Mike Schmidt hired by Mississippi State

[PhatOrange]

Not a big loss here at all. Schmidt often looked unhappy on the sideline. I could see from seats in Section 304. Also I played CYO basketball.

those cyo teams are pretty good

 

[IthacaBarrel]

See, I think this is clearly a situation where Zach Arnett called a friend and asked him if he wants to coach an OL in the SEC. My 'theory' is that us having a replacement lined up is because Arnett's phone call took place weeks ago after he was named head coach and between Arnett, Schmidt and Long/Babers all being friends they made some gentlemen's agreements. None of this was leaked and was made public the day after portal closed. Those things don't happen by accident.

I agree with this 100%

 

[Chip]

See, I think this is clearly a situation where Zach Arnett called a friend and asked him if he wants to coach an OL in the SEC. My 'theory' is that us having a replacement lined up is because Arnett's phone call took place weeks ago after he was named head coach and between Arnett, Schmidt and Long/Babers all being friends they made some gentlemen's agreements. None of this was leaked and was made public the day after portal closed. Those things don't happen by accident.

Yeah, put me on this train too. Seems odd that Dino would say you should look elsewhere, I'm not satisfied with your performance, and Schmidt's first thought was I guess I'll just have to go to the SEC and make way more money.

 

[Franz69]

I guess the coaches portal is always active.

The rest of P5 is pounding our coach's portal.

 

[tep624]

See, I think this is clearly a situation where Zach Arnett called a friend and asked him if he wants to coach an OL in the SEC. My 'theory' is that us having a replacement lined up is because Arnett's phone call took place weeks ago after he was named head coach and between Arnett, Schmidt and Long/Babers all being friends they made some gentlemen's agreements. None of this was leaked and was made public the day after portal closed. Those things don't happen by accident.

Zach Arnett - the gift that keeps on giving

 

[Whitey23]

Schmidt had a good pedigree. Was surprised the line didn't play better.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Dino Babers has lost half his staff as another assistant leaves for new job (report)

Offensive line coach Mike Schmidt is the latest to depart the Syracuse coaching staff and a report indicates his replacement has already been lined up.

www.syracuse.com

 

[IthacaMatt]

Wait...what? I am starting to lose track of who is coming and going. Lol.

They're ALL going.

 

[Newhouser]

Hard to judge but I didn't think the line was all that great during his tenure and the penalties were insane.

 

[LoveShack]

Not a big loss here at all. Schmidt often looked unhappy on the sideline. I could see from seats in Section 304. Also I played CYO basketball.

But are you taller than 5'3"?

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

But are you taller than 5'3"?

Oh yes, James Arthur and eye look eye to eye. Haha.

 

[JKinPhilly]

we have 2 new coordinators - of course they want to have their people in place under them. This would have happened had Dino not been retained, so why the panic when it's happening now?

 

[Scooch]

Whatever. How will we replace the leader of a perpetually underperforming unit?

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Whatever. How will we replace the leader of a perpetually underperforming unit?

yeah if I could have picked one coach to be replaced it would be Schmidt, obviously didn't want to lose 4-5 of them but it happens. Lost 3 to probably better offers too

 

[richmondcuse03]

See, I think this is clearly a situation where Zach Arnett called a friend and asked him if he wants to coach an OL in the SEC. My 'theory' is that us having a replacement lined up is because Arnett's phone call took place weeks ago after he was named head coach and between Arnett, Schmidt and Long/Babers all being friends they made some gentlemen's agreements. None of this was leaked and was made public the day after portal closed. Those things don't happen by accident.

I would bet on this being the case. And quite frankly, this is what coaches who respect/like each other do. Both sides took care of each other and the favor will be paid down the road in the fraternity.

 

[RF2044]

Thank you for your service, Mike Schmidt.

But for whatever reasons, it just didn't work out. He improved the run blocking, but the overall performance was a little disappointing.

 

[David332]

After learning more about Steve Farmer I’m actually excited now, let’s clean up those penalties. The timing just had me anxious due to the totality of others leaving.

 

[Deleted member 8116]

I wonder if Arnett will grab Rocky as well.

Nah, they have their guy. However, knowing the luck of this program, he will pick up a HC job in February and MSU will suddenly need a DC.

 

[rocklloyd]

The penalties were the nail in coffin for me. I was kinda hoping for a change here. The sloppiness was unacceptable.

 

[Xanadu]

The SEC doesn't think so.

I think Schmidt leaving has more to do with his relationship with Arnett that anything else. That’s how a lot of the position coach moves work.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Not a big loss here at all. Schmidt often looked unhappy on the sideline. I could see from seats in Section 304. Also I played CYO basketball.

Take the rest of the day off. You’ve earned it.

 

[shu 49]

Schm

Everything is fine nothing to see here. I am sure this is part of the deal with Rocky he is going to be bring his own people over

schmidt was Rocky’s guy at San Diego st.

 

[Ringostar57]

Coaches don't play, players do. The coach isn't out on the field with a leash holding the line from moving early and the QB coach isn't the one barking out the signals......whoof. Coaches don't run routes or take handoffs. They work with the physical and mental talent that they have. You can blame them for poor recruiting but I am sure that if other staffs had this bunch of players the same would be happening. We got what we got.

 

[djorange1989]

Schm

schmidt was Rocky’s guy at San Diego st.

Yes and why would the DC have power over the OL?

 

[sutomcat]

I wonder if Arnett will grab Rocky as well.

No, he announced their new DC a week or two after Rocky was announced,