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Just in case y’all forgot most everyone was happy with Manny’s defense and said that all we needed was a modern offense to match. To put things in perspective we are just two full season removed from Manny being our DC. Two names in Muschamp and Strong that I have seen mentioned by the fan base, come with concerns that they have not been successful DCs or DCs in a while and we are afraid that offenses may have passed them buy.
Well guess what Manny has fielded a good defense in recent memory (two and three years ago to be exact). He also showed the ability to adapt in moving from a 4-3 to a 4-2-5 during his time as a DC at Miami. My guess is he is trying to recapture that magic and fix things himself. For all the complaints that you can’t be a HC and call a defense or offense for that matter and be successful, look no further than these few names Justin Wilcox (just relinquished play calling duties this season 2020), Gary Patterson , Ryan Day, Jimbo Fisher, Dan Mullen, and Lincoln Riley. I saw a few mentions that we need to go after Chad Glasgow given that TCU runs a 4-2-5 defense as well, but guess what Gary Patterson actually calls the defense. The point is there are different routes to be successful as a head coach wether taking a CEO type role like Dabo (who by the way has never called plays as an OC or DC) or being a strong coordinator who continues to call plays as the HC (and possibly look to become the CEO type later on down the line ala Nick Saban)
While I agree that Baker is probably taking up a coaching spot and probably shouldn’t be retained, at least he is not calling plays and maybe we can see him move on after this season. Personally if Manny can recoup his defensive mojo I would like for us to elevate a guy like Lockett just for recruiting similar to DVD. I think with Simpson, Manny, and TRob they can handle coaching the three position groups.
I also actually like moving Rumph to an off the field role, regardless of the recruiting title I view the move as more of an analyst role, which we all envy the embarrassment of riches that Bama has in those position. Although Rumph is a terrible recruiter, we know the man knows football from an X and O’s perspective and has developed some talent like it or not.
At the end of the day Manny will either succeed as a HC calling the defensive or fail. If he does succeed he can always move into a CEO type role later on down the road and give the play calling up to a competent DC.
One thing for sure and two thing for certain I love this U and I am going to support the decisions that have been made and let it play out. If it works out great and if it doesn’t then we will have the right to bash Manny and call it a failure.
Until then in #MannyWeTrust #ManolaDiaz
Well guess what Manny has fielded a good defense in recent memory (two and three years ago to be exact). He also showed the ability to adapt in moving from a 4-3 to a 4-2-5 during his time as a DC at Miami. My guess is he is trying to recapture that magic and fix things himself. For all the complaints that you can’t be a HC and call a defense or offense for that matter and be successful, look no further than these few names Justin Wilcox (just relinquished play calling duties this season 2020), Gary Patterson , Ryan Day, Jimbo Fisher, Dan Mullen, and Lincoln Riley. I saw a few mentions that we need to go after Chad Glasgow given that TCU runs a 4-2-5 defense as well, but guess what Gary Patterson actually calls the defense. The point is there are different routes to be successful as a head coach wether taking a CEO type role like Dabo (who by the way has never called plays as an OC or DC) or being a strong coordinator who continues to call plays as the HC (and possibly look to become the CEO type later on down the line ala Nick Saban)
While I agree that Baker is probably taking up a coaching spot and probably shouldn’t be retained, at least he is not calling plays and maybe we can see him move on after this season. Personally if Manny can recoup his defensive mojo I would like for us to elevate a guy like Lockett just for recruiting similar to DVD. I think with Simpson, Manny, and TRob they can handle coaching the three position groups.
I also actually like moving Rumph to an off the field role, regardless of the recruiting title I view the move as more of an analyst role, which we all envy the embarrassment of riches that Bama has in those position. Although Rumph is a terrible recruiter, we know the man knows football from an X and O’s perspective and has developed some talent like it or not.
At the end of the day Manny will either succeed as a HC calling the defensive or fail. If he does succeed he can always move into a CEO type role later on down the road and give the play calling up to a competent DC.
One thing for sure and two thing for certain I love this U and I am going to support the decisions that have been made and let it play out. If it works out great and if it doesn’t then we will have the right to bash Manny and call it a failure.
Until then in #MannyWeTrust #ManolaDiaz