Could Bucs LBs coach Barry join Vols as defensive coordinator? No, not really.

[rexvol]

January 21, 2010
Could Bucs LBs coach Barry join Vols as defensive coordinator?

Another top Bucs assistant coach could run the Tennessee Volunteers defense next season.

Bucs linebackers coach Joe Barry is a candidate to replace Monte Kiffin as the Vols' defensive coordinator. Barry was contacted by new Tennessee coach Derek Dooley on Saturday, the same day he was named the Vols head coach.

"I really didn't know coach Dooley from the Man in the Moon until he called,'' Barry said. "But he said he really liked what Monte did on defense there at Tennessee and wanted to continue it. He said through all his research, my name was the one that kept coming up.''

The Vols were close to hiring Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele, but he informed Dooley Thursday he was remaining with the Tigers. Steele reportedly was offered a three-year deal worth $750,000 annually.

"Of course, I'm very interested,'' Barry said. "Yes, it's college football. But you're talking about the chance to be a defensive coordinator at a big-time program like Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference. It would be a good opportunity. We'll see what happens.''

Barry said Dooley has contacted him on two occasions since he was hired Jan. 16.

 

[BP4Prez]

I believe I like it. I hope to see someone named before the recruits get in this weekend.

 

[JCSvol]

What site was this article pulled from?

 

[SURFSIDEBEACHVOL]

What site was this article pulled from?

Could Bucs LBs coach Barry join Vols as defensive coordinator?

 

[DownTheField]

I like it.. do you see it as a negative that both he and LT are LB coaches?

 

[TheVolunteer]

I just hope he doesn't run anything like what Monte ran last year. His defense wasn't that impressive IMO.

 

[Outdors21]

Im done with the Cover-2. Being a Bears fan...all I see it do is fail.

 

[iuvol2012]

Idk about Barry. Anybody got a bio on him?

 

[therickbol]

I like it.. do you see it as a negative that both he and LT are LB coaches?

LT has extensive experience coaching the defensive line.

 

[Outdors21]

I'd prefer someone from the LeBeau/Zimmer/Saban trees if we're going with the NFL position coach guys.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Wow...

This coming from the actual source...not from a newspaper, radio station, Jimmy Hymans talking out of the side of his head......but from the man himself!

I'm sold...sign him up and bring him to Knoxville....better yet just leave him in Florida for a couple of more weeks til NSD and bring some recruits back with you!

 

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[therickbol]

I just hope he doesn't run anything like what Monte ran last year. His defense wasn't that impressive IMO.

That is just crazy. With the personnel we had, the youth, and the injuries it was a very good defensive scheme. A couple games in the middle of the season we were comfortable with the system and relatively healthy and our defense was very, very good. Injuries at the end of the season really killed our already non-existent depth.

 

[UTopia]

Here is the WIKI Joe Barry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[UTHorsey]

"I really didn't know coach Dooley from the Man in the Moon until he called,'' Barry said.

It's ok, we didn't either. lol:

 

[DownTheField]

It's ok, we didn't either. lol:

:lolabove:

 

[Volfootball55]

I'm not sure what to think about this

 

[Weezer]

He's a USC grad. I would feel a little gunshy about hiring this guy after what the last guy with USC ties did to us.

 

[Outdors21]

Barry was only DC in Detroit because Daddy-in-law gave him the job.

 

[grace2u]

I just hope he doesn't run anything like what Monte ran last year. His defense wasn't that impressive IMO.

+1
I know it's college ball and it's always like this, but there were times that we looked like we couldn't stop anything, especially the run. I think alot of it had to do with depth, but I'd like to see someone who can make adjustments.

 

[TheVolunteer]

That is just crazy. With the personnel we had, the youth, and the injuries it was a very good defensive scheme. A couple games in the middle of the season we were comfortable with the system and relatively healthy and our defense was very, very good. Injuries at the end of the season really killed our already non-existent depth.

Well I understand that, but Im just saying his defense wasn't very impressive to be making as much money as he made here.

 

[iuvol2012]

He's a USC grad. I would feel a little gunshy about hiring this guy after what the last guy with USC ties did to us.

I would think that Barry is a little bit more loyal than X was. Just my two cents.

 

[TennTradition]

What do you think his contract looks like? Good luck hiring anyone out of Tampa unless his contract is up.

 

[TheVolunteer]

+1
I know it's college ball and it's always like this, but there were times that we looked like we couldn't stop anything, especially the run. I think alot of it had to do with depth, but I'd like to see someone who can make adjustments.

Exactly. For instance, the ole miss game, our D looked like it didn't have a clue the ENTIRE game.

 

[slobberknocker]

Well I understand that, but Im just saying his defense wasn't very impressive to be making as much money as he made here.

I have to agree with that, I know we had injuries but MSU was downright embarrasing.