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Troop was co-OC at Okie State.
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Trooper is that stud recruiter that A&M desperately needs.
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On one of the Canes message boards their saying that "every sign points to" Florida hiring Teryl Austin (DB coach for the Cardinals)
Thats what ESPN's Joe Schad tweeted
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Cardinals lose defensive backs coach to Florida
Posted by Mike Florio on February 11, 2010 1:47 PM ET
Last week, Florida defensive coordinator George Edwards left Gainesville for Buffalo, taking the same job with the Bills.
This week, coach Urban Meyer has filled the void by hiring Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach Teryl Austin, according to Mike Jurecki of XTRA Sports 910AM in Phoenix.
Austin joined the Cardinals in 2007, after four seasons with the Seahawks. Prior to that, the 44-year-old former defensive back with the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football coached at the college level, including stops at Penn State, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Michigan.
Perhaps the best news for Austin is that, by leaving the NFL, he'll use the term "lockout" only when he forgets his keys on his dresser.
Posted by Mike Florio on February 11, 2010 1:47 PM ET
Last week, Florida defensive coordinator George Edwards left Gainesville for Buffalo, taking the same job with the Bills.
This week, coach Urban Meyer has filled the void by hiring Arizona Cardinals defensive backs coach Teryl Austin, according to Mike Jurecki of XTRA Sports 910AM in Phoenix.
Austin joined the Cardinals in 2007, after four seasons with the Seahawks. Prior to that, the 44-year-old former defensive back with the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football coached at the college level, including stops at Penn State, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Michigan.
Perhaps the best news for Austin is that, by leaving the NFL, he'll use the term "lockout" only when he forgets his keys on his dresser.
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I doubt he leaves Auburn, but if Sherm pulls him in, DeRuyter, Terrell Williams and Trooper is one hell of a staff upgrade...
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Yeah.....but the thread that Kyrk posted said Barrow was coming in as a Co-DC, So the Austin hire doesn't mean much...Barrow could still be leaving
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As a coach this doesn't have an effect at all. This may be a bad move on Florida's part if Barrow has true input as a Co-DC. He's not anywhere ready for that position right now.
As a recruiter, this sucks HARD.
As a former Cane, Barrow's dead to me. DEAD. The Bermuda Triangle never existed in my mind now. It was just Jessie and Darrin out there.
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Tell me you're joking.
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Originally Posted by dreClark
Tell me you're joking.
Imagine Derrick Brooks coaching on the FSU staff and leaving for Florida.
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Mike Barrow = Clint Hurtt
Former Canes, Decent recruiters.. but the kicker is they're - sub-par coaches. UM's linebackers have don't exactly what under Barrow?
The "recruiters" haven't cut it, up until this point.
Don't like losing a Former Cane to UF, but who cares. This is big business. I'm not really suprised by this either. It's been known that the the writing was on the wall because Barrow was stripped of his positonal coaching tag during the down stretch of last season anyway.
Give me more Rick Petris, and Aubrey Hills and less Mike Barrows and Clint Hurtts. Shannon needs as MANY compentant posistonal coaches with PROVEN track records, as possible.
Hell, if only to mask his own coaching errors.
Just give me a good hire(just like subbing Petri for Hurtt), and I'm plently cool with this 'departure'. -- HOWEVER, If we just have Lovett taking over the linebackers, and have the staff one man short, that would be completly ******ed. I don't think Randy is that stupid though.
Former Canes, Decent recruiters.. but the kicker is they're - sub-par coaches. UM's linebackers have don't exactly what under Barrow?
The "recruiters" haven't cut it, up until this point.
Don't like losing a Former Cane to UF, but who cares. This is big business. I'm not really suprised by this either. It's been known that the the writing was on the wall because Barrow was stripped of his positonal coaching tag during the down stretch of last season anyway.
Give me more Rick Petris, and Aubrey Hills and less Mike Barrows and Clint Hurtts. Shannon needs as MANY compentant posistonal coaches with PROVEN track records, as possible.
Hell, if only to mask his own coaching errors.
Just give me a good hire(just like subbing Petri for Hurtt), and I'm plently cool with this 'departure'. -- HOWEVER, If we just have Lovett taking over the linebackers, and have the staff one man short, that would be completly ******ed. I don't think Randy is that stupid though.
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If Went to FSU LB coach, to UF DC, I couldn't be mad at him.Originally Posted by YoungBuck32
Originally Posted by dreClark
Tell me you're joking.
