So Applewhite, Coley and Fedora are the Finalist for OC?

Advertisement
Why exactly will billy Gonzalez be considered amazing? Don’t agree with that

Great question. Now please excuse my lazy copy and pasta.

Billy Gonzalez

One day after he was introduced to Gator Nation, new Florida football coach Dan Mullen announced that his long-time assistant, Billy Gonzales, would join him as a co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach in Gainesville. Gonzales, who just finished his fifth season on Coach Mullen’s staff at Mississippi State was in charge of wide receivers. In addition, he served as MSU’s co-offensive coordinator overseeing the passing game for four seasons. Having coached 14 combined seasons at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and Mississippi State with Mullen, Gonzales returns to Gainesville with 25 years of college coaching experience and an offensive mindset nearly identical to his boss. Gonzales’ resume gleams greatness as he’s coached in three BCS National Championship games with Florida (2006, 2008) and LSU (2011) during a six-year span. Mississippi State (2013-17) Over the past five seasons at Mississippi State, the Bulldogs recorded 18 100-yard receiving games, including a school record seven in 2015. Five times in his tenure MSU has accounted for multiple 100-yard receiving games in the same contest, something that had only been done five times in program history prior to his arrival. In addition, the three highest team single-season receiving yard totals were all on Gonzales’ watch. Every individual single-season school receiving record was broken under Gonzales. The Bulldogs shattered the school record for total receiving yards for a third straight year in 2015 with 4,113. Gonzales’ protégé, Fred Ross, arguably went down as the greatest receiver in MSU history. Ross shattered six school records, including career marks for receptions (199), receiving yards (2,528), 100-yard receiving games (10) and consecutive games with a reception (35). Ross also became the first receiver in school history to earn first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors in back-to-back seasons. Despite being a run-oriented offense for most of 2016, Ross still managed to top the SEC in receiving touchdowns (12), and he ranked second in catches (72) and first in 10+ yard catches (38). Ross’ 199 catches ranked ninth in SEC career history. He became another of a long-line of Gonzales receivers to reach the NFL when the Carolina Panthers signed him in April 2017. In 2015, Ross became the first MSU wideout to be selected first-team All-SEC since all-time great Eric Moulds did so in 1995. Fellow junior De’Runnya Wilson earned a spot on the second-team All-SEC. That fall Ross obliterated the school record for catches in a season with 88, a mark that also ranked seventh in SEC single-season annals. Ross also became the second 1,000-yard receiver in school history and became the first Bulldog to lead the SEC in receptions per game (6.8) since 1978. His five 100-yard receiving games were a school record. No one was better in the difficult month of November as Ross caught a nation-leading 41 passes. Wilson, meanwhile, finished his career second in MSU touchdown catches with 22. In his first season as co-offensive coordinator in 2014, Gonzales was an instrumental part of an offense that broke 15 MSU single-season team records, including total offensive yards (6,679), yards per play (6.7), per game offense (513.8 ypg), points (480), offensive touchdowns (60), receiving yards (3,649) and receiving touchdowns (31). Part of the Bulldogs’ 2014 success was demonstrated by Gonzales’ development of depth at wide receiver. MSU led the nation in number of players with a receiving touchdown on the year (12), while 16 different players caught multiple passes. Wilson became a household name with 680 receiving yards and a nation-leading five touchdowns on third down. MSU produced three 100-yard receivers in the same game for the first time when Joe Morrow (6/117), Wilson (9/105) and Ross (6/102) achieved the feat in the Orange Bowl. It was the Bulldogs’ first appearance in the game in 73 years, capping a season that saw the program reach No. 1 for the first time in school history. Gonzales made an immediate impact in his first season in 2013 with the Bulldogs as junior wideout Jameon Lewis developed into one of the SEC’s elite slot receivers. Lewis ranked sixth in the SEC in receiving yards per game (71.0). He capped the year with an MSU single-game school-record 220 receiving yards in an AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Rice. Illinois (2012) & LSU (2010-11) Gonzales arrived in Starkville following a one-year stint as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at Illinois. Prior to coaching the Fighting Illini, Gonzales served as the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach at LSU. During his time in Baton Rouge, Gonzales helped the Tigers to the 2012 BCS National Championship game and the 2011 SEC Championship. His development of Odell Beckham Jr. and Reuben Randle were apparent during the Tigers’ season, as he led them to Freshman All-SEC and first-team All-SEC accolades respectively. Beckham is now one of the NFL’s elites. Florida (2005-09) Prior to his stint at LSU, Gonzales coached beside Mullen under Urban Meyer at Florida. During his time as wide receivers coach, the Gators’ high-octane offense translated to two BCS national championships in 2006 and 2008. At Florida he sent seven players to the NFL Draft, including 2009 first-round pick Percy Harvin and Chad Jackson, a second-round selection by the New England Patriots in 2007. In 2005, Jackson played his way to Biletnikoff Award semifinalist status after matching the UF single-season record with 88 receptions, a figure that led the SEC and finished sixth nationally. Gonzales’ pupil, Harvin, finished his college career as one of the most prolific offensive threats in school history. In three seasons, he totaled 133 catches for 1,929 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing the ball 194 times for 1,852 yards with 19 touchdowns. His 32 career touchdowns are the most ever by a University of Florida wide receiver. Harvin averaged an astounding 9.5 yards per carry as a running back and averaged 11.6 yards overall (running back, receiver, return man). He was the first player in University of Florida history to rush for 100 yards and have 100 yards receiving in the same game (against Vanderbilt, 2007). From 2005 to 2009, Gonzales and Florida produced seven all-SEC wide receivers, including first-team selections Chad Jackson (2005), Dallas Baker (2006), Harvin (2007, ’08) and Brandon James (2008), and second-team honorees Cornelius Ingram (2007) and Riley Cooper (2009). Utah (2003-04) During his two seasons at Utah as wide receivers coach and co-special teams coordinator, Gonzales saw the Utes to a 22-2 record and two bowl wins, including a 35-7 thrashing of Pittsburgh in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl. The Utes’ offense averaged 499.8 yards and 45.3 points per game, each ranking third in the country in their respective categories. Under Gonzales’ watch, three Utah receivers were first-team All-Mountain West: tight end Ben Moa (2003), wide receiver Paris Warren (2003) and wide receiver Steve Savoy (2004). As a special teams guru, Gonzales led Utah to 28.2 yards per kickoff return in 2003, which was good enough for the nation’s lead. Utah was also third in the country in net punting yard (40.8) and fifth in kickoff returns during the 2004 season (26.2). Bowling Green (2001-02) Gonzales spent two seasons at Bowling Green, serving as wide receivers coach and co-recruiting coordinator. The Falcons were 17-6 in his two years at the school and in 2002, Bowling Green was third in the country in scoring averaging 48 points per game. The Falcons offense also averaged 448.9 yards per game during the 2002 season, ranking ninth in the country. Under Gonzales’ direction, wide receiver Robert Redd was an All-MAC selection during the coaches’ two years at the school and became the school’s all-time leader in receptions. Kent State (1995-2001) Gonzales got his first full-time coaching position in Division I in 1997 when he accepted a job at Kent State. During his four-year coaching stint with the Golden Flashes, he coached running backs for his opening season followed by three years as the wide receivers coach. As running backs coach, he led Astron Whatley to three All-MAC selections. As wide receivers coach, Gonzales tutored Eugene Baker to a third-team All-America selection as he became the school’s all-time leading receiver. Prior to a full-time coaching job with the Golden Flashes, Gonzales spent two years as a graduate assistant at the school from 1995-96. He earned his master’s degree from Kent State in sports administration. Gonzales broke into the coaching profession in 1994 at MacMurray (Ill.) as wide receivers coach. Background A four-year letterwinner at Colorado State including two years as starting wide receiver, Gonzales helped the Rams to a 9-4 record during the 1990 season and a win over Oregon in the Freedom Bowl. Gonzales and his wife, Julie, have two children, Cole and Caylynn. Coaching

