I spoke to a person close to the situation last night. And here's what I was told...

Texas is looking for a certain type of DL coach. Steve Sarkisian really wants to up the level of recruiting they have seen on the interior DL.

While Bo Davis was a terrific coach, he didn't exactly leave the cupboard full at his position. Perhaps it's the only position on the team right now that doesn't have an abundance of talent in the underclass ranks.

Texas sees this as an opportunity to improve the staff overall.

Given that, Sark is trying to find someone who can fill the void of not only being an elite developer of talent, but also an elite recruiter of said talent.

That's not necessarily an easy task; Davis is a good coach after all. But Sark wants to make sure he nails this hire, both on the field and in recruiting.

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odds a DL hire happens before Feb 7 signing day?

2 minutes ago, agentmule said:

odds a DL hire happens before Feb 7 signing day?

I think that's likely but I don't think Texas sees that as a date of concern. Probably more concerned about the next big junior day event from a timing perspective.

Gonna have to have passion for the game, charisma for the players, be a role model to entice the parents too, and the smarts to encourage and develop each player in to what they're possible of becoming. If this person even exists, are they available?

@Bobby Burton does that also point to maybe not getting someone from the NFL as looking for a plus recruiter in todays game means they are probably already in college and doing it

 

Just now, Shawn Strayhorn said:

@Bobby Burton does that also point to maybe not getting someone from the NFL as looking for a plus recruiter in todays game means they are probably already in college and doing it

 

I don't really know where it points. I know Sark likes coaches who have *some* NFL experience.

I just think it means he's looking for the right fit and that recruiting is going to be a large role in that decision.

BTW - I don't think he's wrong here. The DL position is relatively bare. We're talking about Alex January possibly needing to be ready to play as a true freshman right now. That's not ideal.

Yeah, when you look at the depth chart at DL vs any other position group, it becomes obvious that obvious we help.

 

5 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

I don't really know where it points. I know Sark likes coaches who have *some* NFL experience.

I just think it means he's looking for the right fit and that recruiting is going to be a large role in that decision.

BTW - I don't think he's wrong here. The DL position is relatively bare. We're talking about Alex January possibly needing to be ready to play as a true freshman right now. That's not ideal.

Frank Okam 2 years NFL, currently at Toledo, did a good job with rhule at Baylor, got him the Carolina gig.

 

As our old friend Gerry used to say, DT is a developmental position.  It's as important if not more important to identify good raw material and develop it than it is to recruit stars.  We just had two All-Americans who somebody (not Bo) recognized as 5-star raw material and then were developed into that (by Bo).  Gerry used to bring up lots of other examples.   They are the exception that IS the rule.  Give me somebody who knows how to do that.

If the right DL Coach comes from a premiere college program, perhaps he'll bring 1 or 2 players with him. If Sark hires an NFL Coach that brings pluses and the minus that there's no on to follow him. But it can create excitement about what he can produce. THIS IS GETTING DRAWN OUT AND THAT BRINGS ATTENTION which can be positive or negative. All will be forgotten if the right person is brought in! And if you think we're anxious, just think about those potential Longhorns out there!

No hurry at least his point, get an ace.

Dang Bobby….sounds like Johnny Nansen to me!

Tosh Lupoi 

7 minutes ago, GotElmodontcare said:

Tosh Lupoi 

He is the DC at Oregon

1 hour ago, Bobby Burton said:

I don't really know where it points. I know Sark likes coaches who have *some* NFL experience.

I just think it means he's looking for the right fit and that recruiting is going to be a large role in that decision.

BTW - I don't think he's wrong here. The DL position is relatively bare. We're talking about Alex January possibly needing to be ready to play as a true freshman right now. That's not ideal.

Is there some kind of hiccup with Ed O?  He’d be a slam dunk hire imo.

1 minute ago, Sockeye said:

Is there some kind of hiccup with Ed O?  He’d be a slam dunk hire imo.

Bobby just reported yesterday (I think) that Ed O. was happy enjoying his money from LSU and not in any hurry to jump back into the grind of CFB.

$17.1 million buyout for Ed, lsu, does he really want to get back in the position coach grind? At 62 years old, fair question. 

I don't know if there's another name that fits that qualification more than Ed O. I'm sure he'd be interested in the position if given the call. Only question would be if he's the right fit with the staff and team culture wise? He's proven to be an elite developer and an elite recruiter.

I’d like to see coach O. His swagger and charisma is unmatched and would draw big recruits IMO

Did Davis leave on bad terms?  Seems like there was a bit of deception on Davis part.

Sarkisian isn’t rushing anything and there is no need to. BHarris on the trail. Players don’t meet with pos. coaches daily until closer to spring ball. There is time here.

Clint Hurtt, Ed O, maybes: Randall Joyner (Ole Miss), Mike Elston (Mich), Chad Kauha'aha'a (UCLA)

1 hour ago, Sockeye said:

Is there some kind of hiccup with Ed O?  He’d be a slam dunk hire imo.

17.1  million reasons, retirement life is fantastic

1 hour ago, Sockeye said:

Is there some kind of hiccup with Ed O?  He’d be a slam dunk hire imo.

Recruits would have a difficult time understanding his language while at Texas. 

1 hour ago, Sockeye said:

Is there some kind of hiccup with Ed O?  He’d be a slam dunk hire imo.

Apparently, he doesn't think the air conditioning in the coaches office is strong enough.