Story On Coaching Changes

Brett Vito · January 16, 2009

DRC

Mean Green 93-98 · January 16, 2009

"He will hit the ground running because he knows our players."

Interesting comment. I seem to recall someone implying it was better not to know the weaknesses and strengths of the players going in.

LoveMG · January 16, 2009

isnt moving gandy sort of like having a plumbing problem for two years then deciding to let your live in cousin, a plumber, have a look. maybe dodge cant see the forest.

Dodge2007 · January 16, 2009

Gandy is like putting a band aid on a huge wound that needs stiches. All the coaches last season participated in Special teams. It would have been nice to get an expert in that area.

Green Crazy · January 16, 2009

regrdless of who took this position, it will be an improvement. also, i'm happy that the coach of the only area that did well last year will be in charge of it.

GoMeanGreen1999 · January 16, 2009

isnt moving gandy sort of like having a plumbing problem for two years then deciding to let your live in cousin, a plumber, have a look. maybe dodge cant see the forest.

Exactly. Dodge says in the article that after going out and talking to people, he felt that Gandy was the best fit for the position. and all along he has been on the staff.....huh.

The other problem that I see in the article, is that it says Dodge is interviewing folks for the D-line position......hey coach, how about let your Defensive Coordinator go find who he wants to coach with? This article is just an example of why I don't think much will change next year. I am still on board obviously because it's my alma mater, but I have serious doubts we will see much change next season in terms of results.

KingDL1 · January 16, 2009

Exactly. Dodge says in the article that after going out and talking to people, he felt that Gandy was the best fit for the position. and all along he has been on the staff.....huh.
The other problem that I see in the article, is that it says Dodge is interviewing folks for the D-line position......hey coach, how about let your Defensive Coordinator go find who he wants to coach with? This article is just an example of why I don't think much will change next year. I am still on board obviously because it's my alma mater, but I have serious doubts we will see much change next season in terms of results.

Aren't you assuming that Deloach is not part of that process? Maybe these interviewees are all hand picked by Deloach aren't we getting the cart ahead of the horse? I don't know the answer but that seems like a lot to assume from this article.

Green Nightmare · January 16, 2009

I tend to agree with GMG 1999

He just now realized Gandy is the best for Special Teams?

I think this non-hire reeks of budgetary concerns. For better or worse that's the situation we are in.

Mean Green 93-98 · January 16, 2009

Phillips on the coaching changes

KingDL1 · January 16, 2009

Phillips on the coaching changes

"he must get UNT to not look like a bad high school unit anymore"

That would be nice.

LoveMG · January 17, 2009

Phillips on the coaching changes

i am glad barrow is gone.

Harry · January 17, 2009

Personally I am very pleased that they will be hiring an interior defensive line specialist. That is the one area besides special teams that needs MAJOR improvement if we are to be competitive next season. I expect that DeLoach will be a huge part of this hire and I am excited about the prospects of who it may be.

eulessismore · January 17, 2009

Personally I am very pleased that they will be hiring an interior defensive line specialist. That is the one area besides special teams that needs MAJOR improvement if we are to be competitive next season. I expect that DeLoach will be a huge part of this hire and I am excited about the prospects of who it may be.

Maybe a solid hire at this position could land a recruit we need for DT position in the 2009 class, help develop Tevinn Cantly into the player he can be, or both.