introduce him to the HS coaches in the area. Or it could be that SO just wants him on the ground here to start recruiting the moment the papers are signed.
Glad to see you're working for us late on a Friday night Kate. Keep up the good work through the weekend!
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by huskerpony » Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:53 am
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by George S. Patton » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:38 am
I just read about McMackin (sp?) coming with Jones. If you're bringing your top coordinator with you, that's very significant. It would tie into recruiting and exactly how the money will be dispersed to the assistants and the infrastructure.
The importance of this is McMackin's background in Texas and probably giving his take on everything.
BTW, some of you posting in the wee hours of the morning, GO TO SLEEP!!
The importance of this is McMackin's background in Texas and probably giving his take on everything.
BTW, some of you posting in the wee hours of the morning, GO TO SLEEP!!
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We still don't know if he can but this is a good first step. My money's on Jones IF he signs...by PonyFan » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:40 am
Greg McMackin is in his second go-around as the defensive coordinator at the University of Hawai`i. He was idle from coaching in 2006 after spending three seasons on the San Francisco 49ers staff. Before that, he was in the college ranks at Texas Tech.
At Tech, he was named one of the nation's top coaches by American Football Magazine. McMackin also was named the Big 12 Conference's top recruiter by Rivals.com. His defense made an immediate impact in 2000 as the Red Raiders finished the 2000 campaign ranked sixth in the nation in pass defense and 10th in pass efficiency defense while atop the Big 12 in pass defense. In two seasons, the Red Raiders posted four shutouts and held three opponents without an offensive score.
Before Texas Tech, McMackin helped orchestrate one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in NCAA history. During his only season on the Islands, McMackin helped the Warriors to a 9-4 mark as his defense accounted for five touchdowns, 17 interceptions, 33 sacks and 17 fumble recoveries.
McMackin was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, where he coached seven All-Pro selections, for four seasons before leaving for Hawai`i. The Seahawks recorded an NFL mark 14 defensive touchdowns in 1998 while establishing a franchise-best seven interceptions in one game.
During his first three seasons in Seattle, the defense jumped from 30th to eighth and the pass defense from 30th to sixth.
McMackin spent the 1993 and `94 seasons at Miami (Fla.) under head coach Dennis Erickson. The team won two Big East Championships and ranked first in the nation in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense.
Utah and the U.S. Naval Academy occupied McMackin during the 1990-92 seasons. He improved the Ute defense from 106th nationally to first in the Western Athletic Conference in 1990, while his defense led the WAC in five categories.
As head coach and assistant athletics director at Oregon Tech from 1986-89, McMackin turned his attention to offense. The team enjoyed four winning seasons under McMackin. His teams established 48 school records and 18 national marks. Oregon Tech advanced to the national championship playoffs and semifinals and was ranked third nationally. McMackin earned Coach of the Year honors twice and coached the first two Oregon Tech football players drafted by the NFL.
His first taste of professional football came during the 1985 season when he served as assistant coach for the Denver Gold of the USFL. Denver ranked first in the Western Conference in defense and led the USFL in interceptions.
McMackin served as linebackers coach for one season at Stanford under head coach Jack Elway, where the rushing defense ranked among the nation's best in 1984.
In 1979, he began a five-season stint at San Jose State, helping the team to two conference titles while coaching three NFL Draft picks and eight players who played professionally.
McMackin coached at Idaho for three seasons. While at UI, his team ranked second in the nation in quarterback sacks and improved its pass defense from last to first in the Big Sky.
He began his career as an offensive backfield coach at Arizona in 1968 and moved on to Aloha High School in Beaverton, Ore., where he served as an assistant coach and head coach for four seasons. He then went to Western Oregon State College for three seasons as defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and assistant professor in physical education.
McMackin, a graduate of Southern Oregon College, is a published author. He wrote "Coaching the Defensive Backfield" in 1992, which is in its seventh printing, and has had several articles published in national coaching publications. He is a member of the National Football League Coaches Association and the American Football Coaches Association.
