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Since coaching search is over, let's offer some DC thoughts.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:45 amby ponyinNC
I will preface this by saying that I trust JJ in selecting a quality DC. But since the traffic is down and we all had so much fun guessing who the HC would be, i'd like to hear who PONYFANS think should be hired as DC.
IMHO, I like former U of Cincinnati head coach Rick Minter. He just interviewd at Marshall (and btw, PB interviews there Thurs). Born and raised in Texarkana (TEXAS TIES!!), he was a DC at Notre Dame and South Carolina as well. Cincy went to SIX bowl games during his tenure.
any others??
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:48 amby George S. Patton
This is too pie in the sky, but David Gibbs is a great DC. Last I heard, he was a defensive coach for the KC Chiefs has bounced between DC positions at Minnesota and Auburn. Great young coach. Very bright. Recruited Texas heavily for Minnesota.
Don't know if there is any connection between Jones and more likely David's father Alex, who was OL coach for the Broncos.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:50 amby mrydel
Gary Darnell from A&M. Has both State ties and SMU history.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:50 amby 2112
darnell sux!!!!
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:33 amby StallionsModelT
No on Darnell. He was awful at Texas and A&M. Surely we can find someone better than him.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:51 amby PonyPatrol
Duane Akina from UT? Not a popular choice for head coach, but with Will Muschamp in as the new Longhorn DC, Akina may be interested in a move. Great record grooming defensive backs, and should have some recruting inroads...
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:52 amby PonyPatrol
oh, and he's from Hawaii...
Re: Since coaching search is over, let's offer some DC thoughts.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:53 amby PonySnob
ponyinNC wrote:IMHO, I like former U of Cincinnati head coach Rick Minter. He just interviewd at Marshall (and btw, PB interviews there Thurs).
Wasn't our last OC a "former" U of Cincinnati coach?
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:00 amby RGV Pony
Rex Ryan.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:17 amby ponyinNC
i can't think of his name, but isn't the former DC from Michigan available as well?? I know RRod fired that entire staff.
DC
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:24 amby smuaustin1971
Jerry Gray would be terrific. DC in NFL with Buffalo, past season defensive backs coach with Redskins. Previous SMU coach. Texas ties. Terrific person.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:28 amby mrydel
ponyinNC wrote:i can't think of his name, but isn't the former DC from Michigan available as well?? I know RRod fired that entire staff.
He went to Louisville.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:29 amby ponyinNC
mrydel wrote:ponyinNC wrote:i can't think of his name, but isn't the former DC from Michigan available as well?? I know RRod fired that entire staff.
He went to Louisville.
oh yeah. thanks.
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:08 pmby J.T.supporta
lets bring back PB for the DC spot...were already paying him not to be the HC...
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Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:30 pmby Dwan
Ken Norton Jr.