Ronniehuskerron said

Owl said

TeamBeer said

Could Sanders follow Pelini to FAU?

If I'm Carl Pelini, one name I look to right away to join my staff is former NU secondary coach Marvin Sanders.

Pelini is not going to find a better coach to bring on his staff than Sanders. The question is does Sanders want to get back into college coaching and is he willing to relocate to Boca Raton.

Sanders is also an accomplished recruiter in that region from his days as a defensive coordinator at North Carolina. It just makes too much sense in my opinion.

Sanders currently has off-field legal issues he's dealing with.  It's the reason he departed Bo's staff at Nebraska unceremoniously and hastily last off-season.  He's not in a position to be coaching again at this time.

The three coaches most likely to follow Carl from Nebraska are:

Joe Ganz as QB coach:  http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=205328218&SPID=76795&SPSID=597347
Ganz is currently an intern but on the fast track at Nebraska.  Everyone from Tom Osborne to Bo Pelini to Tim Beck are really high on him.  Shawn Watson is trying to push for him at Louisville but Charlie Strong is looking at some of his previous connections first.  Bo wants Ganz as QB coach in Lincoln, but the numbers might not work out unless Ron Brown retires and they can shift the ACs around a bit this off-season.

Vince Marrow as TE & co-OL coach, and overall offensive quality control:  http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=2&SPID=22&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=205214023&Q_SEASON=2011

Marrow is highly experienced and well-traveled.  Players love him.  He would like to see his son play at Nebraska–his son Mike is currently a FB in Lincoln–but needs a full time AC job since he has 5 kids and his current GA salary is inadequate.  Another guy that Bo would like to keep around but will probably lose due to the numbers crunch.

Ross Watson as DB coach:  http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=1419527

Watson was a great DB at DIII powerhouse Mount Union where he was an All-American.  He coached there for 2 years before joining Nebraska as a 3-year GA and this year as an intern, for a 4-year stint learning under, Bo, Carl, and Marvin Sanders.  He's a great teacher of technique and is well-liked.  His weakness would be recruiting.  He's not considered charismatic, nor does he have recruiting ties or experience.

I've also heard that Carl has reached out to his contacts looking for high school head coaches in Florida who may be looking to make a jump to the college game.  He's looking for quality candidates who have extensive professional relationships in the region that can be leveraged for recruiting purposes.

Ganz and Marrow are good Nebraska picks as possibilities, as is Brendan Stai as a possible on the OL or DL. His NFL career experience and his success in college would play well.  He's not as seasoned as Marrow, but would be a potentially good recruiter - and as I understand it, he is very strong on technique.   Although he is an intern now, he will be a coach somewhere - and money is not an issue for him as he has planned his finances well.

Although Sanders would be a terrific Defensive Coordinator, as mentioned above, he may not have the ability to re-enter coaching just yet.

Carl has a ton of professional connections that will help him in this process.  I'd expect a carryover or two, a couple from Ohio, a couple from Nebraska, a few from Florida for sure.

ALWAYSOWL said

In response to the above,  That would then have to apply to all the coaches.   It's obviously easier to coach a good player!  It's all about recruiting and FAU has to expand out of their comfort zone otherwise it will remain the same with or without new coaches.   GO OWLS!!!

walty12 said

ALWAYSOWL said

In response to the above,  That would then have to apply to all the coaches.   It's obviously easier to coach a good player!  It's all about recruiting and FAU has to expand out of their comfort zone otherwise it will remain the same with or without new coaches.   GO OWLS!!!

I've already responded to this type post before.  No, its not all about recruiting.  Pelini and Mattison wouldn't have been able to take thier respective defenses to near dead last in the nation to top 10 in one season if it was.  UF, Notre Dame, Texas and UCLA would all be in the top 10 if it was.

FAU said

walty12 said

ALWAYSOWL said

In response to the above,  That would then have to apply to all the coaches.   It's obviously easier to coach a good player!  It's all about recruiting and FAU has to expand out of their comfort zone otherwise it will remain the same with or without new coaches.   GO OWLS!!!

I've already responded to this type post before.  No, its not all about recruiting.  Pelini and Mattison wouldn't have been able to take thier respective defenses to near dead last in the nation to top 10 in one season if it was.  UF, Notre Dame, Texas and UCLA would all be in the top 10 if it was.

I would have to argue that Florida's defense is just as great as Michigan's this season, if not even better. Look at the numbers:

Florida

Total Defense: 299.6 ypg (9th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 20.6 ppg (25th)
Pass Defense: 167.3 ypg (9th)
Rushing Defense: 132.33 ypg (40th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 22 (T-67th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 27.54 % (2)
Schedule (current BCS standings): @ #1 LSU, #2 Alabama, @ #9 South Carolina, #16 Georgia, @ #25 Auburn

Michigan

Total Defense: 317.6 ypg (18th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 17.5 ppg (T-7th)
Pass Defense: 188.5 ypg (16th)
Rushing Defense: 129.08 ypg (36th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 28 (T-29th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 36.08 % (T-29th)
Schedule: @ #17 Michigan State, #20 Nebraska

walty12 said

FAU said

walty12 said

ALWAYSOWL said

In response to the above,  That would then have to apply to all the coaches.   It's obviously easier to coach a good player!  It's all about recruiting and FAU has to expand out of their comfort zone otherwise it will remain the same with or without new coaches.   GO OWLS!!!

I've already responded to this type post before.  No, its not all about recruiting.  Pelini and Mattison wouldn't have been able to take thier respective defenses to near dead last in the nation to top 10 in one season if it was.  UF, Notre Dame, Texas and UCLA would all be in the top 10 if it was.

