This would be a solid hire.

Sign the dotted line please. And seal it. And show up to campus.

Exactly. The conversation has been on going but until he’s under contract…..

Not getting too excited just yet. If he gets here, that will be a great hire.

Lets Gooo. Get him in Boone and don’t let him leave, take his phone

GO APPS!!

That would be a great move toward re-establishing the culture.

Bring Nate Johnson back home?

My crystal ball says he’ll be the next HC, or maybe just my jump to conclusions mat.

Saint3333 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:29 pm

My crystal ball says he’ll be the next HC, or maybe just my jump to conclusions mat.

Gillin also likely has a bad taste in his mouth over the division over what to do with Clark so I am gonna wait and see where we are in a year from now before I would jump to that conclusion. He will have to do a great job with defense and Loggains will have to have major success here and recommend him I would think.

The news of DJ has everyone celebrating big time. Funny how we had a couple folks being frustrated and saying they are upset with lack of news but have all changed their tunes. Like some of us said, be patient and give DL to Jan 1-5/10 time frame and we should see good stuff happen.

I am expecting several coaching announcements from App over next 48-72 hours.

This hire makes me feel so much more at home/better. Love it. Hope he brings back that dog on Defense.

falcoapp wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 8:44 pm

https://footballscoop.com/news/sources- ... oordinator

I like bringing DJ Smith back to Boone. In addition to his defensive experience, he's been Mizzou's recruiting coordinator as well.
Maybe he can help lure the Mizzou QB who is in the portal...if Loggains is pursuing him.

I don't trust any reports about us hiring a DC until I see them on campus with a finalized contract. We already "hired" one this offseason.

Ncmtn wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:44 pm

I don't trust any reports about us hiring a DC until I see them on campus with a finalized contract. We already "hired" one this offseason.

Arnett's agent leaked the news of him in talks with App to play the field and get other schools to make a jump. I don't see DJ Smith doing that to us and hearing it is done deal but until announced I know how you feel. I am expecting an announcement tomorrow or Tuesday if it is a done deal like people are saying.

I can't imagine any App State fan not being thrilled about this potential hire. DJ has done it all, and a lot of that was at App State. He was a great player for us, went on the NFL, came back to coach under winning coaches, then he departs to the SEC where he continues to earn his chops and rises to level of Co-DC. This guy has what it takes to be a great DC and just needs a chance to prove it. I like winners and DJ is a proven winner, he helped App State win multiple conference and national titles as a player and coach. Great hire, if he ends up signing on the dotted line.

Ncmtn wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:44 pm

I don't trust any reports about us hiring a DC until I see them on campus with a finalized contract. We already "hired" one this offseason.

Especially from footballscoop.

t4pizza wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:51 pm

I can't imagine any App State fan not being thrilled about this potential hire. DJ has done it all, and a lot of that was at App State. He was a great player for us, went on the NFL, came back to coach under winning coaches, then he departs to the SEC where he continues to earn his chops and rises to level of Co-DC. This guy has what it takes to be a great DC and just needs a chance to prove it. I like winners and DJ is a proven winner, he helped App State win multiple conference and national titles as a player and coach. Great hire, if he ends up signing on the dotted line.

I know one. Unless he was Lamb’s DC.

Ncmtn wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:44 pm

I don't trust any reports about us hiring a DC until I see them on campus with a finalized contract. We already "hired" one this offseason.

Just talked to someone in the know. Smith is a done deal. Announcement coming soon. He is excited to be back!

goapps93 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:57 pm

Ncmtn wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:44 pm

I don't trust any reports about us hiring a DC until I see them on campus with a finalized contract. We already "hired" one this offseason.

Especially from footballscoop.

Well they were right about the other hire .. only to be hired away. This has a Doug persuasion to it.

Saint3333 wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:29 pm

My crystal ball says he’ll be the next HC, or maybe just my jump to conclusions mat.

I had the same thought, as a possible path.