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Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:38 pm
by MountaineerKidd
With Woody to GT looking more than likely a done deal. What are everyone's thoughts on his replacement?
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:42 pm
by manonabuffalo
Hmmmm
Let me see....'takes look at current Wofford DC in media guide'....found him
http://athletics.wofford.edu/coaches.aspx?rc=660
Even has experience as a recruiter in SC/GA no less, worth an interview.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:51 pm
by mtnjax
We could just poach Ga St's DC. I believe he was Woody's successor at Wofford
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:59 pm
by AppGrad78
Our next defensive coordinator must have 3-4 experience. Otherwise we're inserting a square peg in a round hole.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:02 pm
by 3rd
AppGrad78 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 5:59 pm
Our next defensive coordinator must have 3-4 experience. Otherwise we're inserting a square peg in a round hole.
And also need to add someone with strong ties to GA and SC recruiting wise. Because depending on if anyone else goes we could lose our main people who recruited GA and SC.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:05 pm
by EastHallApp
Most coordinators, including Woody, are not heavily involved in recruiting. Not to say the next one couldn't be, but I don't think that's as big a factor as some suggest.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:14 pm
by sixtoes9134
puzzle piece #1, replace Sloan.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:28 pm
by T-Dog
We also get the option to hire a 10th assistant this year, so three coaches can be hired if no one else leaves.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:45 pm
by firemoose
EastHallApp wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:05 pm
Most coordinators, including Woody, are not heavily involved in recruiting. Not to say the next one couldn't be, but I don't think that's as big a factor as some suggest.
Not who he's referring to. Nate has never been big on the act of recruiting. Sloan is 1. And if either takes Brown that's pretty much all of GA and SC as things stand.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:14 pm
by appstfan
Another candidate for Georgia Tech--
Football: Defensive Coordinator Candidates - Florida Stare Defensive Coordinator Charles Kelly
The former GT assistant and Florida State DC could be a nice fit at Georgia Tech!
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:30 pm
by EastHallApp
firemoose wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:45 pm
EastHallApp wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:05 pm
Most coordinators, including Woody, are not heavily involved in recruiting. Not to say the next one couldn't be, but I don't think that's as big a factor as some suggest.
Not who he's referring to. Nate has never been big on the act of recruiting. Sloan is 1. And if either takes Brown that's pretty much all of GA and SC as things stand.
Gotcha, I read the post as referring to the next DC. No doubt replacing the recruiting ties of Sloan and Brown is/would be a high priority.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:38 pm
by appstate77
Stott from JMU looks pretty dang good!!!....If indeed Woody goes. The WS paper now has a story about Woody and GT.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:39 pm
by Goapps15
Stott also has ties to NC. Raised in Kannapolis.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:27 pm
by AppSt94
I realize that this thread is about the DC, but should Woody leave, that leaves us in need of a LB coach. Any chance that Pierre Banks can come down from the television booth and coach? Does he have that interest? Dude is passionate, relatable, and loved App. Just curious.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:37 pm
by manonabuffalo
AppSt94 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:27 pm
I realize that this thread is about the DC, but should Woody leave, that leaves us in need of a LB coach. Any chance that Pierre Banks can come down from the television booth and coach? Does he have that interest? Dude is passionate, relatable, and loved App. Just curious.
If whomever replaces Woody is more comfortable coaching the secondary and doing DC duties it might be a good idea. Only other option is if Dale Jones coaches all the LBs, and Pierre helps out with the OLBs.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:23 pm
by Goapps15
DJ Smith is already on staff as an analyst. He would be more likely
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:35 pm
by AppSt94
Did not realize DJ was on the staff. I would agree that he would make a better candidate.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:38 pm
by APPARJ
AppSt94 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:35 pm
Did not realize DJ was on the staff. I would agree that he would make a better candidate.
For defensive coordinator?!?!?
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:42 pm
by T-Dog
I love our former players, but I'd want experienced assistant coaches before I'd grab a former player.
Re: Next DC
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:15 pm
by Goapps15
T-Dog wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:42 pm
I love our former players, but I'd want experienced assistant coaches before I'd grab a former player.
My comment was made as a LB coach. Nothing more.