Santucci and Robinson Co-Defensive Coordinators, hire LB coach. I've seen Randall McCray mentioned as a possibility at LB'ers. McCray

Whoops. Below is correct Santucci is LB'ers. Looking for a Coach for Safeties or some other staff shuffle. Anyway seen this guy mentioned elsewhere. Otherwise have no clue.

I'm thinking our next DC is preparing for the playoffs

Doesn't Santucci coach Linebackers?

texag84 said:

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I'm thinking our next DC is preparing for the playoffs

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Bill Belichick. I KNEW IT!

I have NO clue but take comfort that Jimbo got his guy and that his guy has a stiffie to coach our returnees and #1 class.

It won't be, but if it was Venables I would die from laughing at our BDF bros.

If we go with the OP scenario we would hire a safeties coach, Santucci coaches LB

Santucci & Robinson
Co-DCs

When Elko left ND, he had the system set up well and they didn't skip a beat hiring internally with Lea... And then further carried on the system when Lea was hired by Vandy. And then made a point to keep that defensive system by hiring Freeman as the new head coach of ND when BK left.

I think we will be fine hiring internally.

I just want a DC who can TEACH players how to tackle (hit center mass, wrap both arms, and NEVER LET GO), and how to defend against a pass !

I also want a DC that thinks a 3-man rush is suicide, and will NEVER USE IT !

Aston04 said:

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When Elko left ND, he had the system set up well and they didn't skip a beat hiring internally with Lea... And then further carried on the system when Lea was hired by Vandy. And then made a point to keep that defensive system by hiring Freeman as the new head coach of ND when BK left.

I think we will be fine hiring internally.

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Agree. I think Jimbo knew about two years ago to have a man waiting in the wings.

I think if this was the case, it would have already been announced…

Why what's the hurry?

Jimbo said in his press conference that the defense will not change. He specifically said that a new DC would not bring a different defense. It's a system defense that he approves and the defensive coaches still on staff know how to run it. No matter who Fisher brings in that coach will adapt to the current defensive philosophies.

If it was going to be an internal hire, why would it not have been announced yet?

Piggy-backing off AWP's post, he said in the same press conference that someone from outside will be hired. Don't recall for certain, but I don't think he specifically said it'd be a DC.

LakeSurfinAg08 said:

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If it was going to be an internal hire, why would it not have been announced yet?

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Maybe Jimbo is waiting until his staff is full. Maybe he wants to hire from the outside. Maybe he wants to focus on recruiting first. Maybe they are in contract negotiations.

Maybe none of us know for sure what he wants to do.

if it was going to be santucci and robinson, we would have already done it

Aston04 said:

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When Elko left ND, he had the system set up well and they didn't skip a beat hiring internally with Lea... And then further carried on the system when Lea was hired by Vandy. And then made a point to keep that defensive system by hiring Freeman as the new head coach of ND when BK left.

I think we will be fine hiring internally.

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Doesn't Freeman run a 3-4? I don't think they have the same system as when Elko was there.

texag84 said:

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I'm thinking our next DC is preparing for the playoffs

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THIS. My guess is Jimbo brings in another big name.

And I don't want a co-DC situation. Give a single man the keys. But do whatever it takes to ensure E Robinson is VERY happy. Pay him Elko money...whatever it takes as he might be the best recruiter in college..

McCray would be such a **** hire

LakeSurfinAg08 said:

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If it was going to be an internal hire, why would it not have been announced yet?

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If Texas law has changed I'm not aware, but the job has to be posted 7 days before a hiring announcement can be made.

Gary Patterson