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Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:18 am
by ComebackShack
The Coach Drink news almost certainly means the end for the rest of the Satterfield leftovers in Boone. It’s possible we keep some, but I’d be surprised. Now we turn to the two most important hires left in the program, OC and DC.
For OC, the answer is easy, I hope we bring in Des Kitchings.
DC gets a little tough, I’m sure Drink has some connections.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:29 am
by AppSt91
I'm still hoping for at least some continuity on the defense. Anyone think Ivey would stay if offered the DC position?
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:38 am
by unknown
AppSt91 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:29 am
I'm still hoping for at least some continuity on the defense. Anyone think Ivey would stay if offered the DC position?
Yes
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 11:58 am
by Yosef10
I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet that Drink will be calling his own plays, just like Satt. Assuming that’s the case, the number one quality I’m looking for in our “OC” is the ability to recruit.
That being said, Des Kitchings would be a phenomenal hire for App. He may be a bigger fish than we can actually reel in though depending what plays out at NCSU.
DC is a no brainer if he takes it, promote Mark Ivey
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:06 pm
by asu7
Ivey for DC ... it makes the most since and maybe him can Ivey can talk about it over a drink in Nola. Ivey would definitely stay on if asked. This might be the best way to win the players over too.
OC - well let him take his pick here. Clark could stay on but I bet he wants his own OC people.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:08 pm
by ComebackShack
We need recruiters now. NCSU all say Drink is an awful recruiter...he just doesn't recruit except QBs.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:25 pm
by appstatealum
asu7 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:06 pm
Ivey for DC ... it makes the most since and maybe him can Ivey can talk about it over a drink in Nola. Ivey would definitely stay on if asked. This might be the best way to win the players over too.
OC - well let him take his pick here. Clark could stay on but I bet he wants his own OC people.
This. Would be really suprised to see him dissolve a defensive staff responsible for significant success over a three year span
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:34 pm
by TomA415
Reading up on Kitchings I think that would be a home run hire for OC. Like what was said above, Drink is calling his own plays so a stud recruiter would be huge for OC.
As far as DC, I hope Ivey would stay if offered. I'm thinking he would take that over being a position coach in Louisville but realistically he might get paid equally or more as a position coach there then here. Granted this would be a promotion technically but we saw what the allure of a p5 does.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:39 pm
by Appgrad91
I think we need to be prepared for Satt to pull more from the staff after the bowl game. I sure hope we can keep Ivey and Clark provided Drink wants to keep them. Miles to go before we sleep.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:03 pm
by AppStFan1
No question this is a big decision and the first few hires need to be big time recruiters because they don't have much time right now in this early period. The good thing about this year is we don't have to pull in 17-20 recruits. This is the one year we can afford to have a smaller class.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:13 pm
by appaholic99
I think that coach Drink will be the OC and play caller.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:24 pm
by AppGrad78
Fingers crossed for Watts, Ivey and Clark. Would love to keep all three.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:18 pm
by unknown
appstatealum wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:25 pm
asu7 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 12:06 pm
Ivey for DC ... it makes the most since and maybe him can Ivey can talk about it over a drink in Nola. Ivey would definitely stay on if asked. This might be the best way to win the players over too.
OC - well let him take his pick here. Clark could stay on but I bet he wants his own OC people.
This. Would be really suprised to see him dissolve a defensive staff responsible for significant success over a three year span
Well, they have to WANT to work for the new guy also. It works both ways
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:30 pm
by 9Steelman
Hope Stu Holt can be retain/stay!
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:30 pm
by 9Steelman
Hope Stu Holt can be retain/stay!
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:35 pm
by AppSt94
Doubt we have a true OC. It might be like the same set up as before with the former staff. I imagine that Pete Thomas would be in line to Coach the QBs
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:39 pm
by NattyBumppo'sRevenge
Clark and Ledford ran the show together and Ledford worked for Drink. I wouldn't be surprised if Clark stays on based on that connection.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:41 pm
by NattyBumppo'sRevenge
Also, if Drink sees this as a stepping stone, wouldn't be a good idea to change up the defense as that would require an adjustment period, and I imagine Drink wants to win right away. He'd need a 3-4 DC. Options would be Ivey, Woody and Sloan. I believe Ivey is the man.
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 5:04 pm
by bcoach
With the record here so far on picking a head coach I have a request. Do not mention Ivey again please. I would like to keep him(:
Re: Let’s talk Coordinators
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 5:25 pm
by ericsaid
TomA415 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:34 pm
Reading up on Kitchings I think that would be a home run hire for OC. Like what was said above, Drink is calling his own plays so a stud recruiter would be huge for OC.
As far as DC, I hope Ivey would stay if offered. I'm thinking he would take that over being a position coach in Louisville but realistically he might get paid equally or more as a position coach there then here. Granted this would be a promotion technically but we saw what the allure of a p5 does.
http://www.espn.com/college-football/st ... eline-play
Don't need a guy like that in Boone. Keep the character issues away.