We knew that was coming. We still got our 3 LBers in the class we needed. Will probably take 2 transfers there as well. Need one who can be a plug and play starter and need one for depth.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZedFedder
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We knew that was coming. We still got our 3 LBers in the class we needed. Will probably take 2 transfers there as well. Need one who can be a plug and play starter and need one for depth.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZedFedder
We also have the JUCO LBQuote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I'm expecting much better LB play next year. still need DL
On a scale of 1-10, how excited would this sitting DC get the fan base? Other than its anyone else other than Coleman.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Pretty excited. Then again, like you said, anything is an improvement over Hutlzer in the eyes of the fan base. I'd say 6 if it's who I've heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by TStationDawg
Drop that name. Rumors encouragedQuote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
DJ Durkin and Randy Shannon both have been heavily mentioned as well as Christian Robinson, who was a GA with DanQuote:
Originally Posted by DEDawg
Yes to Durkin & Shannon. Pass on Robinson we're already experimenting with a guy with no proven DC history.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
That stuff isn't happening
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldawg28
I'm not going to say there is a MOU but I could definitely see Durkin wanting to get the heck away from Hugh Freeze.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
Please read what the guy asked. He said rumors are encouraged. No one is actually going to come out and tell people outside the realm who the actual person is, I am just telling what the plan has been since after Toledo. Could the plan have changed? Yes. Has it? I doubt it. I was never told a name, but just talking to people you can read in between the lines on who it probably will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
Durkin is also definitely looking to get away from Freeze.
Durkin would be incredible
100% concur. I'm willing to bet he's the guy we get.Quote:
Originally Posted by DEDawg
A&M screwed us over by not letting him out of his contract before January 2024.
Durkin isn't coming here. His AU defense isn't very good either. His A&M defenses underachieved as well. That ship sailed when he chose to wait out A&M.
I agree. He really wouldn't be that much of an upgrade based off his recent stops.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
It would cost us $5MM too just between firing and hiring. I think we go get a DC but nothing is in stone right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by StateDawg44
I do wish we could pull off moving Hutz to LB coach and bringing in a guy but can't see that happening. Hutz at $1MM a yr to coach LBs? Not happening. I think he's a decent recruiter but not as DC. This LB class is strong.
The plan is kick Coleman to ST Coordinator and maybe make him ILB coach or something. Since most DCs coach LBers we would probably have to split the position up. We also know we'll have to hire a DL coach because Turner is gone at the end of the year. Again, that is the plan. Plan's change.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
There's no way a demoted DC stays here. Just isn't happening.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
So it looks like Kennedy is happy with his OL and Turner is with his DL recruits. Tough sledding ahead boys. At least this year we had Miner. Several good recruits out there and this is what we get?
You realize the portal hasn't opened right? We're going Juco and portal on DL and OL. We're about to get a commit from the top OL in the state for next year too.Quote:
Originally Posted by SilentSteel16
We have to because missed in all HS with exception of some skill guys. Really excited about Taylor, just hope we can keep him.
We weren't after many HS guys because we need immediate help. Nash is a big pud, so I'm not worried about losing him. He won't last anywhere IMO, Pounders 2.0.Quote:
Originally Posted by SilentSteel16
Nash is not whom I was referring to. I knew months ago on visits he wasn’t going to State, hell anyone he talked to he told that. He was always going out of state.
HS guys is what you build around, I get filling an immediate need but if you don’t have foundational recruits what do you have.
Like it was said before skill position HS I believe we did very well in but you have to protect them and can’t bank on portal every year for bandaids
Tackles you have to sign, the rest you can portal or Juco. We didn't miss on anything much. One kid that's going to LSU and was always going to LSU?Quote:
Originally Posted by SilentSteel16
We redshirted two this time if they can pan out. We need help now, so we're going to sign Juco and portal guys. At worst, they're quality depth anyway.
I see that Rico put up the eye emoji
My guess is that's for Mario Nash. I'd call it more a hunch than a guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
Nash is going to decommit from Florida State even though he says that he is still commited for nowQuote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
He's got some work to do to get back in our class. He burned some bridges with our staff when he decommitted.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawg81
We have 2 wins. How the hell does a 4 star tackle have work to do to get back in our class?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Did he lay a turd in the coach's playbook or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Nash is not an OT
Idc if he's the ball boy. Most of our team and coaches need replacing.Quote:
Originally Posted by SilentSteel16
Lol..Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog7
Let?s take a trip down memory lane of our last few 4* MS HS OL:Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog7
-Dolla Bill-Bust
-Scott Lashley- Bust
-Percy Lewis-Bust
-Charles Cross-Hit
-Derek Sherrod-Hit
-Jake Thomas-never hit the field
-Kent Flowers-never hit field
-Damien Robinson-never hit field
The best OL we have had from the MS HS ranks outside of Cross and Sherrod? Addison Lawrence and Elgton Jenkins and JC and Beckwith. But of course our fans hated that coach because he cussed too much and didn?t chase ?stars? on 247 other than the guys our boosters forced them to take to compete with recruiting rankings for OM.
I wouldn't call dolla bill a bustQuote:
Originally Posted by BankerDog
I mean he was a 4 star who couldn't get consistent PT until his Jr. Year. That's not great.Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldawg28
What? Auburn is giving up 21 a game in sec play in year 1 for his system, and they have thrown several pick sixes or it would be lower. Plus Durkin has been in dysfunctional situations the last few years thanks to the head coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by StateDawg44
Durkin would absolutely be an upgrade.
But I'd be shocked.
A few more. Dylan Day was good. Shaq Calhoun actually started some games in the NFL. Daryl Williams was good. Tyre Phillips.Quote:
Originally Posted by BankerDog
OL is a developmental position. You don't see many high school OLs who are physically and mentally ready to start in college.
Fine, don't bring him back then. Sign some USM guys out of the portal.