Steve is saying Brian Baker new DL coach

[Coach34]

Don't tell Croom that.

Croom would have been a very good RB's coach at State...we hired him for a position he wasnt qualified for

[Really Clark?]

https://vimeo.com/123651203

He's coming for you Freeze - except he seems real.

He seems to fill gaps, besides just the coaching part, from some really good men and coaches who just left. I like him more and more I read and listen.

[maroonmania]

The guy wasnt retained by a brand new defensive coordinator. Redskins players raved about him. Were getting a solid coach, dont know what were getting in terms of recruiting.

Well, we know 3 of the 4 defensive coaches are very good recruiters and surely Baker can't be any worse than a couple of the recruiters we continue to carry on the offensive side of the ball.

[BrunswickDawg]

I think he was coaching at GA Tech when they won their NC.

He was DC for that team - and was on staff during their "Black Watch" Defense era of the mid 80s with Pat Swilling. Those D's were stout - especially by GT standards.

[BankerDog]

He was DC for that team - and was on staff during their "Black Watch" Defense era of the mid 80s with Pat Swilling. Those D's were stout - especially by GT standards.

Interesting. We've offered both of the Swilling twins for this class. They are legit ball players. Hopefully this helps us.

[smootness]

He was DC for that team - and was on staff during their "Black Watch" Defense era of the mid 80s with Pat Swilling. Those D's were stout - especially by GT standards.

According to his bio, he was LB coach in 90, became DC in 95. Either way, though, this seems like a great hire. Anyone claiming they aren't impressed is insane.

[CadaverDawg]

OLB coaching experience for a DL coach....starting to think we see a lot more 3-4 sets moving forward. Maybe I'm wrong. Did Sirmon play under Baker? Could be a connection there.

[Joe Schmedlap]

Don't tell Croom that.

Zing!!!

[BrunswickDawg]

According to his bio, he was LB coach in 90, became DC in 95. Either way, though, this seems like a great hire. Anyone claiming they aren't impressed is insane.

I skimmed the dates wrong - but yeah, a Swilling connection couldn't hurt.

[Really Clark?]

OLB coaching experience for a DL coach....starting to think we see a lot more 3-4 sets moving forward. Maybe I'm wrong. Did Sirmon play under Baker? Could be a connection there.

No. Baker never coached the Titans

[smootness]

OLB coaching experience for a DL coach....starting to think we see a lot more 3-4 sets moving forward. Maybe I'm wrong. Did Sirmon play under Baker? Could be a connection there.

He spent the large majority of his career coaching the DL, though.

[tcdog70]

He spent the large majority of his career coaching the DL, though.

anyone not liking this hire is just a negative idiot. You mean He can coach the DL for the Redskins but wouldn't be good for MSU? I think our defensive staff has improved big time.

[defiantdog]

We're starting to copy Saban's way of thinking and going after NFL type coaches.

[ShotgunDawg]

I like that he's got a good but of DC experience. That could really help Sirmon in his first year.

[Commercecomet24]

Dan has to get a good grade for the hires he's made this spring. I believe we have hired some top notch people. Now they just have to put in the work.

[msstate7]

I like that he's got a good but of DC experience. That could really help Sirmon in his first year.

And he can replace Sirmon after Sirmon stays his 1 year**

[CadaverDawg]

I have no problem with this hire. Maybe not a huge name, but you can't put a price tag on a guy with that much NFL experience. We've addressed major recruiting concerns, so hopefully he is a big technique developer first and foremost. It's always easier to recruit when you can say, "I coached NFL DL-men for __ years, and you've got the talent...now let me teach you the technique that will get you to the League". So that alone should make him a decent recruiter.

[Dawgtini]

OLB coaching experience for a DL coach....starting to think we see a lot more 3-4 sets moving forward. Maybe I'm wrong. Did Sirmon play under Baker? Could be a connection there.

This is a good bit of DL experience...
BAKER FOOTBALL TIMELINE

1980-83: Linebacker, Maryland

1984: Student Coach, Maryland

1985: Graduate Assistant, Maryland

1986: Fullbacks Coach, Army

1987-94: Linebackers Coach, Georgia Tech

1995: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach, Georgia Tech

1996: Defensive Line Coach, San Diego Chargers

1997-2000: Defensive Line Coach, Detroit Lions

2001: Defensive Line Coach, Minnesota Vikings

2002-03: Linebackers Coach, Minnesota Vikings

2004-05: Defensive Line Coach, Minnesota Vikings

2006-08: Defensive Line Coach, St. Louis Rams

2009-10: Defensive Line Coach, Carolina Panthers

2011-12: Defensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys

2013: Outside Linebackers Coach, Cleveland Browns

[Dawgtini]

Dan has to get a good grade for the hires he's made this spring. I believe we have hired some top notch people. Now they just have to put in the work.

+1 Agree completely.

[CadaverDawg]

This is a good bit of DL experience...
BAKER FOOTBALL TIMELINE

1980-83: Linebacker, Maryland

1984: Student Coach, Maryland

1985: Graduate Assistant, Maryland

1986: Fullbacks Coach, Army

1987-94: Linebackers Coach, Georgia Tech

1995: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach, Georgia Tech

1996: Defensive Line Coach, San Diego Chargers

1997-2000: Defensive Line Coach, Detroit Lions

2001: Defensive Line Coach, Minnesota Vikings

2002-03: Linebackers Coach, Minnesota Vikings

2004-05: Defensive Line Coach, Minnesota Vikings

2006-08: Defensive Line Coach, St. Louis Rams

2009-10: Defensive Line Coach, Carolina Panthers

2011-12: Defensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys

2013: Outside Linebackers Coach, Cleveland Browns

Oh I agree. I think people are taking that post of mine wrong....I just think with his combo of LB and DL experience, he might be a perfect guy to coach a 3-4 technique to DL-men & OLB'ers. But I'm probably reading too deep into it. I think it's a solid hire. Hopefully he and Sirmon are excited to work together.