Assistant Coach Hotboard

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:03 pm

Who is on Fisch's shortlists?

prh · Post by **prh** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:18 pm

What lesser name coaches are buddies with Robbins?

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:27 pm

I thought Robbins was gonna be his OC?

cordera89 · Post by **cordera89** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:44 pm

Are y'all being serious or y'all just dont know who would want to be UA assistant under Fisch?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:13 pm

Why would anyone work for a head coach who has had 9 jobs in 12 years? Unless you have a similar gun for hire resume who will leave on the next train out of Dodge. Maybe Chuck Cecil who has some Tucson roots now, but is Chuck willing to recruit?

PieceOfMeat wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:27 pm I thought Robbins was gonna be his OC?

Was it ever announced how Robbins' plays did in a real game?

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:03 pm

Tim Deruyter is a rumor at DC

UofAlum05 · Post by **UofAlum05** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:04 pm

I could forgive a lot if Derek Mason was added

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:05 pm

UofAlum05 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:04 pm I could forgive a lot if Derek Mason was added

He's already talking with places like LSU.... I wish, but literal negative chance

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:43 pm

Casteel and Mizone

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:45 pm

Seriously though,
Does Robbins make fish keep Rhoads?

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:47 pm

cordera89 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:44 pm Are y'all being serious or y'all just dont know who would want to be UA assistant under Fisch?

I don't know who would want to be an assistant under Fisch. I sure wouldn't.

ztonyg · Post by **ztonyg** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:59 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 4:47 pm
cordera89 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:44 pm Are y'all being serious or y'all just dont know who would want to be UA assistant under Fisch?
I don't know who would want to be an assistant under Fisch. I sure wouldn't.

Anyone whom Arizona isn't a final destination for. Fisch knows 75% of the coaches in football based upon bouncing around all the time. I'm sure he can be a nice reference.

cordera89 · Post by **cordera89** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:41 pm

Well i heard that Fisch is going to hired Assistant with UA ties? I dont now if that true or untrue because becoming a HC you want to hired your own people. Can anyone confirm this.

AV8RCAT · Post by **AV8RCAT** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:09 pm

At about the 29: mark he talks about hiring former players etc
http://allsportstucson.com/2020/12/23/j ... ching-job/

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:41 pm

Judd is all excited about the staff.

Quite honestly, if he can hit it out of the park, color me impressed.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_358OhIRqo

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:10 am

Heard he wanted to hire you Cordy but Robbins blocked it. Bummer man

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:53 am

Tim DeRuyter for DC is the buzz. Currently Cal Co-DC.

BeardownZonaZona · Post by **BeardownZonaZona** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:00 am

The guy knows absolutely everybody everywhere. Honestly that's the one thing I am excited for this hire for. He's coached absolutely everywhere and knows who's good and who would be right for this program and the direction he wants to go in. I've also heard rumblings of Pete Carroll's son being on his list as a possible OC. He's currently working for the Seahawks rn as the run game coordinator.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:07 am

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:30 am

BeardownZonaZona wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:00 am The guy knows absolutely everybody everywhere. Honestly that's the one thing I am excited for this hire for. He's coached absolutely everywhere and knows who's good and who would be right for this program and the direction he wants to go in. I've also heard rumblings of Pete Carroll's son being on his list as a possible OC. He's currently working for the Seahawks rn as the run game coordinator.

That's an upside of having worked for 15 employers in 23 years. You get to know a lot of people.

AV8RCAT · Post by **AV8RCAT** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:20 pm

I know many disagree, but I would love to see a staff of Wildcats, that's about the only thing that can get me behind this, but I am guessing he will be filling his staff with current NFL guys.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:26 pm

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:20 pm I know many disagree, but I would love to see a staff of Wildcats, that's about the only thing that can get me behind this, but I am guessing he will be filling his staff with current NFL guys.

I wouldn't doubt it, but Fisch needs to hit the ground running, and hire some coaches that already have recruiting ties to high schools and JCs. Tucson has no patience for anyone continuing the record losing streak.

