So Byron Leftwich was seen at the basketball game last night with Locksley.
Interesting. Leftwich would be a good get as an OC and maybe be able to impact recruiting.
Posted 01 February 2023 - 11:38 AM
So Byron Leftwich was seen at the basketball game last night with Locksley.
Interesting. Leftwich would be a good get as an OC and maybe be able to impact recruiting.
Posted 01 February 2023 - 11:51 AM
Given that he’s from DC, I’m sure he was just catching up with Locks. Seriously doubt the OC position is in play there, but who knows.
So Byron Leftwich was seen at the basketball game last night with Locksley.
Posted 01 February 2023 - 12:16 PM
Interesting. Leftwich would be a good get as an OC and maybe be able to impact recruiting.
It would probably go over better versus if he were in town to interview with the Ravens.
Posted 05 February 2023 - 07:52 PM
While things are quiet on the OC front, Locksley may need to keep an eye on the other side of the ball. Our old buddy Kevin Steele just left Miami to be Saban’s DC, so the Hurricanes are on the lookout. With Brian Williams’ successful first season, his proven recruiting abilities, and being a Miami native, I would think he’d be on Cristobal’s list of names to call.
Posted 07 February 2023 - 01:37 PM
While things are quiet on the OC front, Locksley may need to keep an eye on the other side of the ball. Our old buddy Kevin Steele just left Miami to be Saban’s DC, so the Hurricanes are on the lookout. With Brian Williams’ successful first season, his proven recruiting abilities, and being a Miami native, I would think he’d be on Cristobal’s list of names to call.
As it turns out, doesn't sound like Williams was ever under consideration and Tulane DC Lance Guidry, who only took the job last month after being the DC at Marshall last season, appears to be the choice at Miami.
Posted 07 February 2023 - 02:41 PM
As it turns out, doesn't sound like Williams was ever under consideration and Tulane DC Lance Guidry, who only took the job last month after being the DC at Marshall last season, appears to be the choice at Miami.
Honestly surprised Williams hasn't gotten more attention for other positions, whether it's as a high-profile defensive coordinator or as a head coach. The job he did with the defense last year coupled with his recruiting prowess seem to make him an ideal candidate.
Posted 07 February 2023 - 04:03 PM
Honestly surprised Williams hasn't gotten more attention for other positions, whether it's as a high-profile defensive coordinator or as a head coach. The job he did with the defense last year coupled with his recruiting prowess seem to make him an ideal candidate.
Yeah, he would have seemed a natural fit in South Florida, especially given Cristobal's emphasis on local recruiting. Hard to argue with the choice they made either. Marshall had an excellent defense last season.
Posted 14 February 2023 - 02:24 PM
Kevin Sumlin is gonna be co-OC, that's a hell of a name to get
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Posted 14 February 2023 - 02:28 PM
Kevin Sumlin is gonna be co-OC, that's a hell of a name to get
Absolutely fantastic hire. Getting a guy like that on the staff is a huge get.
Locksley must have a QB coach in mind who he'll be sharing the OC duties with.
Posted 14 February 2023 - 02:31 PM
Kevin Sumlin is gonna be co-OC, that's a hell of a name to get
I hope that Co-OC part is just in name only so they can pay him higher than a typical TE coach, and that a real play-caller is in the works. I'll bet Khalil Tate's photo still shows up on milk-cartons as missing after the way his production vanished from Arizona's offense once Sumlin got there.
The guy can recruit though, so that's a plus.
Posted 14 February 2023 - 02:53 PM
Sounds like Locksley is expected to take a more active role in play-calling this season, so will be interesting to see how this shakes out.
Posted 15 February 2023 - 12:44 PM
Maryland makes Sumlin's hire official. In addition to being the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach, he'll serve as the team's associate head coach.
Posted 15 February 2023 - 03:47 PM
Sounds like Locksley is expected to take a more active role in play-calling this season, so will be interesting to see how this shakes out.
Sumlin is a good hire. The Co-OC thing is a bit strange, and I would worry, about too many cooks in the kitchen if Locks is calling plays.
Posted 15 February 2023 - 03:54 PM
Sumlin is a good hire. The Co-OC thing is a bit strange, and I would worry, about too many cooks in the kitchen if Locks is calling plays.
Locksley won't be calling plays, but will probably play a bigger role in weekly game planning and may have more input situationally (short yardage, red zone, etc.). They've had co-offensive coordinators for the last few years, but only one play-caller. It won't be a Michigan situation, where three different guys are calling plays.
Posted 15 February 2023 - 03:56 PM
Sumlin is a good hire. The Co-OC thing is a bit strange, and I would worry, about too many cooks in the kitchen if Locks is calling plays.
I'd be more worried about Locksley calling plays at all. Not that he isn't good at it, but as the head coach he has enough game-management to oversee without taking on play-calling. I know there are exceptions, but head coaches who take on play-calling seem to have more than the typical share of WTF decision making incidents.
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Posted 24 February 2023 - 11:52 AM
According to Keith Cavanaugh, Pep Hamilton and Charlie Strong will be announced as new members to the staff this afternoon.
Credit to the athletic department for clearly making a much bigger investment in Locksley's assistant coach salaries. Adding two former college head coaches and a former NFL offensive coordinator to your staff is a big deal.
Posted 24 February 2023 - 11:57 AM
Making some assumptions on Hamilton and Strong's official titles, but this would be the complete coaching staff for next season.
Head Coach: Michael Locksley
Associate Head Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach: Kevin Sumlin
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach: Pep Hamilton
Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach: Gunter Brewer
Running Backs Coach: Elijah Brooks
Offensive Line Coach: Brian Braswell
Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach: Brian Williams
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach: Charlie Strong
Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach: James Thomas, Jr.
Inside Linebackers Coach: Lance Thompson
Cornerbacks Coach: Henry Baker
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