Imagine Derrick Brooks coaching on the FSU staff and leaving for Florida.
Certainly wouldn't erase the impact and the good that he has done for FSU.
*shrugs*
%%*$ is a business bro and they got families to feed and careers to build.
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Barrow =/= Hurtt
Hurtt's recruiting ability has been a mystery to me. In addition to the guy being one of the worst coaches I've ever seen the guy was an overrated recruiter. I don't know how the hell it's got around that he was a good recruiter. The fact is he wasn't. Hurtt owes his 1st born to Randy for not firing him publicly and letting him look for another job. Louisville and Charlie Strong got bamboozled by Hurtt.
Barrow on the other hand is a good recruiter. This is one coach where I'll take his recruiting ability over his lack of coaching, though I do think he has bright future as a coach. He's just not polished as I would've hoped right now. Every staff needs someone like Barrow who can get the job done in recruiting.
Hurtt's recruiting ability has been a mystery to me. In addition to the guy being one of the worst coaches I've ever seen the guy was an overrated recruiter. I don't know how the hell it's got around that he was a good recruiter. The fact is he wasn't. Hurtt owes his 1st born to Randy for not firing him publicly and letting him look for another job. Louisville and Charlie Strong got bamboozled by Hurtt.
Barrow on the other hand is a good recruiter. This is one coach where I'll take his recruiting ability over his lack of coaching, though I do think he has bright future as a coach. He's just not polished as I would've hoped right now. Every staff needs someone like Barrow who can get the job done in recruiting.
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SEC breakout players for 2010
By Chris Low
This time a year ago, how many of us were up to speed on Darvin Adams at Auburn, Justin Houston at Georgia, Greg Childs at Arkansas or Mark Barron at Alabama?
All four had breakout seasons in 2009, guys who went from role players/solid players to All-SEC caliber players.
Who are those players going to be in 2010?
Let’s take a look:
1. Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus: Severalin and around Alabama’s program think Dareus will be the next greatdefensive lineman for the Crimson Tide. He certainly made his presencefelt in the BCS National Championship Game in January when he was namedthe game’s Defensive MVP after returning an interception 28 yards for atouchdown and knocking Texas quarterback Colt McCoyout of the game. Dareus only started in four games last season, but hestill wound up with 9.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. Look for thosenumbers to soar in 2010, and look for him to emerge as one of the mostdominant defensive linemen in the league.
2. Florida quarterback John Brantley:Following a legend is always difficult, but Brantley has the skills tobe one of the top three quarterbacks in the SEC next season. No, he’snot going to make everybody forget about Tim Tebow,and he’s not going to be able to provide everything Tebow did for theGators the last three seasons. But what Brantley can do is throw thefootball, and Florida will build its offense around Brantley’sstrengths next season. The 6-3, 217-pound junior had a lot of work withthe first-team offense last spring while Tebow was resting his shoulderand performed extremely well.
3. Vanderbilt safety Sean Richardson: Some mightsay that Richardson already introduced himself to the league lastseason with his 84 tackles, which led all SEC defensive backs duringthe regular season. But if you’re looking for prototypical safeties whocan hit, cover and act as an enforcer back there in the secondary, the6-2, 210-pound Richardson has a chance to really be special nextseason. Vanderbilt defensive coordinator/secondary coach Jamie Bryanthas done an outstanding job when it comes to grooming quality defensivebacks, but Richardson is the kind of punishing tackler that may be oneof the best yet to come out of Vanderbilt.
4. Arkansas running back Ronnie Wingo Jr.:The Hogs have so many returning offensive weapons that it’s easy forsome of those guys to get lost in the shuffle. Don’t look for that tohappen with Wingo, who has everything Arkansas coach Bobby Petrinolikes in a running back. The 6-3, 220-pound sophomore is fast, toughand can catch the ball out of the backfield. Wingo played in all 13games last season as a true freshman and ranked fourth on the team intotal yards (319) and carries (47). He averaged 6.5 yards per carry.Petrino is on record as saying that the Hogs need to get the ball inWingo’s hands more and will look for ways to do that this comingseason.
5. LSU receiver Rueben Randle: With Brandon LaFellgone, somebody at LSU has to step next season on offense and becomethat go-to player. The 6-3, 200-pound Randle has all the physical toolsto be that player. He was the No. 1 receiver prospect in the nationwhen he signed with the Tigers and started in four games last season asa freshman. Randle sort of played in LaFell’s shadow, but still caughttwo touchdown passes and averaged 15.7 yards per catch. In a lot ofways, he was still getting re-acclimated to the position after playingquarterback as a high school senior. Look for Randle to blossom in2010. The Tigers sure need him to.
