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Tiered List of Potential DC's

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Gi0logy said:
As we all know, Mario's success largely hinges on who he hires at DC and OC. So here's a tiered list of the DC options that he may potentially explore.

Tier 1 - Mario's Guys: Previously worked for Mario. Very high chance these guys are available.

Todd Orlando (ex-USC DC) - Worked under Mario as his DC back in 2011-2012. Was USC DC this season and wasn't retained. He's jumped around a lot. Would be an underwhelming hire but certainly not the worst option.

Jim Leavitt (SMU DC) - Worked with Mario on Taggart's staff back in Oregon. Currently the SMU DC. Tbd on whether Lashlee retains him. We can do better.

Tim DeRuyter (Oregon DC) - Hired by Mario in 2019 to be Oregon's new DC. Technically still the Oregon DC. He's a Pac 12 lifer and west coast guy. Hopefully we don't even think about this option.

Tier 2 - The Big Name Guys: These are the big names that any program with a vacant DC would love to have but would have to pony up some serious cash. No immediate ties to Mario.

Will Muschamp (Georgia DA)- One of the bigger names that's on the market. Currently a Defensive Analyst at Georgia. Former LSU, Auburn, Texas DC and USCe HC. Hot headed and not easy to work with. But would raise a ton of eyebrows and certainly scare most ACC OCs.

Jim Leonhard (Wisconsin DC) - Everybody wants him. Only Wisconsin can have him. Unless...maybe you make him the highest paid DC? Would be worth EVERY penny.

The Iowa Guys (ISU & Iowa) - Two other big names out of the Big 10 are Heacock (ISU) and Parker (Iowa). Both have spent their entire careers in the midwest. Not as big of names as the other two but their defenses consistently rank among the best year in year out....just not sure their defenses would fit at Miami.

Jim Knowles (Ok State DC) - Previous Duke DC and has turned OK State defense into a monster with limited talent. UF pursuing but Gundy is trying to keep him. Maybe Mario hops into the picture with a big check? Worth it!

Todd Grantham (Unemployed) - Just kidding. **** no.

Tier 3 - The Underrated Guys: - These guys coach at smaller programs or just don't get the same level of respect of some of the above names. No immediate ties to Mario.

Mike Tressel (Cincinnati DC) - Kept Freeman/Fickell's system in place and has done a masterful job this year. Lots of Big10/Ohio guys on this list. Jeeze. Wouldn't be mad about this hire.

Zach Arnett (Miss State DC) - Led a fantastic defense at SDSU and brought that to Miss State. Young and exciting coach. Mike Leach actually had a decent defense. Who woulda thunk it? You could also add Kurt Mattix, current SDSU DC to this list.

Doug Belk (Houston DC) - Fan favorite. Exciting young coach with a mean pass rush and pairs that with solid recruiting. But does he have enough experience? With only 1 year under his belt as playcaller this would be a little risky.

Glenn Schumann (Georgia Co-DC/ILB) - I wasn't really sure where to put him. He doesn't get as much respect as Lanning does since he's Co-DC but there's a chance he takes over for as DC in the case that Lanning gets a HC role. That is unless Muschamp takes the role. Miami could be an opportunity to cut to the front of the line and earn your stripes as a playcaller.

David Reeves (UAB DC) - No one really talks about UAB but Bill Clark's been putting out great defenses for a while. Reeves has been the DC there for quite some time.

Brad Lambert (Purdue DC) - Was at Marshall last year where he led a really strong defense and has carried that success over to Purdue this year.
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This list is pretty meh.

Oh..Leavitt has issues. Doesn’t treat people well from what I hear & he’s running Derek Mason scheme & from what I’m told he isn’t running the scheme right.

Jim leonard has had some issues with south Florida kids up there & they ended up transferring.

I’d love Muschamp though.
 
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I wonder if someone like a Tim Walton would be interested if TRob doesn't stay?

And at the risk of being laughed out of the room... Charlie Strong? or has he ran his name down too far at this point? Just trying to think outside the box
 
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CBurrr93 said:
I’m just not a big fan of retaining people from a failed staff. Did T Rob bring us any advantage? I understand recruiting but I hope that won’t be an issue now anyway
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I hear ya but remember Diaz was calling the defense. The scheme he ran didnt do Trob and the DB any favors...
 
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Timmy T-Bag$ said:
PERFECT!!!! Let’s go get em. He can be our Brett Venables.
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Cryptical Envelopment said:
I'll cover those.
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Yeah, story goes he has an abrasive attitude. But you know what? He's also a good recruiter. I think it would be a welcome change to our defense to not have a buddy as their DC. They need a coach, and a swift kick in the ***. All of our good defenses held guys accountable and worked their asses off.
 
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