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Steve Spurrier has hired former Ole Miss Offensive Coord. John Latina to coach the offensive line.
Hardie
12-05-2004, 05:23 AM
Hmmm I dont really know anything about the man .. whats ya opinion on it DeL?
Hmmm I dont really know anything about the man .. whats ya opinion on it DeL?
He's actually a very good coach! Here's his resume:
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/colleges/university_of_south_carolina/10342995.htm
According to the buzz in my ear, Mr. Spurrier is going to announce Bo Pelini (OU Co-DC) as USC's DC early next week.
Hardie
12-05-2004, 10:24 PM
Sounds like Spurrier is puttin together a pretty decent staff over there.
Sounds like Spurrier is puttin together a pretty decent staff over there.
He was quoted the other day saying:
"Look, I'm not going to rush this. I wanna get the best people I can for the program and everything else will fall into place."
Garnet&BlackAttack
12-08-2004, 01:43 PM
Why would Pelini take this job? and wouldn't he wait till after the BCS game?
Why would Pelini take this job? and wouldn't he wait till after the BCS game?
At Oklahoma, Pelini coaches the LB's. He actually took a step down when he was hired at Oklahoma. This would actually be a step up much like Nebraska was when he was there. At Nebraska, he was able to work and call all the defensive plays without Solich's interference. That's how Spurrier works too. He just worries about offense.
That's really the way it's supposed to be. That's why you hire DC's and OC's. Let them do their job. Bobby Bowden has done it for years at Florida State. The only time he takes over play calling is if it's a crucial game.
He is going to coach the BCS game, but I am expecting an announcement within the next week or so.
It was reported on a respected sports show today that Bo Pelini is planning on taking the DC job at USC after the Orange Bowl.
ATTENTION:
Early next week, an announcement will be made. Former Arkansas TB Madre Hill has accepted the job coaching the running backs.
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My sources have told me that Mr. Spurrier has contacted Seattle Seahawks DC Ray Rhodes about the vacant DC position to gauge his interest. According to these same sources, Pellini is still a "good-to-go", but Spurrier is hesitant for some reason to put all of his eggs into one basket. I'll keep you informed.
Same thing.....no change....
SECTalk.com Update:
According to my sources, Spurrier isn't betting on Bo Pellini anymore. He has had discussions with Seattle Seahawks DC Ray Rhodes on the vacant position. What I have been told was that Mike Holmgren is going to be fired at the end of this season and his staff is going to be up for grabs.
The ball-park figure that has been thrown around is something to the tune of 3-year 260,000 a year plus incentives. My sounces quoted Mr. Rhodes as saying he was tired of the stress involved in the NFL and is wanting something more stable, less stressful.
Geechieboy
12-14-2004, 07:48 PM
What do you think of Madre Hill being hired as RB coach with no coaching experience?
What do you think of Madre Hill being hired as RB coach with no coaching experience?
Well, he's got one year of GA experience and 3+ years in the NFL. I think he will do fine! If you ever saw him run, you would flip!
If he can coach his players to run like he did, Summers & Boyd are going to be tearing up the field.
Like i said...Spurrier really wants Pellini, but he's nervous to bet everything on him. As I hear more, I'll pass it on.
John Latina isn't coming! He has decided to take a job on Weis's Notre Dame staff. They are saying he didn't have a signed contract, but how can you start recruiting, and come here when you don't have a contract.
This one took everyone by surprise.
John Latina isn't coming! He has decided to take a job on Weis's Notre Dame staff. They are saying he didn't have a signed contract, but how can you start recruiting, and come here when you don't have a contract.
This one took everyone by surprise.
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I've been on the phone constantly since hearing this...
According to my sources, John Latina did in fact sign the contract and he boxed his stuff up last night and left a note on his desk for Mr. Spurrier. As for the 200K that's owed to USC, they don't know how they are going to handle that yet. I'll keep everyone informed.
Former Spurrier Asst. John Hunt has been named OL coach.
