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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:18 am
by hawaiisashimi_smu
Not sure what to make of this one. Fresno LB coach? With all the money that SMU has, I was expecting a more experienced DC. Usually JJ picks a coach with NCAA and NFL experience as a DC or HC.
Who ever it is, JJ likes a gambling defense with a lot of action. The D will be an attacking big time play defense that will go after tunovers first to give his high powered offense the ball. Don't expect a stopping type of D. They will be blitzing all game long. The LBs, Safeties, and CBs will be blitzing at any given time.
Its going to be exciting SMU football!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:30 am
by Walter Sobchak
hawaiisashimi_smu wrote:Don't expect a stopping type of D.
Sounds like business as usual on defense.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:36 am
by hawaiisashimi_smu
They say winning the turnover battle wins games and that was true. Usually the offense had some bad luck on multiple fumbles and interceptions which caused Hawaii to lose the game. That is why it was important for the defense to concentrate on getting turnovers.
When it works, its a beautiful thing and it will win championships.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:49 am
by SMUPhil
Dudes,
The guy not only played for Walla-Walla Washington College, he coached in the XFL!
Need I say more?
ps, margaritas are awesome
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:01 am
by SMUtrojanFAN
SMUPhil wrote:Dudes,
The guy not only played for Walla-Walla Washington College, he coached in the XFL!
Need I say more?
ps, margaritas are awesome
Hmm... a rumbarita sounds good right now. Might have to make a stop at Mattito's next time I'm in Dallas...
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:30 am
by OC Mustang
The guy was at Portland State, and he has stints as DC at some other schools. Could be a placeholder since McMackin was the first choice. Could be that he works out. Maybe this guy can make something out of our linebacking core. I give him the benefit of the doubt until he proves otherwise.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:22 am
by ponyplayer
I think they will make DC hire official this week. Going to name the special teams coach as well.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:25 am
by Dutch
ponyplayer wrote:I think they will make DC hire official this week. Going to name the special teams coach as well.
You THINK they will? they have. it's a signed contract.
Special teams coach who's name was mentioned last night in threads that have since been deleted will be in town today to sign.
You're very observant.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:47 am
by ponyplayer
I said that because of the deleted threads, but thanks for the post there JR............Dutch or whatever the hell your supposed to be.......
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:53 am
by Dutch
ponyplayer wrote:I said that becasue of the deleted threads, but thanks for the post there JR............Dutch or whatever the hell your supposed to be.......
getting all defensive. chill out.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:09 am
by JasonB
Interesting. We sign UTEP's DC and make him an LB coach and Freson's LB coach and make him DC. That's one of those odd quirks.
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:15 am
by redpony
In JJ we trust!!!. We will win again, and again, and again.
GO PONIES!!!!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:33 am
by crazy horse
If this guy coached at Fresno the last 7 years, I'm sure Jones is very familiar with his talent and ability. The hire surprised me, I was thinking/hoping it was Glanville. But I have to believe that Jones was picking someone that he knows will get the job done.
And the special teams coach whose name we cannot mention sounds awesome!
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:49 am
by mavsrage311
crazy horse wrote:
And the special teams coach whose name we cannot mention sounds awesome!
Doesn't ANY special teams coach sound awesome?
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:03 pm
by ponyboy
Don't forget that Mason was DC at Boise State, Nevada, Northern Iowa too. So it's not like he's a stretch.