George Barlow a possibility at DB coach?

[BigOrangeTrain]

I think we're looking ag Barlow more than Fair because of his familiarity with Shoop. We all said Shoop needed his guys and it looks like he's trying to get them here.

If this is really true then I have no problem with it. Let Shoop get the type of guys he wants.

 

[aRmo]

The last time Barlow and Shoop coached together they were up for DB Coach of the year.

We can’t say enough about the job that James Franklin and his staff have done down at Vanderbilt, and none of that would be possible without a solid secondary to shut down the diverse attacks of the SEC. Defensive coordinator Bob Shoop (who handles the safeties), and George Barlow (defensive backs coach) are the two guys in charge of the back end of the defense for the Commodores, and have done a tremendous job developing the talent necessary to compete in the toughest conference in the country. Vandy ranks 7th nationally in pass efficiency defense (99.77) and 18th in both total defense (326 ypg) and scoring defense (18 ppg). The Commodores also round out the top ten nationally in pass defense, allowing just 176 yards per game through the air. Once these guys get a chance to sit down and make some adjustments at the half, they get even better. In the second half of games, Vanderbilt allowed opponents to complete passes just 48 percent of the time (fourth nationally), and accounted allowed just three second half touchdowns (fifth nationally) on the year. In the SEC coordinators have their work cut out for them whether they’re trying to gain yards, or trying to stop offenses from rolling them up. And with guys like Barlow and Shoop on in your corner, you have to like your secondary’s chances on game day.

 

[Orange&White]

I approve the above message. It seems like they would be a very solid duo. Clearly have proven results when working together and would not need adjusting to the defense since Barlow would be familiar with Shoop. It worries me that safeties seemed out of place at times too if Shoop is over them as well. But they were solid, DBs were the problem. I'm sure after a year in the system everything will improve next season.