Arnett Bingo

[Hambone]

https://twitter.com/brodyamiller/status/1349025232472911872?s=21

[Dogbone]

https://twitter.com/brodyamiller/status/1349025232472911872?s=21

I think Leach better start looking for a DC.

[VandelayIndustries]

Yea he’s gone

[bulldawg28]

I thought he was in Oregon?

[VandelayIndustries]

Think Oregon was yesterday

[Dogbone]

Will Cohen match it?

[TNDawg35]

Will Cohen match it?

At this point I don’t think it matters. If he is interviewing at this many schools, it ain’t about the money...

[bulldawg28]

Charlie Strong come on down if Arnett leaves.

[TrapGame]

What's Mason doing? Maybe he'd like to be a DC again.

[TrapGame]

Charlie Strong come on down if Arnett leaves.

I'd take him too.

[VandelayIndustries]

What's Mason doing? Maybe he'd like to be a DC again.

He went to Auburn

[defiantdog]

With Arnett shopping all of these schools..... It looks like he's gone no matter what. Who's next up?

[DeltaChicagoDog]

Anyone who shops themselves around like he is after their first year as a DC is as good as gone the next time their stock is ever on the rise. I get that it must be a thrill to realize that one's earning potential is entering absurdity and want to strike while the iron is hot, but I can't recall any coach publicly selling his services like this since Dern. At a certain point it becomes a show of disrespect to your current employer, supporters, and kids who depend on your guidance.

[TrapGame]

He went to Auburn

Missed that. Damn.

[FISHDAWG]

With Arnett shopping all of these schools..... It looks like he's gone no matter what. Who's next up?

If Mullen jumps to the NFL would he take Grantham ? I think Grantham has NFL experience if I remember correctly. Muschamp was good as a DC but not as a head coach

[Jack Lambert]

There are some good DC out there in P5's. Tulsa runs a 3-5-5. I am not worried but it is aggravating to have a new DC every two years. I guess that the price we pay for having good defenses.

[FISHDAWG]

There are some good DC out there in P5's. Tulsa runs a 3-5-5. I am not worried but it is aggravating to have a new DC every two years. I guess that the price we pay for having good defenses.

it would be Poetic Justice to take Tulsa's DC if it comes to that ... I used to kind of pull for them but after that hissy fit of a game from them I wouldn't mind making them tear up and cry again

[Tc9698]

Tulsa runs a 3-5-5.

No wonder their defense was so good

[Bothrops]

Whoever we hire will have to be replaced next year as well. Might as well accept it.

[HancockCountyDog]

I'll be surprised if he goes to LSU. Coach O wants to run a pro style 4-3 defense because that is what he tells recruits. Arnett has shown what his system can do with solid talent, I'm not sure why O would screw it up, but I'm not sure he could help himself.

[Captain Falcon]

Kevin Steele would be my first call if Arnett leaves.

[GoDawgz]

Kevin Steele would be my first call if Arnett leaves.

That was my first thought as I was reading through this thread.

[msstate7]

Not sure why Steele isn't LSU's 1st call. If I had LSU's personnel, I'd want the proven DC. I know arnett was really good this season, but Steele has been good a long time

[Dogbone]

Kevin Steele would be my first call if Arnett leaves.

I think Tennessee got him.

[Irondawg]

I agree that’s it’s amazing that of all the great defensive coaches out there that a 1st year DC that had a good, not great season is this getting this many interviews at blue bloods.

That or he has a great agent that schools want to maintain a good relationship with. I think he’s a star in the making but he’s go the Joe Brady effect going on right without the championship ring

[Irondawg]

Also add that yes I’d call Steele ASAP and tell him we are interested if Arnett leaves. I’m sure he’d love to stick it to Auburn every year

[Dogbone]

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/MichaelWBratton/status/1349048205997125638%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%2 57Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Etweet&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwj6utTk-5buAhVyxFkKHT5nC90QglQwInoECAQQBA&usg=AOvVaw0O-24ArYa2_udo5EcF25uu

[Jack Lambert]

Adam Rittenberg ✓
Twitter › ESPNRittenberg
Big #Vols news from @ClowESPN: Tennessee is hiring Kevin Steele to the coaching staff. Steele spent the five seasons as #Auburn's defensive coordinator. Former Tennessee player and assistant returning to Rocky Top. www.espn.com/college…
20 minutes ago

That marriage might not last long.