John Hunt Named Assistant Football Coach At South Carolina
Hunt will handle the Gamecock offensive line
Dec. 15, 2004
Columbia, S.C. - John Hunt, who has experience in Coach Steve Spurrier's offensive system and who played a prominent role in the success the Florida offense had from 1999-2001, has been named assistant football coach at South Carolina. Hunt will coach the Gamecock offensive line. He replaces John Latina, who is leaving the Carolina staff to pursue another coaching opportunity.
Hunt coached the offensive line at Florida from 1999-2001, working for Coach Steve Spurrier. During that three-year span, Hunt tutored three first-team All-Southeastern Conference linemen --- tackles Cooper Carlisle, Mike Pearson and Kenyatta Walker. Pearson was a first-team All-America pick in 2001 and was a second round NFL draft pick in 2002. Walker was a first-round draft pick in 2001 and was chosen the Jacobs' Blocking Trophy winner in 2000, an honor that goes to the SEC's top offensive lineman as voted upon by the coaches. Carlisle was a fourth-round draft pick in 2000. Hunt coached in the 1999 and 2000 SEC Championship games, with the Gators defeating Auburn 28-6 to claim the 2000 SEC title.
Hunt went with Coach Spurrier to the Washington Redskins, where he worked with the offensive line for two years (2002-03). During that stretch, he worked with two of the NFL's top tackles in Chris Samuels and Jon Jansen.
"John Hunt has worked with me for several years and he knows our system extremely well," said Coach Spurrier, who was on the road recruiting. "He's an excellent football coach and just an excellent person. He'll be a great fit for our program."
Hunt was a four-year (1980-83) letterman at offensive guard for the Florida Gators. He was named second-team All-SEC in 1983 and he started the final 23 games of his career. He appeared in four bowl games and was drafted in 1984 by the Dallas Cowboys. Hunt played two seasons in the NFL, with Dallas and Tampa Bay.
A native of Orlando, Fla., Hunt holds a bachelor's degree (1985) and master's degree (1991) from Florida. He worked as a graduate assistant at his alma mater for two years (1989-90) and was a volunteer assistant for the Gators in 1991. Two of those seasons (1990-91) he worked under Coach Spurrier. The 1991 Gators went 10-2 and won the SEC championship.
Hunt coached in the high school ranks from 1992-98, including a two-year stint (1995-96) as the head coach at Buchholz High School in Gainesville. At Buchholz, Hunt coached former Gators Tyrone Baker and Mike Harris, as well as former UF quarterback Doug Johnson and Kentucky wide receiver Jermaine White.
"I'm really excited about having the opportunity to work with Coach Spurrier again and I'm excited about coming to the University of South Carolina," said Hunt. "The South Carolina program has a bright future and I'm looking forward to being a part of it."
Hunt and his wife, Rene', have two children: Christopher (7) and Cameron (eight months).
Comment from Coach Spurrier regarding John Latina leaving: "I can understand the opportunity John Latina is pursuing. He is going to have the chance to be reunited with some coaches he has worked with before and we wish him all the best."
http://uscsports.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121504aaa.html
Former Florida DC John Thompson will be the new DC for USC. Apparently Pellini & Rhodes changed their minds.
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My sources are telling me that Mr. Spurrier is looking at Southern Miss DC Tyrone Nix as the current candidate for the DL/Co-DC job.
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My sources are telling me that Mr. Spurrier is looking at Southern Miss DC Tyrone Nix as the current candidate for the DL/Co-DC job.
What did I tell ya???? BINGO!
The great Swammi has spoken! :p
South Carolina Names Tyrone Nix Assistant Football Coach
Nix will co-coordinate the Gamecock defense with John Thompson
Dec. 20, 2004
Columbia, S.C. - Tyrone Nix, who earned the reputation of building outstanding defenses in his four seasons as defensive coordinator at Southern Mississippi, has been named assistant football coach at the University of South Carolina. Nix will share the defensive coordinator title along with John Thompson, who the Gamecocks hired last week, and will also handle the defensive line. The hiring of Nix completes first-year USC head coach Steve Spurrier's coaching staff.
