Tony hughes

[Homedawg]

Let the sweepstakes begin. The rebel firings today and going forward opens up a spot for tony on the field. He has one there, that's a given. Now someone has to leave our staff to open up a spot. Timing on this is what bothers me. He's not coming here for an office job when he can go there for an on field position. Problem is, is he going to be patient and wait? Someone or two of our staff are possibles to leave. Tony is well aware of our desire to have him, I know that for a fact. We've met w him very recently. I'd hate to see him in red and blue again. Hate it. Just hold on Tony!!!

[ShotgunDawg]

I think Hughes can wait. It's not like OM isn't going to find a spot for him later, if he wants to go there.

That being said, the entire Luke staff will be fired following 2019 & Moorhead looks to have a future at MSU.

I don't see anyway that Hughes goes to OM, if MSU finds a spot for him, &, if history is any judge, there will likely be an open spot on the staff for him although I have no clue which spot that would currently be.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

He's not coming here for an office job when he can go there for an on field position.

Do you know that for sure? The reason I ask is that I think fans assume a lot. Sometimes people reach a point in life where priorities change. I honestly have no idea what Tony Hughes is thinking? Does he want money, stability, better hours, less travel? I have no idea. I do think that Tony's connections, knowledge of Mississippi, ability to talk to kids and parents, etc. make him valuable to the two major football programs in Mississippi. And if he's not interested in Starkville or Hattiesburg, then Ole Miss presents a third option.

[yjnkdawg]

Do you know that for sure? The reason I ask is that I think fans assume a lot. Sometimes people reach a point in life where priorities change. I honestly have no idea what Tony Hughes is thinking? Does he want money, stability, better hours, less travel? I have no idea. I do think that Tony's connections, knowledge of Mississippi, ability to talk to kids and parents, etc. make him valuable to the two major football programs in Mississippi. And if he's not interested in Starkville or Hattiesburg, then Ole Miss presents a third option.


He left us because he wanted to be a HC and took a pay cut to do so. He liked being a coach here. I think the only way he would even consider a coaching job offer from OM is if he didn't have a viable offer from us that he is satisfied with.

[Political Hack]

If he goes to OM, it'll be a huge blow to us in-State. That's not something we can afford to do.

[DogsofAnarchy]

If he goes to OM, it'll be a huge blow to us in-State. That's not something we can afford to do.

It’s not a HUGE blow anymore. 20 years ago it would have been.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I'd like Hughes on staff but only as ST Coordinator. I'd like to keep the defensive staff together.

[basedog]

It’s not a HUGE blow anymore. 20 years ago it would have been.

Exactly. Hughes is early 60, things change.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Tony Hughes > Joey Jones

[Homedawg]

Do you know that for sure? The reason I ask is that I think fans assume a lot. Sometimes people reach a point in life where priorities change. I honestly have no idea what Tony Hughes is thinking? Does he want money, stability, better hours, less travel? I have no idea. I do think that Tony's connections, knowledge of Mississippi, ability to talk to kids and parents, etc. make him valuable to the two major football programs in Mississippi. And if he's not interested in Starkville or Hattiesburg, then Ole Miss presents a third option.

Well that's what he's stated. Unless it's bargaining I'd assume it to be true.

[Homedawg]

It’s not a HUGE blow anymore. 20 years ago it would have been.

Trust me, we don't there's a reason both us and ole miss desire him. Age ain't got jack to do with it. He's good at what he does. Don't be crazy. So Nick Saban is damn near 70 so he sucks too?? Smh

[msstate7]

Hughes' strength is recruiting. Does him being in an office position help much? Wouldn't you want him making in home visits? I don't think office guys can recruit off campus, but could be wrong

[Cooterpoot]

It’s not a HUGE blow anymore. 20 years ago it would have been.

You’re wrong. He’s the best instate recruiter you’ll ever see.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Hughes' strength is recruiting. Does him being in an office position help much? Wouldn't you want him making in home visits? I don't think office guys can recruit off campus, but could be wrong

Wherever he goes he'll be on the field.

[Cooterpoot]

I think he already knows where he’s going.

[Commercecomet24]

Tony's a great guy! I sure hope we find a spot for him. This staff is already great recruiting but he would add some more punch. Come back, Coach Hughes!

[preachermatt83]

He will be coaching at om next year. Mark it down.

[KOdawg1]

He will be coaching at om next year. Mark it down.
Whew, that makes me feel better. Thanks preach!! **

[somebodyshotmypaw]

Well that's what he's stated. Unless it's bargaining I'd assume it to be true.