I would have to argue that Florida's defense is just as great as Michigan's this season, if not even better. Look at the numbers:

Florida

Total Defense: 299.6 ypg (9th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 20.6 ppg (25th)
Pass Defense: 167.3 ypg (9th)
Rushing Defense: 132.33 ypg (40th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 22 (T-67th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 27.54 % (2)
Schedule (current BCS standings): @ #1 LSU, #2 Alabama, @ #9 South Carolina, #16 Georgia, @ #25 Auburn

Michigan

Total Defense: 317.6 ypg (18th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 17.5 ppg (T-7th)
Pass Defense: 188.5 ypg (16th)
Rushing Defense: 129.08 ypg (36th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 28 (T-29th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 36.08 % (T-29th)
Schedule: @ #17 Michigan State, #20 Nebraska

I was referring to UF being 6-6 and having the #1 recruiting class 2 years ago and being in the top 10 year in and year out along with those other schools…you can even throw FSU in there.  My point is its not all about recruiting.

owlcountry40 said

walty12 said

FAU said

walty12 said

ALWAYSOWL said

In response to the above,  That would then have to apply to all the coaches.   It's obviously easier to coach a good player!  It's all about recruiting and FAU has to expand out of their comfort zone otherwise it will remain the same with or without new coaches.   GO OWLS!!!

I've already responded to this type post before.  No, its not all about recruiting.  Pelini and Mattison wouldn't have been able to take thier respective defenses to near dead last in the nation to top 10 in one season if it was.  UF, Notre Dame, Texas and UCLA would all be in the top 10 if it was.

I would have to argue that Florida's defense is just as great as Michigan's this season, if not even better. Look at the numbers:

Florida

Total Defense: 299.6 ypg (9th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 20.6 ppg (25th)
Pass Defense: 167.3 ypg (9th)
Rushing Defense: 132.33 ypg (40th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 22 (T-67th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 27.54 % (2)
Schedule (current BCS standings): @ #1 LSU, #2 Alabama, @ #9 South Carolina, #16 Georgia, @ #25 Auburn

Michigan

Total Defense: 317.6 ypg (18th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 17.5 ppg (T-7th)
Pass Defense: 188.5 ypg (16th)
Rushing Defense: 129.08 ypg (36th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 28 (T-29th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 36.08 % (T-29th)
Schedule: @ #17 Michigan State, #20 Nebraska

I was referring to UF being 6-6 and having the #1 recruiting class 2 years ago and being in the top 10 year in and year out along with those other schools…you can even throw FSU in there.  My point is its not all about recruiting.

 It is mostly about recruiting though I do not know if you have read my other points about FSU but they did have good year they lost to three top 15 teams and a wake forest team with 33 kids from Florida and there starting was out for three of those games QB. UF going 6-6  does not prove your point either you have to remember everyone in that conference has equal recruits expect for maybe Vandy thus why they have lost 20 some straight to UF. Just look at FIU they have got 3 times as many 3 star players as we have over the last 3 years and just look at us and look at them

walty12 said

owlcountry40 said

walty12 said

FAU said

walty12 said

ALWAYSOWL said

In response to the above,  That would then have to apply to all the coaches.   It's obviously easier to coach a good player!  It's all about recruiting and FAU has to expand out of their comfort zone otherwise it will remain the same with or without new coaches.   GO OWLS!!!

I've already responded to this type post before.  No, its not all about recruiting.  Pelini and Mattison wouldn't have been able to take thier respective defenses to near dead last in the nation to top 10 in one season if it was.  UF, Notre Dame, Texas and UCLA would all be in the top 10 if it was.

I would have to argue that Florida's defense is just as great as Michigan's this season, if not even better. Look at the numbers:

Florida

Total Defense: 299.6 ypg (9th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 20.6 ppg (25th)
Pass Defense: 167.3 ypg (9th)
Rushing Defense: 132.33 ypg (40th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 22 (T-67th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 27.54 % (2)
Schedule (current BCS standings): @ #1 LSU, #2 Alabama, @ #9 South Carolina, #16 Georgia, @ #25 Auburn

Michigan

Total Defense: 317.6 ypg (18th in the nation)
Scoring Defense: 17.5 ppg (T-7th)
Pass Defense: 188.5 ypg (16th)
Rushing Defense: 129.08 ypg (36th)
Interceptions: 8 (T-91st)
Sacks: 28 (T-29th)
Opponents 3rd Conversion: 36.08 % (T-29th)
Schedule: @ #17 Michigan State, #20 Nebraska

I was referring to UF being 6-6 and having the #1 recruiting class 2 years ago and being in the top 10 year in and year out along with those other schools…you can even throw FSU in there.  My point is its not all about recruiting.

 It is mostly about recruiting though I do not know if you have read my other points about FSU but they did have good year they lost to three top 15 teams and a wake forest team with 33 kids from Florida and there starting was out for three of those games QB. UF going 6-6  does not prove your point either you have to remember everyone in that conference has equal recruits expect for maybe Vandy thus why they have lost 20 some straight to UF. Just look at FIU they have got 3 times as many 3 star players as we have over the last 3 years and just look at us and look at them

Haha, everybody in the SEC does not have equal recruits.  You think Miss State is on the same level of recruiting as Bama or UF?  I dont care that FSU lost to 3 top 15 teams…they are supposed to be top 10!  They should be beating those teams not losing every game that is supposed to be competitive…and Virginia…cmon man.

Oh so wait, now a QB matters that much???  That is actually my point exactly…if FAU had a good QB this year I think we would have been 6-6 and I wouldn't have to listen to this "if we only had more 3 star guys" talk.

If our coaching staff is not able to develop players to be better than they are their senior years of highschool then I want a new staff.  I dont think you realize how minimal the difference in talent is between SunBelt teams as far as kids and their athletic ability.