Jonnyeagle

As much as it pains me to say you are probably right. He averaged 10.3 points, 5 boards and 2.4 assists this past season while at NDSU.

Can you post a link?

Read more: https://footballscoop.com/news/eric-morris-north-texas-american-athletic-conference

I was just about to post, glad he said up by none cause I see no score.

Abou playing one hell of a game so far. So anyone know why they are playing in a high school gym? Weather related?

Wow this is a huge hire! Houston connections and coming from Alabama? Way to go Coach Morris!! GMG!

Coaching Experience2019- Iowa State – Cornerbacks2016-18 West Virginia – Defensive Backs2013-15 Arizona – Safeties2012 Arizona – Graduate Assistant2011 Pittsburgh – Graduate Assistant2008-10 Washington & Jefferson – Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs2006-07 Washington & Jefferson – Defensive Backs2005 Mount Union – Linebackers2004 Mount Union – Student Assistant

Matt Caponi is in his fourth season at Iowa State assisting the Cyclone cornerbacks. Caponi, who has 17 years of collegiate coaching experience, reunited with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell in 2019. The two Mount Union (Ohio) graduates were on staff together at Mount Union in 2005. Caponi has played a huge role in Iowa State’s success the past three seasons, as the Cyclones made three bowl games, finished in the top-four in the Big 12 standings and ranked in the top-three in the league in scoring defense every season of his tenure. The 2020 season was historic in many ways. Iowa State finished the regular season in first place in the Big 12 standings, made the Big 12 Championship game and qualified for a New Year’s Six bowl for the first time in school history. The Cyclones capped off the season with a 34-17 win over Oregon in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. ISU’s eight conferences wins and nine overall wins eclipsed or tied school records, and the Cyclones earned their highest ranking in school history during the season (#6) and postseason (#9). Caponi has helped the Cyclone defense rank third (25.9- 2019), second (21.4- 2020) and third (20.5, 2021) in the Big 12 in scoring defense in each of the last three seasons, all totals among the top-50 nationally ISU’s total defense numbers have been just as stout. ISU was second in the league in 2020 (340.4) and 2021 (310.5). The Cyclones’ 2021 defensive effort ranked ninth nationally and was the lowest output by a Cyclone defense since 1984. Anthony Johnson Jr. has emerged as one of the top corners in the Big 12 thanks to Caponi. The three-time All-Big 12 performer enters his senior season in 2022 with 183 tackles, 13.0 TFL, 24 PBU and four forced fumbles in his career. Prior to his arrival in Ames, Caponi was the defensive backs coach at West Virginia from 2016-18. The Mountaineers were one of the top defensive teams in the Big 12 during his tenure in Morgantown. In 2018, Caponi mentored four players who earned All-Big 12 recognition, including Kenny Robinson Jr., who was a First-Team All-Big 12 selection after tying for third in the league in interceptions (4) and ranking fourth in the conference in tackles (77). The 2017 defense ranked No. 16 nationally in most defensive three-and-outs per game and No. 24 in best third-down defense. Kyzir White, who was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by San Diego, was named an honorable mention All-American and a Second-Team All-Big 12 pick. He tied for seventh in the Big 12 in tackles. In his first year at WVU (2016), the Mountaineer defense ranked No. 24 nationally in fumbles recovered (11) and turnovers gained (25) and No. 35 in pass interceptions (14) and scoring defense (24.0). In Big 12 games, WVU’s defense was No. 1 in scoring defense, total defense and fewest opponent first downs, No. 2 in rushing defense land No. 3 in third-down defense. He came to West Virginia after serving as the safeties coach at Arizona for four years, first as a graduate assistant in 2012 and then as a full-time coach from 2013-15. In 2014, he coached All-Pac 12 honoree Jared Tevis, who finished second on the team in tackles and fourth in the conference with 120. He also had nine tackles for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles. In 2013, Arizona safeties accounted for almost one-third of the Wildcats’ total tackles and had five interception returns for touchdowns, tied for most among FBS schools. The UA defense had 18 interceptions, the most since totaling 16 in 2008. Prior to Arizona, he spent one year as a graduate assistant at Pitt (2011) and was the defensive coordinator at Washington & Jefferson for three years (2008-11). At W&J, Caponi worked with the linebackers in 2010 and oversaw the secondary for three years (2006-09). While he was on staff in 2008, the Presidents advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA National Tournament. He started his coaching career in 2004 as a student assistant at Mount Union and was the JV Coordinator and linebackers coach in 2005. Caponi played for national powerhouse Mount Union, helping the Raiders to a 55-1 record and three NCAA Division III national championships. He was a team captain, a starting safety and earned second team all-conference honors as a senior. The Pittsburgh, Penn., native graduated from Mount Union with a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2005. He and his wife, the former Kathleen Coyne, have a son, Salvatore, and a daughter, Sienna.

https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/matt-caponi/1873

I agree with @Side.Show.Joe as well as @TheReal_jayD. Let the man do his damn job! He know exactly what he's doing. He has been a head coach people. And say what you will, the Southland is a good league and very competitive in recruiting good coaches and players.

Wow. Coach Morris making moves! This is a big time hire that makes us instantly relevant in South Dallas!

Seems like the staff so far is extremely young. Seems like we need to have some experience on this staff as well.

Agree. That makes good sense.

This is fantastic news! Thank you Sanoy!

We have a good NIL you dill

Im deeply saddened on this news. This one is going to take me awhile to get over.

I don’t disagree with you.

I know this is probably not a popular opinion around these parts but I hold Coach Fry personally accountable for hurting our athletic program back. Had he left us in the Missouri Valley conference we would probably be in a Power 5 league at this time. Fry bet the house on getting into the SWC and it was a pipe dream. I do believe he would tell you now that decision was a big mistake and if given the chance he would have handled it differently.

@UNTLifer is the one who I think has to change it