Catching Up With Hoke's Assistants
According to the current rankings, here's how some of Hoke's assistants are doing at their current jobs. Nuss has the best team, but it looks like it might not be because of his offense.
Doug Nussmeier (Florida OC) - No. 58 offense, No. 35 passing, No. 90 rushing; team is 5-0
Al Borges (San Jose State OC) - No. 32 offense, No. 43 passing, No. 28 rushing; team is 2-3
Dan Ferrigno (San Jose State special teams) - No. 112 FGs, No. 70 punting, No. 100 kickoff returns; team is 2-3
Darrell Funk (Akron OL) - No. 87 offense, No. 76 rushing; team is 2-3
Jeff Hecklinski (Colorado State passing game coordinator) - No. 30 passing; team is 2-3
Curt Mallory (Wyoming secondary) - No. 55 pass defense; team is 0-5
Roy Manning (Washington State outside LBs) - No. 41 defense, No. 53 pass defense, No. 41 rush defense; team is 2-2
Mark Smith (Florida Tech DL) - Team is in Division II, currently has a 2-3 record
October 4th, 2015 at 10:25 PM ^
The new ones are better.
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October 5th, 2015 at 8:51 AM ^
Looks like Ferrigno and Funk are still stinking it up.
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October 5th, 2015 at 8:53 AM ^
That bend don't break crap was awful.
October 4th, 2015 at 10:26 PM ^
October 4th, 2015 at 10:45 PM ^
with Bud Light
October 4th, 2015 at 11:00 PM ^
You obviously don't know too much about offensive coordinating. Drevno exclusively drinks double-IPAs and rare sour beers, led USD to one of their best offensive seasons ever, and is rapidly turning around the Michigan O despite obvious personal deficiencies.
October 5th, 2015 at 8:53 AM ^
I'll remember this impeccable bit of logic if I ever have to opportunity to be an offensive coordinator, and limit my cervesial intake accordingly.
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October 4th, 2015 at 10:43 PM ^
so maybe 1 may do the job now.
October 4th, 2015 at 10:55 PM ^
October 4th, 2015 at 10:49 PM ^
This is about the third fat joke i've read in the last hour, none of which were remotely funny. Not sure when these boards transitioned from Michigan sports to this, but it's disgusting that I find myself fraternizing with such insecure and childish people.
October 4th, 2015 at 11:37 PM ^
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October 5th, 2015 at 6:46 AM ^
What about the overweight people who have thyroid problems who aren't overeating or eating unhealthy?
October 5th, 2015 at 7:30 AM ^
October 5th, 2015 at 8:48 AM ^
Yeah, all 2% of them.
October 5th, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^
Cry me a river. America's healthcare system is already under stress. The last thing we need are these "any size is right/fat is healthy" morons gaining traction in this country.
October 5th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
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October 4th, 2015 at 10:31 PM ^
We need Hoke & Friends back.
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October 4th, 2015 at 10:57 PM ^
They all seemed like good guys and I understand why guys like Hoke (and Rich Rod) "keep the band together". However, I find Harbaugh's process of finding quality and "hungry" coaches from all over refreshing after Rich Rod's "bros before actually defensive coaches" and Hoke's "weeeeeeellllll we had a great year at Ball State that one year and he and his wife have been part of my potluck for 20 years so I am comfortable with him like the NFL punt" strategies of staffing.
October 4th, 2015 at 10:32 PM ^
Ferrigno and Funk picking up right where they left off.
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October 4th, 2015 at 10:40 PM ^
Why would I want to do this?
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October 4th, 2015 at 11:19 PM ^
October 4th, 2015 at 11:35 PM ^
Look at how well the defensive line and especially, the secondary is playing this year. The new coaching staff has taught the defensive backs tight coverage and finally, after many years, how to play the ball. Hoke and Co. did a decent job with the defense, but the difference this year is obvious.
October 5th, 2015 at 2:21 AM ^
October 4th, 2015 at 11:49 PM ^
could you imagine our offense if Hoke was still here?
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October 5th, 2015 at 6:41 AM ^
Maybe they did a good job developing the defense, but when you defensive backs coach never played the position or coached the position, my eyes roll. At a program known for its football and with deep pockets, you go out and hire someone with expertise and experience.
October 4th, 2015 at 10:53 PM ^
better now! Thank you!
October 4th, 2015 at 10:54 PM ^
Get this guy a beer and shut him up.
October 4th, 2015 at 11:04 PM ^
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October 4th, 2015 at 11:10 PM ^
It's still rather interesting that a few folks who at least passed this way - through Ann Arbor - now have found themselves at San Jose State, even if totally unintentionally. In addition to Borges and Ferrigno, Greg Robinson and Adam Stenavich are out there now, if memory serves (Borges and Robinson are Califiornia natives, I believe, so maybe it is a bit of a homecoming).
October 4th, 2015 at 11:39 PM ^
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October 5th, 2015 at 8:51 AM ^
Especially with the name "Spartans".
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October 5th, 2015 at 12:16 AM ^
The OP has Hecklinski's info wrong.
Hecklinski is the passing game coordinator at Colorado State-Pueblo, not THE Colorado State (FBS). Colorado State-Pueblo is Division II (not FCS). Not sure why he went that route. Nothing wrong with it, but it seems like an odd career move for a coach in his prime years coming off a job at Michigan.
October 5th, 2015 at 12:54 AM ^
is the defending D2 champ. Current coach brought them from dormant program to Nat. Champs in 7 years. John Wristen
Doesn't explain why Hecklinski is there, but its not like he went to some terrible D2 program.