Breakout players to watch among the non-AQs
By Graham Watson
As we head into spring football, it’s time to start speculating about which players will jump up and surprise this season.
Some of the players I mentioned last year were Florida Atlantic running back Alfred Morris and Memphis receiver Marcus Rucker. Morris led the Owls in rushing with 1,392 yards and Rucker had just 241 receiving yards for the Tigers.
It’s not an exact science, but it is fun to start looking ahead andspeculating which players could have a breakout season in 2010.
Here are my top five breakout hopefuls:
1.Jordan Wynn, QB, Utah:After watching Wynn play the final third of the season last year, it’shard not to expect him to be pretty darn good in 2010. Wynn had a roughstretch of opponents to start his collegiate career, but that will onlymake him better in 2010, especially against a tough nonconferenceschedule that includes Notre Dame and Pittsburgh.
2.Lampford Mark, RB, Nevada: Mark sat behind Luke Lippincott and Vai Tauamost of last season, but with Taua on the fence because of academics,Mark can come through this spring as the team’s top rusher. He rushedfor at least 69 yards in three games this season, including 90 yardsagainst SMU in the Sherton Hawaii Bowl when both Taua and Lippincottwere out.
3.Zac Dysert, QB, Miami-Ohio:Dysert had a good freshman season last year, passing for 2,614 passingyards and 12 touchdowns, but he also threw 16 interceptions. With ayear in this offense, a little more familiarity with the coaching staffand a better supporting cast, Dysert could be the quarterback to watchin the MAC this year.
4.Jaime Hampton, QB, Troy: Hampton missed part ofthe 2008 season and all of last year while recovering from kneesurgery, but before the injury he was on his way to being one of thebest quarterbacks for the Trojans in quite some time. Because of hisskill and experience, the Trojans shouldn’t have to worry about adropoff after losing former starter Levi Brown.
5.Robbie Rouse, RB, Fresno State: Rouse was hidden behind Ryan Mathews and Lonyae Miller,but he still managed to rush for 479 yards and four touchdowns as thethird stringer. As the Bulldogs top returning running back in 2010,Rouse should be one of the best rushers in the conference.
Five breakout players in the ACC
By Heather Dinich
A new season usually means new stars will emerge, breakout players ifyou will. Consider these players athletes who have already shown a hintof something good, but aren’t quite household names yet. Of course it’spossible a Jeff Luc or Lamarcus Joyner could be the next great playerat Florida State in 2010, but in the grand scheme of college football,they’re still unproven. Here’s a look at five players in the conferencewho have already proved to be on the verge of a breakout season:
Steve Greer, linebacker, Virginia -- Greer ledVirginia and all ACC freshmen in tackles with 92, earning All-ACChonorable mention honors. He also ranked No. 5 among the nation'sfreshmen in tackles, including a career-high 14 tackles at Miami.
Anthony Allen, B-back, Georgia Tech -- Allen will be moving from the A-back to B-back position this spring to fill the void left by Jonathan Dwyer. Allen finished 2009 third on the team in rushing behind Dwyer and quarterback Josh Nesbitt with 618 yards and six touchdowns.
Damien Berry, running back, Miami -- Theformer safety who had spent the majority of his time on special teamsmade a name for himself in his first game as a running back last yearwith 162 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries against FAMU on Oct. 10.He finished with a team-high eight touchdowns and was second on theteam in rushing with 616 yards. With Javarris James gone and Graig Cooper recovering from a knee injury, it’s Berry’s time to shine.
Andre Ellington, running back, Clemson --He had a 7.2 yards per carry average as C.J. Spiller’s backup (68carries for 491 yards) and four touchdowns. Ellington also proved to bea capable receiver with 11 catches for 55 yards. He had five runs ofover 20 yards and 13 runs longer than 10 yards. He was second toSpiller in rushing.
Jarmon Fortson, wide receiver, Florida State-- Fortson ended 2009 with a play to remember in the Gator Bowl: anacrobatic, one-handed, 29-yard catch in the third quarter. Fortsonfinished third on the team last year with 45 catches for 610 yards andfour touchdowns.
Spring breakout candidates in the Big East
By Brian Bennett
Spring is a time when some players take huge steps toward becoming breakout stars. An example of this last year was UConn's Marcus Easley.A walk-on who played without much fanfare his first three years, Easleyhad a great spring, earned a scholarship and blossomed into one of thebest receivers in the Big East during his senior campaign.
