So its been a few days, who are some names we are looking at for DC do you think?

[Cusefan69]

As has been noted Swag is interim DC for the bowl. It’s possible he could become a candidate. Who else could be legitimate options for us if we maintain the 3-3-5 philosophy which I am guessing we will.

 

[David332]

Give Monroe some grace period and a legitimate opportunity to prove himself. He’s put in his dues, knows the system and the players seem to love him. He already has the recruiting down.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

I love Swag D, but it reminds me of Lynch pulling duties as temp. OC (serviceable but not the answer). Swag has a short 335 history and no experience running a whole defense. If he was a "coach in waiting" like Beck I doubt the defensive players would have had such a negative reaction to TW's 11-hour move (can't blame them). I think we need to look at outside 335 candidates for a position this important ... with such talented players that were brought in to play this bespoke scheme.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

I love Swag but if he’s not the one I’d look here Travis Williams - Defensive Coordinator - Football Coaches - UCF Athletics

 

[Cusefan69]

I am looking and other schools who I believe run the same defense are:

Iowa State
Kansas state
Tennessee Chattanooga
New Mexico
Alabama runs 5d-backs in 80 percent of defense. So maybe there.
SDSU
TCU
West Virginia
UCF

Looking at some others.

 

[OrangeFreek]

Kane Wommack !! That is who i would want!

 

[corpjet]

I love Swag but if he’s not the one I’d look here Travis Williams - Defensive Coordinator - Football Coaches - UCF Athletics

Being a southeast guy (Georgia) with some Florida connections would be nice.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

Give Monroe some grace period and a legitimate opportunity to prove himself. He’s put in his dues, knows the system and the players seem to love him. He already has the recruiting down.

Please no.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

Kane Wommack !! That is who i would want!

I love Swag but if he’s not the one I’d look here Travis Williams - Defensive Coordinator - Football Coaches - UCF Athletics

Wommack isn't going to give up being a HC after 2 years in the Sun Belt to be DC at Cuse.

Travis Williams is an SEC guy - Cuse likely doesn't have the money to tempt him.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Maybe SanDiegoCuse has some thoughts about this guy:

Kurt Mattix - Football Coach - SDSU Athletics

At San Diego State Kurt Mattix, who worked with head coach Brady Hoke at Michigan, completed his fourth season as San Diego State’s defensive coordinator.

goaztecs.com

 

[Cusefan69]

Wommack isn't going to give up being a HC after 2 years in the Sun Belt to be DC at Cuse.

Travis Williams is an SEC guy - Cuse likely doesn't have the money to tempt him.

Williams is only making $600k per year. White was making over $710k and we likely offered him more to stay before he left. We have the money for the right guy I bet.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

Williams is only making $600k per year. White was making over $710k and we likely offered him more to stay before he left. We have the money for the right guy I bet.

Williams specifically would be a hard pry. Just a gut feeling.

 

[OrangeDW]

Let’s pay up and poach Zach Arnett from Miss. State, for spite.

 

[Chris02M]

unlikely we can get anyone from the sec or big 10

 

[SUforme]

I love swag and his recruiting but 2-3 years of 335 isn't enough to give him the keys if we are running that D IMO.

 

[qdawgg]

Wommack isn't going to give up being a HC after 2 years in the Sun Belt to be DC at Cuse.

Travis Williams is an SEC guy - Cuse likely doesn't have the money to tempt him.

Wommack is only making 700k as a HC. We’d be able to increase his salary easily by a few hundred thousand if we thought he was the guy. The buyout is what I don’t know. Of course, whether he would consider that a lateral move or not, no idea. Our last DC is easily making double what Wommack is making now so you could argue the move would be continuing up the ladder.

 

[David332]

 

[Toga]

No pressure

 

[AngryOtto]

Really concerned. Great recruiter but feel we need a proven DC with 3-3-5 experience. Some of DBs highers from within have not gone great.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I get it, but I don't love the timing.

 

[AngryOtto]

Also if he bombs it would not only be his job but DB.

 

[qdawgg]

Also if he bombs it would not only be his job but DB.

How would it be DB’s. He’s not getting fired if we lose the bowl. I’m confused.

 

[djorange1989]

After the early signing day, weeks into portal activity and in a bowl game with a ton of defensive guys out for the season. I hope DT is as clueless here as usual

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

 

[qdawgg]

Gotta be honest. This feels like DB at the end of a game or with TO decisions. You’ve known the guy for how long, he’s either ready to take the next step or he’s not. If he’s the right person to do the job then hire him. The bowl game thing is stupid.

He could do terrible in the bowl but still be the right guy or do great in the bowl but terrible as a long term solution.