Just a theory re: why Wilcox as DC...

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raynochonspeed

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The spread/spread option.

Justin Wilcox has led Boise State defenses that have effectively dealt with the spread option. Tennessee has historically not defended the spread well, and that was under the guidance of two exceptional defensive minds in Chavis and Monte Kiffin.

This is not to say that Wilcox cannot deal with pro-style offenses (which he can), nor is it to say that his defenses can completely shut out the spread (see Nevada's Pistol offense). But successfully defending this style of offensive philosophy is paramount in this era of college football.

It can be argued that the first few games of Dooley's tenure at UT are critical to his longevity at the university. We all know under what circumstances he was hired and the confusion/skepticism that accompanied. Starting competitively would be nice; winning would be recommended.

Discounting the UT-Martin opener, which should serve as a warm-up only, look at the first games of the 2010 season.

09/11/10 Oregon [spread option]
09/18/10 Florida [spread option]
09/25/10 UAB [spread option]
10/02/10 at LSU [mulitple/spread option]
10/09/10 at Georgia
10/23/10 Alabama
10/30/10 at South Carolina

Needless to say, Coaches Dooley and Wilcox have quite a task ahead. But the first important games are all against teams that primarily run some version of the spread option, depending on personnel. In Wilcox, Dooley has hired a young defensive mind with a surprisingly great track record against the spread.

I am proffering no opinion on the Wilcox hire. I'll be the first to admit I was quite wary of the Dooley hire, and I am certainly not sold on his qualifications as a game manager. He is still unproven. But Dooley closed well on the recruiting front, especially considering the situation, although not naming a DC until NSD, no matter the reasons (I'm sure not all Dooley's fault/choice), cost us a few much-needed defensive recruits, I believe.

But looking over Justin Wilcox's numbers and reading more about the 3-2-6 defense he threw at TCU in this year's Fiesta Bowl make me feel that UT has hired a DC that can succeed immediately. Here's just hoping that he will.
 
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raynochonspeed said:
The spread/spread option.

Justin Wilcox has led Boise State defenses that have effectively dealt with the spread option. Tennessee has historically not defended the spread well, and that was under the guidance of two exceptional defensive minds in Chavis and Monte Kiffin.

This is not to say that Wilcox cannot deal with pro-style offenses (which he can), nor is it to say that his defenses can completely shut out the spread (see Nevada's Pistol offense). But successfully defending this style of offensive philosophy is paramount in this era of college football.

It can be argued that the first few games of Dooley's tenure at UT are critical to his longevity at the university. We all know under what circumstances he was hired and the confusion/skepticism that accompanied. Starting competitively would be nice; winning would be recommended.

Discounting the UT-Martin opener, which should serve as a warm-up only, look at the first games of the 2010 season.

09/11/10 Oregon [spread option]
09/18/10 Florida [spread option]
09/25/10 UAB [spread option]
10/02/10 at LSU [mulitple/spread option]
10/09/10 at Georgia
10/23/10 Alabama
10/30/10 at South Carolina

Needless to say, Coaches Dooley and Wilcox have quite a task ahead. But the first important games are all against teams that primarily run some version of the spread option, depending on personnel. In Wilcox, Dooley has hired a young defensive mind with a surprisingly great track record against the spread.

I am proffering no opinion on the Wilcox hire. I'll be the first to admit I was quite wary of the Dooley hire, and I am certainly not sold on his qualifications as a game manager. He is still unproven. But Dooley closed well on the recruiting front, especially considering the situation, although not naming a DC until NSD, no matter the reasons (I'm sure not all Dooley's fault/choice), cost us a few much-needed defensive recruits, I believe.

But looking over Justin Wilcox's numbers and reading more about the 3-2-6 defense he threw at TCU in this year's Fiesta Bowl make me feel that UT has hired a DC that can succeed immediately. Here's just hoping that he will.
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I like it............
 
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You hit that nail right on the head and explained it very well.

A couple of things that many might have missed is that CJW has a dad that was a good D player in the NFL and he grew up learning the X & O of football and he has a passion for shutting down big teams O.

He never does the same things over and over to become predictable which drives OC's crazy which Dooley knows.

He plans each game based on the opponent and what they like to do and then takes it away from him.

Between the regular season and the bowl game he totally revamped his D and came out doing things that were totally unexpected.

I have to like this hire and we know next season is too soon to really judge this coaching staff but I think we're in for some fun surprises ahead.

GO BIG ORANGE !!!
 
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This is just my opinion 1. I am not going to anoint boise or tcu boise yeah they beat oregon with a dangerous QB who i am scared of but after the way Ohio St handled them I am not to afraid of Oregon THIS IS THE MIGHTY SEC 2. subpar conference granted boise (the team is getting some props) but they would have got man hanled against Florida and TCU would have gotten drugged to. TCU! might I add this is the same team that 35 dropped on them by the sooners and they pretty much had the same team this year but didn't have to play the sooners thats the only difference! I love the SEC now what I do like about the hire of the former boise DC is that he had less talent and came up smelling like a rose hope he does the same thing here
 
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I am a simple minded person. I think he was just the best available choice for the job. PERIOD. I don't think the backhanded strategies had much to do with beating a particular team but rather the strategy was to put a team on the field capable of winning each week.
 
