Next DC for the Vols????

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Who are we going after now that steele said no and would we contact any of these guys?

Jim Heacock-Ohio State
Brent Venables-Oklahoma
Tom Bradley-Penn State
Jeff Casteel- WVU
Ellis Johnson-South Carolina
 
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Who are we going after now that steele said no and would we contact any of these guys?

Jim Heacock-Ohio State
Brent Venables-Oklahoma
Tom Bradley-Penn State
Jeff Casteel- WVU
Ellis Johnson-South Carolina

please no to all the above. im hoping for the guy from unc or the dc from iowa.
 
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yes i left off withers from unc and i think its norm parker at iowa,they are very good coaches as well.Although i would like for CLT to be the guy not so sure he is a top choice or would have already been named.
 
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I would like to get a young guy that can shut down multiple offenses - How bout the guy from Boise State - Justin Wilcox? He has gotten very high marks for his work and a very young guy. You think CDD may have any connection out west? Doubtful but I think this kind of guy would be good.

Wilcox Bio - Broncosports.com - The Official Athletics Website Of Boise State University

Justin Wilcox - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN

The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was all about defense, only the defense that prevailed was not the expected one.

No. 6 Boise State finishes a perfect 14-0 with a 17-10 victory over No. 4 TCU.

How the game was won: Boise State's defense proved more than a match for TCU's vaunted crew, holding the Horned Frogs to just 308 yards -- 161 below their season average of 469 yards per game

Stat of the game: 36 yards. That's how many rushing yards TCU had. The Horned Frogs entered the Fiesta Bowl ranked fifth in the nation in rushing, with an average of 256.5 yards per game

Player of the game: The Boise State defense. TCU was supposed to be the defensive powerhouse -- ranking No. 1 in the nation in total defense --- but the game belonged to Broncos defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox's crew, which held the Frogs to just 308 total yards. That offense ranked No. 4 in the nation with 469 yards per game. TCU was 1 of 12 on third down.
 
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I hate to say it, and I may be wrong, but at this stage in the recruiting season, I would say it's doubtful that we are able to pull a big name DC....will probably have to try our luck with a hot assistant coach that is ready to be given a chance at DC...hopefully CDD can evaluate young assistant coaches that are ready to be given a shot at DC
 
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I don't think many DCs will make lateral moves this close to NSD.

I agree...will have to be a promotion for someone to jump this late in the game...imo

may be wrong, and not saying theres a chance we couldnt pull someone, but the percentages go down the closer and closer we get to NSD
 
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First, I'm hoping that perhaps Thompson isn't interested in being DC, or perhaps his deal has been sweetened to remain with LB w/increased recruiting oversight??? Hoping against hope?? Otherwise, I'd think he's probably a little disappointed at all the overtures being rejected by outside coaches. Of the names listed above (and I'm not overly familiar with any of them) I like the Venables guy. I've heard his name a lot over the past couple of years about being "the next big thing" type comments. But that's what would make me leery of hiring him also. He probably wouldn't be here more than a season or two before he was off to be a HC somewhere else. Someone in another thread mentioned Chuck Smith. IMO, he's probably not ready to be a DC, but he's certainly someone to keep an eye on to add to the UT staff at some point. Coaching under Rex Ryan should be a boon for his OJT.
 
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I hate to say it, and I may be wrong, but at this stage in the recruiting season, I would say it's doubtful that we are able to pull a big name DC....will probably have to try our luck with a hot assistant coach that is ready to be given a chance at DC...hopefully CDD can evaluate young assistant coaches that are ready to be given a shot at DC

Don't forget while Dooley was an assistant coach at LSU he recommended Muschamp and Smart to LSU's Saban as assistants too hire.

I have full confidence in DOOleys ability to find find young assistants
 
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Don't forget while Dooley was an assistant coach at LSU he recommended Muschamp and Smart to LSU's Saban as assistants too hire.

I have full confidence in DOOleys ability to find find young assistants


This sounds really good. It may very well be what he has to do this year, give the circumstances.
 
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I would like to get a young guy that can shut down multiple offenses - How bout the guy from Boise State - Justin Wilcox? He has gotten very high marks for his work and a very young guy. You think CDD may have any connection out west? Doubtful but I think this kind of guy would be good.

Wilcox Bio - Broncosports.com - The Official Athletics Website Of Boise State University

Justin Wilcox - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN



Good Chioce of a potential DC...... remember Boise state played in the WAC like La Tech so Im sure Dooley knows who this guy is.
 
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best bet is to get a coach on an NFL staff that is good but is in a losing situation. The Oakland Raider situation is a good example. They play excellent Defense but can't win because Al davis loves the idiot qb they have. Now before I get slaughtered for mentioning the Raiders and Al Davis I am only using this as an example of what type fo situation we could look for. There are other coaches out there in the nfl who probably feel that they are in a no win situation just like Charlie Bagget did. I say we don't look at NCAA but look at NFL.
 
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DoOley could be waiting for a defensive guru from one of the NFL teams that are still playing. Im not stating he is going to grab a DC from the NFL but maybe a DL, LB or CB coach and give him the DC job in the SEC (equivalent to an NFL team).
 
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Dooley is well connected and well respected and so is a chance to work as a DC at a great high-profile program like UT. I think that Dooley will end up making a good DC hire.
 

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