[Jack Lambert]

I'll be surprised if he goes to LSU. Coach O wants to run a pro style 4-3 defense because that is what he tells recruits. Arnett has shown what his system can do with solid talent, I'm not sure why O would screw it up, but I'm not sure he could help himself.

That's the one thing going for us. The 3-3-5 isn't very popular.

[HancockCountyDog]

That marriage might not last long.

Looks like Fulmer has found his defensive coordinator.

[Jack Lambert]

Looks like Fulmer has found his defensive coordinator.

If the Great Pumpkin does take over I hope he fall flat on his face.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Ha as I posted last night...he gone.

[Bothrops]

I agree that’s it’s amazing that of all the great defensive coaches out there that a 1st year DC that had a good, not great season is this getting this many interviews at blue bloods.

There are way more programs than DC's that are highly sought-after.

[DLGDawg]

I'll be surprised if he goes to LSU. Coach O wants to run a pro style 4-3 defense because that is what he tells recruits. Arnett has shown what his system can do with solid talent, I'm not sure why O would screw it up, but I'm not sure he could help himself.

I agree here. Normal years, yeah anyone would want that job.
I think the timing is wrong. LSU is a mess right now.

[Cooterpoot]

He's gone if they pay him. There's not a question whatsoever about it. LSU struck out on a couple guys and he's it now barring a money issue.

[Dawgology]

He's gone if they pay him. There's not a question whatsoever about it. LSU struck out on a couple guys and he's it now barring a money issue.

Should be a warning sign when so many DC?s are passing on a gig with LSU. But maybe he wants to toss the dice.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Texas DC is still open too...

[StateDawg44]

Looks like Fulmer has found his defensive coordinator.

delete

[Tripp McNeely]

I think Tennessee got him.

It?s a non-coordinator role

[Irondawg]

LSU is a top 10 job - issues or not and the NCAA is so weak I think they’ll get a small slap on the wrist.

If they offer he will get filthy rich and have top end talent so even if in 2 years if he hates it there he will be able to anywhere he wants if they perform on the field. Let’s not forget he just saw how LSU poached two key recruits last minute. If he didn’t know before the difference between the has and the has nots, he knows now.

[Bothrops]

LSU is a top 10 job - issues or not and the NCAA is so weak I think they’ll get a small slap on the wrist.

If they offer he will get filthy rich and have top end talent so even if in 2 years if he hates it there he will be able to anywhere he wants if they perform on the field. Let’s not forget he just saw how LSU poached two key recruits last minute. If he didn’t know before the difference between the has and the has nots, he knows now.

LSU is a top 3 job. If they still had Saban they'd be what Alabama has been the last decade.

[confucius say]

They have been turned down numerous times already. There is a reason people aren't taking that job. We will see what happens.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Steve seems to think that LSU is the biggest threat remaining. I just can't see O wanting to switch to the 3-3-5. I also don't know how anyone could think going to LSU right now is a smart idea. I mean they have multiple NCAA investigations going on as well as a Title IX investigation. They're going to be hit with LOIC and if the Title IX stuff comes back bad then heads will be rolling in Red Stick.

[msstate7]

They have been turned down numerous times already. There is a reason people aren't taking that job. We will see what happens.
Who all turned them down?

[Jarius]

Arnett is gone. It is all but a done deal with LSU.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Arnett is gone. It is all but a done deal with LSU.

So let's start up the D Coordinator Hot Board Version 9.0!!!

1. Boom
2. Mike McIntyre
3. Grantham
4. Joseph Gillespie
5. Christian Robinson
6. Kevin Steele
Complete Wild Card: Ed Reed

[Dogbone]

Arnett is gone. It is all but a done deal with LSU.

Where are you hearing this?

[Jarius]

Where are you hearing this?

LSU 247 board. His wife went with him on the interview today and their mods said it’s all but done about 30 minutes ago.

[Dogbone]

LSU 247 board. His wife went with him on the interview today and their mods said it’s all but done about 30 minutes ago.

Gotcha, thanks

[PGHBulldogBG]

I understand wanting to get a bigger gig at a top school, but something is off with Arnett interviewing at some of the places he did. I could see LSU and Texas, but he must want out really bad that it is starting to seem like money isn?t the only motivating factor here.

[Lord McBuckethead]

I understand wanting to get a bigger gig at a top school, but something is off with Arnett interviewing at some of the places he did. I could see LSU and Texas, but he must want out really bad that it is starting to seem like money isn?t the only motivating factor here.

Making more money per year is awesome, since the jobs are the same. I have done this too, went up 300% through two moves between 2015 and 2020. Having more money is awesome. More people should try it.

