Former Mississippi State DL Coach David Turner to Florida

[NavetG8r]

Wow. Crazy that Fletcher Cox was only a 240 lb DT when he got to Mississippi State.

It's called player development. I know that's something we haven't seen much of around here lately so it's easy to forget what that is.

 

[soflagator]

Honestly, I have no idea about 95% of the position coaches across the country. Just glad we got someone to hopefully help finish off this recruiting class with a bang instead of a wimper.

This. There's only so much hoopla a position coach is going to have. I'm sure there are names that may have been more of a splash, but I couldn't tell you the DL coach's name on any of the final 4 teams(assuming Oklahoma actually does employ one). Hopefully he can recruit and help us finish strong.

 

[-THE DUDE-]

Before I react, did we want him?

Dan wanted him so I think so. But it won’t stop people who really know nothing about him or other DL coaches across the country from chiming in about how lackluster of a hire this is

 

[Malaka]

Someone must be passing out Xanax because I expected a meltdown on this board over the hire judging by the posts leading up to this. Color me pleasantly surprised

 

[Renard904]

Someone must be passing out Xanax because I expected a meltdown on this board over this judging by the posts leading up to this. Color me pleasantly surprised

It's a D line coach. Hard to formulate a strong opinion on the d line coaching hire.

 

[AnObfuscator]

Someone must be passing out Xanax because I expected a meltdown on this board over this judging by the posts leading up to this. Color me pleasantly surprised

Probably because we need a competent enough DL coach today more than we need an elite DL coach two weeks from now.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Dan wanted him so I think so.

Well, Dan didnt want him last year.

In the end he is apparently someone they trust. There are only a handful of homerrun hires out there, the guys who are great recruiters AND great coaches. Or just great recruiters.

We landed one absolutely elite guy and one who is solid and already knows the playbook.

It was a good week. Also, if you compare our hires to the hires of Ugly and Trailerbama, I think we were the only ones to improve our situation significantly.

That one ace recruiter was our missing piece IMO.

 

[oxrageous]

I would think if someone was really considered "splashy", they would have been promoted up to a coordinator position by now.

 

[neteng]

I would think if someone was really considered "splashy", they would have been promoted up to a coordinator position by now.

 

[Slevin]

 

[Slevin]

I think we wanted Dan Quinn, right?

Think this went over a few peoples heads

I found it funny though

 

[alcoholica]

Hearing some of the potential names out there, this is meh. Would rather have Bam back home, but it’s Mullins job on the line every week.

Doesn’t seem like much of a recruiter at all. Probably needs to make friends with CRob fast

 

[Slevin]

Well, Dan didnt want him last year.

In the end he is apparently someone they trust. There are only a handful of homerrun hires out there, the guys who are great recruiters AND great coaches. Or just great recruiters.

We landed one absolutely elite guy and one who is solid and already knows the playbook.

It was a good week.

 

[Gator Fever]

Hearing some of the potential names out there, this is meh. Would rather have Bam back home, but it’s Mullins job on the line every week.

Doesn’t seem like much of a recruiter at all. Probably needs to make friends with CRob fast

I was hoping it would be that NC State D line coach. He seems to have recruiting and development of the players down pretty good considering where he is at.

 

[Sec14Gator]

I was hoping it would be that NC State D line coach. He seems to have recruiting and development of the players down pretty good considering where he is at.

I know everyone loved him and his track record seemed good, but I hate when we bring in Canes or Noles.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

wut?

 

[RocketCityGator]

Honestly, I have no idea about 95% of the position coaches across the country. Just glad we got someone to hopefully help finish off this recruiting class with a bang instead of a wimper.

95%, got me beat, heck I couldn't name all the position coaches at Florida!

 

[williston_gator]

@RivalsJavi: UTSA’s last three defensive line coaches and where they are at today. Eric Henderson (Chargers) Bo Davis (Lions) David Turner (Florida)

 

[deuce]

Not saying it's a bad hire but it does seem like a too easy, lazy hire.

Fingers crossed....

 

[deuce]

who is UTSA?