Coaches Mock Class

#27
#27
VOL61 said:
Lance Thompson isn't a DC..... I mean get real people. We have to get a great DC to compete in this leauge. Lance thompson isn't it. He is a hell of a recruiter and a valuable member of this staff. But he isn't a DC...

The only names of real DC's I have heard are Kirby Smart (Which I can't see him leaving because he is one more good year away from a HC job of his own), and Kevin Steele....

We need a proven cordinator. I would like to see them throw the bank at Bud Foster or Carl Pelini. I know both are beyond long shots but that is the kind of names I am talking about. This leauge isn't a joke. It isn't where you get your start at being a cordinator IMO. At least not anymore....
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Thompson was a fairly successful D coordinator at Central Florida. He also has two stints coaching under Saban. Neither Muschamp or Smart had ever been a D Coord. before they were given their shot. I'm not saying that LT is the best hire, but we could do a lot worse. Sometimes it seems that coaches who are naturally great recruiters are held back from Coord positions because coaches want them out recruiting.
 
#29
#29
sonofUT62 said:
Thompson was a fairly successful D coordinator at Central Florida. He also has two stints coaching under Saban. Neither Muschamp or Smart had ever been a D Coord. before they were given their shot. I'm not saying that LT is the best hire, but we could do a lot worse. Sometimes it seems that coaches who are naturally great recruiters are held back from Coord positions because coaches want them out recruiting.
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I apologize, I forgot that Smart was the DC for a year at Valdosta State before he moved to Tallahassee to be a grad asst.
 
#30
#30
Dooley had a Safety coach and a CB coach at La Tech. so Joseph will coach CB and Garza Safety position. Russell is coaching TE and ST. Chaney is OC/QB coach. remember Monte didn't coach a position so we can have 2 DB coaches. Fulmer split the DL, Dooley prefers splitting the DB coaching positions.

HC Dooley
OC/QB Chaney
OL ???
TE/ST Russell
RB ???
WR ???
DC/DL ???
LB Thomposn (he could be DC if not DL coach)
CB Joseph
S Garza
 
#31
#31
volstate81 said:
Dooley had a Safety coach and a CB coach at La Tech. so Joseph will coach CB and Garza Safety position. Russell is coaching TE and ST. Chaney is OC/QB coach. remember Monte didn't coach a position so we can have 2 DB coaches. Fulmer split the DL, Dooley prefers splitting the DB coaching positions.

HC Dooley (He coached TE's with the Dolphins)
OC/QB Chaney
OL ??? (Kehoe, Searls, Browning-candidates)
TE/ST Russell
RB ??? (Trooper Taylor-candidate)
WR ??? (Gunter Brewer-co OC, Stan Hixon-candidates)
DC/DL ??? (Garner, Spangler, Steele-candidates)
LB Thomposn (he could be DC if not DL coach)
CB Joseph
S Garza
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I personally feel Thompson should get a shot at DC if we can't get Garner from GA as the DC. That may be the only way he comes back to UT. Thompson is familiar with the SEC and was mentored by Saban, Monte, and Kevin Steele. Spangler is a bright coach but could take some time adjusting to SEC offenses. I am not sure if he can coach any other positions besides DB and we are pretty full at that spot. WMG is a good recruiter and could be key in keeping this class together.
 
#32
#32
sonofUT62 said:
Thompson was a fairly successful D coordinator at Central Florida. He also has two stints coaching under Saban. Neither Muschamp or Smart had ever been a D Coord. before they were given their shot. I'm not saying that LT is the best hire, but we could do a lot worse. Sometimes it seems that coaches who are naturally great recruiters are held back from Coord positions because coaches want them out recruiting.
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We probably could, and Thompson may end up getting it in the end. I made my opinion widely known that Thompson was in line to replace Monte when he retired and not Orgeron. The guy absorbed everything he could from Monte. Think about it, when you saw Monte on camera 9 times out of 10 Thompson was right there beside him.

I think CLT is definitely DC material and will be one soon, if not here than elsewhere. But he isn't yet. He's a linebacker coach.
 
#33
#33
What about Al Wilson as a GA? that way he can begin to cut his teeth in coaching. You know he bleeds orange, and you know he's loyal to the University not just coaches.
 
#36
#36
Sabanocchio said:
We probably could, and Thompson may end up getting it in the end. I made my opinion widely known that Thompson was in line to replace Monte when he retired and not Orgeron. The guy absorbed everything he could from Monte. Think about it, when you saw Monte on camera 9 times out of 10 Thompson was right there beside him.