[defiantdog]

I understand wanting to get a bigger gig at a top school, but something is off with Arnett interviewing at some of the places he did. I could see LSU and Texas, but he must want out really bad that it is starting to seem like money isn?t the only motivating factor here.
Manny Diaz factor here. He's a hot up and comer. Maybe he's looking for the best path to a power 5 head coaching gig. Coordinators come and go..... it's the business. Hell, even Saban turns them over left and right.

[RocketDawg]

Charlie Strong come on down if Arnett leaves.

Sure he'd be fine, assuming he doesn't have some disqualifying baggage. If Arnett is all that determined to leave, let him.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Charlie Strong isn't coming to MSU. It will probably be another name we haven't heard of.

[RocketDawg]

I think Tennessee got him.

Thought they had a hiring freeze until all the investigations were over.

[RocketDawg]

So let's start up the D Coordinator Hot Board Version 9.0!!!

1. Boom
2. Mike McIntyre
3. Grantham
4. Joseph Gillespie
5. Christian Robinson
6. Kevin Steele
Complete Wild Card: Ed Reed

Grantham's still at Florida, isn't he? Haven't heard that he's been fired. I suppose he could be getting fed up working for Mullen and want to leave.

[RocketDawg]

He's gone if they pay him. There's not a question whatsoever about it. LSU struck out on a couple guys and he's it now barring a money issue.

Wasn't LSU broke a couple years ago? I seem to remember that being the case.

[RocketDawg]

Manny Diaz factor here. He's a hot up and comer. Maybe he's looking for the best path to a power 5 head coaching gig. Coordinators come and go..... it's the business. Hell, even Saban turns them over left and right.

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[Tripp McNeely]

Thought they had a hiring freeze until all the investigations were over.

They hired Steele to a non-coordinator position. We could still get him

[Jack Lambert]

Wasn't LSU broke a couple years ago? I seem to remember that being the case.

The school was but not the booster club.

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

Arnett turned LSU down.

[Jarius]

Hahahahhaaha I know I’m the one who put it out that he was gone but it appears Arnett turned them down and now the same LSU mods that said it was a done deal are saying they didn’t offer. Can you say damage control?

[HancockCountyDog]

Arnett turned LSU down.

That never seemed like a good fit.

Texas is a different story.

[msstate7]

If we hold on to him, pretty big offseason win

[BuckyIsAB****]

Does not make any sense to go to LSU now. We were better than them on D in our first year with a young team. Not to mention he is paid well here, and the biggest position of need on defense is ILB, the spot he coaches. Safeties will be much improved with Peters, Dean, and Purvis being a full go.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Also, LSU has a ton of problems heading their way supposedly

[The Federalist Engineer]

Will Muschamp is quite the great defensive mind but I wonder if he wants a DC job right after being fired as HC

[West Tn Dawg]

No wonder their defense was so good

Hilarious!

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Hahahahhaaha I know I’m the one who put it out that he was gone but it appears Arnett turned them down and now the same LSU mods that said it was a done deal are saying they didn’t offer. Can you say damage control?

Yeah, they're walking it back like a Mfer. It must be worse than we thought down there. I just hope Texas 247 isn't reporting it next.

[Hambone]

https://twitter.com/billyembody/status/1349149025090613254?s=21

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Is Tem Lukabu really on their short list for DC? Did anyone see something when he was coaching here that impressed you?

[msstate7]

Is Tem Lukabu really on their short list for DC? Did anyone see something when he was coaching here that impressed you?

Why haven't they stole Steele from tenn?

[sandwolf]

Why haven't they stole Steele from tenn?

I think Orgeron is on really thin ice down there, so LSU may be a little gun shy about agreeing to buyouts for coordinators.....and somebody like Steele could possibly command a buyout.

Or it could also be that Orgeron doesn't want him because he knows he's on thin ice and Steele just tried to double cross Malzahn and steal his job.

I'm just speculating, because I don't understand it either.

[Hambone]

I think it may have been multiple things. Buyout, pending legal issues but it may just have been a philosophical reason. Ogeron may have been open to running some 3-3-5 but wanting to keep the 4-3 intact as well and Arnett stoood firm and said he wouldn’t agree to that

[Todd4State]

Why haven't they stole Steele from tenn?

I think Steele is a Tennessee alum.

[msstate7]

I think Steele is a Tennessee alum.

Well, that explains it.

[BrunswickDawg]

I think Steele is a Tennessee alum.


