Paul is reporting a new candidate and this been the most serious so far and it's close to happening.
http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-f...on_880406.html
his profile said he is the 'Assoc. Head Coach Def.' (whatever that means)
Paul is reporting a new candidate and this been the most serious so far and it's close to happening.
http://www.usctrojans.com/sports/m-f...on_880406.html
his profile said he is the 'Assoc. Head Coach Def.' (whatever that means)
Coaching history:
USC 2013 - Linebackers Coach
Washington 2012 - 2013 Linebackers Coach
Tennessee 2010 - 2011 Linebackers Coach
Oregon 2009 - 2009 Graduate Assistant
Central Washington University 2008 - 2008 Linebackers Coach
He was damn good as a LB coach and recruiter while at Tennessee. No idea how he would do as a DC. Has never been one.
He has vaulted to my first choice.
I must admit he is wind aided by the weak field but 1st nonetheless.
Agree. Him and Rhodes could not be more different.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottH
Take it all day long
But would he stay longer than a year?
A lot better than Rhoades
Damn, he played in the NFL as well.
Yeah he was a pretty decent player for the Titans. Recruiting coordinator for USC is impressive.
USC just hired Pendargast, who also coaches LB.
3 NFL players on a staff is big time!
Would be a boom or bust type for sure.
He is definitely young, he was a grad assistant in 2010 at UT. Only been coaching for 5 years.
Maybe we catch lightening in a bottle.
Can we play our coaches? The talent on out defensive staff is Bama-likeQuote:
Originally Posted by bulldawg28
Agree. I'm a Titans fan and I will take it. He is clearly ambitious as he hasn't stayed at one place for more than 2 years, but could be the energy we need on the recruiting trail and he should do a great job with the LB's.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottH
Any relation to CJ?
He's 38 or 39 played. Played in the NFL for 7 years before coaching.Quote:
Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog
He and Justin Wilcox are close friends and have coached together since 2010. In this article about their relationship at USC, Sirmon states he aspires to be more than a LB's coach.
peter-sirmon-vague-about-friend-justin-wilcox
Oregon fans were hoping he'd be their new DC.
Don't be surprised if he is named DC/LB coach & DeShea is given the Co-DC/CB coach title. DeShea wants to be a DC, so this may open the door for at least a title promotion for him and a little more responsibility. Also would explain why the Buckley hire was made & announced first. Just a thought & theory.
I would feel much better about this hire than Rhoads...hands down.
Buckley hasn't been announced officially yet by State. Also, wasn't DT the DC last year in the bowl game....Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
I tell ya, Mullen is a hell of a hirer, outside Hev.
This shouldn't be a surprise since he's also a good talent evaluator. People who are good at evaluating players are many times also good at hiring. They are fairly similar.
Also note how this will all be done and announced just in time for our first big visit weekend. Granted I'd love to have landed a whale of a DC but I'll take it. I like going the up and comer route in lieu of the re-tread. Even if it means we're sort of a revolving door at DC.
Like the recruiting angle.
Pretty sharp young coach. Went from GA to LB coach in one year at TN. That's a quick rise. I am surprised Dan is thinking of going with someone with no DC experience. Must have gotten a real good reference from Wilcox and Helton on how much input and how ready he is to call plays.
Pretty sure Buckley is official.
Sounds like Cadaver might be on to something with the Co-DC idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Really Clark?
He's unofficially officialQuote:
Originally Posted by Eric Nies Grind Time
He is already recruiting for us, but there has not been a formal press release on his hiring and we don't yet know his title and if it includes recruiting coordinator.
Looks like it's a good thing Allen didn't want to accept the Non-compete. USC hires Pendergast who is going to be allowed to bring in some more NFL coaches I was just told... So even though it's risky with him never being a DC.. he is a good choice I believe... and sure can't ignore his recruiting...
I still think Allen would have been great, but if rumors are true and he didn't like the non-compete it's best for both parties for him not to be here anyway.
I do like that this is Mullen swinging for the fences if this is the guy.
Oregon all but confirmed Sirmon to State.
http://oregon.247sports.com/Board/45...irmon-42774528
Quote:
Can confirm he won't be taking a job at Oregon in any capacity.
Expect an announcement on his job status (not at oregon) soon.
Where is he from? Choosing us over Oregon is surprising really
Seriously, if he is so intertwined with Bucky that he would turn down an SEC DC job because he couldn't go from there to another SEC DC job then good riddance. We didn't need him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irondawg
Good lord, this is definitely a gamble. He has the shortest resume of any DC candidate I've seen. He could be a homerun or could blow up in our face. Damn, Townsend has a better resume than him. Mullen must be hearing something amazing from his former employers.
It wasn't our DC position vs. theirsQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Maybe we can get him hired and convince moon to visit
Rosebowl saying its a done deal apparently. Announcement tomorrow.
Good deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg