Devin Bush Sr Hired As Defensive Analyst
This was a bit of a worst-kept secret but it is now official:
Per a source, Pembroke Pines, Fla./Flanagan coach Devin Bush Sr. has been hired as a Defensive Analyst for the Michigan football staff.
Bush built Flanagan from not much into a state champ in Florida's largest division; he was a star at FSU and a first round pick before an eight-year NFL career as a safety. He is likely to slot into the role that Chris Partridge vacated after his promotion.
Notably this is not the defensive backs job recently vacated by Greg Jackson. Sam Webb has heard that former Wisconsin S and Michigan grad assistant Aubrey Pleasant, now a QC coach with the Redskins, might be in line for that job.
Michigan still has an analyst spot open after Erik Campbell got a position coach job at UConn.
February 18th, 2016 at 1:35 PM ^
1. Awesome
2. Can someone with more info than myself remind the board what these analysts do? We never heard much about them before Harbaugh. Since they can't recruit and can't work directly with the players my guess is that they serve almost as Assistants TO the assistant coaches - help break down game film, logistics prep, etc. Is that the gist?
February 18th, 2016 at 1:44 PM ^
He seems like a home run for the position. While I think you pretty much described the position for the most part, I think another aspect of it is to be a proving ground. If the analyst proves themself, then they can move into coaching role. Meritocracy!
February 19th, 2016 at 1:37 AM ^
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February 18th, 2016 at 1:44 PM ^
I beleive as an analyst he can help coach the players on top of doing all the film and logistics type stuff. I'm not 100% positive on that however.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:22 PM ^
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February 18th, 2016 at 2:26 PM ^
That would be an additional coach. JeepinBen is essentially correct. They self-scout by helping to break down film (both of games and practice), they help scout future opponents, they help plan practices and such, they help in camps, they can talk to recruits when on campus and I believe can have as much communication via phone as coaches (just can't do in-home visits), they can talk to players on campus to some degree (not sure what they are exactly allowed to do in film room).
February 18th, 2016 at 2:36 PM ^
So, he can effectively act as our Internal Florida Recruiting Coordinator, then take a coaching spot next season assuming one opens up?
February 18th, 2016 at 2:22 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 5:19 PM ^
This isn't really an answer but more like some additional information... Alabama has 7 "Football Analyst" along with two GA's and an intern. I am sure depending on teh person and the school the roles are vast.
Dean Altobelli, Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
Keary Colbert, Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
Brendan Farrell, Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
Wes Neighbors, Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
William Vlachos, Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
Charlie Weis, Jr., Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
Garrett Cox, Football Analyst | 348-3600 | |
Doug Belk, Graduate Assistant | 348-3600 | |
Alex Mortensen, Graduate Assistant | 348-3600 | |
JT Summerford, Athletics Intern |
348-3600 |
February 18th, 2016 at 5:53 PM ^
ouch its still tough to see keary colberts name after that rose bowl vs usc.
please let that be charlie weis' son though
February 18th, 2016 at 5:56 PM ^
Well, I'm pretty sure he has to be Charlie Weis' son.
I just dont know if its THAT Charlie Weis.
February 18th, 2016 at 6:01 PM ^
And while Weis was a terrible head coach at several spots, he did show very good ability as a position coach. It is completely possible his son has enough ability to be a football analyst.
February 18th, 2016 at 7:51 PM ^
I am aware he was the OC for the Pats, and if he wants to lay claim to being a qb coach, then so be it. It is very difficult to teach any position, regardless of offense or defense, if you've never played the game. You can read all you want about the requirements for each position and assignments of same based on alignment and personnel packages of the opposition. But to be an EFFECTIVE position coach, it seems to me you would have to have played it for no other reason that what to expect and when faced with the unexpected or make a mistake, necessary steps to mitigate, to highest degree possible,oppositions's potential gains by not playing a certain player or package correctly, likewise quickest possible recovery after mental or physical error.
February 18th, 2016 at 9:41 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 9:51 PM ^
I wonder whether CW Jr. also has a schematic advantage over all other analysts?
February 18th, 2016 at 9:42 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 7:11 PM ^
wasn't he the guy over at Miller Canfield, got mixed up in some lawsuits over there or something?
I remember he was a sparty.
February 19th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^
The University jobs website just posted a position titled: Football Operations and Analytics Coordinator. Maybe this is the same job but maybe not since they had a more bland position titled Football Analyst posted a few weeks back. Either way, the previously posted position was pretty similar to the current posting that can be found right here and if this is another position we have a heads up on it.
http://umjobs.org/job_detail/121734/football_operations_and_analytics_coordinator
Below is the actual job description. And since I am a fan of the Ann Arbor Observor I put in a few fake job requirement for people to look for. Spot the fake requirements and I will send you a prize.
Job Summary
Perform analytical research services for the coaching staff and aid the Director of Football Operations with task management and organization in regards to all aspects.
