New Coaching Staff

[Gatorwitt]

Hearing on Twitter that T-Rob and Randy Shannon are our new Co-Defensive Coordinators. On Twitter so take it for what its worth.

 

[dubster1]

Randy Shannon

 

[T REX]

Hearing on Twitter that T-Rob and Randy Shannon are our new Co-Defensive Coordinators. On Twitter so take it for what its worth.

What???

 

[WobbleGator]

Hearing on Twitter that T-Rob and Randy Shannon are our new Co-Defensive Coordinators. On Twitter so take it for what its worth.

This will help us more than you know.

 

[MJMGator]

He was going to be Muschamp's DC at Houston I think...and Muschamp had said several times that he was next in line behind Durkin. Maybe our best DC was a defensive backs coach we had who was promoted.

You are entitled to your opinion, and you could be totally 100% correct. But you should respect the fact that none of have a clue as to a coaches competence, and both Muschamp AND McElwain seem high on T Rob.

Why do you assume that he wouldn't work out?

Why do you assume he would?
Look, I think we can do better than a first time DC, but if that is who Mac wants then I hope he gets him. If TRob wants to follow WM, then adios and don't let the door hit you in ass on your way out. He is NOT irreplaceable as a secondary coach or a recruiter.

 

[t-gator]

Nevin shapiro is also going to donate the funds for an indoor practice facility

 

[dubster1]

This will help us more than you know.

how?

 

[Gator98MD]

Hearing on Twitter that T-Rob and Randy Shannon are our new Co-Defensive Coordinators. On Twitter so take it for what its worth.

ok, if this is true, what are peoples thoughts on bringing shannon in? could help with Sofla recruiting

 

[WobbleGator]

how?

After Florida's 26-3 victory against Miami on Saturday, Shannon hinted he was disappointed Meyer kicked a meaningless field goal with the outcome already decided. Turns out, the FG was just enough for the Gators to cover the betting spread. Let the fireworks begin.
Shannon initially answered the question with a "no comment," but revisited the issue during h is Sunday press conference. Without mentioning any names, Shannon said, "I'll just say this one statement: Sometimes, when you do things and people see what type of person that you really are, you turn a lot of people off. Now whatever you want to get out of that, I won't say it again. But it helped us. It helped us more than you'll ever know."

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2008-09-09/sports/0809110140_1_randy-shannon-urban-meyer-tim-tebow

 

[dubster1]

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2008-09-09/sports/0809110140_1_randy-shannon-urban-meyer-tim-tebow

afterwards he was fired. so i guess it helped

 

[MJMGator]

afterwards he was fired. so i guess it helped

 

[Concrete Helmet]

To be far about the TRob debate, VH3 would be a stud anywhere he goes. Great athlete, coach's son, and overall mature kid. Quincy Wilson is also a coach's son and also has tremendous measurables. Tabor was a huge get and I think he was a 5* kid on some services. Great measurables.

So the question is (and none of us know the answer) how much has TRob contributed to their development, or was it simply experience they needed. I have been on record stating that TRob has done a great job. The more I dig into the players, the more I wonder how much was him or the player. That is not meant to slight him in the least. I personally think any of those 3 CB's would only need an average coach to make their progression. I also look at Purifoy and Roberson

I agree they would all 3 be very good under any coach.....However Trob was their primary reason for coming here I believe. BTW, I forgot all about JC Jackson, damn we got talent coming out the backside in our secondary.

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Randy Shannon is cut from the same mold as Muschamp, meaning he's had a great track record as a coordinator, but failed as a HC. In fact, they'll both be remembered for cleaning up behavioral issues at their respective programs while at the helm, but not winning anywhere near enough games because of inconsistent QB play and stagnant offenses.

During Shannon's six years as UM's defensive coordinator, his defenses ranked as follows in total defense nationally:

• 2001 – 6th
• 2002 – 7th
• 2003 – 2nd
• 2004 – 28th
• 2005 – 4th
• 2006 – 7th

 

[t-gator]

Randy Shannon is cut from the same mold as Muschamp, meaning he's had a great track record as a coordinator, but failed as a HC. In fact, they'll both be remembered for cleaning up behavioral issues at their respective programs while at the helm, but not winning anywhere near enough games because of inconsistent QB play and stagnant offenses.

Wasn't he around for the shapiro scandal?

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Wasn't he around for the shapiro scandal?

He wasn't involved with the scandal. According to Wikipedia (best source EVAR!), he was actually one of the few people in and around that program that went out of his way to avoid Shapiro, going so far as to warn his players/staff to steer clear of him, even threatening to fire any coaches caught associating with him. Guy ran a squeaky clean program and had one arrest in four years, a miracle for Da U.

 

[Gator98MD]

I'm pulling a wobble here... So has Shannon been hired yet ?

 

[t-gator]

He wasn't involved with the scandal. According to Wikipedia (best source EVAR!), he was actually one of the few people in and around that program that went out of his way to avoid Shapiro, going so far as to warn his players/staff to steer clear of him, even threatening to fire any coaches caught associating with him. Guy ran a squeaky clean program and had one arrest in four years, a miracle for Da U.

If that's the case I'd be all about Randy Shannon on the staff because he is a good d coordinator and I don't know of anyone that could recruit south Florida better. Atleast you would imagine he would dominate recruiting that region

 

[t-gator]

Great news if true. Only one arrest in 4 years at da U is amazing. If both T-rob and Shannon are here, all we need is a decent offense.

we gotta find a qb

 

[Bullag8r]

we gotta find a qb

no problem, Mac is bringing his dog