Staff Changes - 1/2 AM Update

Jan 2, 2019

Barring contract delays, I’d expect to hear something announced by the end of the week at offensive coordinator. Coming out of the holidays, I’ve heard former UNC head coach Larry Fedora is indeed the leading candidate. I’m told there’s mutual interest here and Manny is working hard to make it happen. I also heard Fedora turned down the FSU OC job earlier this offseason, so he's truly looking for a place that's the right fit.

The other name I’ve heard thrown around is former Miami OC and current Georgia co-OC James Coley. At least one current staffer is pushing for Coley to get the job. I’m told Manny is absolutely out to make a splash with the hire and is thinking big. For this reason, if Miami can’t come to terms with Fedora, I’d expect other names to emerge first before Coley becomes a leading candidate.

Since Manny won’t settle for anyone too green, if Louisville QB coach Frank Ponce joins the staff, I’m told it would be in the same capacity, not as OC.

For RB coach, I can confirm Miami’s top target is Penn State RB coach Ja’Juan Seider, and there’s mutual interest coming from both sides. The biggest issue is going to be coming to an agreeable figure on the financial side. This is in the early stages so still a lot developing here.

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nystateofmind

Jan 2, 2019

jd716

Jan 2, 2019

nystateofmind said:

Sounds like a mad dash. I'd rather have quality over speedy hires

supersaiyanshel

Jan 2, 2019

orange&green84 said:
Golden was fired by the time the HB pass in the snow play was executed in the Sun Bowl.

He's an immense upgrade over what Richt is now. But he's nowhere near the impact Fedora would have. Coley would be settling.

Nowhere near Fedora. Nobody would argue that.

Genghis Cane

Jan 2, 2019

jd716 said:
Sounds like a mad dash. I'd rather have quality over speedy hires

Can’t afford to wait longer than that. We’re already behind the 8 ball with recruiting.

orange&green84

Jan 2, 2019

jd716 said:
Sounds like a mad dash. I'd rather have quality over speedy hires

How so? He's probably been interviewing coordinators for a couple of days now. Those are the really important hires. A week to fill out your coaching staff is not a short time frame.

Canes Brotherhood

Jan 2, 2019

nystateofmind said:

OC will be done before this weekend.
Frankly I’d be shocked if it took that long for the entire staff unless he’s waiting on an nfl guy

252cane

Jan 2, 2019

jd716 said:
Sounds like a mad dash. I'd rather have quality over speedy hires

doesn't take that long to hire somebody. You find the guys you like, talk to them, and decide which one you want.

Mr. Dynasty1

Jan 2, 2019

jd716 said:
Sounds like a mad dash. I'd rather have quality over speedy hires

Dude is a full time coach. A week is a long time. Plenty of time to identify targets and fill staff. Especially since hes already been doing that

dookie blaylock

Jan 2, 2019

jd716 said:
Sounds like a mad dash. I'd rather have quality over speedy hires

if it's fedora at the helm of the offense then there's nothing to worry about.

Salt

Jan 2, 2019

Should have the OC first and then let him have input on filling out rest of offense. A big name OC w/o having the rest of staff filled would be enough for on the fence recruits to reconsider.

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DamnLiesAndStatistics

Jan 2, 2019

rsa coral gables said:
Yearby halfback pass in the snow with a glove on. GTFOH

Definitely modern and cutting edge... Nobody had tried it before!

The Sphinx

Jan 2, 2019

jakeman1 said:
You also have to look at the product he was selling as well. As a QB coach, I think it would be a good fit. He can have whatever title he needs, to justify the salary. Same with Seider. They need elite recruiters as position coaches. The coordinators, I'm more concerned about X's and O's. If they can recruit, then great, but the schemes mean more than the recruiting to me with them.

Underrated post, my dude. Completely agree!

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caneallday21

Jan 2, 2019

nystateofmind said:

Not surprised he knows he has to with the recruiting but those coaching candidates have their staff set up just in case so it is what it is

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ddann

Jan 2, 2019

252cane said:
doesn't take that long to hire somebody. You find the guys you like, talk to them, and decide which one you want.

And then when the one you want turns you down or goes elsewhere, you rinse & repeat.

It's easy.

Jedi Master Cane

Jan 2, 2019

CaneSwag1995 said:
Can’t afford to wait longer than that. We’re already behind the 8 ball with recruiting.

Unless he hires someone like Fedora, it's VERY unlikely our recruiting outlook is going to change much anyways.

I'd rather wait and get the best guy. The OC hire at this point is THE most important hire not just for this season, but for Manny's tenure.

Salt

Jan 2, 2019

caneworld said:
Coley shouldn't be even on the list of 10, let alone top 3

Could live with Applewhite/Seider or Coley combo in place of Fedora.

Genghis Cane

Jan 2, 2019

Jedi Master Cane said:
Unless he hires someone like Fedora, it's VERY unlikely our recruiting outlook is going to change much anyways.

I'd rather wait and get the best guy. The OC hire at this point is THE most important hire not just for this season, but for Manny's tenure.

Good points. I’d be willing to wait for a guy like Fedora, but if we’re just going to get a ******* guy like Coley, then it’s all moot.