Cappy407 said:

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Yes. He's a current DC playing in a bowl game. Not NFL. Here's some stuff on Elko for those not familiar with him:

Prior to ND this year he spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator/safeties coach at Wake Forest (2014-16)

One of only two defensive coordinators in the nation to have a unit rank in the top-40 of the FBS in total defense over the last five years.

In 2016, the Demon Deacons' defense ranked in the top-20 of the FBS in fumbles recovered (third), turnovers forced (10th), sacks (12th), defensive TDs (17th), red zone defense (17th) and scoring defense (20th)

Wake Forest was one of four schools in the FBS to rank in the top-20 in turnovers forced, sacks and scoring defense in 2016 (the other three schools -- Alabama, Clemson and Washington -- qualified for the College Football Playoff)

In addition to his role as defensive coordinator, Elko coached the Demon Deacon safeties (this fits Jimbo's back to front defensive philosophy).

In 2015, Wake Forest ranked 38th in the FBS in total defense, allowing just 363.8 yards per game

The Deacons also ranked among the national leaders in fewest first downs allowed (10th), red zone defense (31st), pass defense (32nd) and third-down conversion percentage (36th)

In 2014, Wake Forest finished 12th nationally in passing yards allowed, 24th in fewest first downs allowed and 40th in total defense.

What does Jimbo think of Elko and Wake's defense?

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Jimbo Fisher: "Wake is the best defense we've played. I'm serious," he continued, "Wake is a very good defensive team. I've said that and people didn't believe me, and in the secondary especially as talented as anybody we've played."

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Worth noting: the two lowest efficiency marks of Winston's career have both come against Wake Forest. No other team has held the reigning Heisman winner under 130, and the Demon Deacons have done it twice.

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http://footballscoop.com/news/jimbo-fisher-wake-forest-best-defense-weve-played/

Yeah, but how has he done since he got to Notre Dame?

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Elko has a strong reputation for his ability to attack protections, generate pressure and affect the quarterback. He inherited one of the worst defenses in the country last year at sacking the quarterback, ranking No. 117 nationally with 1.17 sacks per game. Through 7 games, Notre Dame is 32nd in the country with 2.57 sacks per game.
The numbers are dramatic across the board. Heading into the season, the secondary had some question marks and yet the 6 yards per pass attempt ranks No. 16 nationally, up from last season's 7.5 yards per attempt which ranked 83rd nationally. Points per game, yards per rush, tackles for loss, red zone defense, it has all improved dramatically even with a schedule featuring three Top 25 games.

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He would be a great hire, along with his LB coach Lea (who has followed him everywhere).

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NyAggie said:

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Foster, Steele and Aranda have all been shot down and ruled out by looch

He also said robinson is down on the list

Guys that have been moderately to heavily discussed on the boards that he hasn't shot down are harlon Barnett, elko, schiano and don brown

Who are Harlon and Barnett??

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Eagle78 said:

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TOS service just reported that Brian Kelley confirms that Elko will be back at ND in 2018. Apparently, he turned us down days ago.

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cbates85 said:

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Eagle78 said:

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TOS service just reported that Brian Kelley confirms that Elko will be back at ND in 2018. Apparently, he turned us down days ago.

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He didn't turn anyone down. He was never the candidate.

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runontexas said:

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Uh huh

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cbates85 said:

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runontexas said:

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Uh huh

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It's not hard to that figure that out.

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Eagle78 said:

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cbates85 said:

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runontexas said:

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Uh huh

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It's not hard to that figure that out.

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Schiano? Barnett? Lupoi? Foster?

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Eagle78 said:

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TOS service just reported that Brian Kelley confirms that Elko will be back at ND in 2018. Apparently, he turned us down days ago.

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cbates85 said:

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Eagle78 said:

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cbates85 said:

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runontexas said:

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Uh huh

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It's not hard to that figure that out.

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Schiano? Barnett? Lupoi? Foster?

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Foster was already eliminated and not Lupoi. DC is from a non playoff team.

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Eagle78 said:

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cbates85 said:

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Eagle78 said:

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cbates85 said:

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runontexas said:

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Uh huh

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It's not hard to that figure that out.

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Schiano? Barnett? Lupoi? Foster?

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Foster was already eliminated and not Lupoi. DC is from a non playoff team.

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I have rgreat espect for BL but have a feeling he really doesn't know. Seems to be the case that Jimbo and Woodward are playing this one really close to the vest.

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Deric Davila said:

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All of you guys are wrong.... Our new DC will be Derrick Ansley :
http://www.rolltide.com/coaches.aspx?rc=689&path=football

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Deric Davila said:

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He makes 350k a year and is up and coming coach. And has coached under Saben...Watch... Book it..

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Deric Davila said:

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No way it's DonBrown. U of M just gave him 5 year extension @ 1.4 Million per year. He also turned down HC job at Miss St.

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Cappy407 said:

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What reason do you have for not Elko?

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guitarboysdad said:

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Billy doesn't have a clue. He thought it was Elko, but Elko backed out just like Jimbo's first choice of OC did. I am sure Coach will hire a very good one.

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guitarboysdad said:

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Billy doesn't have a clue. He thought it was Elko, but Elko backed out just like Jimbo's first choice of OC did. I am sure Coach will hire a very good one.

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