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Since coaching search is over, let's offer some DC thoughts.

Postby ponyinNC » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:45 am

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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Postby George S. Patton » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:48 am

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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Postby mrydel » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:50 am

Gary Darnell from A&M. Has both State ties and SMU history.
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Postby 2112 » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:50 am

darnell sux!!!!
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Postby StallionsModelT » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:33 am

No on Darnell. He was awful at Texas and A&M. Surely we can find someone better than him.
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Postby PonyPatrol » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:51 am

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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Postby PonyPatrol » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:52 am

oh, and he's from Hawaii...
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Re: Since coaching search is over, let's offer some DC thoughts.

Postby PonySnob » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:53 am

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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Postby RGV Pony » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:00 am

Rex Ryan.
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Postby ponyinNC » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:17 am

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.
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Postby smuaustin1971 » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:24 am

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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Postby mrydel » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:28 am

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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Postby ponyinNC » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:29 am

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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Postby J.T.supporta » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:08 pm

lets bring back PB for the DC spot...were already paying him not to be the HC...
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Postby Dwan » Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:30 pm

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