HistorySeasonsSchool/TeamTitle/Position Coached2018-PresentFloridaCo-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers2014-17Mississippi StateCo-Offensive Coordinator / Passing Game / Wide Receivers2013Mississippi StateWide Receivers2012IllinoisWide Receivers / Co-Offensive Coordinator2010-11LSUPassing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers2008-09FloridaWide Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator2005-07FloridaWide Receivers2003-04UtahWide Receivers / Special Teams Coordinator2001-02Bowling GreenWide Receivers1995-2001Kent StateWide Receivers / Running Backs1994MacMurrayWide Receivers Postseason HistorySeasonBowl GameOpponentResult2016St. Petersburg Bowl (MSU)Miami (OH)W, 17-162015Belk (MSU)NC StateW, 51-282014Orange (MSU)Georgia TechL, 49-342013Liberty (MSU)RiceW, 44-72012BCS National Championship (LSU)AlabamaL, 21-02011Cotton Bowl (2011)Texas A&MW, 41-242010Sugar Bowl (Florida)CincinnatiW, 51-242009BCS National Championship (Florida)OklahomaW, 24-142008Capital One Bowl (Florida)MichiganL, 41-352007BCS National Championship (Florida)Ohio StateW, 41-142006Outback Bowl (Florida)IowaW, 31-242005Fiesta Bowl (Utah)PittsburghW, 35-72003Liberty Bowl (Utah)Southern MissW, 17-0 NFL Players (Round Drafted) OT Martinas Rankin (3rd) – Mississippi State ’18 – Houston Texans TE Jordan Thomas (6th) – Mississippi State ’18 – Houston Texans OT Justin Senior (6th) – Mississippi State ’17 – Seattle Seahawks QB Dak Prescott (4th) – Mississippi State ’16 – Dallas Cowboys TE Malcolm Johnson (6th) – Mississippi State ’15 – Cleveland Browns RB Josh Robinson (6th) – Mississippi State ’15 – Indianapolis Colts WR Odell Beckham Jr. (1st) – LSU ’14 – New York Giants WR Jarvis Landry (2nd) – LSU ’14 – Miami Dolphins WR James Wright (7th) – LSU ’14 – Cincinnati Bengals OG Hugh Thornton (3rd) – Illinois ’13 – Indianapolis Colts WR Reuben Randle (2nd) – LSU ’12 – New York Giants WR Riley Cooper (5th) – Florida ’10 – Philadelphia Eagles WR Percy Harvin (1st) – Florida ’09 – Minnesota Vikings WR Louis Murphy (4th) – Florida ’09 – Oakland Raiders WR Andre Caldwell (3rd) – Florida ’08 – Cincinnati Bengals WR Dallas Baker (7th) – Florida ’07 – Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chad Jackson (2nd) – Florida ’06 – New England Patriots WR Paris Warren (7th) – Utah ‘05 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Eugene Baker (5th) – Kent State ’99 – Atlanta Falcons Personal Information Birthdate: July 18, 1971 Hometown: Thornton, Colo. Education: 1994 – Bachelor’s from Colorado State 1996- Master’s from Kent State
 
