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Second and Chalmers

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ThreatLevelMidnight

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Second and Chalmers said:
#stability

But seriously, Nate has what it takes to be great in this business, he's smart, hard working, he cares, and he's natural leader. I very much hope the coming mess doesn't set him back too far if this is what he really wants to do.
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He seems like he has the chops to be a good recruiter as well. Only time will tell. I like it though.
 
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orangeswarm76

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hastings Nebraska
orangeswarm76
Nate seems like a natural coach . It's not his fault he is caught up in this mess he has a chance to up his resume here. If he could do things here why couldn't he somewhere that's successful. From what I hear he was in Miami recruiting a linebacker not long ago. Get em Nate
 
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USOI

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I asked you guys about Vic Koenning for a reason of course. He was called a couple of days ago about the defensive coordinator job here. I know I'm not of insider status but our family new the Koennings well back when he coached here. Just saying what I know.
 
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mossimo142

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USOI said:
I asked you guys about Vic Koenning for a reason of course. He was called a couple of days ago about the defensive coordinator job here. I know I'm not of insider status but our family new the Koennings well back when he coached here. Just saying what I know.
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Do you know if he said yes?
 
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blmillini

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Second and Chalmers said:
#stability

But seriously, Nate has what it takes to be great in this business, he's smart, hard working, he cares, and he's natural leader. I very much hope the coming mess doesn't set him back too far if this is what he really wants to do.
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Wouldn't it be nice if Nate could be our Alvarez, Fry or Fitzgerald!
 
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USOI

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mossimo142 said:
Do you know if he said yes?
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He said no. He is content with his current state as a coach right now and I don't blame him. Has 3 kids, one of which is a walk on freshman at Troy. It is also VK's first year there, so don't blame him for declining. I think what you can take away from it is that the coaches on the defensive side of the ball must be unstable as of right now.
 
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Shaign

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Mizzou parts ways with Ricker and possibly D-line coach. Is there a chance for mutual interest?
 
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mattcoldagelli

mattcoldagelli
The Transfer Portal
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USOI said:
He said no. He is content with his current state as a coach right now and I don't blame him. Has 3 kids, one of which is a walk on freshman at Troy. It is also VK's first year there, so don't blame him for declining. I think what you can take away from it is that the coaches on the defensive side of the ball must be unstable as of right now.
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Left unsaid was that our situation is terrible.
 
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combes

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LurkLongandProsper said:
Ricker and Kuligowski are far too talented to want into our low-paying dumpster fire, guys.
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Jobs are not that plentiful. There are hundreds of coaches vying for a finite amount of jobs. It wouldn't surprise me to see either of those guys here if Cubit wants them.

Koenning is a bit overrated. He had a good couple of years here with great talent but has not been that good since and was a horrible head coach.
 
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sigint

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combes said:
Jobs are not that plentiful. There are hundreds of coaches vying for a finite amount of jobs. It wouldn't surprise me to see either of those guys here if Cubit wants them.

Koenning is a bit overrated. He had a good couple of years here with great talent but has not been that good since and was a horrible head coach.
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Kuligowski is considered one of the best DL coaches in the country. Not a chance he ends up here. Ricker, on the other hand, isn't nearly as highly sought after and has some connections to Cubit, so I could see that happening potentially.

Not sure that any legit coaches want to walk into a situation where they are fired in a year.
 
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Joel Goodson

Joel Goodson
respect my decision™
Joel Goodson
sigint said:
Kuligowski is considered one of the best DL coaches in the country. Not a chance he ends up here. Ricker, on the other hand, isn't nearly as highly sought after and has some connections to Cubit, so I could see that happening potentially.

Not sure that any legit coaches want to walk into a situation where they are fired in a year.
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It's not ideal.
 
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Doak1960

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John Holecek

John Holecek offered the linebacker coaching job. Kids want to play for this guy. The recruiting angle by having John on the staff would be huge.
 
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PaytonHighstep

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Downers Grove, IL
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I would think, if Holecek wanted to coach at Illinois, he would wait until a more permanent situation existed within the football program. The timing for him to move to the college level, especially at Illinois, seems to be a year or 2 too early.

If this is what he wants, I believe the next coach given a 5 year contract at Illinois would be the more ideal fit for Holecek's situation.
 
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