Golesh is adding defensive guys from USF. Not sure what capacity, but one would think that you announce the DC before others right?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Golesh is adding defensive guys from USF. Not sure what capacity, but one would think that you announce the DC before others right?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
After the year played out do we still think he was that great out of the portal? Genuinely asking because I did not see much of an improvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I think Muschamp would be a home run. Hiring on the way down worked for Saban, now I know getting the most out of guys was Sabans thing but I dont think replicating that is impossible. Whether Lebby has that leadership is yet to be seen but this upcoming year will tell us all we need to know about what hes learned running a program.
Barnes has also coached with Durkin as well. Both at Florida and Maryland.
Lotta folks running with Durkin rumor as of now. From my understanding we've had more conversation and contact with Muschamp. And I can confirm that it was us checking in and him politely declining. So don't run with this that either are serious contenders yet.
Not ruling out Durkin, but the narrative from him seems to totally be from OM spin about how State could flip a 5* DB. Nothing at all to do with the fact we paid market value AND have glaring holes, I mean excuse me, opportunities to start in our secondary from day 1. From what I've been told - this merry flipmas has been in the works for months and would have happened even if Durkin was named HC. (Hypothetical because we don't know Durkin's counter - but Auburn would have had to pony up more than they were.)
That is correct. There was a truck that was promised and was never delivered. At that point, we saw an opening and one particular booster got us back in the game, s/o Heath.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tater
Just talked to someone in the know at TCU, the Briles stuff is real. There is a lot of concern on their side that he is headed to Starkville.
If they are doing that, they better do it soon. Because Briles is a guy that Ole Miss may be after to maintain some offensive continuity.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
If he is coming to MS, it will be to coach with his brother in law.Quote:
Originally Posted by KB21
Yep. As with everything else this carousel (and in general) news that is positive out of ole miss is just wishcasting and not really founded in reality. It's been hilarious to see every bit of positive news for them be proven false time and time again. As cancerous as it is, tiger droppings gave me good entertainment tracking and seeing them fall flat on their face.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Time line?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
At MSU we are hell bent on having Kendall Briles as our OC and DJ Durkin as our DC.
And I wouldn't mind that one bit.
It would be a massive haul.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Count me all in on that haul as well
We will get through signing day and they will get through their bowl game but after that I would think we see a hire pretty soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coursesuper
Again Durkin is fans wishcasting and OM spin to downplay the fact State flipped a 5* and got its best recruit since Simmons. It's also setting us up for disappointment if we don't get Durkin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
We lose the ****ing press conference to them every time. Please don't fall for it.
And as tight-lipped as most things are, I think we've plugged a lot of leaks in the program from what we had setup with Arnett. I like what we're doing on that front and what that can mean long-term even if that means short-term we're gonna have to be a little patient. I have no other news that's shareable beyond that currently.
Edit: do not take this as ruling Durkin out. Take this as - the conversations there haven't seriously begun. there's no rush to hire a DC before 1/1 (though it likely gets resolved before then). guys are shopping around and some want to be HC which means some will settle for being a DC. having a revolving door of DC promotions every year is not a bad thing so we're hunting for a riser not a settler.
Don't dismiss the possibility of Hutzler being reassigned to special teams coach.
The Durkin to State rumor is on the Auburn message boards. Their insiders have responded that it is a genuine possibility.
Durkin is not going to be at AuburnQuote:
Originally Posted by TrapGame
I think you read it wrong Sails. He is saying the Auburn boards are saying Durkin to us.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackSailsDawg
I went to their board, and there is talk. But what's interesting is fans are posting reactions by players. And 2 defensive line guys are not happy tonight. So I am 75% sure Durkin is gone. I think we have a shot at him too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maroon Glasses
It would be massive if we managed to get him.. I wanna say I read on Twitter earlier today that Golesh had already brought in a couple defensive assistants. Maybe I'm wrong there.. but if he has, then I would think Durkin is gone. A DC usually gets there own guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackSailsDawg
Kentucky hired Stein to be its next HC. Might not be a bad get. Hard to tell for me since he has so many offensive weapons at Oregon. Seems like anybody can score with those guys and the defenses they play against.
Which is why I'm not getting my hopes up. That's just out of our league good. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Twas quiet the night before flipmas
White?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tater
It's kinda weird. If Durkin is staying, you would think they want that out there NOW. And I get that you think it's an ole miss ploy. I don't buy into those types of things because I'm not going to be mad or depressed if it's not Durkin. We are going to get an upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tater
I?ve heard both Durkin is staying and he?s coming to State. As well as he?s just finishing out the recruiting class with them and coming here like he did with aTm before going to Auburn. Which is it? Lol
Yeah, same thought process for me. If we have a middle of the pack defense next year and a competent O line we could be big game huntingQuote:
Originally Posted by BlackSailsDawg
You know what... your account has 139 posts in 5.5 years and like 20 of them are Durkin to DC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck3124
You seem like a pretty clear case of astroturfing to me. Go be a ReBearSquirrelSharkLaneKiffinsDogActuallyTheUniver sitysDog on their board where you got this rumor and wouldn't shut up about it even though the most in the know posters for State are telling you it's wrong.
as of about 30 minutes ago, Auburn and media is reporting that he is staying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck3124
Folks who have PMd me - clean out your inboxes.
Well Tater I really hate burst your bubble here, but you?re absolutely wrong bud. Been a state fan my whole 34 years walking this earth. Sorry I ask questions because I read more than one site and don?t post all that often here. So you can take your accusations of me being an OM fan and shove it. Literally was being told by other people that I trust we were in it as well as seeing here we weren?t. I just wanted clarification. Jesus H I don?t troll that?s for the birdsQuote:
Originally Posted by Tater
DoneQuote:
Originally Posted by Tater
Two names I feel decently comfortable reporting that we are pursuing, read that again because I did not say we are hiring either but PURSUING, is Brent Pry and Justin Wilcox.
Is Franklin not adding Pry to his staff at Va. Tech? There's been speculation that Franklin landed at VA. Tech because of Pry and Franklin thanked him in his press conference. I know they go back to his Vanderbilt days.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Well since he replaced Pry, I highly doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by SteelCurtain74
Brandon Bailey is now available for DC. Clay Helton at Georgia Southern fired him!
I’m not really familiar with either of these two. Who would be the better hire?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Did you forget these ***?Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainObvious
They both have coached great to elite defenses as DC. It's just been a lot longer since Wilcox has run a defense only. His last year at Wisconsin the were Top 5 in scoring. Pry's last year at Penn St they were Top 10Quote:
Originally Posted by Brobi-wan