Per Sam Webb: Jerry Montgomery leaving for Oklahoma
https://twitter.com/SamWebb77/status/305411332541390848
Apparently, Jerry Montgomery has left for Oklahoma...he was our primary recruiter for our three current commitments.
From the Scout article that isn't paywalled: "Contract details weren’t available at press time, but sources indicate that Michigan offered a competitive compensation package to Montgomery, but ultimately he felt the opportunity at Oklahoma was clearly one he couldn’t pass up."
I'm guessing they made him recruiting coordinator, which is something we couldn't match with Hecklinski here.
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Perhaps even Chone Crable?
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What about Tyrone Wheatley?
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February 23rd, 2013 at 3:55 PM ^
I must say, I'm a little lost here. What the hell does Mike Hart know about being a DL coach?
I love the guy and would love more than anything to see him back here, but uh, as a DL coach? Not exactly what I pictured.
February 23rd, 2013 at 4:00 PM ^
Montgomery was the DE coach, so essentially he micro managed a bit with Mattison and Hoke both also coaching the DL. The thought is that those 2 can still coach the DL and that the incoming coach can really be put anywhere Hoke sees fit. I do agree with the overall suggestion that the new coach should be a young, energetic, and eager African American though and Mike Hart certainly fits that bill.
February 23rd, 2013 at 3:57 PM ^
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We don't need him as a DL coach, we already have two, right? He would be a heck of a recruiter and eventual replacement for all-time running backs coach, Sir Fred Jackson.
February 23rd, 2013 at 3:59 PM ^
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People don't leave for promotions when the path ahead of them is blocked at SEC schools. Weird....must be the only place that that doesn't happen. If he really is being offered recruiting coordinator responsibilities, it's a great resume booster and I would have been surprised to see him stay here when the path ahead is blocked.
I'm sure the staff will find another replacement and I'm sure energy and recruiting ability will be evaluated. Brandon understands what it takes to bring in good talent, so I wouldn;t worry about being out-bid.
February 23rd, 2013 at 4:09 PM ^
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Look what Cam Cameron is making at LSU and tell me DB would ever pony up that kind of money for an assistant coach. The only reason we got Mattison was because he wanted to be close to his daughter and granddaughter.
February 23rd, 2013 at 3:59 PM ^
Charlie strong? Young, black and coached defense! Dave brandon should give him a call.
February 23rd, 2013 at 4:03 PM ^
Charlie Strong was a D Coordinator at Florida and now the head coach of a team that won a BCS game...I'm sure he wants to come here to be a position coach.
February 23rd, 2013 at 4:03 PM ^
Sarcasm
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I guess that will hurt us with Mone; and McDowell; and Marshall. And who knows how many othe recruits he was in on, recruits he's going to try and steer towards Oklahoma now.
Most of all, though? It's just embarassing.
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:03 PM ^
sure thats the only way to look at that scenario. It may be a positive theres an opportunity will be coached by the HC. It works for Saban he coaches the DBs if I'm not mistaken.
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Your first sentence is correct, your second sentence, more arguably, as well. Notably, though, neither has anything to do with either of the things I said.
February 23rd, 2013 at 4:04 PM ^
Has anyone ever thought about will happen when Fred retires? I'm wondering if Tyrone or Mike will get the running backs job. Someone will be left out and I can only imagine the blog when that happens.
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We know you are.
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:01 PM ^
I hear Mike Hart is looking to coach RBs at Michigan one day.
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February 23rd, 2013 at 6:02 PM ^
Upvote this man.
February 23rd, 2013 at 4:06 PM ^
OU's D-line play has been atrocious the past few years, so success there, both in recruiting D-linemen and in coaching them, will be ascribed to coach Montgomery.
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Sparty just beat us to it. Mark Hollis just read this post and has issued a press statement letting the world know that "we pioneered that idea, it's not exactly rocket science at this point".
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