During his 10 years on the Southern Miss staff, Nix coached every position on defense. The past four seasons, he served as the Golden Eagles' defensive coordinator and inside linebackers' coach. In that 10-year period, he has tutored 12 All-Conference USA selections, four C-USA Defensive Player of the Year performers, and six All-Americas. USM has also enjoyed team success with Nix aboard, winning four C-USA championships and earning seven post-season bowl berths.
"We feel really good about the addition of Tyrone Nix to our staff," said Coach Spurrier. "He will serve as co-coordinator of our defense, along with John Thompson. Tyrone has an excellent track record for coaching outstanding defenses and he is very familiar with John Thompson and Dave Wommack's style of defensive play, as the three of them coached together at Southern Miss. We believe Tyrone is an excellent coach and an excellent recruiter."
Nix's Southern Miss defenses ranked among the nation's toughest over the past few years. In 2004, the Golden Eagles ranked second in the conference in pass efficiency defense, were tied for first with Louisville with 16 interceptions, ranked second in scoring defense and third in total defense. USM finished 7-5 this past season, topped off by a victory in the New Orleans Bowl last week.
In 2003, the Southern Miss defensive unit ranked No. 5 in the nation in pass defense, No. 13 in pass efficiency defense, No. 14 in scoring defense and No. 23 in total defense. A trio of All-Americas - Rod Davis, Michael Boley and Etric Pruitt - led the defensive effort. Davis was a three-time All-America and is the C-USA career tackle leader (526) and tackle for loss leader (60.5). He is the first three-time All-America in the history of the school. Nix's coaching efforts were recognized that season, as he was honored as one of the top assistant coaches in the nation, finishing as a finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's most outstanding assistant football coach.
In 2002, Southern Miss ranked No. 4 nationally in pass efficiency defense, No. 10 in pass defense, and No. 15 in scoring defense. Going into the 2001 season, Nix had the distinction of being the youngest coordinator in the country (29 years of age at the time) but he quickly used that status to drive himself to even loftier heights in his profession. Despite losing seven defensive starters from the 2000 squad, Nix's 2001 USM defense ranked among the nation's leaders in scoring defense (8th), total defense (11th), pass efficiency defense (12th), rushing defense (13th) and turnover margin (21st). As defensive backs coach for the Golden Eagles in 2000, three of Nix's players signed NFL contracts, including Leo Barnes, who was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and C-USA's Defensive Player of the Year. In 1999, Nix coached Adalius Thomas, who was an All-America pick and member of the 2000 NFL Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
Nix was a standout linebacker at Southern Miss (1990-93) and was team captain his senior year. Nix's position coach his final two seasons at USM was John Thompson, who he will now help coordinate the Gamecock defense with. Nix coached alongside Thompson (1995-98) and Dave Wommack (1995-2000), USC's newly-hired secondary coach, during his 10 seasons at Southern Miss.
"Tyrone Nix is a terrific football coach and a terrific person," said Coach Thompson. "It will be great to be back coaching with him and Dave Wommack again."
"Becoming a part of the South Carolina program presents itself as a tremendous opportunity," said Nix. "I look forward to working with some coaches I've worked with before and especially look forward to working for a head coach like Steve Spurrier. I'd like to become a head coach one day, and this will be a great opportunity to be around some outstanding football coaches."
Born September 30, 1972, Nix is a native of Attalla, Ala., and earned his bachelor's degree from Southern Miss in 1995. He is married to the former Toya Phelps and the couple has a son: Tyvari (7).
Comments from USC coach Steve Spurrier on completing his staff: "We're very pleased with the group of coaches we have assembled. They are all coaches who really want to be at South Carolina and work to make the Gamecock program successful. This will be a staff that works together well and gets along well. We very much are looking forward to finishing up a strong recruiting class, beginning our winter conditioning program in January, and then moving into spring practice in March."
USC Defensive Note: All four members of the USC defensive coaching staff (John Thompson, Tyrone Nix, Ron Cooper and Dave Wommack) have been defensive coordinators at one time or another during their coaching careers. Additionally, Cooper has nine years of head coaching experience to his credit, while Thompson has two years of head coaching experience.
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