Manny so far has been making all the right moves to suggest he would never consider bringing in Applewhite or Coley. Fedora isn't the end all be all. If we can't get him go nab someone out of Oklahoma or anywhere else in the BIG 12.
 
Manny so far has been making all the right moves to suggest he would never consider bringing in Applewhite or Coley. Fedora isn't the end all be all. If we can't get him go nab someone out of Oklahoma or anywhere else in the BIG 12.
According to The Athletic's Manny Navarro, former Houston head coach Major Applewhite is another candidate for the offensive coordinator position that Manny Diaz is eyeing.

"Told former Houston coach and Texas QB Major Applewhite among those eyed for Canes OC position with Larry Fedora," Navarro tweeted.

Applewhite was fired this week from the Houston job after posting a 15-11 record in two seasons as head coach. Applewhite coached with Diaz at Texas from 2011-13. Diaz was the defensive coordinator there during those years while Applewhite was a co-offensive coordinator

– David Lake
 
he doesn't have anyone, nor does he know anything about football.

he's just a mope, like the rest of the mopes who ***** and moan about everything but don't have any other realistic solutions


90% of this board *****ed about manny when he got hired as DC and we argued for threads on why i knew he was going to be successful. Dude is a winner and will make the right hires

going back and reading some of those threads is entertaining as ****.
 
