Mark Speir Returns

[Rekdiver]

“Senior Analyst”

[appdaze]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/theathleti ... ges/%3famp

A reference for the post.

[appstate77]

YYYYEEEEESSSS!

[Yosef84]

I think the defensive analytics just improved for App. I'm not even of the opinion that was a weak spot, but I like having Speir back on board.

[Appstate88]

What does a senior analyst do? Does he lead the scout team week to week to prepare for the next opponent? Welcome home Coach Speir.

[appstate24]

I love this. Mark Speir is a good man, and a good coach. Doesn’t take up an official assistant position, but brings a wealth of experience and passion.

Welcome Home!

GO APPS!!

[AtlAppMan]

So this is an indicator of where we stand in pecking order. Former HC of one of our old rivals is now coming on our staff as a Senior Analyst.

No knock on Speirs and I genuinely believe he can add a lot of value to our staff but it speaks to the progress our program has made over the last 10-20 yrs. Hopefully this gives him a soft landing spot to set him up for his next career move. It is good to take care of your own.

[t4pizza]

App State borrowing a tool from Saban's tool bag and hires an ex head coach as a non coaching analyst. It has certainly worked out for Bama and all those "analyst" that are now back in coaching after a little time spent with Saban.

[Rekdiver]

I will assume a vacancy is anticipated in Mark will fill next year.

[AppStateNews]

I will assume a vacancy is anticipated in Mark will fill next year.

While it is certainly possible, that is not the reason Spier is back on staff.

I do know a coach at a position he coached at App before did interview somewhere after last year but was not hired. So, I am not saying that won't happen. I am just saying that is not the reason Spier is back.

[The Rock]

While it may not be the reason why, its good to have guys like him and Lance Ware on staff and able to step in if the opportunity arises. I also wouldn't be surprised if Trey Money, the defensive QC coach to maybe get a spot when an opening is available

[Appstate88]

I will assume a vacancy is anticipated in Mark will fill next year.

While it is certainly possible, that is not the reason Spier is back on staff.

I do know a coach at a position he coached at App before did interview somewhere after last year but was not hired. So, I am not saying that won't happen. I am just saying that is not the reason Spier is back.

IDK but, I would guess he still has a house in Boone. Wanted to get out of the Whee. Received ~700k buyout. Looking to do something productive this year, while he considers his options for the future. Still loves App State.

[proasu89]

Get paid 700K to not have to wear purple, live in Cullowhee, or coach at Western. That’s called winning!

[EastHallApp]

I will assume a vacancy is anticipated in Mark will fill next year.

While it is certainly possible, that is not the reason Spier is back on staff.

I do know a coach at a position he coached at App before did interview somewhere after last year but was not hired. So, I am not saying that won't happen. I am just saying that is not the reason Spier is back.

IDK but, I would guess he still has a house in Boone. Wanted to get out of the Whee. Received ~700k buyout. Looking to do something productive this year, while he considers his options for the future. Still loves App State.

Also gives him a chance to get his feet wet at the FBS level, which he has never done previously as a coach. Perhaps an audition of sorts.

[mountaineerman]

I think the most of Speir sat beside him on the plane to our first bowl game in New Orleans . I’m just hoping not for a good ol boy system that proved disastrous in Moore’s last years. I’m on board though!

[BeauFoster]

I think the most of Speir sat beside him on the plane to our first bowl game in New Orleans . I’m just hoping not for a good ol boy system that proved disastrous in Moore’s last years. I’m on board though!

Yeah, I want to like this hire, I really do. I’m not close enough to the program to really know what benefit he will bring, but I just can’t escape the feeling that this is just a bit of nepotism (not exactly the right word, but similar). I hope I’m wrong and he adds significant value.

[AppStateNews]

Clark reached out to him. Spier was not actively looking. It never hurts to have a former head coach, recruiting coordinator, and position coach in the house to bounce ideas off of. We run completely different systems now then when he was here -- and what he ran at WCU. Don't think so much into it.

[appdaze]

I think those who compared this to Bama are closest to the truth. He got a nice buyout from WCU and can afford to sit out a year while waiting for the right phone call. While sitting out he can chill in Boone and be an "analyst" that keeps his name next to a title instead of unemployed. I'm sure he will get a decent paycheck. I don't think he will be a disruption to the program. I also don't expect him to be around all that long.

[Rekdiver]

I hadn’t thought about Appdaze’s point. Good thought. It does give Speir a year to study and learn something new. The man has options and I think we all like his energy.

[NewApp]

I think the most of Speir sat beside him on the plane to our first bowl game in New Orleans . I’m just hoping not for a good ol boy system that proved disastrous in Moore’s last years. I’m on board though!

Yeah, I want to like this hire, I really do. I’m not close enough to the program to really know what benefit he will bring, but I just can’t escape the feeling that this is just a bit of nepotism (not exactly the right word, but similar). I hope I’m wrong and he adds significant value.

Always the negative, eh, BF?