Minter Named Broyles Finalist
I think he deserves it.
The list:
Todd Monken - @UGAAthletics
Ryan Walters - @IlliniFootball
Jesse Minter - @UMichFootball
Garrett Riley - @TCUFootballA
Alex Golesh - @Vol_Football
November 29th, 2022 at 9:59 AM ^
Damn right he does
November 29th, 2022 at 10:02 AM ^
My personal order would be:
1. Minter (obviously)
2. Walters (basically recreated Michigan's defense with far less talent)
3. Garrett Riley (incredible QB development despite losing their starter early)
4. Alex Golesh (runs Ohio State's offense but wearing orange)
5. Todd Monken (even Georgia fans think he's just benefitting from a roster full of studs)
November 29th, 2022 at 10:03 AM ^
Is Walters from the Ravens tree ? Does he run the amoeba D ?
November 29th, 2022 at 10:16 AM ^
No he's not, and he doesn't run the "amoeba" per se, but functionally, his defense is built very similarly. 3 tackles or interior linemen to form the run wall, 2 stand up edges to build hard edges, and 2 linebackers for essentially a 5-2 front that stops the run (this is much like us). The backend, they rely more on man-to-man and aggressive blitzing, more so than we do. But like us, they mix up their formations a bit will alternate between sending 6 at the QB vs dropping 8 into coverage so you can't be sure what you're gonna get.
It's just a very sound, stout up front defense that expertly mixes up their calls with Illinois caliber players (besides Devon Witherspoon who is very legit and very good)
November 29th, 2022 at 10:03 AM ^
Is Walters from the Ravens tree ? Does he run the amoeba D ?
November 29th, 2022 at 10:20 AM ^
Does he put eight in the box?
Do his backers fight off blocks?
Do they stunt or do they blitz?
Do his schemes give OC's fits?
Sorry. I got a Dr. Seuss vibe from your post and had to go with it.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:02 AM ^
Nobody else on that list should even be considered except for Walters.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:13 AM ^
Not even Minter???
November 29th, 2022 at 11:40 AM ^
I'm pretty sure he means it should be Minter, and no one else is worthy of consideration except for Walter
November 29th, 2022 at 11:29 AM ^
Walters is awesome but the Big 10 West is full of bad offenses. Best offense he faced was ours, and we used half our starters and half our playbook. Were on our way to 30+ before Corum went down. 2nd best was ... Purdue? And they gave up 31.
Just nothing on the schedule close to having to go to OSU when they've been gameplanning all year to light you up and couldn't do it
Edit: Meant to mention, I know their recruits aren't as highly rated overall, though the corners are NFL level ... I just think there's an argument between Minter and Walters
November 29th, 2022 at 10:07 AM ^
Some good names on that list. I could see a reasonable case for many of those names, but especially Tennessee, Illinois, and Michigan.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:07 AM ^
I don't see Miami (YTM) coordinator Josh Gattis on this finalist list, must be a mistake....
November 29th, 2022 at 10:10 AM ^
Congrats to coach Minter! I was disappointed when coach Macdonald left, but Minter and the rest of the staff haven’t missed a beat
November 29th, 2022 at 10:12 AM ^
It will probably come down to Minter, Golesh, and Riley, with this weekend playing a big role in how Minter and Riley are viewed. If we totally shut down Purdue you have to think Minter locks it up. That said there’s been so much media love for Tenn this year that I could see it going to Golesh.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:15 AM ^
It would be downright criminal if he does not win this award.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:17 AM ^
Just checked the recent winners. They gave it to Clemson coaches back-to-back in 2016/2017 and Bama coaches 2/3 years in 2018/2020.
Doesn't seem like Gattis winning last year would negatively affect Minter's chances - in case anyone else thought that might.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:21 AM ^
Harbaugh deserves at least partially credit here, though.
He's the guy who decided to bring over his brother's system, and losing a DC after only one year he said "nope, this is the one we're sticking with exactly this."
November 29th, 2022 at 10:25 AM ^
Very deserving. There should be a Jesse Minter appreciation thread due to his brilliant 2nd half adjustments against OSU.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:27 AM ^
Well deserved. Defense has just blown away all expectations this year.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:33 AM ^
Pay the man!!!!!
November 29th, 2022 at 10:40 AM ^
Minter has FAR exceeded my expectations & honestly exceeded even my hopes for this year's D
November 29th, 2022 at 10:50 AM ^
How does Minter's contract stack up with other top Defensive coaches? I hope Harbaugh/Warde pay him above going rate as keeping him here for a long stretch would be terrific.
November 29th, 2022 at 10:57 AM ^
Stay away from Minter, Cincinnati!
November 29th, 2022 at 11:07 AM ^
What about Sherrone Moore? I know they're not going to put 2 Michigan assistants as finalists, but I think I'd take him over Minter.
November 29th, 2022 at 11:08 AM ^
when you are up against the #2 scoring offense in the nation at their stadium and only give up 3 points in the second half en route to a blowout.
And that was the norm pretty much the entire season:
You should probably win the Broyles award.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:21 PM ^
Going to be awesome to see Harbaugh up for national coach of the year awards again. Minter up for the Broyles. Michigan will win the Joe Moore award again. It's time for everyone around the country to take notice. Except teams looking to hire new coaches. Stay the hell away from ours.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:31 PM ^
Riely and Golesh are assistants where the head coach does their work. Minter is easily the most deserving on this list, but if I had to bet on one, it would probably be Riley since offense rules the day.
Then again, Minter rules the Day.
November 29th, 2022 at 5:22 PM ^
No Coordinator will have a bigger win this year than Minter. Not even close.