Okay. That answers my question. I didn't know if people just assumed that Tony insisted on an on-field position, or if Tony himself had actually stated it.

[Cooterpoot]

I’ve heard rumors of possibly 2 coaches leaving. If that’s the case, I believe Hughes is at State. If its not true, or doesn’t happen, then I expect him to be at OM. We need Hud to stay. He recruits at the level Hughes did. But Moorhead is our deal closer. He’s been lights out with kids and families .

[BeastMan]

If Tony Hughes goes to OM so what? That entire staff is getting fired after next season. Further, he just fell flat on his face at the best swac job in ms with the most built-in advantages. I want Tony on our staff but acting like he’s some game changer is dramatic.

[Cooterpoot]

We don’t have a single weak recruiter on staff. Would love to have Hughes too but it’s going to depend on what staff moves happen. Baker, Hud, Buck, & Moorhead are really good.

[msstate7]

We don’t have a single weak recruiter on staff. Would love to have Hughes too but it’s going to depend on what staff moves happen. Baker, Hud, Buck, & Moorhead are really good.

Even so, if signing day were today, 4 of the top 10 in state would be leaving. Hughes would be a big get for us or OM.

[BrunswickDawg]

If Tony Hughes goes to OM so what? That entire staff is getting fired after next season. Further, he just fell flat on his face at the best swac job in ms with the most built-in advantages. I want Tony on our staff but acting like he’s some game changer is dramatic.

Hughes is a great recruiter - but he also stood out because he was on a staff of bad recruiters. The game has also changed since Hughes left us - we have greatly expanded the off field staff and we have a STAFF of recruiters instead of 2-3 on field coaches who do well. If we get him great.

[Cooterpoot]

Even so, if signing day were today, 4 of the top 10 in state would be leaving. Hughes would be a big get for us or OM.

Hughes wouldn’t pull any of those leaving MS. Nobody would.

[Jarius]

My grandfather gave Tony his first two coaching jobs and I followed him around on the sidelines for nearly a decade when I was a little kid. Tony is an outstanding human being and a great recruiter. He would certainly make our staff better. I hope we can work something out.

[Cooterpoot]

Agree Jarius! He’s a really good guy. Always good to have guys that are positive influences on kids. He fits our “family”.

[Todd4State]

Agree Jarius! He’s a really good guy. Always good to have guys that are positive influences on kids. He fits our “family”.

That's why I think he is coming back to MSU.

[CooterDavenport]

Coaching is full of business decisions, but I've got to wonder if Jay playing at MSU makes going to Oxford harder.

[Ari Gold]

Homedog is correct . We don’t need CTH in Oxford. Not only is he very good at what he does. He would bring a much better culture to that locker room .

I do think we will have a position or 2 open up and I believe CTH would rather be here than there at their dumpster fire.

[Jarius]

Coaching is full of business decisions, but I've got to wonder if Jay playing at MSU makes going to Oxford harder.

His older son played at Ole Miss. Tony will take what he sees as the best offer. Considering they are a lame duck staff I don’t see him choosing Ole Miss unless we don’t offer an on the field position.

[Commercecomet24]

Homedog is correct . We don’t need CTH in Oxford. Not only is he very good at what he does. He would bring a much better culture to that locker room .

I do think we will have a position or 2 open up and I believe CTH would rather be here than there at their dumpster fire.

I've known tony quite awhile. Quality person recruiter and coach. Would be great to have him!

[preachermatt83]

I?ve heard rumors of possibly 2 coaches leaving. If that?s the case, I believe Hughes is at State. If its not true, or doesn?t happen, then I expect him to be at OM. We need Hud to stay. He recruits at the level Hughes did. But Moorhead is our deal closer. He?s been lights out with kids and families .

Which two?

[yjnkdawg]

Which two?


He said it was rumors he had heard. "So possibly two coaches leaving" is enough information for this board. But you want names given based on rumors (unreal). Just what the OM people who frequent this board would like to see. I would imagine.

[Todd4State]

He said it was rumors he had heard. "So possibly two coaches leaving" is enough information for this board. But you want names given based on rumors (unreal). Just what the OM people who frequent this board would like to see. I would imagine.

At the same time none of our fans are talking about the cryptic info from Chuck Rounsaville about how "the staff will be re-evaluated later" which to me is code for "We're firing Longo after we get Mingo and Dannis Jackson to sign their LOI".

[Ari Gold]

There could also be some very good news early in the new year or maybe even around spring with another coach not named Tony Hughes. And Again we really need to warp up Coach Hughes he would be very improtrant for us going forward.