Responsibilities*
1. Perform data analysis for identification of play calling tendencies and strengths and weaknesses of our team and our opponents
2. Creation of and provision over research in regards to specific teams, conferences, styles, and College Football as a whole, that lead to insightful measures and reports
3. Weekly video scouting of top opponent players through an in-house created Player Evaluation System
4. Creation of Michigan post-game summary statistics and advanced measures of success
5. Weekly management of coach-produced player grades and helmet stickers
6. Produce and analyze offensive concept breakdowns
7. Create visualizations of the field of play with different information displayed, such as drive charts and exact depths and widths of passes against different coverages, blitzes, etc.
8. Creation and management of Strength & Conditioning advanced tracking measures and graphs for progress reports and analysis by S&C Staff
9. Produce aimed recruiting research and analysis of opponents and ourselves to help influence recruits
10. Creation of weekly referee foul summaries and bullshit meter
11. Assist the Director of Football Operations and Associate Director of Football Operations with organization, planning, management, and execution of tasks for upcoming projects, events, trips, etc.
12. Assist in management and integration of Teamworks as a way of creating ideal communication to players and staff regarding responsibilities, scheduling, and other necessary information
13. Update and manage player accountability reports and help execute necessary repercussions
14. Database management of player academics to help ensure the success of individual players and the maintenance of team G.P.A. threshold
15. Management or Team Blue Interns and their assistance to the team, but not like the Ole Miss or Clemson "interns".
16. Help plan and execute camps, clinics, conferences, and various forms of enthusiam
17. Help research, plan, and execute the creation of the new Sports Performance Facility
GAME DAY
1. Help ensure execution of pre-game responsibilities of players, staff and guests
2. In-game analysis for coaches in the booth
3. Occasionally, and on short notice, remove headset wires, puffy jackets, or smaller framed walk-ons out of head coaches path.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's Degree
Prior Internship Experience
Salt and pepper dreads.
Additional Information
Salary commensurate with experience.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Must be able to drink 1 U.S. gallon of whole milk in under 10 minutes, no vomiting. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. OSU degree a disqualification.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
February 18th, 2016 at 1:36 PM ^
a little salt n pepper in the braids, nice.
February 18th, 2016 at 3:19 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 3:22 PM ^
Whatta Man
February 18th, 2016 at 10:16 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^
Coach division
February 18th, 2016 at 1:40 PM ^
Classic scUM cheating..
This is a great hire in my opinion. Nice to get someone with a familiarity with FL for recruiting.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:39 PM ^
I loved how they bashed the idea of satellite camps until Dantonio acknowledged that it was a good idea and that MSU would be considering having one of their own...then BOOM, epiphany! What an innovative idea!
February 18th, 2016 at 2:54 PM ^
But then again we are talking about people who legitimately think calling our coach Hairball is extremely funny so nothing really surprises me.
February 18th, 2016 at 3:22 PM ^
MSU fans activily seek clever ways to make rhyming words for "Harbaugh". Meanwhile news sources from around the country don't care enough to properly spell "Dantonio".
February 18th, 2016 at 1:42 PM ^
obligatory
February 18th, 2016 at 1:52 PM ^
"He looks young."
February 19th, 2016 at 12:22 AM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 1:54 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 1:55 PM ^
Nice pickup, great to get a guy with NFL experience and great connections in an area known for top talent.
This has to increase our chances with Samuels, the CB from Flanagan.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
wait, are you sure that is not Ricky Williams?
February 18th, 2016 at 9:53 PM ^
Well, there was no cloud of smoke behind him, so pretty sure.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
is brining in good coaches to be analysts. Gives them a chance to help in all aspects of coaching, while also learning, then when we loose a top coach, we have someone familiar with the system ready to step in and fill the void.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:01 PM ^
February 19th, 2016 at 12:45 AM ^
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February 18th, 2016 at 2:06 PM ^
He kind of looks a little like Ricky Williams.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:11 PM ^
Great news, glad to get coaching talent on the staff and then allow them to grow into new roles. Keeps a great farm system going and builds connections. I like this move a great deal.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:16 PM ^
Oh, hair pie!
February 18th, 2016 at 2:18 PM ^
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February 18th, 2016 at 2:22 PM ^
Did we hire Ricky Williams?
February 18th, 2016 at 2:25 PM ^
When does the team head down to Florida? The timing of this seems either coincidentally perfect or strategically sound...going with the latter.
February 18th, 2016 at 2:58 PM ^
February 18th, 2016 at 3:58 PM ^
Ricky Williams would be proud high.
February 18th, 2016 at 3:07 PM ^
In case anyone is curious (as I was) about high school teams using NFL logos, there's a good reddit thread about it here. TL;DR: Techincally they should be getting written consent, but they probbaly aren't and the NFL probably doesn't care.
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