I think CLT is definitely DC material and will be one soon, if not here than elsewhere. But he isn't yet. He's a linebacker coach.
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Agreed, if its Steele or Foster or someone of that ilk. But I would rather have LT than one of the retreads like Ellis Johnson or Nix. Im very impressed with Spanglers resume, but like someone else said, I dont know how many DB coaches we can have, and I feel like if Dooley was inclined to let WMG go he would have done it by now. Unless its like you said and the new DC is going to make that decision and LT is only getting a pass because DD worked with him before.
 
#37
#37
Why is everyone mentioning Trooper? Is there a legit shot he might be coming back?
 
#40
#40
If Garner is brought here it will be as a co DC with Lance Thompson, and im pretty sure Rodney would take it. He is definately interested in returning to Tennessee. Trooper is interested as well, but i dont know if Dooley will be making a run for him or not. Garner will be contacted from what i've been told.
 
#42
#42
Here are some more names....

Everett Withers - UNC DC, great coach defense ranked 6th in NCAA this year. Remember his name. I don't really think he will land here but this guy has a bright future.

Dick Bumpas - TCU DC, has been with Gary Paterson for a little while and has been at UT before under Majors.

Ellis Johnson - South Carolina DC, Long time SEC guy and has produced year in year out one of the toughest D's in the conference.


I keep seeing people talking about Rodney Garner but he will almost certainly not be a DC. I just don't see him here. Not with Garza staying. There isn't enough room and still have space for a DC and the offensive coaches.....

It is going to be interesting to see how it plays out....
 
#44
#44
Sabanocchio said:
We probably could, and Thompson may end up getting it in the end. I made my opinion widely known that Thompson was in line to replace Monte when he retired and not Orgeron. The guy absorbed everything he could from Monte. Think about it, when you saw Monte on camera 9 times out of 10 Thompson was right there beside him.

I think CLT is definitely DC material and will be one soon, if not here than elsewhere. But he isn't yet. He's a linebacker coach.
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I agree Thompson tried to learn as much from Monte as he could. But I also think the reason we saw him so much with Monte was because he was sending the signals in. And if Dooley was a defensive guy himself I would not have a problem with Thompson being the cordinator. But as it is I don't think it would be the right hire.

I seen someone else mention that Smart and Muschamp hadn't had Cordinator experience when they landed jobs in the conference but the fact it Smart has Saban who maybe the best defensive mind in football right now. And Muschamp had coached under Saban and then had Tuberville who was a hell of a defensive coach himself. Thompson may turn out to be a great DC down the line. I just don't think he is ready for the SEC quite yet at least not here..... JMO.
 
#46
#46
sonofUT62 said:
Agreed, if its Steele or Foster or someone of that ilk. But I would rather have LT than one of the retreads like Ellis Johnson or Nix. Im very impressed with Spanglers resume, but like someone else said, I dont know how many DB coaches we can have, and I feel like if Dooley was inclined to let WMG go he would have done it by now. Unless its like you said and the new DC is going to make that decision and LT is only getting a pass because DD worked with him before.
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Lance Thompson was going to stay on no matter who the head coach was. That was the sticking point with Cutcliffe.

I don't foresee having two DB coaches. We may, but I don't see it happening. I honestly do not see WMG staying on either, but that depends on who the DC may want to bring in.
 
#47
#47
We have to get someone with ties to the Carolinas on this staff.... I am not sure who that is going to be. But Dooley mentioned the regional area outside of knoxville as being the heart and soul of this program. We really need someone who is going to recruit NC/SC area plus is a hell of a coach.

I would also watch for someone with connections to the tidewater/northern Va/DC area.

Dooley himself has alot of connections in Texas so I am starting to feel like Garza may not be here when this all shakes out. But who knows really....
 
#48
#48
Sabanocchio said:
Lance Thompson was going to stay on no matter who the head coach was. That was the sticking point with Cutcliffe.

I don't foresee having two DB coaches. We may, but I don't see it happening. I honestly do not see WMG staying on either, but that depends on who the DC may want to bring in.
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It is possible to retain WMG til after signing day to help keep recruits. That would be Kiffinesque.
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#49
#49
From Football Scoop:

Tennessee: Our sources tell us LA Tech grad assistant Ben Larson is on the way to Knoxville. Larson will be helping Dooley over the next few weeks and will likely fill one of the intern positions. We are hearing that LA Tech defensive coordinator Tommy Spangler will not be joining the staff at Tennessee.
 
#50
#50
At the presser it sounded like the check book was still open for assistant coaches. I hope we use our full resources in this area........
 
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