Brent Pry

[CajunEXPRESS]

I don't have a problem with Brent Pry, but is he going to get people any more excited than Lance Guidry? They are very similar personalities.

Tutored at Va Tech under a legendary coach. Tutored with Franklin at Penn State, and helped Franklin turn Vanderbilt from crap to bowl participant.

He’s been tutored by the best.

[CajunT]

He was James Franklin's assistant HC at Penn State and at Vanderbilt. That, to me, speaks volumes. I wouldn't be disappointed.

Absolutely not, he is certainly a qualified candidate.

[CajunT]

Tutored at Va Tech under a legendary coach. Tutored with Franklin at Penn State, and helped Franklin turn Vanderbilt from crap to bowl participant.

He's been tutored by the best.

I'm aware of that Express, just saying I'd be willing to talk to Venable and Steele as well if they are interested. BTW, both have won NC as defensive coordinators and presently recruit in Louisiana.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Works for App state, pro style offense, great running back and a true QB who is smart and they play gap sound defense but probably not the norm but it can work.

What works for App state, that they beat SB level schools? Look at their schedule and tell me the P5 team they beat or the top G5 for that matter. I'm talking about beating good teams. Not trying to be snotty, but just trying to make sure I'm clear. Not talking about beating SB teams, those are a given. Plus, do you know that App State head coach is from the offensive side?

[Turbine]

What works for App state, that they beat SB level schools? Look at their schedule and tell me the P5 team they beat or the top G5 for that matter. I'm talking about beating good teams. Not trying to be snotty, but just trying to make sure I'm clear. Not talking about beating SB teams, those are a given. Plus, do you know that App State head coach is from the offensive side?

Well they will always have #5 Michigan on their resume.

[Cajunfanatico]

I don't mean a guy that will come in and give a good presser.. I'm talking about a name that will reverberate around NCAAF. That's what I mean by win the press conference hire.

A name will get alumni across the country to say "we hired WHO?". Immediate impact, immediate up tick in everything from tickets to RCAF to attendance. I think it matters in a big way this time around.

This hire is the most important in our history.

[ManAboutTown]

This hire is the most important in our history.

All things considered, absolutely.

[Hark Mudspeth]

What works for App state, that they beat SB level schools? Look at their schedule and tell me the P5 team they beat or the top G5 for that matter. I'm talking about beating good teams. Not trying to be snotty, but just trying to make sure I'm clear. Not talking about beating SB teams, those are a given. Plus, do you know that App State head coach is from the offensive side?

And? He is a good coach, doesn’t matter what side. They play good defense, run the ball effectively and have a good QB. I’m
Fine with that formula, it will win you more games than you lose. They have dominated this conference since day 1. You want to move up? You want to beat good teams? Start by dominating this conference and getting out of it. You will never consistently beat good teams from the sunbelt...ever. App state isn’t playing to beat the occasional P5...they are playing to move up towards them.

[CajunJeaux]

I trust anyone that Maggard brings in .. this hire will be his legacy every possible candidate will be vetted thoroughly

No doubt...I trust him as well to bring in a high IQ leader...integral part of proven successful program...and of high character...someone who the fans will love and rally around...should there be an opening...

[Cajunsmike]

I know I'm generalizing here, but most defensive minded coaches are too conservative when it comes to offensive play calling. The "run the ball and play good defense" philosophy will not beat the better teams we come across, in my opinion.

Pry is not conservative defensively. I remember meeting him once and he said he would blitz every play if the opportunity prevented itself. Back when he was here we often got burned when the blitz did not get the sack or tackle for loss.