Zach Arnett new Syracuse DC...or not.

[sdhall01]

Wow. The staff made the past month of DC speculation look silly. I cannot imagine a better realistic hire than this!

 

[crales44]

I am 100% on board with this hire. Excited to see what Arnett can put together, both in the short and longer term.

 

[sdhall01]

Im excited about the hire. His numbers speak for themselves. My concerns will be fitting current players into the 3-5. He has to fit his pieces in for max production and we need to be better now. Not sure if we can be as good as we can be next season because of a scheme switch. Some DT's will have to play 5 tech's. DE's will have to play some OLB. They will have to learn different reads, techniques, different run and pass fit responsibilities.

Gotta figure that our 6’3” Canadian tweener LB/DEs are going to have a field day.

 

[Chip]

Honestly this might be a better hire than Rocky was going to be. Great system, young & energetic guy, I'm excited to see how this turns out

That’s where I am. I think one 70+ year old coach in a prominent position is enough for me. Don’t @ me.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Seems someone knew.

 

[money3189]

Gotta figure that out 6’3” Canadian tweeter LB/DEs are going to have a field day.

Yes, good point. Also guys like Linton and Gouldbourne were stand up DE's/OLB in HS so its a easier transition for them. Josh Black is a perfect 5 tech.

 

[CuseLegacy]

The announcement didn’t say Arnett would be coaching LB’s here so he may just solely be the DC.

That said, I would think with a new DC coming in decisions will be made to retain or let go anyone on the current Defensive staff. I’m sure Arnett has some guys in his network or on his current staff he wants with him here.

I've heard Stanard and Monroe are staying.

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[PAcuse]

This is the hire we really needed. Excellent work.

 

[SUforme]

Nice! I love it!

 

[orange_in_VA]

Timing makes a lot of sense as well. Right before the coaches clinic. Dino can go down and talk to other defensive position coaches to sell our defense and Arnett to them. Have to think Dino is going down with priority one looking for a LB coach and hopefully Arnett is down at the clinic with Babers. I like this a lot.

Arnett is the LB coach too

 

[skurey]

After reading reactions of other fans I'm liking this hire which scares me.

 

[WeeWoo]

So from a schematic standpoint do we think with our current players this will be an easier transition?
Like the hire just curious as to thoughts on implementation.

 

[orange_in_VA]

LSU board talking about him yesterday

 

[Toga]

I haven't seen this much unanimity since Chris Ash's name surfaced.

 

[rrlbees]

Wonder when Rocky visited if Arnett was with him but nobody really noticed because he wasn’t well known.

 

[kcsu]

Can you describe the system he likes to run?

Google Rocky Long D system.

 

[Toga]

Any position (recruiting) coaches on the East Coast who know the 3-3-5?

 

[bnoro]

So from a schematic standpoint do we think with our current players this will be an easier transition?
Like the hire just curious as to thoughts on implementation.

DL: Jonathan, Black, Williams
LB: Wallace, Jones, Kpogba
"Aztec": Cisco
DB: Iffy, Trill, Stritzinger, TBD

Think there's great opportunity for a guy like Kadeem Trotter/Tyrell Richards at DL, and really hoping Cam Jonas/Neil Nunn can step in at DB.

I think we actually have the right personnel to make this work from day 1.

EDIT: Somehow forgot about Bear Williams at DL.

 

[RICuse44]

This is great. Attacking D that fits some personnel issues immediately (not to mention some long term issues with recruitment).

Excited to see what the 2 deep will look like on D. So many questions. Who plays the nose and the mike? I would like to see Richards as an OLB in this and awesome to think about Cisco roaming the middle with Iffy and Trill at the corners.

 

[GoSU96]

I'm shocked that there haven't been any,

Can he recruit?

He's doesn't have any ties to the area.

Didn't he just hold a clipboard for the real DC?

Come on complainers, you're dropping the ball.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Trill's Dad.

 

[Toga]

It is high it is far it is gone.

 

[dasher]

I'm shocked that there haven't been any,

Can he recruit?

He's doesn't have any ties to the area.

Didn't he just hold a clipboard for the real DC?

Come on complainers, you're dropping the ball.

Okay, someone has to do it. I am very disappointed. I was expecting Brent Venables.

 

[RICuse44]

DL: Jonathan, Black, TBD
LB: Wallace, Jones, Kpogba
"Aztec": Cisco
DB: Iffy, Trill, Stritzinger, TBD

Think there's great opportunity for a guy like Kadeem Trotter/Tyrell Richards at DL, and really hoping Cam Jonas/Neil Nunn can step in at DB.

I think we actually have the right personnel to make this work from day 1.

Had to look up what the Aztec was. Agree that Cisco would be great for this.

The Aztec defender

Everyone wants to scheme to get an unblocked defender to the ball, not many do it like the San Diego State Aztecs do.

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