Who might be this year's Easley? Here are a few possibilities to watch this spring:
- Mike Shanahan, WR, Pittsburgh:Shanahan came on strong at the end of his redshirt freshman season,culminating with five big catches for 83 yards in the Meineke Car CareBowl win. With Dorin Dickerson and Oderick Turner gone, the sure-handed, 6-foot-5 Shanahan should emerge as the No. 2 option in Pittsburgh's passing game behind Jonathan Baldwin.
- Ryan Clarke, RB, West Virginia:Clarke, who is 6 feet tall and weights 230 pounds, gave theMountaineers the big body they were looking for at fullback last year.But he can also run, as he showed by rumbling for 60 yards on fivecarries against Cincinnati and scoring eight touchdowns on the season.He could play an even bigger role this season, though touches may behard to come by with Noel Devine back for his senior year.
- Steve Beauharnais, LB, Rutgers: Beauharnaismade an impact as a true freshman, recording five sacks -- includingtwo in the St. Petersburg Bowl. Coaches love the 6-2, 230-pounder'sathleticism, and he should slide right into a starting role for 2010.
- Ryne Giddins, DE, South Florida: An ankleinjury limited Giddins to just three games as a freshman. South Floridais seeking a medical redshirt for him. Giddins was the highest-ratedrecruit in the Big East a year ago, and with Jason Pierre-Paul's andGeorge Selvie's departure, there is an opportunity for him to live upto the billing.
- Ryan Griffin, TE, Connecticut: It'sbeen a while since UConn had a top-flight tight end, but Griffin may bethat guy. As a freshman, he came on late to make 23 catches for 272yards and he is an imposing target at 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing240 pounds. The Huskies may look to him more as their passing gamedevelops.
- Alec Lemon, WR, Syracuse:Like all Orange receivers not named Mike Williams, Lemon struggled withdrops early in the year. But he responded late in his freshman campaignand ended the season with nine receptions for 140 yards and a scoreagainst UConn. Syracuse needs playmakers in the passing game and wouldlove to see Lemon continue to make strides this spring.
Who will break out in the Big Ten?
By Adam Rittenberg
Perhaps the best part about spring practice is projecting the handfulof players who will turn heads and raise expectations heading into thefall. Most of these players have provided hints of bigger things tocome.
So who will become a breakout player in the Big Ten? Here are a few names to watch.
Penn State CB Stephon Morris: Morris made a namefor himself in Penn State's nickel package as a true freshman. Herecorded 30 tackles, had an interception, a sack and two passesdefended. Look for him to improve and become a major factor in PennState's secondary.
Michigan State WR Keshawn Martin: Heis already the Big Ten's most dangerous kickoff returner and couldbecome one of the league's top wide receivers this year. Martin ledMichigan State last season in yards-per-reception (22.andyards-per-carry (12.2). Look for the Spartans to find more ways to getthe ball to Martin, who is a legitimate big-play threat.
Wisconsin TE Lance Kendricks: Kendrickscertainly looked like Wisconsin's tight end of the future in the ChampsSports Bowl, where he recorded seven receptions for a career high 128receiving yards in the win against Miami. Garrett Graham's graduation opens up the top spot for Kendricks, who could have a monster season in 2010 working alongside quarterback Scott Tolzien.
Minnesota S Kim Royston: Minnesota will leanheavily on its safeties in 2010, and Royston looks ready for the addedresponsibility. The Wisconsin transfer finished the 2009 season on avery strong note: He recorded a career high 15 tackles (14 solo) andforced a fumble. Royston and Kyle Theret could form the league's topsafety tandem.
Iowa RB Jewel Hampton: He's baaaack. Younger teammates Adam Robinson and Brandon Wegherfilled in nicely for Hampton in 2009, but Hampton still has the bestchance to become Iowa's featured back. He averaged 5.1 yards per carryand scored seven touchdowns in 2008 as Shonn Greene's backup and can be very effective if his knee gets back to 100 percent.
Illinois CB/WR Terry Hawthorne: One of the fewbright spots for Illinois last season, Hawthorne recorded 30 tackles,intercepted a ball for a 44-yard touchdown and had six passes defendedas a true freshman. He can play both cornerback and wide receiver forthe Illini, who are desperate for playmakers on both sides of the ball.Hawthorne provided a spark for Illinois last year, but he could be astar in 2010.