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We'll find out real quick this ain't the WAC .

People are putting too much stock in what Boise did to Oregon on opening night. The first game of the season is usually not a end all indicator how a season will go or how a defense will play.

Ohio State shut em down too. Go back and watch the film and tell me what they used.
 
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Boise State would have crushed the Vols this year and last year.

They do a heck of a lot more with a heck of a lot less.

We want coaching and I am hoping we have it this year.

I actually thought that we were well coached last year too (minus the Ole Miss and V TEch games)

I thought this was an exceptionally good hire
 
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Dooley haas exceed my expectations so far.

Two weeks on the job and he has done well
 
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Because he has PROVEN he can get results with the talent he has been given... instead of making excuses like the last coaching staff we had!!!
 
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You have to have fast guys to deal with that spread. Tennessee needs more speed on the edges and in the LB's. I don''t know how much they really addressed that this year if at all. Next year will probably be a struggle no matter what type of scheme this guy brings in.
 
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Cartervol said:
You have to have fast guys to deal with that spread. Tennessee needs more speed on the edges and in the LB's. I don''t know how much they really addressed that this year if at all. Next year will probably be a struggle no matter what type of scheme this guy brings in.
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See Corey Miller and Jacques Smith. That being said, I believe Dooley studies the person because first and foremost he wants x and o support and second recruiting prowess. I truly believe he is going after the young minds that can help him do what needs to be done. If you have the mind for it, you can coach anywhere against anyone. Switching from BSU to the SEC is possible given the difference in the talent on board. The only thing we have to remember is we are a very shallow team right now. If we can make it through next year with minimal injuries, I say we can come out with a winning record. If injuries hit us like they did this year, we may have a problem.
 
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manfromtn said:
See Corey Miller and Jacques Smith. That being said, I believe Dooley studies the person because first and foremost he wants x and o support and second recruiting prowess. I truly believe he is going after the young minds that can help him do what needs to be done. If you have the mind for it, you can coach anywhere against anyone. Switching from BSU to the SEC is possible given the difference in the talent on board. The only thing we have to remember is we are a very shallow team right now. If we can make it through next year with minimal injuries, I say we can come out with a winning record. If injuries hit us like they did this year, we may have a problem.
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Yep they got those guys and they're solid. The second level is where it gets dicey.
 
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Cartervol said:
You have to have fast guys to deal with that spread. Tennessee needs more speed on the edges and in the LB's. I don''t know how much they really addressed that this year if at all. Next year will probably be a struggle no matter what type of scheme this guy brings in.
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Look at the 40 times of the recruiting class this year... they definitely have the speed...
 
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Judging by some logic posted here, Urban Meyer should have never done anything at Florida and Nick Saban should have never been given a shot at Michigan State because they were not at a major conference team before then. Everyone said the exact same crap when Meyer took over Florida in 05. Guess what? I think he's done all right.

Boise went 49-4 with Wilcox as DC. Every person who follows the WAC will tell you the vast noticeable upgrade in Boise's defense during his tenure. I don't care if it was the WAC. He was a coach of another WAC team who flat out dominated his peer institutions and beat team he should not have beaten on a regular basis.

Note to people - nearly all of the top head coaches and coordinators got their start at a Boise type school, or wosre. It's absolute laughable to think he cannot succeed here because he hasn't coached in the SEC before. He may be an utter failure, but to discount his success on where he comes from it absolutely ridiculous.
 
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This year, I tried to catch some Boise, TCU, and other games that I hadn't seen before.
Boise plays a physical, fast, hard hitting style of defense.
Its like he patterned his defenses off of S.E.C. defenses.

They were very impressive, and his DT's are coached to penetrate, disruption was their key.
That's why they were so successful against option and spread teams.
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You dont go undefeated without having at least a half good defense. Wilcox will be good. At Boise, he was playing with mostly instate athelets, 2-3 star guys at best. At Tennessee, he is playing with some of the best players in the league and he has the opportunity to recruit nationwide because we have a better chance than boise of getting into title games once we get our talent up.
 
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PowerT83 said:
We'll find out real quick this ain't the WAC .

People are putting too much stock in what Boise did to Oregon on opening night. The first game of the season is usually not a end all indicator how a season will go or how a defense will play.

Ohio State shut em down too. Go back and watch the film and tell me what they used.
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You think Ohio States DC used tape from the Boise St./Oregon game to figure out how to stop Oregon's offense?? Just a thought.....
 
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Remember when CUM came to the SEC people said that the spread would not work that hard hitting SEC D`s would kill his qb. Let`s give our staff a chance to show us they know what they`re doing.:rock:
 
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