Along with being able to recruit players coming into the transfer portal from other schools, and able to convince current players from leaving. Obviously the Fisch hire didn't help Gunnell in staying.

OSUCat · Post by **OSUCat** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:19 pm

I have no idea how Carroll would be as a game caller but what he has done with the sub par o-line has been something. There is a lack of talent on Seahawks O-line but they run it well.

Also, I wouldn’t expect a spread but a traditional pro sets with focus on hard nose running and play action.

BeardownZonaZona · Post by **BeardownZonaZona** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:46 pm

Seattle always runs the ball well. Maybe if we could grab him we could run an offense like the LA Rams. Fisch does have experience with the Rams. That'd be something

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:11 pm

BeardownZonaZona wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:46 pm Seattle always runs the ball well. Maybe if we could grab him we could run an offense like the LA Rams. Fisch does have experience with the Rams. That'd be something

As a Rams fan, that year was all smoke and mirrors and the defenses caught on real fucking quick.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:19 pm

He could resurrect Bill Walsh and Buddy Ryan as OC and DC and we will still suck.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:22 pm

Is that guy related to Pete Carroll?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:22 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:22 pm Is that guy related to Pete Carroll?

His son.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:39 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:22 pm Is that guy related to Pete Carroll?

He's familiar with nepotism, at least.

Sorry, I'm still not past my hating phase.

CopaCat · Post by **CopaCat** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:48 pm

OSUCat wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:19 pm
I have no idea how Carroll would be as a game caller but what he has done with the sub par o-line has been something. There is a lack of talent on Seahawks O-line but they run it well.

Also, I wouldn’t expect a spread but a traditional pro sets with focus on hard nose running and play action.

Well at least we could say we got "Brennan".

prh · Post by **prh** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:10 pm

Seahawks offense has been terrible for weeks, coinciding with their renewed focus on running the ball. Letting Russ cook worked great, reverting to their old ways, not so much.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:36 pm

Well, they do lead the NFC west which is arguably the toughest division in football.

I have no idea how good a coach Pom Pom Pete Jr is but trying to tie his performance against how well the Seahawks are doing this year is a bit of a reach.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 7:42 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:39 pm
azcat49 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:22 pm Is that guy related to Pete Carroll?
He's familiar with nepotism, at least.

Sorry, I'm still not past my hating phase.

He should fit well then at AZ

tgrumpy2 · Post by **tgrumpy2** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:09 pm

I don't know if he would be interested but I think Jay Dobyns would fit in as a position coach. The man certainly has the UofA connection and the resume to walk in and talk to any kid in the country about coming to the UofA. I've heard he is a heck of a motivator. He's currently head coach at Tanque Verde HS in Tucson so he wouldn't even have to move.

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:05 pm

You could hire Scuran and Bene as position coaches.
Glen Parker is around town too.

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:08 pm

Is Rhoads out the door or is Robbins keeping him around?

ByJoveByJingle · Post by **ByJoveByJingle** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:13 pm

Are you guys trying to make us cry?

Carcassdragger · Post by **Carcassdragger** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:17 pm

tgrumpy2 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:09 pm I don't know if he would be interested but I think Jay Dobyns would fit in as a position coach. The man certainly has the UofA connection and the resume to walk in and talk to any kid in the country about coming to the UofA. I've heard he is a heck of a motivator. He's currently head coach at Tanque Verde HS in Tucson so he wouldn't even have to move.

Thats the toughest and mentally strong skinny kid I've ever seen.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:42 pm

Postmaster wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:05 pm You could hire Scuran and Bene as position coaches.
Glen Parker is around town too.

Parker used to help in practices under RR. Not sure if he did for Sumlin.

ByJoveByJingle · Post by **ByJoveByJingle** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:40 pm

I guess you guys are serious. Fisch is fundamentally in over his head as a head coach. He’s failed up as so many before him have done. He’s Steve Lavin on the gridiron. He damn well better surround himself with time-tested, battle-proven assistants who’ve shown a track record of success at the level he is hiring them at. Otherwise this could really ugly, really fast . . . proof that indeed, things can always get worse.