Advertisement
Great question. Now please excuse my lazy copy and pasta.

Billy Gonzalez

One day after he was introduced to Gator Nation, new Florida football coach Dan Mullen announced that his long-time assistant, Billy Gonzales, would join him as a co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach in Gainesville. Gonzales, who just finished his fifth season on Coach Mullen’s staff at Mississippi State was in charge of wide receivers. In addition, he served as MSU’s co-offensive coordinator overseeing the passing game for four seasons. Having coached 14 combined seasons at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida and Mississippi State with Mullen, Gonzales returns to Gainesville with 25 years of college coaching experience and an offensive mindset nearly identical to his boss. Gonzales’ resume gleams greatness as he’s coached in three BCS National Championship games with Florida (2006, 2008) and LSU (2011) during a six-year span. Mississippi State (2013-17) Over the past five seasons at Mississippi State, the Bulldogs recorded 18 100-yard receiving games, including a school record seven in 2015. Five times in his tenure MSU has accounted for multiple 100-yard receiving games in the same contest, something that had only been done five times in program history prior to his arrival. In addition, the three highest team single-season receiving yard totals were all on Gonzales’ watch. Every individual single-season school receiving record was broken under Gonzales. The Bulldogs shattered the school record for total receiving yards for a third straight year in 2015 with 4,113. Gonzales’ protégé, Fred Ross, arguably went down as the greatest receiver in MSU history. Ross shattered six school records, including career marks for receptions (199), receiving yards (2,528), 100-yard receiving games (10) and consecutive games with a reception (35). Ross also became the first receiver in school history to earn first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors in back-to-back seasons. Despite being a run-oriented offense for most of 2016, Ross still managed to top the SEC in receiving touchdowns (12), and he ranked second in catches (72) and first in 10+ yard catches (38). Ross’ 199 catches ranked ninth in SEC career history. He became another of a long-line of Gonzales receivers to reach the NFL when the Carolina Panthers signed him in April 2017. In 2015, Ross became the first MSU wideout to be selected first-team All-SEC since all-time great Eric Moulds did so in 1995. Fellow junior De’Runnya Wilson earned a spot on the second-team All-SEC. That fall Ross obliterated the school record for catches in a season with 88, a mark that also ranked seventh in SEC single-season annals. Ross also became the second 1,000-yard receiver in school history and became the first Bulldog to lead the SEC in receptions per game (6.8) since 1978. His five 100-yard receiving games were a school record. No one was better in the difficult month of November as Ross caught a nation-leading 41 passes. Wilson, meanwhile, finished his career second in MSU touchdown catches with 22. In his first season as co-offensive coordinator in 2014, Gonzales was an instrumental part of an offense that broke 15 MSU single-season team records, including total offensive yards (6,679), yards per play (6.7), per game offense (513.8 ypg), points (480), offensive touchdowns (60), receiving yards (3,649) and receiving touchdowns (31). Part of the Bulldogs’ 2014 success was demonstrated by Gonzales’ development of depth at wide receiver. MSU led the nation in number of players with a receiving touchdown on the year (12), while 16 different players caught multiple passes. Wilson became a household name with 680 receiving yards and a nation-leading five touchdowns on third down. MSU produced three 100-yard receivers in the same game for the first time when Joe Morrow (6/117), Wilson (9/105) and Ross (6/102) achieved the feat in the Orange Bowl. It was the Bulldogs’ first appearance in the game in 73 years, capping a season that saw the program reach No. 1 for the first time in school history. Gonzales made an immediate impact in his first season in 2013 with the Bulldogs as junior wideout Jameon Lewis developed into one of the SEC’s elite slot receivers. Lewis ranked sixth in the SEC in receiving yards per game (71.0). He capped the year with an MSU single-game school-record 220 receiving yards in an AutoZone Liberty Bowl victory over Rice. Illinois (2012) & LSU (2010-11) Gonzales arrived in Starkville following a one-year stint as co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at Illinois. Prior to coaching the Fighting Illini, Gonzales served as the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach at LSU. During his time in Baton Rouge, Gonzales helped the Tigers to the 2012 BCS National Championship game and the 2011 SEC Championship. His development of Odell Beckham Jr. and Reuben Randle were apparent during the Tigers’ season, as he led them to Freshman All-SEC and first-team All-SEC accolades respectively. Beckham is now one of the NFL’s elites. Florida (2005-09) Prior to his stint at LSU, Gonzales coached beside Mullen under Urban Meyer at Florida. During his time as wide receivers coach, the Gators’ high-octane offense translated to two BCS national championships in 2006 and 2008. At Florida he sent seven players to the NFL Draft, including 2009 first-round pick Percy Harvin and Chad Jackson, a second-round selection by the New England Patriots in 2007. In 2005, Jackson played his way to Biletnikoff Award semifinalist status after matching the UF single-season record with 88 receptions, a figure that led the SEC and finished sixth nationally. Gonzales’ pupil, Harvin, finished his college career as one of the most prolific offensive threats in school history. In three seasons, he totaled 133 catches for 1,929 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing the ball 194 times for 1,852 yards with 19 touchdowns. His 32 career touchdowns are the most ever by a University of Florida wide receiver. Harvin averaged an astounding 9.5 yards per carry as a running back and averaged 11.6 yards overall (running back, receiver, return man). He was the first player in University of Florida history to rush for 100 yards and have 100 yards receiving in the same game (against Vanderbilt, 2007). From 2005 to 2009, Gonzales and Florida produced seven all-SEC wide receivers, including first-team selections Chad Jackson (2005), Dallas Baker (2006), Harvin (2007, ’08) and Brandon James (2008), and second-team honorees Cornelius Ingram (2007) and Riley Cooper (2009). Utah (2003-04) During his two seasons at Utah as wide receivers coach and co-special teams coordinator, Gonzales saw the Utes to a 22-2 record and two bowl wins, including a 35-7 thrashing of Pittsburgh in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl. The Utes’ offense averaged 499.8 yards and 45.3 points per game, each ranking third in the country in their respective categories. Under Gonzales’ watch, three Utah receivers were first-team All-Mountain West: tight end Ben Moa (2003), wide receiver Paris Warren (2003) and wide receiver Steve Savoy (2004). As a special teams guru, Gonzales led Utah to 28.2 yards per kickoff return in 2003, which was good enough for the nation’s lead. Utah was also third in the country in net punting yard (40.8) and fifth in kickoff returns during the 2004 season (26.2). Bowling Green (2001-02) Gonzales spent two seasons at Bowling Green, serving as wide receivers coach and co-recruiting coordinator. The Falcons were 17-6 in his two years at the school and in 2002, Bowling Green was third in the country in scoring averaging 48 points per game. The Falcons offense also averaged 448.9 yards per game during the 2002 season, ranking ninth in the country. Under Gonzales’ direction, wide receiver Robert Redd was an All-MAC selection during the coaches’ two years at the school and became the school’s all-time leader in receptions. Kent State (1995-2001) Gonzales got his first full-time coaching position in Division I in 1997 when he accepted a job at Kent State. During his four-year coaching stint with the Golden Flashes, he coached running backs for his opening season followed by three years as the wide receivers coach. As running backs coach, he led Astron Whatley to three All-MAC selections. As wide receivers coach, Gonzales tutored Eugene Baker to a third-team All-America selection as he became the school’s all-time leading receiver. Prior to a full-time coaching job with the Golden Flashes, Gonzales spent two years as a graduate assistant at the school from 1995-96. He earned his master’s degree from Kent State in sports administration. Gonzales broke into the coaching profession in 1994 at MacMurray (Ill.) as wide receivers coach. Background A four-year letterwinner at Colorado State including two years as starting wide receiver, Gonzales helped the Rams to a 9-4 record during the 1990 season and a win over Oregon in the Freedom Bowl. Gonzales and his wife, Julie, have two children, Cole and Caylynn. Coaching

