grandpasknee Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I like this. Coach Darnell has a ton of experience indeed. Quote Link to comment
Toe Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Looking up some info, it looks like he hasn't coached in ten years? 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 He's a consultant. Quote Link to comment
Toe Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Of course, but I wonder if he might be a little... behind the times with what teams are running these days? I remember shortly after Diaco was hired, there was a quote from McBride that said "He knows way more about pass coverages than I ever did - we just didn't face these kind of modern passing offenses back when I was coaching." Guess it depends what exactly is expected of him in his position... 1 Quote Link to comment
B.B. Hemingway Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Of course, but I wonder if he might be a little... behind the times with what teams are running these days? I remember shortly after Diaco was hired, there was a quote from McBride that said "He knows way more about pass coverages than I ever did - we just didn't face these kind of modern passing offenses back when I was coaching." Guess it depends what exactly is expected of him in his position... Yeah, but...... he's a consultant. He isn't there too make any decisions. 1 Quote Link to comment
GBRFAN Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm sure he has spent the past 10 years in a dark closet - without studying any football 5 Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm sure he has spent the past 10 years in a dark closet - without studying any football I'm actually chuckling, kudos Quote Link to comment
Fru Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Can't hurt anything. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 This is becoming the norm. I am glad they are doing it. Quote Link to comment
bugeater17 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 If nothing else a hire with his pedigree will help with film breakdown, scouting of future opponents and tendencies, and organization of practice schedule/drills (although no contact with players is allowed. Quote Link to comment
spurs1990 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 With such a young staff for the most part on the defensive side of the ball, this can only help. I'd be excited as one of those coaches to have another well respected leader to learn from Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 He could have been hired to do any number of things, including just breaking down opposing offense film and putting it into a format for Diaco to use while game planning. The consultant can offer up any advice he wants, but Diaco/Riley will make the calls when it's all said and done. Seems like a good move on the surface. 2 Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Another set of experienced eyes. What could be bad about this? Diaco and Riley are still ultimately in charge. I can't tell you how many times I wish even a common fan could've had Banker's ear for 5 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Another set of experienced eyes. What could be bad about this? Diaco and Riley are still ultimately in charge. I can't tell you how many times I wish even a common fan could've had Banker's ear for 5 minutes. I'm fairly confident, as I am with most division one coaches, that Banker could see what went wrong and knew ways to fix it. I think the real challenge involves being able to effectively teach your players what to do and then getting them to do it when it matters. Quote Link to comment
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