Ohio State LB Brian Rolle: Cameron Heyward andRoss Homan will be the headliners for Ohio State's defense in 2010, butwatch out for Rolle as well. Rolle already "broke out," in a sense,with 95 tackles (seven for loss) and an interception in 2009. But hecould truly explode for the Buckeyes this coming fall.
Northwestern TE Drake Dunsmore: Anyonewho saw Dunsmore run through several Auburn defenders for a 66-yardtouchdown in the Outback Bowl recognizes his immense potential. Thejunior might be NU's top NFL prospect and offensive coordinator MickMcCall loves to get him involved. Dunsmore will be one of the toptargets for new starting quarterback Dan Persa.
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Aubrey Hill is a Gator, and is the Miami wide-receiver coach, and newly named Recruiting Coordinator.....
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But wait, Cardinals pass defense wasn't even ranked in the top half of the NFL....Could have Florida founded a more accomplished DC?
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Barrow's biggest coups of a recruiter have been -- Arthur Brown -- whom is a bust. And he flipped Cookie Buchanan last the last minute.
He's been alright.
I think you and I both agree though, Miami just needs to WIN. And in my opinion, we have alot better chance of winning with compentant coaching at this point. Give me a guy who is fierce, and will have our linebackers disciplined in read and react, and displaying the ability to cover a got damn 2nd string tight end for god sakes.
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Not the same. Aubrey Hill never coached at UF. I think he came from Pitt or Cuse to here. Nor would he ever be considered one of the greats in UF history.
I can't fault Barrow here. Salary probably doubled if not tripled and a much better title. Possibly a leeway into an NFL gig...or a college HC gig. It's a career move and it's not personal. It's business.
However......Urban is only hiring the guy for recruiting purposes. Let's be real......he was a "defensive assistant" here this year. He coached LB's in '07 and '08. I'd say he was decent, turned Spence into a Frosh AA. But I can't say he was a great coach. Last year when he was taken off LB's and turned into a "defensive assistant" it was supposedly so that he could be groomed to become a DC one day.
And Young Buck was right.........Hurtt was an average recruiter at best. And a horrible coach. Barrow is a damn good recruiter and maybe an okay coach.
If anything, this is more indicative that it's getting harder and harder for us to compete as an elite school. SEC teams just have a huge financial advantage. Uf is taking one our position coaches and will pay him more than what our DC makes just for a figurehead position. Hard to compete with that.
I can't fault Barrow here. Salary probably doubled if not tripled and a much better title. Possibly a leeway into an NFL gig...or a college HC gig. It's a career move and it's not personal. It's business.
However......Urban is only hiring the guy for recruiting purposes. Let's be real......he was a "defensive assistant" here this year. He coached LB's in '07 and '08. I'd say he was decent, turned Spence into a Frosh AA. But I can't say he was a great coach. Last year when he was taken off LB's and turned into a "defensive assistant" it was supposedly so that he could be groomed to become a DC one day.
And Young Buck was right.........Hurtt was an average recruiter at best. And a horrible coach. Barrow is a damn good recruiter and maybe an okay coach.
If anything, this is more indicative that it's getting harder and harder for us to compete as an elite school. SEC teams just have a huge financial advantage. Uf is taking one our position coaches and will pay him more than what our DC makes just for a figurehead position. Hard to compete with that.
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basically....this is always gonna be a prob for miami from here on out no matter who the coach is
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2010 VT defensive tackle recruit Nick Acree (4* Rivals, 3* Scout) just came off of a bad ACL tear last year but is now fully healthy. At 6'6, 320, he now runs a legit 4.85 in the 40, and this is about a year removed from tearing his ACL. He also benches close to 500 lbs.
Crazy measurables, but I've heard he's one of those Gholston type dudes who looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane. If the light ever comes on though he's gonna be DISGUSTING.
Crazy measurables, but I've heard he's one of those Gholston type dudes who looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane. If the light ever comes on though he's gonna be DISGUSTING.
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guarantee my boy Rubio was involved in that
UCF had a HELLUVA class this yr too
UCF had a HELLUVA class this yr too
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Looks like Coach Barrow was handed the duffle bag...
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the texas to big 10 rumors have always come from the big 10 side and never texas, its the same for texas to the pac-10. both conferences want texas because its a big name school and they bring money but at the end of the day how much would texas gain by leaving the big 12?
the good ol boys down in texas would never let them leave
the good ol boys down in texas would never let them leave
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