Spitballing a bit here, so bear with the incoherence.
As posted by Reed, SF 49ers defensive line coach and Ron Jeremy non-stunt double, Jim Tomsula appears to be poised to join Paul Chryst’s new staff at Pitt. The initial thought was that he would be the defensive coordinator. He is loved by 49er fans. I am not sure, though, about him becoming the defensive coordinator. Why?
There are reports that Wisconsin Linebacker coach Dave Huxtable will be coming to Pitt.
Pitt: We have learned that Wisconsin linebackers coach Dave Huxtable (2011 Linebackers Coach of the Year) will be joining Paul Chryst’s staff at Pitt. Huxtable coached the linebackers at Wisconsin this season and served as the defensive coordinator at Central Florida prior to that.
Huxtable coming to the Badgers last year, was something of a coup for Wisconsin. Obviously it paid off for both, but if he’s coming to Pitt it would not be to remain the linebacker coach. The guy has been a DC at UCF, UNC and GT. The extra plus side, is in recruiting since he has spent the last 20 years in North Carolina, Georgia and Flordia berfore last year in Madison. Considering the desire to recruit in Florida, plus Pitt heading to the ACC, a coach like Huxtable would be a very good hire. Whether it is real or not, remains to be seen.
The other side of this, assuming these hires come to fruition. It appears Keith Patterson, the defensive coordinator last year and presently Pitt’s interim head coach, is going to be out.
I admit to some mixed feelings about this one. I realize the impulse is that anyone associated with Fraud Graham should be swept out, but that impulse was part of what happened post-Wannstedt and is not the smartest plan for continuity and trying to get beyond perpetually rebuilding.
From a coaching standpoint and continuity, it is always good to try and keep at least one or two coaches on the staff. Whether it is for recruiting reasons or to simply bridge the transition it is a common practice. Also, the defense noticeably improved throughout the season, so from a plain coaching standpoint it wouldn’t be a negative.
As it stands, Patterson was only one of maybe a couple coaches that could have been retained without redundancy. Todd Dodge is unlikely to be retained as QB coach. Not when the head coach can handle that position and does not adhere strictly to the same style. I feel bad for Dodge. He got lured here out of his comfort zone, and just got screwed by Fraud Graham like others.
O-Line coach Spencer Leftwich did a great job when you look at the talent and injuries suffered on the line — and an extra bonus for making Turley into an effective center in such short time, but the new OC is an O-line coach, so it seems unlikely. D-line coach Paul Randolph reportedly has told Pitt that he will be leaving after the BBVA Bowl to join Fraud Graham.
Randall McCray, OLB Coach and special teams coordinator, may actually remain. He has worked with Chryst at Wisconsin. Albeit, McCray worked as a position coach and recruiting coordinator there from 2006-09.
The other thing is that Patterson didn’t flee with Fraud Graham at the get go. This despite their very close ties. Patterson looked very shaken after Graham left and spoke that day. Maybe I’m just reading too much into it, but I don’t think he saw Graham’s actions coming and I doubt he was in agreement with them. If Patterson isn’t retained, I hope he gets an opportunity somewhere else away from Graham.
Patterson abruptly lost his father in November. His father was a longtime high school coach — who actually demonstrated the loyalty and devotion to family Fraud Graham preached. Those are events that have a big impact on your outlook on things.
pk I caught the ‘can’t type’ bug
Huxtable: Def Run Coordinator / Inside LB Coach
Paterson: Def Pass Coordinator / Outside LB Coach
No problemo!!
Further, I think Wanny’s staff was about as good a fit for Graham as was Tino
I try not to paint all Graham’s assistants with a wide brush just because of Graham. It’s one thing for an assistant coach to leave for greener pastures early, that happens all the time even after a year or so, but Graham ‘cut and run’ act was too much.
but here they are scout. com football scoop.
huxtable per them is comeing to PITT.
and they were both right on when they said bostad was comeing.
ithink we will have to wait and see but huxtable was comeing.
Nice job with the behind the scenes personal touch. Helpful to see the personal side of these things and how so many have been impacted by the money grab move that Fraud Graham exercised. I agree that Patterson seems to have been blindsided by Fraud Graham. Hope that he is retained.
he does a good job most days but when you really want to know something he is gone MIA.
Huxtable would be a great addition with his Carolina, Georgia & Florida ties. Having been at UNC, UCF & GT, he has to know quite a few HS coaches in all those very fertile recruiting states.