HistorySeasonsSchool/TeamTitle/Position Coached2018-PresentFloridaCo-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers2014-17Mississippi StateCo-Offensive Coordinator / Passing Game / Wide Receivers2013Mississippi StateWide Receivers2012IllinoisWide Receivers / Co-Offensive Coordinator2010-11LSUPassing Game Coordinator / Wide Receivers2008-09FloridaWide Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator2005-07FloridaWide Receivers2003-04UtahWide Receivers / Special Teams Coordinator2001-02Bowling GreenWide Receivers1995-2001Kent StateWide Receivers / Running Backs1994MacMurrayWide Receivers Postseason HistorySeasonBowl GameOpponentResult2016St. Petersburg Bowl (MSU)Miami (OH)W, 17-162015Belk (MSU)NC StateW, 51-282014Orange (MSU)Georgia TechL, 49-342013Liberty (MSU)RiceW, 44-72012BCS National Championship (LSU)AlabamaL, 21-02011Cotton Bowl (2011)Texas A&MW, 41-242010Sugar Bowl (Florida)CincinnatiW, 51-242009BCS National Championship (Florida)OklahomaW, 24-142008Capital One Bowl (Florida)MichiganL, 41-352007BCS National Championship (Florida)Ohio StateW, 41-142006Outback Bowl (Florida)IowaW, 31-242005Fiesta Bowl (Utah)PittsburghW, 35-72003Liberty Bowl (Utah)Southern MissW, 17-0 NFL Players (Round Drafted) OT Martinas Rankin (3rd) – Mississippi State ’18 – Houston Texans TE Jordan Thomas (6th) – Mississippi State ’18 – Houston Texans OT Justin Senior (6th) – Mississippi State ’17 – Seattle Seahawks QB Dak Prescott (4th) – Mississippi State ’16 – Dallas Cowboys TE Malcolm Johnson (6th) – Mississippi State ’15 – Cleveland Browns RB Josh Robinson (6th) – Mississippi State ’15 – Indianapolis Colts WR Odell Beckham Jr. (1st) – LSU ’14 – New York Giants WR Jarvis Landry (2nd) – LSU ’14 – Miami Dolphins WR James Wright (7th) – LSU ’14 – Cincinnati Bengals OG Hugh Thornton (3rd) – Illinois ’13 – Indianapolis Colts WR Reuben Randle (2nd) – LSU ’12 – New York Giants WR Riley Cooper (5th) – Florida ’10 – Philadelphia Eagles WR Percy Harvin (1st) – Florida ’09 – Minnesota Vikings WR Louis Murphy (4th) – Florida ’09 – Oakland Raiders WR Andre Caldwell (3rd) – Florida ’08 – Cincinnati Bengals WR Dallas Baker (7th) – Florida ’07 – Pittsburgh Steelers WR Chad Jackson (2nd) – Florida ’06 – New England Patriots WR Paris Warren (7th) – Utah ‘05 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Eugene Baker (5th) – Kent State ’99 – Atlanta Falcons Personal Information Birthdate: July 18, 1971 Hometown: Thornton, Colo. Education: 1994 – Bachelor’s from Colorado State 1996- Master’s from Kent State