BeardownZonaZona · Post by **BeardownZonaZona** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:43 pm

Bringing in quite a bit of new assistants. Job posting showed ten open spots for assistant coaches, and could be possibly more

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:10 am

ByJoveByJingle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:40 pm I guess you guys are serious. Fisch is fundamentally in over his head as a head coach. He’s failed up as so many before him have done. He’s Steve Lavin on the gridiron. He damn well better surround himself with time-tested, battle-proven assistants who’ve shown a track record of success at the level he is hiring them at. Otherwise this could really ugly, really fast . . . proof that indeed, things can always get worse.

Alright well I've calmed down since the hire took place, to which I have never been more infuriated at my favorite university ever prior, and this is the post that dragged me back in, because it is so damn on the nose. My sole hope for the Jedd Fisch era is that by the time he's inevitably done in 3-4 years, that he will leave a more full cupboard than that which has been left for him. I do believe he can accomplish that much. Anything else though? Nah. I'm just thankful Bobby's contract is up summer of 2022 and god willing we can go back to functioning as a normal university that makes normal sports hires.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:06 am

Targeting Jimmie Dougherty. That would be a pretty big loss for Chip, losing one of the few recruiters on staff

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:08 am

Will be interesting to see who he can attract given he has not led a program before

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:22 am

ChooChooCat wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:10 am
ByJoveByJingle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:40 pm I guess you guys are serious. Fisch is fundamentally in over his head as a head coach. He’s failed up as so many before him have done. He’s Steve Lavin on the gridiron. He damn well better surround himself with time-tested, battle-proven assistants who’ve shown a track record of success at the level he is hiring them at. Otherwise this could really ugly, really fast . . . proof that indeed, things can always get worse.
Alright well I've calmed down since the hire took place, to which I have never been more infuriated at my favorite university ever prior, and this is the post that dragged me back in, because it is so damn on the nose. My sole hope for the Jedd Fisch era is that by the time he's inevitably done in 3-4 years, that he will leave a more full cupboard than that which has been left for him. I do believe he can accomplish that much. Anything else though? Nah. I'm just thankful Bobby's contract is up summer of 2022 and god willing we can go back to functioning as a normal university that makes normal sports hires.

What it feels like is the only way he isn't gone in 3-4 years is being locked in 5-6 win purgatory where he has no options and we don't fire him because of how bad Sumlin left the roster.

If he overperforms that, he'll use us as a springboard like he has other places. If he underperforms, we'll eventually get to firing him.

Being honest, the only one I truly don't want is being stuck in long term mediocrity with Fisch. It sounds like being trapped in a loveless marriage.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:01 am

azcat49 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:08 am Will be interesting to see who he can attract given he has not led a program before

I’m sure his pitch is that he’s connected to some of the bigger names in pro football which could mean opportunities down the line. Essentially selling them on a post-Arizona career.

I bet if he gets us to 6-7 wins by year three he’s gone to greener pastures.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:12 am

They certainly wouldn’t be coming to us for a raise (assuming they are experienced). Just bugs me we had to give him a competitive head coaching salary when he had no market except us. We should have trimmed a half million a year off his and gave it to the assistant pool and reward him IF he got the job done

ByJoveByJingle · Post by **ByJoveByJingle** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:20 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:12 am They certainly wouldn’t be coming to us for a raise (assuming they are experienced). Just bugs me we had to give him a competitive head coaching salary when he had no market except us. We should have trimmed a half million a year off his and gave it to the assistant pool and reward him IF he got the job done

Welcome to the world of Pres. Robbins’ cronyism. This isn’t the first time he’s created sinecure jobs for his buddies.

cerec_cat · Post by **cerec_cat** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:54 pm

Seems that we are all much more interested in am the assistants, than the coach himself

BMalo · Post by **BMalo** » Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:59 pm

Former UM DC Don Brown is considered a top candidate. Spent last 5 years at Michigan and had defenses ranked #2, #6, #8, #10 and #56th nationally during his years there.

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