The House of Blue

I'm not convinced that Stoops won't call the defense..

I'm sure that coley is ready to call plays. He was likely going to leave for a major program to the OC no matter what. So it's good to get him here.

In terms of the FSU offense. It isn't a "Pro set". The pro set is typically viewed as a two back set. FSU is almost always in the shotgun with at least 3 wr, one te, and one rb. It's actually quite similar to what we were doing with maxwell smith early last year. It's not the spread, but it isn't the "pro set" either. I'm a proponent of this offense and think it will work well with the personel we have now.

Most also thought that the DE coach (name escapes me) was ready to be a dc at a major program. If Fisher hadn't pissed stoops and coley off earlier this year he'd probably stay to be the dc.

All in all it's about being good at what you do more than having "experience". Stoops has likely been planning for this for a long time.

From what I understand Coley has been in charge of game film, game planning and "consults" on play calling with fisher. He just doesn't make the final call. No big deal.

With stoops influence on the defense I think we'll be fine there too. Whether they're experienced coordinators or not, I want them to be sound most of all. No high school gimmick offenses or defenses (minter's silly thing he ran).

If I'm a rookie HC, I want an absolute stud staff. Since I am from the defensive side of the ball, I want a proven really good OC. If I decide to hire a DC, I am ok with getting less experience if it means better recruiting or another attribute like that......but I still would prefer an experienced DC.

For my position coaches at UK, I want BIG TIME recruiters first and player developers second.

I was really hoping Stoops would bring Eliot with him. Guy is an ace recruiter and very good De coach..Im hoping at least Coley comes. He is also an elite recruiter with ties into South Fla.. as far as the FSU offense..its Jimbo Fishers baby..JImbo calls the plays...but I think Coley..being the video guy and OC..has picked up enough to be a good playcaller and offensive architect.
AS far as DC..I was hoping Eliot..but really..Stoops will be our DC ...im sure he will be all over the defense. And thats a good thing.

"IF" somehow Mitch Barnhart enables the football program to put together a staff that includes Stoops, Coley, Eliot, AND another "name" assistant.........I won't speak another ill word towards him. Unless he drops the ball on major facility upgrades. LoL

You understand that Mitch can't say year for them don't you?

I think it all depends on how much money the Prez at UK gives him (STOOPS) and the AD to work with.

The more money they have the better coaches they might get.

Yea right its hard to spend a ton of money right now with the problems our state has.

I wouldn't mind bringing Zook on as DC, bring Eliot on as DE/DL coach and recruiting coordinator, Coley on as RB or QB coach and co-recruiting coordinator, keep Washington on as WR coach, Smith on as LB coach, Summers on as OL coach and Neal brown as OC.. That would shape up as a really good start to the staff..

Hop,you are right Venables is the DC now and I was hoping we could lure him here..this is fun isnt it?

What about Zook as the special teams coach, he can recruit no doubt, and give DJ the DC job to make sure he comes with Stoops. Cause i bet Stoops will be very hands on with the D to help DJ get up to speed so to speck. Just a thought.