That might be a better get than Cristobal himself.
Since Huxtable did it at legit D1 and bigtime programs. And if the guy from San Fran comes, wow this staff is really shaping up. We must being ponying up some mula $$$.
Got to be ready to enter the ACC in style!
Saban is not going to go to Creepy Valley unless he’s into self abuse. Napoleon complex, yes….self abuse….dunno.
Ped State also had Suburban Urban on their wish list and Bill Cowher, etc, etc. They’re into delusions these days in Creepy Valley.
They are the only ones that still believe in all that crap that Ped State was peddling for 40 years.
And the only ones who still think Diaper Joe should be Sainted.
So look for Munchak perhaps.
Comment by Justinian 12.29.11 @ 6:31 pm
Word up, SP wanted Cristobal. Large donors said no Smiley, you’ve f*cked up quite enough. We suggest you hire Chryst.
Comment by SpiritOf76 12.29.11 @ 5:02 pm
If you’re the HC of a team that’s got the Rose Bowl to play vs. Oregon in a few days. What would you tell them, knowing you’re players are going to hear the answer? (that’s right…what he said)
Doesn’t mean squat.
I have a great deal of respect for Penn State and I hope they find a great coach there, but I am happy where I’m at,” Munchak told The Tennessean of Nashville.
“I love my alma mater, but I have no interest in being the head coach at Penn State. I never want to leave Tennessee.”
Munchak, 51, is a former Penn State offensive lineman and Pro Football Hall of Famer who has spent his entire professional career, as a player and coach, with the Titans/Houston Oilers franchise since leaving Penn State after the 1981 season.
Read more: link to post-gazette.com
do you thnk Zeise was run over bye a rain deer.
Zeise is good dont get me wrong but when you really want to know something he seams to be MIA
Saban lives to play golf…..repeat Saban lives to play golf. Tuscaloosa temperature today near 60…..Unhappy Valley, well you know the story.
Golf exists for 11 months a year in Alabama and with luck all 12. Saban is NOT GOING TO Unhappy Valley no matter how much money they offer…and make no mistake about it he is very well paid by
The Crimson Tide…………FORE!!!
Emel, I had heard about the alumni intervention, but I couldn’t resist the blind squirril comment. I guess that was giving way too much credit to our athletic director.
And, you guys might not be having such problems typing if you would peel your eyes off of the ads, and actually look at the keyboard while you type. Just sayin…
WHy not go for Urban Meyer if you want to be totally delusional.
By the way, I hear that Todd Graham is available. I think he has family in Creepy Valley.
A new era in college football is on the horizon.
PITT, yes I said PITT is about to rejoin our rightful place among college football’s elite.
There is no university with the litany of great players and great teams that PITT has had thru college football history.
PITT is going to be great again in football !
Veritas et virtus
Hail to PITT !
Tomsula: Asst Head Coach / D-line coach
Huxtable: Def Run Coordinator / Inside LB Coach
Paterson: Def Pass Coordinator / Outside LB Coach
But that looks funny to me. I don’t think I’ve ever heard having two DC’s splitting responsibilities into DC-Run & DC-Pass.
It sounds very awkward to me.
At least on offense you have the luxury to be in control of the next pay by virtue of playcalling so I can see co-OCs. But defense is so reactive what would the coordinators do during the games.
Unless you mean strictly during camps and practices?
He could not come soon enough the 49ers are in the pro play offs. recruting will be over when he gets hear.
My post was every as bit as tongue-in-cheek as Chas’ endorsement of Tomsula for HC
I am guessing that Chryst has other people lined up but because he and they are presently occupied and totally unlike Fraud Graham, they are putting horses before carts.
One last thing on ole “God Bless” Graham….when talking about players leaving one school for another after they have completed 4 years like Z. Brown did, he was totally opposed. His reasoning? He felt that once you started at a school, you should stay there! LMAO. He will get crushed at recruiting in the PAC 12.
I have also seen him disrupt on D. He alters shots and will block shots way more than Dante. He is bigger than both, and will get stronger. He’s 6’11”. He needs to play more. If we were getting production at the 5 it would be different. we are not. Let Sleepy come off the bench. He seems to play with more fire when challenged.
still like Emel’s idea of a zone with Gilbert in the middle. ND killed us underneath.
“still like Emel’s idea of a zone with Gilbert in the middle. ND killed us underneath.”…
So Gilbert can play middle linebacker?
