My connections with the football program ended long ago, but here are a few blind suggestions.
#1 target IMO - Nate Woody
http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205967881
I've never seen a defense do more with less than App State. Talk about gap assignment and control, always being prepared, and understanding the limitations of your team. This man gets it. #1 target IMO but for some reason I don't think Stock even calls him.
#2 target (and makes a TON of sense) Art Kaufman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Kaufman
His contract was not renewed with Cal. I'm not going to let one bad stop at Cal erase decades of good performances from Kaufman. This man can flat out coach and he's familiar with Murfreesboro already. Would be very happy with this hire too, though I see it as a bit more risky than Woody.
#3 Randy Shannon (Not sure how realistic this is...whats his salary @ Florida?)
http://floridagators.com/coaches.aspx?rc=480&path=football
This would be a big get but I'm not sure how realistic it is. Not only would we be getting an outstanding defensive coach, but this would be recruiting gold for the Florida connections. I hope Stock at least makes the phone call to inquire. edit: He's making 400k at Florida. Makes this a very difficult get, but you never know unless you try. Sometimes external factors (like Tony Franklin wanting to be closer to home) can overrule the $$$$.
#1 target IMO - Nate Woody
http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205967881
I've never seen a defense do more with less than App State. Talk about gap assignment and control, always being prepared, and understanding the limitations of your team. This man gets it. #1 target IMO but for some reason I don't think Stock even calls him.
#2 target (and makes a TON of sense) Art Kaufman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Kaufman
His contract was not renewed with Cal. I'm not going to let one bad stop at Cal erase decades of good performances from Kaufman. This man can flat out coach and he's familiar with Murfreesboro already. Would be very happy with this hire too, though I see it as a bit more risky than Woody.
#3 Randy Shannon (Not sure how realistic this is...whats his salary @ Florida?)
http://floridagators.com/coaches.aspx?rc=480&path=football
This would be a big get but I'm not sure how realistic it is. Not only would we be getting an outstanding defensive coach, but this would be recruiting gold for the Florida connections. I hope Stock at least makes the phone call to inquire. edit: He's making 400k at Florida. Makes this a very difficult get, but you never know unless you try. Sometimes external factors (like Tony Franklin wanting to be closer to home) can overrule the $$$$.