BigRedBuster Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I heard the segment also. I'm surprised they are acting like Riley being in Arizona some how indicates the candidate is from there. They know how these things work. To me, it sounded like they were pandering to people like you and me hanging on every bit of info that indicates who it might be. My guess is that it will be someone nobody has ever mentioned or thought of but when we research the name, we will be impressed. At least with me, that's how most of these hires have gone this year.I've grown to trust Riley at least to go get someone who has had success in that particular position. Quote Link to comment
Redmusky Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Well based on the giant hint that Sharp and Benning just threw out, I will guess this guy: Chris Ball - ASU Co-D Coordinator/Safeties/Def. Passing Game http://www.thesundevils.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=749629&SPID=126713&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30300&ATCLID=207911638&Q_SEASON=2014 Need to do some more research on the connection though. edit - some other options that fit the hint dropped: Mike Chiurco - Arizona Cardinals Defensive Backs Coach http://www.azcardinals.com/team/coaches/mike-chiurco/2a859ef2-1718-4915-b6f3-128c90109a22 Matt Caponi - Arizona Wildcats Safety Coach http://www.arizonawildcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=750029&SPID=127113&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=30700&ATCLID=207985613&Q_SEASON=2015 However Damon did mention something about ASU campus, not sure why Chris Ball would leave the Co-DC title though Ok I vote for Chris one reason only www.govandals.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204760855 Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I heard the segment also. I'm surprised they are acting like Riley being in Arizona some how indicates the candidate is from there. They know how these things work. To me, it sounded like they were pandering to people like you and me hanging on every bit of info that indicates who it might be. My guess is that it will be someone nobody has ever mentioned or thought of but when we research the name, we will be impressed. At least with me, that's how most of these hires have gone this year. I've grown to trust Riley at least to go get someone who has had success in that particular position. Completely possible and I am with you in trusting Riley. I have liked his hires thus far after the initial haul from Oregon State, and frankly I am willing to wait and see on the 2 that I am unsure on (Banker and Read, mostly Read). Quote Link to comment
girlknowsfootball Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 My good friend is Todd Graham's nephew and they are very close. My friend says Chris has Sickle Cell. He has long term pain and fatigue. I'm not sure he will be coaching many more years. I don't think it's him. Quote Link to comment
girlknowsfootball Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I am betting we will hire an african american whoever it is. There are no black coaches on defense... you need one for recruiting. 1 Quote Link to comment
sho Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 http://1620thezone.com/common/page.php?id=119 I am not tech savvy, so here is the link to the 1620 podcast Sharp & Benning from this morning, under "The Air Jordans" from 1:50-2:45. Gary says it could be a "wow" hire and could end quickly, Benning says like 10 days. The name has been thrown out on the show before, but they didn't say the name today. When they were talking about that, I was thinking to myself that my dream hire would be Brian Dawkins. One of the best safeties to ever lace up in the NFL, and alread familiar with us since he was Lee's coach in HS. You'd have a ton of name recognition and BDawk is just a very intelligent guy. He'd be fun to listen to as a recruit. However, I do not know if they've dropped his name on the show before. I can only hope. BDawk would be badass! Probably wishful thinking though.besides being a great player does he have any coaching or recruiting experience at the the college level? Great players don't always make great coaches. He coached Lee's 7-v-7 team and he's also an assistant for a major HS program in Colorado. While he has no college coaching or recruiting experience. He does have limited coaching experience, and more than enough playing experience. The key with him would be how well he can transfer his knowledge to the players. In my opinion, he's worth a strong look. He has the right demeanor and I would classify him as an expert. Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 My good friend is Todd Graham's nephew and they are very close. My friend says Chris has Sickle Cell. He has long term pain and fatigue. I'm not sure he will be coaching many more years. I don't think it's him. Sad to hear, tough break for him. Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dawkins is intriguing, but wasn't one of the complaints about Pelini that he brought on too many "beginner coaches" and Nebraska shouldn't be a training ground? Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dawkins is intriguing, but wasn't one of the complaints about Pelini that he brought on too many "beginner coaches" and Nebraska shouldn't be a training ground? The difference might be that Riley would bring in a guy that actually played the position at the highest level and could teach what he knows from that. Bo never did that. Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dawkins is intriguing, but wasn't one of the complaints about Pelini that he brought on too many "beginner coaches" and Nebraska shouldn't be a training ground? The difference might be that Riley would bring in a guy that actually played the position at the highest level and could teach what he knows from that. Bo never did that.And even if Dawkins is considered a "beginner coach" that is one, not seven. 1 Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Dawkins is intriguing, but wasn't one of the complaints about Pelini that he brought on too many "beginner coaches" and Nebraska shouldn't be a training ground?The difference might be that Riley would bring in a guy that actually played the position at the highest level and could teach what he knows from that. Bo never did that.And even if Dawkins is considered a "beginner coach" that is one, not seven. That is some serious revisionist history right there Quote Link to comment
Hedley Lamarr Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 John Papuchis was our DC...the majority of this board was as qualified as he was when he was hired here 2 Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 John Papuchis was our DC...the majority of this board was as qualified as he was when he was hired here I am not disputing that Bo brought in some unexperienced hires, especially in critical spots, but I beg to differ with the inferrence by Warrior10 that all but 1 coach was inexperienced when hired. I am happy Riley is here and was happy to see a change, but I don't get the overwhelming need to recreate history and spit on a man's grave. He did win at a high clip and did a lot of positive things, along with a lot of negative. The story is written, not sure why it has to be morphed into something it wasn't. And for the record, I am also not sure why comparisons, like Red Five's above, on decisions/hires/etc. need to be constantly compared back to Bo's tenure. Let Riley and his staff be their own and be judged on their own. 3 Quote Link to comment
TITANIC VS LUSITANIA Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 John Papuchis was our DC...the majority of this board was as qualified as he was when he was hired here Whoa, that was brutal. (and maybe a stretch) Quote Link to comment
mnhusker Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 John Papuchis was our DC...the majority of this board was as qualified as he was when he was hired here Whoa, that was brutal. (and maybe a stretch) So are you saying Hedley should show more respect for the majority of this board? Quote Link to comment
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