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I would take that. And it makes sense. He has ties to Lovie through Mel Tucker
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Not sure about DC, but I could see him playing a role if he came
There wasn't any coaching crossover that I found between the two. Is there something I missed? I think Valai is a really good fit because of his deep ties to Dallas high school recruiting and his recruiting experience in Georgia. I would be happy with this hire
Yeah no way this guy could be a DC. He's never even been a position coach. But he seems like he'd be a solid choice for an assistant spot
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I incorrectly thought Mel was in Chicago under Lovie. He was the D coordinator under Trestman. That is my bad
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I mean, let's not say no way. He has some NFL experience, apparently was top end recruiter for Georgia, is young, and Lovie will be calling the defense. So yes I could see him getting the D Coordinator job. If your going to pull top end arse to Illinois, you need to sweeten the pot.
chiefini
- Rockford, Illinois
I’m not sure about being DC, but I like the “elite recruiter” part...
Attention to detail might be a problem (unless he's never looked at his Chiefs bio page).
He was quality control at both UGA and now with KC. A promotion to a position coach is sweetening the pot
If Lovie is going to be calling the plays, then Valai would essentially be another D position coach. With his background and recruiting prowess, this hire could make a lot of sense.
I was really hoping Scottie Hazelton would be the DC/LB hire, but I see that he accepted the position with Kansas St
Why couldnt we just get Mel Tucker.
Bingo.
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Couple reasons why not come to mind. First, we couldn't afford the $5 million buyout from CU. Second, his goal for years has been to be a head coach. He's going to walk away from a dream job and $15 million in salary to take the DC-in-name-only job at Illinois for a coach that most non-Kool-aid drinkers see as squarely on the hot seat?
well that's rather disappointing, but like all things Illini right now, guess patience is the word of the decade.
Do not like. This is getting into the territory of “cant find good coaches” or “good coaches aren’t applying for the job” as opposed to a purposefully long hiring process that is following a set plan.
Didn’t Lovie say after the season to ask him about a DC in a month?
Hopefully this works out for us as it’s a crucial set of hires for him and the program going forward.
Plenty of good coaches still available and plenty of young coaches would like a DC title under Lovie. It would look great on future resumes.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Things that make you go hmmmmm
I don't think we are too far out from the job posting closing date. But it does seem long.
I wonder if this was the news my friend heard and assumed he was going to Illinois(?)
Joel Goodson
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Cue up the premature hand wringing.
Never ASSume lol
Man I hope so.
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