2025 End Of Season Coaching Changes

[orange79]

In other news…..

 

[javadoc]

Jeff Nixon	OC/Running Backs
Michael Johnson	Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Josh Gattis	Wide Receivers
Nunzio Campanile	Offensive Associate Head Coach/Tight Ends
Elijah Robinson	Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
Nick Williams	Edge
Dale Williams	Offensive Line
Robert Wright	Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Joe Schaefer	Defensive Backs
Ricky Brumfield	Special Teams Coordinator

Is Gattis good enough to remain as WR coach?

Johnson with QB? Presumably Fran really appreciates the need to develop the young guys so this position needs to be technically solid.

Any rumors about whether Nixon plans to stay?

 

[GoSU96]

Disappointed that Wright didn’t work out. He was supposed to be on the rise.

 

[Chip]

Disappointed that Wright didn’t work out. He was supposed to be on the rise.

Same. But I’m guessing he didn’t have a lot of input given all the cooks in that kitchen.

 

[javadoc]

Same. But I’m guessing he didn’t have a lot of input given all the cooks in that kitchen.

Same

 

[orangeinohio]

It seems that there were an abundance of opportunities for Wright to show off some defensive coordinator expertise.

 

[Cusefan69]

Anyone hearing about any names for our oline coach?

 

[PAcuse]

Is Gattis good enough to remain as WR coach?

Johnson with QB? Presumably Fran really appreciates the need to develop the young guys so this position needs to be technically solid.

Any rumors about whether Nixon plans to stay?

Gattis - Yes, he won the Broyles award for top assist
Johnson - I think so but not 100% sold on him

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[BillSU]

Syracuse football assistant coaches Ricky Brumfield, Joe Schafer, Dale Williams and Robert Wright will not be retained for the 2026 season, Head Coach Fran Brown announced on Tuesday. Anyone hear or know who will be the incoming replacements?

 

[HyattsCuse]

Just scan the thread titles on this board for updates. At least in the Fran era, I think every new hire has been given his own thread.

Thread 'Juan Castillo: New OL Coach'

Dec 6, 2025

sufan59 Had it first

• phil77
• Replies: 116
• Forum: Syracuse Football Board

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Thread 'Vince Kehres: New DC'

Dec 4, 2025

just using Grok and it came up with this..

Candidate	Current/Recent Role	Why a Fit?
Deion Barnes	Defensive line coach, Penn State	Young (34) up-and-comer with strong DL development; Penn State's defense ranked top-10 nationally in 2025. Barnes has Big Ten and ACC ties (former Virginia Tech assistant).
Rocky Long	Retired (former DC, New Mexico; Syracuse DC 2023)	Proven 3-3-5 scheme innovator; previously succeeded at Syracuse in 2023 before departing. At 71, he could return...

• OrangeFreek
• Replies: 698
• Forum: Syracuse Football Board

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OburgOrange]

 

[OburgOrange]

 

[javadoc]

Looking at OX's post at the top of this thread, we have 3 spots open. Assuming Kehres does coach LB's, we have openings at DB/S and ST. With the 3 spots I would do one of two things.

If we are going to be DB-heavy then maybe use 2 of the spots for the secondary and tell Fran to butt out for most of the time and focus on HC stuff. And get a ST guy with the last spot.

If we have one superstar who can handle all the DB's, then do so, get a ST guy, take the RB role away from Nixon and get a RB coach who is really there for recruiting.

Either way, recruiting chops are a plus, I'd even say we need another solid recruiter in one of the 3 remaining spots.

 

[cayugacuse]

Looking at OX's post at the top of this thread, we have 3 spots open. Assuming Kehres does coach LB's, we have openings at DB/S and ST. With the 3 spots I would do one of two things.

If we are going to be DB-heavy then maybe use 2 of the spots for the secondary and tell Fran to butt out for most of the time and focus on HC stuff. And get a ST guy with the last spot.

If we have one superstar who can handle all the DB's, then do so, get a ST guy, take the RB role away from Nixon and get a RB coach who is really there for recruiting.

Either way, recruiting chops are a plus, I'd even say we need another solid recruiter in one of the 3 remaining spots.

Curious as to whether Hawkins will coach interior DL as well as DE's. Seems like a lot to cover for one coach.

 

[Libero2]

Any leads on an ST guy? I’m pretty sure Lustig is still looking for a new home. Would be great to bring him back

 

[rangers1994]

Dale dumping all his gear on FB Marketplace

 

[wfschrec]

View attachment 258032Dale dumping all his gear on FB Marketplace

Unfortunately extra meathead isn’t my size or I’d buy it.

 

[kingtidge]

Unfortunately extra meathead isn’t my size or I’d buy it.

Getting "meathead" off synthetic fiber athletic clothes in the wash isn't easy...

Whole Foods 365 Sport Laundry Detergent with DNASE.

IYKYK...

 

[wfschrec]

Getting "meathead" off synthetic fiber athletic clothes in the wash isn't easy...

Whole Foods 365 Sport Laundry Detergent with DNASE.

IYKYK...

The sad part is you can bet he lives comfortably … donate the clothing and move on. This just screams attention seeking and asking for pity. Had you not coached turnstiles you wouldn’t need to sell anything. Bitter bitch pill.

 

[OrangeTarheel]

View attachment 258032Dale dumping all his gear on FB Marketplace

This is hilarious, how much did we pay this guy?

 

[PAcuse]

This is hilarious, how much did we pay this guy?

Hopefully no more then the clothes listed for sale