Well, that explains it.

Steele is a Tennessee Alum - and was on staff with Fulmer in the early 80's under Johnny Majors.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Why haven't they stole Steele from tenn?

Steele is waiting for Pruitt to get canned so he can get the HC job. He won't even have to backroom politic with boosters for that.

[Todd4State]

Any chance LSU looks at Chris Ash? It seems to maybe make sense to me on paper.

[Jack Lambert]

Arnett turned LSU down.

Did LSU get turned down again today by someone else?

[HancockCountyDog]

I really like our chances to hold on to him based on the things I am hearing that are good for us. Arnett is a lot like Leach - he is his own man and I think that is really going to help us keep him.

[ScooterDog]

The SCOOP just reported that he has interviewed with Texas today. I feel toward him like I did my x wife. If you don't want to be here, I don't want you here either. Don't let the door hit you in the but on the way out. So, if he don't want to be at MSU, I say get your a$$ out ASAP.

[BrunswickDawg]

The SCOOP just reported that he has interviewed with Texas today. I feel toward him like I did my x wife. If you don't want to be here, I don't want you here either. Don't let the door hit you in the but on the way out. So, if he don't want to be at MSU, I say get your a$$ out ASAP.

Football Scoop? You can't believe a thing they print about MSU

[Homedawg]

Football Scoop? You can't believe a thing they print about MSU

Well they are right on this one. He did interview. And I can't blame him.

[Coach34]

Why haven't they stole Steele from tenn?

Steele backstabbing the Gusbus has hurt him alot

[Ezsoil]

[QUOTE=BuckyIsAB****;1302515]Also, LSU has a ton of problems heading their way supposedly[/QUOTE

Yes we are about to see them basically have a Baylor/Penn State scandal for how they handled the culture of sexual assaults ....steal from children in a cancer hospital....no problem....get caught on FBI tapes making cash offers to recruits..no problem ....cover up repeated sexual assaults....problem... especially in today's Woke society

[Fred Garvin]

Sent by a UT Austin alum/friend ...


"Inside Texas has learned that Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding is the prime candidate to become the next defensive coordinator for the University of Texas.

Golding, a Louisiana native, has worked with new Texas coach Steve Sarkisian the past four seasons at Bama under seven-time national champion Nick Saban.

Prior to his stint at Alabama, Golding was the defensive coordinator for two seasons at UTSA.

Other candidates for the position reportedly are Mississippi State DC Zach Arnett and current Texas defensive coordinator Chris Ash. Inside Texas is told that there is yet another candidate who might emerge that we, and other media members, are not currently tracking. Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt is said not to be under consideration.

Perhaps complicating matters, both Golding and Arnett have seven-figure buyouts of their existing contracts and, if not selected, Ash would also have to be bought out of his contract, too.

However, money has yet to be a barrier for Sarkisian or Texas, as proven by Sarkisian?s ability to lure Alabama tight ends coach Jeff Banks away from the Crimson Tide earlier today."

[Cowbell]

The SCOOP just reported that he has interviewed with Texas today. I feel toward him like I did my x wife. If you don't want to be here, I don't want you here either. Don't let the door hit you in the but on the way out. So, if he don't want to be at MSU, I say get your a$$ out ASAP.
The problem with this line of thinking is that Leaches O is the equivalent to you not being able to perform in bed. You cant really blame the guy...Lol

[FISHDAWG]

The SCOOP just reported that he has interviewed with Texas today. I feel toward him like I did my x wife. If you don't want to be here, I don't want you here either. Don't let the door hit you in the but on the way out. So, if he don't want to be at MSU, I say get your a$$ out ASAP.

I'm starting to get in-line with this thinking. I understand it's his first time on the big stage but recruits are probably watching the same thing we are and that can't be a good thing

[Todd4State]

I'm starting to get in-line with this thinking. I understand it's his first time on the big stage but recruits are probably watching the same thing we are and that can't be a good thing

Well, it's worse when it's the head coach. Which is the case with Kiffin at Ole Miss.

[Cooterpoot]

Is Tem Lukabu really on their short list for DC? Did anyone see something when he was coaching here that impressed you?

Very good coach

[Cooterpoot]

The SCOOP just reported that he has interviewed with Texas today. I feel toward him like I did my x wife. If you don't want to be here, I don't want you here either. Don't let the door hit you in the but on the way out. So, if he don't want to be at MSU, I say get your a$$ out ASAP.

So, you wouldn't listen to higher paying, greater prestige employers? They're calling him.