McMackin and his wife, Heather, have a daughter, Shannon, and two grandchildren, Kayla and Taylor.
At Tech, he was named one of the nation's top coaches by American Football Magazine. McMackin also was named the Big 12 Conference's top recruiter by Rivals.com. His defense made an immediate impact in 2000 as the Red Raiders finished the 2000 campaign ranked sixth in the nation in pass defense and 10th in pass efficiency defense while atop the Big 12 in pass defense. In two seasons, the Red Raiders posted four shutouts and held three opponents without an offensive score.
Before Texas Tech, McMackin helped orchestrate one of the biggest single-season turnarounds in NCAA history. During his only season on the Islands, McMackin helped the Warriors to a 9-4 mark as his defense accounted for five touchdowns, 17 interceptions, 33 sacks and 17 fumble recoveries.
McMackin was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, where he coached seven All-Pro selections, for four seasons before leaving for Hawai`i. The Seahawks recorded an NFL mark 14 defensive touchdowns in 1998 while establishing a franchise-best seven interceptions in one game.
During his first three seasons in Seattle, the defense jumped from 30th to eighth and the pass defense from 30th to sixth.
McMackin spent the 1993 and `94 seasons at Miami (Fla.) under head coach Dennis Erickson. The team won two Big East Championships and ranked first in the nation in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense.
Utah and the U.S. Naval Academy occupied McMackin during the 1990-92 seasons. He improved the Ute defense from 106th nationally to first in the Western Athletic Conference in 1990, while his defense led the WAC in five categories.
As head coach and assistant athletics director at Oregon Tech from 1986-89, McMackin turned his attention to offense. The team enjoyed four winning seasons under McMackin. His teams established 48 school records and 18 national marks. Oregon Tech advanced to the national championship playoffs and semifinals and was ranked third nationally. McMackin earned Coach of the Year honors twice and coached the first two Oregon Tech football players drafted by the NFL.
His first taste of professional football came during the 1985 season when he served as assistant coach for the Denver Gold of the USFL. Denver ranked first in the Western Conference in defense and led the USFL in interceptions.
McMackin served as linebackers coach for one season at Stanford under head coach Jack Elway, where the rushing defense ranked among the nation's best in 1984.
In 1979, he began a five-season stint at San Jose State, helping the team to two conference titles while coaching three NFL Draft picks and eight players who played professionally.
McMackin coached at Idaho for three seasons. While at UI, his team ranked second in the nation in quarterback sacks and improved its pass defense from last to first in the Big Sky.
He began his career as an offensive backfield coach at Arizona in 1968 and moved on to Aloha High School in Beaverton, Ore., where he served as an assistant coach and head coach for four seasons. He then went to Western Oregon State College for three seasons as defensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator and assistant professor in physical education.
McMackin, a graduate of Southern Oregon College, is a published author. He wrote "Coaching the Defensive Backfield" in 1992, which is in its seventh printing, and has had several articles published in national coaching publications. He is a member of the National Football League Coaches Association and the American Football Coaches Association.
McMackin and his wife, Heather, have a daughter, Shannon, and two grandchildren, Kayla and Taylor.
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by mrydel » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:55 am
You have to realize the doubled edged sword here. Although it is great that McMackin is coming, I am sure that the main reason is that he wants to hear first hand any recruiting restrictions that there may be. Now is the time for SMU to step up to a level playing field or they will lose these coaches.
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by Pony_Fan » Sat Jan 05, 2008 11:27 am
mrydel wrote:You have to realize the doubled edged sword here. Although it is great that McMackin is coming, I am sure that the main reason is that he wants to hear first hand any recruiting restrictions that there may be. Now is the time for SMU to step up to a level playing field or they will lose these coaches.
Very true. I just don't understand why the Pony Uper's ($$$) would agree to this without at true COMMITTMENT - not that bogus stuff from years ago?
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