Rumors about Texas's next OC

[HizzleRocker]

The name Shanahan in and of itself does not sit right with me. Just like you may be able to give all types of supporting evidence that kiffin may do a good oc job - I am shocked a program like Bama would pick him up. There are many out there who can do the job. Shannahan is an experiment train wreck waiting to happen with a bad name behind him. Please lord no.

Akina is gone? Why? I must be outta the loop.

 

[HizzleRocker]

Is Ash the dude now?

Think Strong will move in another direction?

It would make sense to stick with Ash if he comes back, and I think he will. Strong will have to decide between Swoopes and Heard at some point - and that will then become his guy for the start of his legacy over the next few years. You have a proven senior in Ash. Why not stick with him, and be able to spend a year out of the spotlight developing both of the youngsters before deciding who is going to be "your guy."

 

[charlie42s]

The name Shanahan in and of itself does not sit right with me. Just like you may be able to give all types of supporting evidence that kiffin may do a good oc job - I am shocked a program like Bama would pick him up. There are many out there who can do the job. Shannahan is an experiment train wreck waiting to happen with a bad name behind him. Please lord no.

Akina is gone? Why? I must be outta the loop.

Yep.
Without Duane Akina, Texas Longhorns Have a Troublesome Time Ahead

 

[HizzleRocker]

Yep.
Without Duane Akina, Texas Longhorns Have a Troublesome Time Ahead

 

[Codaxx]

Except Bedford has more DBs in the NFL and only DB coach to have a Heisman winner on his resume. I am actually glad Akina is gone. He doesn't teach zone and more importantly I don't think he cares to at this juncture in his career. Also word is Wickline just agreed.

 

[charlie42s]

He did whiff on the elite DBs in Texas this recruiting season. Surprisingly Chambers is being retained.

 

[charlie42s]

Update: Wickline to Texas speculation is worth watching - Tulsa World: Games We Play: Sports Writer Jimmie Tramel

 

[Codaxx]

Wickline would severely cut the importance of the OC hire. Arguably the best OL coach in the country

 

[charlie42s]

It looks like the new DL coach will be Chris Rumph from Alabama.
Alabama defensive line coach Chris Rumph leaving for Texas (report) | AL.com

 

[charlie42s]

Chris Vaughn is the new DB coach and Tommie Robinson as RB Coach.
Chris Vaughn | Texas Longhorns: New Cornerbacks Coach | Texas Longhorns | Texas Longhorns Blog: Hook 'em Report
Tommie Robinson and Chris Vaughn are headed to Texas to coach

 

[TexasExes98]

The name Shanahan in and of itself does not sit right with me. Just like you may be able to give all types of supporting evidence that kiffin may do a good oc job - I am shocked a program like Bama would pick him up. There are many out there who can do the job. Shannahan is an experiment train wreck waiting to happen with a bad name behind him. Please lord no.

Akina is gone? Why? I must be outta the loop.

Strong is cleaning house. Wants everybody out from the old regime, it looks like. Why keep any coach around that was part of the mediocrity from 2010 - present? I was glad to see he got rid of the S&C coach (Wylie). Kinda tired of watching our Oline get pushed around and our WR's not being strong enough to get separation.

 

[Hook'Em0608]

I actually hope they keep Wyatt as the WR coach. To be perfectly honest, our WR's have played pretty well under him outside of Mike Davis occasionally taking plays off or dropping a pass someone of his talent shouldn't. Wickline and Robinson are big time hires.

 

[charlie42s]

Coach Akina reflects.
Duane Akina emotional about leaving Texas - Barking Carnival
He will always be a Longhorn!

 

[Hook'Em0608]

Akina was a great one and will be missed. However, the new guy can be great too (DC and position coach both are good DB coaches). They don't have to be mutually exclusive. At least I sure hope not. On paper, Charlie Strong has assembled a very impressive defensive staff. I wish Akina well in his future endeavors. Maybe he will finally get to go back to Arizona or Hawaii and ride off into the sunset. Hopefully on a high note!

 

[Texas Jefe]

Meeting with players right now, started at 5 or so. Hints I'm getting from people are that there is something big coming. Don't know who that might be, but...

Strong wanted to meet with players, and wanted no leaks.

Imo, the hiring of Wickline and the RB coach from USC, could not have happened without input from the incoming OC, whomever that may be.

 

[charlie42s]

It is interesting that Mack couldn't get Wickline to come to Texas and Charlie was.

 

[TexasExes98]

It is interesting that Mack couldn't get Wickline to come to Texas and Charlie was.

For fuck's sake, all I want is for our O-line to be tough again. The way Studdard, Blalock, Sendelein, etc were. I really do believe I could have taken on the entire offensive line and kicked each and every one of their asses, and I'm not that tough

 

[Codaxx]

It is interesting that Mack couldn't get Wickline to come to Texas and Charlie was.

Strong and Wickline coached together at Florida

 

[charlie42s]

For fuck's sake, all I want is for our O-line to be tough again. The way Studdard, Blalock, Sendelein, etc were. I really do believe I could have taken on the entire offensive line and kicked each and every one of their asses, and I'm not that tough

Really? I would bet that you would pass out from the exertion before even one would cry uncle. smh

 

[TexasExes98]

Really? I would bet that you would pass out from the exertion before even one would cry uncle. smh

I'm in pretty good shape, my cardio is excellent. If anything, I would probably pull a hammy......