This guy seems qualified but Manny can’t hire any more Hispanics or Luke will take him down
 
This guy seems qualified but Manny can’t hire any more Hispanics or Luke will take him down

Luke needs to worry about beating Carol City and Northwestern HS to get to states before he worries about us. The turnover chain is proving to be too heavy for his ***.
 
According to The Athletic's Manny Navarro, former Houston head coach Major Applewhite is another candidate for the offensive coordinator position that Manny Diaz is eyeing.

"Told former Houston coach and Texas QB Major Applewhite among those eyed for Canes OC position with Larry Fedora," Navarro tweeted.

Applewhite was fired this week from the Houston job after posting a 15-11 record in two seasons as head coach. Applewhite coached with Diaz at Texas from 2011-13. Diaz was the defensive coordinator there during those years while Applewhite was a co-offensive coordinator

– David Lake
Makes sense for him to reach out to someone in his network the first couple of days of his search. Doesn't mean there aren't others on his list that he values more.
 
1Jpy.gif
 
going back and reading some of those threads is entertaining as ****.

We ALL thought Blake had made the Lazy Hire.

What we didn’t know was that within 24 hours, Manny would go all Michael on his staff. That won back that fan base. For now.F86A08F7-C3E2-4B33-8763-98F5DB86C349.webp
 
Advertisement
Back
Top