Who are Woody's Top candidates for D line coach?

[ramblin_man]

Who does Woody have strong enough connections and confidence in to entrust with the defensive line coach now that he has been named Defensive Coordinator at GT? The following is a list (far from perfect or complete). In no particular order:
1. Jerome Riase - Wofford D line coach
2. Mark Ivey - App. State D line coach
3. Bryan Brown- App. State
4. Corey Bell- UCF Conerbacks coach

I really have no idea on who is the best coach. All of these coaches are at smaller schools but that doesn't/shouldn't determine the quality of production they are able to get from their players. I know that Woody has strong ties with Wofford and App State (obviously) and both of these schools are in the midst of transition in coaching especially at Wofford with new HC. THe others I don't have any information on.
Heck for all I know CNW has already offered his "guy" the job and it is now "in process" of approval by HR. I know that time is of essence due to the recruiting dead period ending and just to get everyone hired and settled in at GT prior to Signing Day and planning for Spring practice.

 

[bob4gt]

Didn't Ivey accept a job at Wofford?

 

[leatherneckjacket]

None of those guys fit the description of a seasoned DL coach with a lot of 3-4 one gap experience. Maybe as a 10th coach, but not the DL.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

None of those guys fit the description of a seasoned DL coach with a lot of 3-4 one gap experience. Maybe as a 10th coach, but not the DL.

Maybe the new DL Coach is Al Groh?

 

[takethepoints]

Maybe the new DL Coach is Al Groh?

Absit Omen!

Seriously, however, I'm sort of curious about this myself. Hope whoever gets asked accepts and comes on board this week.

 

[tech_wreck47]

None of those guys fit the description of a seasoned DL coach with a lot of 3-4 one gap experience. Maybe as a 10th coach, but not the DL.

Ivey has enough.

 

[leatherneckjacket]

Maybe the new DL Coach is Al Groh?

I know this a joke, but isn't Groh's 3-4 a two gap system.

 

[leatherneckjacket]

Ivey has enough.

I thought I heard specifically that Ivey was not being considered for DL coach as Woody wanted someone with more experience.

 

[33jacket]

I know this a joke, but isn't Groh's 3-4 a two gap system.

yes.

 

[tech_wreck47]

I thought I heard specifically that Ivey was not being considered for DL coach as Woody wanted someone with more experience.

Oh, this is something I haven’t heard. Thank you.

 

[MikeJackets1967]

I think Bryan Brown will wind up joining the staff with Coach Woody

 

[BigDaddyBuzz]

I think Bryan Brown will wind up joining the staff with Coach Woody

Brown was going to come but was named DC at App State today

 

[MikeJackets1967]

Brown was going to come but was named DC at App State today

DAYAMM!

 

[ATL1]

Smart move for App. St. he is an up and coming coach they had to keep.
Probably why Speed is still at GT.

 

[MikeJackets1967]

Smart move for App. St. he is an up and coming coach they had to keep.
Probably why Speed is still at GT.

I hope he can be on the same page as Coach Woody

 

[Augusta_Jacket]

I thought I heard specifically that Ivey was not being considered for DL coach as Woody wanted someone with more experience.

FWIW, KQ tweeted the other day the Ivey wasn't coming to GT.

 

[ramblin_man]

Yes I knew Kelley had tweeted that but was just unsure of what was out there in the rumor mill. Never know what can happen!

 

[kg01]

bump

Bama got any grad-assistants we can plug in as DL coach.

I mean, yeah them dudes got talent but they play with awesome technique on top of it.

 

[slugboy]

Right now, I'm a little disappointed that our first choice isn't on board yet. I'm hoping that they pull someone good at the coaching convention.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

Right now, I'm a little disappointed that our first choice isn't on board yet. I'm hoping that they pull someone good at the coaching convention.

What stinks is we need things settled to round out this class. Let's hope we get the staff nailed down pronto!