Still no word on a DC?

Submitted by wlvrine on
Now that the college season is over (and still no word on a new DC) What are the chances RR is waiting for an NFL coach who is still in the playoffs?
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January 10th, 2009 at 6:33 PM ^

I thought it was already concluded by the Knowledge, TomVH's evil alterego (the venom to his spiderman), that Rex Ryan will be our DC once the Ravens lose in the playoffs.

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wlvrine

January 10th, 2009 at 6:45 PM ^

Are there any position coaches who have DC experience at the college level, who would make a good candidate? I only ask this because it would seem to be a step backward for a DC in the pros to become a DC at the college level.

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AMazinBlue

January 10th, 2009 at 6:49 PM ^

On GBW the newest name is Jim Herrmann, former DC under LC. The vast mojority of posters there are extremely not happy with that thought, to put it mildly. The top names (not top possibilities) that seem to be tossed around are: Rex Ryan (Ravens DC) Mel Tucker (former Browns DC) Jim Casteel (WVU DC) Dick Bumpas (TCU DC) Jay Hopson (current DB coach) ECU DC (forgot his name) and probably many others I forgot.

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Super J

January 10th, 2009 at 7:04 PM ^

why would Rex Ryan give up the pleasure of coaching Ed Reed to coaching... a bunch of unproven college kids. It is almost on par with Pete Carrol steping down to coach Rick Moranis' "Little Giants" team.

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joelr222

January 10th, 2009 at 7:36 PM ^

and hope that RR has something up his sleeve. This has to be hurting recruiting to not have a name to give to these potential recruits who want to play for us. TomVH, have you heard anything to this effect, whether there are guys on the fence due to this situation?

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Coldwater

January 10th, 2009 at 10:02 PM ^

This does seem like a long time not to have a DC. Shaffer was let go a month ago or more. I know RR said the coaches were in Bowl Prep and holidays, but he hasn't even done an official interview. And there is NO CHANCE a big NFL DC comes to Michigan.

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tdeshetler

January 10th, 2009 at 11:21 PM ^

Late in the day to bring this "theory" up. There may be a credibility issue trying to get someone in here. The last three individuals (Hermann, English, Shafer) that have held the job came under tremendous scrutiny - all losing their jobs and taking what in effect has been a demotion. I wonder how hard it's been for RR to find quality people to offer the job to. Sure this is M, but the same issue that plagued our coaching search may be showing it's ugly hed again. Lots of holes in the theory, look forward to future comments.

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baorao

January 11th, 2009 at 12:10 PM ^

was the former DC at Southern Miss. Originally I thought he was a favorite to get the job, but I gotta think if they were leaning that way it might be wise to just get it over with so that Hopson could sit down with recruits in that official capacity. But a lot of the rumors I read express doubt about how long Hopson is willing to live up north. The ITF from Rivals either this week or last had some pretty interesting chatter on all of this, saying that Tuberville and one other big name had been indirectly contacted to gauge interest. I have serious doubts about any NFL guys taking the job. I have no idea what the best option is, but I hope they talk to Larry Johnson Sr. and Ron VanderLinden over at PSU and try to snake oil one of them by saying "JoePa is 82. you've been there 8 years. if they haven't named you coach in waiting yet, its never going to happen. and you both can't get promoted to defensive coordinator if that job opens up."

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