2023 Coaching Carousel

[stinger78]

Powerful and full of wisdom.

But integrity is not a valuable commodity in today’s college football scene.

You can say that again!

 

[Techster]

This is true if you've followed college football over the years. Also, we may see our DC named shortly afterwards.

 

[Sarrick]

Yeah I’m pretty sure our DC is pretty much decided at this point, just will happen probably after our bowl game

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

But integrity is not a valuable commodity in today’s college football scene.

FIFY

 

[ThatGuy]

This is true if you've followed college football over the years. Also, we may see our DC named shortly afterwards.

Yep. We've also seen this movie before...only it took even longer due to a national championship game.

 

[UgaBlows]

Yeah I’m pretty sure our DC is pretty much decided at this point, just will happen probably after our bowl game

I think it’s Sherrer

 

[JacketOff]

I think it’s Sherrer

If it was Sherrer they would’ve already announced it

 

[Northeast Stinger]

If it was Sherrer they would’ve already announced it

Sounds reasonable but I wonder if the process was to do a full search with private interviews and only announce after completing, even if the choice ends up being Sherrer?

 

[forensicbuzz]

If it was Sherrer they would’ve already announced it

I don't remember Sherrer getting an interim title when they demoted Thacker. I thought just the "co" was removed.

 

[inknerd]

Sounds reasonable but I wonder if the process was to do a full search with private interviews and only announce after completing, even if the choice ends up being Sherrer?

This tracks with the way the HC search was conducted.

 

[deeznats]

I think it’s Sherrer

That was my guess too after the Tillman and Thacker news. To me that only makes sense if you aren't cleaning house (which a new DC would).

Thacker and Tillman

Summary of where we are right now: Tillman and Thacker were shifted from their previous on-field coaching positions to office roles At about the same time—we don’t have a good chronology as far as I know—Football Scoop posted a story with the contents of the first bullet point. Brent Key said...

gtswarm.com

 

[GTHomer]

Key says defensive coaching reassignments ‘best for players’

“I’ve said since Day 1 every decision I make in the football program is what’s best for the players and what’s best for the school. I take that seriously .....'

www.ajc.com

 

[684Bee]

That was my guess too after the Tillman and Thacker news. To me that only makes sense if you aren't cleaning house (which a new DC would).

Thacker and Tillman

Summary of where we are right now: Tillman and Thacker were shifted from their previous on-field coaching positions to office roles At about the same time—we don’t have a good chronology as far as I know—Football Scoop posted a story with the contents of the first bullet point. Brent Key said...

gtswarm.com

You really think those 2 are going to stick around with off-field coaching jobs here? No way.

 

[deeznats]

You really think those 2 are going to stick around with off-field coaching jobs here? No way.

No, I think they're being replaced which is why there was news they were demoted. Public signal that those two jobs are open.

 

[stech81]

I don't remember Sherrer getting an interim title when they demoted Thacker. I thought just the "co" was removed.

that is all I see, so I have to guess he will be the DC next year,

Kevin Sherrer

Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

You really think those 2 are going to stick around with off-field coaching jobs here? No way.

I think it’s in their court now.

 

[Techster]

It's possible Thacker and Tillman already have jobs lined up somewhere else and they are still part of the staff, albeit in lesser roles, to fulfill their contracts. There's a reason why most assistant coaches stay with schools until after signing day...THEN they move on.

 

[Bogey]

I have seen some negatives voiced about Marco on a paid site regarding this recruiting cycle and coaching ability and I am surprised. I always have considered us lucky to have him return. DL is the toughest position to recruit on defense and without a named DC and other position coaches in flux, it would seem to be double trouble. By necessity, it seems to me we will be relying mainly on the portal this year for missing pieces on the DL after our DC is named.
I don't know enough about DL play to comment about Marco's coaching ability but it seems harsh to be too critical of him when a main issue is S&C and talent level.

 

[stinger78]

I have seen some negatives voiced about Marco on a paid site regarding this recruiting cycle and coaching ability and I am surprised. I always have considered us lucky to have him return. DL is the toughest position to recruit on defense and without a named DC and other position coaches in flux, it would seem to be double trouble. By necessity, it seems to me we will be relying mainly on the portal this year for missing pieces on the DL after our DC is named.
I don't know enough about DL play to comment about Marco's coaching ability but it seems harsh to be too critical of him when a main issue is S&C and talent level.

Marco is not an experienced coach, but he has tons of experience at the position. Now whether or not he can teach that to players is another thing. He has to have the hosses though. One thing we forget is the empty backfields we see so often today reduces a man at either DL or LB, but you still have 5 OL. A good running QB with a very good OL will make yards, as will an inside give to a WR in motion.

 

[MWBATL]

I have seen some negatives voiced about Marco on a paid site regarding this recruiting cycle and coaching ability and I am surprised. I always have considered us lucky to have him return. DL is the toughest position to recruit on defense and without a named DC and other position coaches in flux, it would seem to be double trouble. By necessity, it seems to me we will be relying mainly on the portal this year for missing pieces on the DL after our DC is named.
I don't know enough about DL play to comment about Marco's coaching ability but it seems harsh to be too critical of him when a main issue is S&C and talent level.

I am willing to wait and see how our D line develops over time with Marco. Rome was not built in a day....