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DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:50 am
by lillycafe
Per footballscoop.com:
Appalachian State: Per source, DJ Smith will coach the outside linebackers, Greg Gasparato (who was previously announced as a defensive assistant) will coach the safeties, and Nick Cardwell is joining the staff as the 10th assistant. Cardwell previously worked
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:58 am
by firemoose
Well...I guess they finally finished the HR process....
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:22 pm
by Rick83
I love it when we hire our own and either launch or help them along with their coaching careers. Is this common at other schools?
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:24 pm
by scatman77
Nick previously worked at North Greenville University. I spoke with him just recently when he came by York HS. We had a good remembrance when I reminded him of the end of the Richmond game!
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:47 pm
by NattyBumppo'sRevenge
DJ Smith is one of my all time favorites, that is awesome that he is a coach here now.
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:50 pm
by lillycafe
Just looking at the number of times I have posted on MMB...51 times in 5 1/2 years!!
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:24 pm
by asucrutch23
lillycafe wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:50 pm
Just looking at the number of times I have posted on MMB...51 times in 5 1/2 years!!
Well that seems like a very fitting number for this thread!
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:21 pm
by t4pizza
While I do like bringing in outsiders for fresh perspective at times, I am really happy about these 2 hires. DJ coaching linebackers at App State just seems a natural fit.
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:38 pm
by Saint3333
DJ was always regarded as a cerebral player, wouldn't shock me to see him move up the coaching ranks quickly.
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:40 pm
by appbanker
Has DJ been coaching since his professional career ended?
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:10 pm
by The Rock
What is Cardwell’s coaching role?
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:31 pm
by AppSt94
Cardwell will probably focus on TEs and help out with either special teams or the passing game. Just a guess.
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:49 pm
by Appstate88
Glad the coaches are set before we start spring ball. Did The Packers use the 3-4 defense as their base defense when DJ was drafted?
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:13 pm
by AppSt94
Appstate88 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:49 pm
Glad the coaches are set before we start spring ball. Did The Packers use the 3-4 defense as their base defense when DJ was drafted?
Wasn’t it a Don Capers defense. I believe he teaches a 3-4.
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:03 pm
by ukappfan
The Packers do run a 3-4, or they did under Capers they have a new defense coach so we shall see if it stays 3-4
Re: DJ Smith - Outside LB Coach - Nick Cardwell - 10th Assistant
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:19 am
by NewApp
Rick83 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:22 pm
I love it when we hire our own and either launch or help them along with their coaching careers. Is this common at other schools?
Rod Broadway played at UNC-Chapel Hell, then coached there before moving on to Duke and others.