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Is it just me, I personally think our 3 coaches that were on Auburns staff and got released when Muschamp was hired never intended to be here for the long haul. To my knowledge they were all still getting paid by AU when they took this job. IMO they are out of here first chance the get at being an assistant again in the SEC and HUD may be looking for a DC again this year. Just the vibe I get from that bunch.
I wouldn't mind if Melvin Smith left tomorrow. There is a reason he has been a position coach for 20 yrs and never a DC. I would like to see our next DC be someone that already has DC experience at a 1AA program that is very good on D.
Todd Berry
What coach wouldn't leave here for the SEC? Better yet which coach wouldn't leave and G5 school for a P5 school. Also ask Coach Willis how it worked out for him last year.
Lance Guidry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Opie Taylor
Melvin Smith is not the problem, and may be the best coach we have on staff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Opie Taylor
In all seriousness, I'd hire that guy today.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeppelincajun
As would I.Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
If we keep shuffling coaches don't expect a good product. Yes our players aren't that great on defense but not having stability in the coaching staff hurts the situation
Right he has a defense that covers and tackles well and gives up very few big plays on 3rd down.Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
I have been saying this to some of my friends all season long. This is not where they want to be. They are here binding their time for another chance a bigger conference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bicky Rustle
Why not go after some real hunger coaches from other FCS or Mid Majors Universities that are probably better than what we have here and hire them. Let face it, Lafayette is a fun place to live, the University is on the Rise, and they have fun.
I am tired of getting fired coaches from other Universities, let's entice good smart minded coaches to come here.
I can't believe these guys are 100% motivated for us.
GEAUX CAJUNS
Berry is an offensive coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by zeppelincajun
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Originally Posted by cajun4life
I think he is sketchy, but the man can coach defense. He is fiery and motivates his players to play above their heads quite often.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clutch0364
Just because someone coached in sec does not mean he can coach. Of course whenever to change your DC, much less your whole defensive staff, you take a step back before you see any improvement. This seems like a giant leap backward.
No doubt he has some issues but every where he goes good defense follows.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun4life
We completely changed what we do. I expected a step back, I just thought that the DL would produce a little more.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunPride
Our play at the S position has been poor. I didn't realize that NMSU was 15-39 on Saturday, that's pretty good, until you look at 4TD passes.
One of our safeties dropped two catchable interceptions. Did it last week too.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun4life
Their completions were nothing more than jump balls, and they took shots deep. Like everyone else we've played this year.
We have players with attitudes that just "don't want". DL is not good enough to run his scheme. We're playing Walkons at CB. We've changed our entire scheme in one off season. Kids are playing press man for the first time ever. What did you expect?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bicky Rustle
I can't tell if that was sarcastic or not. He may know Xs and Os (I can't tell to be truthful) but his dogged determination to play press man in all circumstances, and failure to adjust after failing at it so early and so often calls your statement into question. Further, that his D lineman cannot get off of blocks makes me wonder what you are seeing that I am not.Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
For the life of me, I can't understand why UL constantly plays with only 3 DL. It didn't work last year when they had two of the best DL (Ringo and Juice) in ULs recent history. I thought HUD might have recognized this issue when the Cajuns switched to a 4 man front during the bowl game and wrecked shop. I understand that LB crew is suppose to be our strength but the evidence is clear to anyone with a pair of eyes. A 34 scheme only works when you a dominant NT and those players typically don't land outside a P5 school.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lexhead
Well when Smith was hired he told you he was going to play attacking style defense. Everyone in Lafayette was calling for it at the time, including me. I like the defensive scheme a lot. And if you haven't noticed, he has mixed in zone several times this year, only to find his players are LOST and have no idea what assignment football means. And again, injuries have crippled the scheme.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lexhead
The idea of the 3 down lineman is not really accurate, because we almost always use and edge rusher. So yes, it's technically a 3 man front, but no, it doesn't work like one. We simply do not have the horses at DL.
Melvin Smith knows what he's doing.
who's fault is this, if it isnt his?Quote:
Originally Posted by ManAboutTown
Which quote are you referencing? On my phone, can't see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeauxCajuns
I am lining up behind @GeauxCajuns on this one. What I am seeing is fundamental failures. Bad tackling (yeah, I know they were going for strips), inability to shuck blocks against some really questionable talent (there is no excuse for that), and bad bad bad coverage. Those are failures in recruiting (not Smith's fault) and/or really bad coaching (Smith's fault).Quote:
Originally Posted by GeauxCajuns