WR coach thread

[ValleyTiger 2,894]

Tennessee got Azzanni for their WR job.

Well damn. He probably wasn't on CGM's radar anyway, but I've heard he's a great recruiter. Butch Jones seems to be putting together a strong group of recruiters, quickly....sounds familiar

[Fricking Ray 47]

In regards to Craig. Diddy's short round boy worked him like a rented mule while at Auburn. Fisher was his QB coach at the time. Craig must have abused QB syndrome to continue to stay with that bunch.

[blueridge 29]

Gus should just go ahead and hire Casey Woods to be WR coach. You know that's who Gus wanted all along. His protege.

[DivisionN 102]

Since DC isn't coming home, who would you like to see GUS go after? I think this guy deserves a a look.

Matt Lubick - DUKE

Matt Lubick joined the Blue Devil staff in February of 2010 and serves as Duke’s passing game coordinator and recruiting coordinator while coaching the Blue Devil wide receivers.

In 2011, the Blue Devils ranked second in the ACC in passing offense while wide receiver Conner Vernon — a two-time All-ACC selection — became the first player in league history to post multiple seasons with 70-plus receptions. In addition, wideout Donovan Varner eclipsed the school’s all-time catch record, closing his career with 207 receptions — matching the fourth-highest total in ACC history.

Duke’s 2011 passing attack featured four players — Varner, Vernon, wideout Brandon Braxton and tight end Cooper Helfet — that caught 40 or more passes, matching the school record set in 1982.

Vernon enjoyed a terrific season in 2010 with 73 receptions for 973 yards and four touchdowns. The All-ACC choice paced the conference in receptions per game (6.08) while his 73 catches fell one short of the school single-season record of 74 set by Wes Chesson in 1970. In addition, Vernon coupled with Varner (60 receptions, 736 yards) and Austin Kelly (47 receptions, 486 yards) to form the most prolific pass-catching trio in school history with a combined 180 grabs for 2,195 yards.

Duke’s passing attack ranked second in the ACC in 2010 as quarterback Sean Renfree became just the fourth player in school history to throw for 3,000 or more yards. In addition, the Blue Devils had five players — Vernon, Varner, Kelly, tight end Cooper Helfet (34) and running back Desmond Scott (34) — with 30 or more receptions for the just the second time in school history.

Lubick came to Durham after spending the previous three seasons (2007-09) on the staff at Arizona State. With the Sun Devils, Lubick served as assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator while coaching the safeties. In his three seasons spearheading the Sun Devils’ recruiting efforts, Arizona State’s classes ranked 17th (2008), 36th (2009) and 27th (2010) by Scout.com and 21st (2008), 30th (2009) and 35th (2010) by Rivals.com. In 2007, Lubick helped the Sun Devils to a 10-3 overall record that included a share of the Pac-10 championship, a final national ranking of No. 16 and an appearance in the Holiday Bowl.

Lubick is credited with signing Vontaze Burfict, the highest-rated prospect in Arizona State football history, as well as former Ole Miss standout Dexter McClusker, an All-SEC pick in 2009 after becoming the first player in league history to amass over 1,000 rushing yards and over 500 receiving yards in the same season. Lubick was named one of the top-10 recruiters in the Pac-10 by Rivals.com in each of his three years with the Sun Devils.

In 1995, Lubick got his start in coaching as a student assistant coach and academic supervisor under his father at Colorado State University. He then coached one season (1996) at California State-Northridge and two campaigns (1997-98) at San Jose State. From 1999-00, Lubick was on the staff at Oregon State where he coached the defensive backs while helping coordinate the Beavers’ recruiting efforts. In 2000, Oregon State enjoyed its finest season on the gridiron by posting an 11-1 overall ledger and defeating Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl.

A 1995 graduate of Colorado State, Lubick returned to his alma mater for a four-year stint on the coaching staff from 2001-04. Coaching the Rams’ wide receivers, he helped Colorado State to the 2002 Mountain West Conference championship as well as three straight bowl games in 2001 (New Orleans), 2002 (Liberty) and 2003 (San Francisco). Lubick then served two years (2005-06) on the staff at Ole Miss, coaching the wide receivers.

A native of Bozeman, Mont., Lubick attended Western Montana College where he earned four varsity letters as a defensive back on the football team and earned all-conference and NAIA All-America honors as a senior. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from Colorado State in 1995.

http://www.goduke.co...TCLID=204893696

If he's at Duke, we know he is highly intelligent.... but wait, he took a job at Duke..... oh, this is so confusing...

[DivisionN 102]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

[Rednilla 5,439]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

Too much baggage...

[TheBlueVue 177]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

Too much baggage...

Vote for something that has a chance of happening. Personally, I feel Trooper's significance to the program was somewhere between over-stated and over-rated. I have no problem with TT but, clearly, Auburn had success before he arrived and will have success in the future without him around.

[Rednilla 5,439]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

Too much baggage...

Vote for something that has a chance of happening. Personally, I feel Trooper's significance to the program was somewhere between over-stated and over-rated. I have no problem with TT but, clearly, Auburn had success before he arrived and will have success in the future without him around.

I think you're right in one respect, but I also think he would have been great to keep on staff...it just wasn't possible. My response here, however, was very tongue in cheek.

[AUBigCat 17]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

Too much baggage...

Vote for something that has a chance of happening. Personally, I feel Trooper's significance to the program was somewhere between over-stated and over-rated. I have no problem with TT but, clearly, Auburn had success before he arrived and will have success in the future without him around.

Yea we had success on the recruiting trail but I never remember AU feeling like we had a legitimate shot with any kid in the country regardless of who they claimed their favorite was. TT put us on a different level as far as recruiting goes.

[TheBlueVue 177]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

Too much baggage...

Vote for something that has a chance of happening. Personally, I feel Trooper's significance to the program was somewhere between over-stated and over-rated. I have no problem with TT but, clearly, Auburn had success before he arrived and will have success in the future without him around.

Yea we had success on the recruiting trail but I never remember AU feeling like we had a legitimate shot with any kid in the country regardless of who they claimed their favorite was. TT put us on a different level as far as recruiting goes.

and hopefully without sounding condescending ... look where it got us. i dont see where the entree to any recruit anywhere paid significant dividends. Maybe Im wrong about that but we did just finish the season winless in conference play, did we not?

[AUIH1 1,515]

I think it will be Casey Woods as WR coach. I would like to have Horton as RB coach (although I think he stays at Arky) and I think Herb Hand would be ideal for OL coach. I really don't worry about O production no matter if the assistants are "big name" or not. Recruiting could be another matter.

IMO, the most important hires are on the D side of the ball. A quality DL coach and LB coach is a must.

wde

[TheBlueVue 177]

"I really dont worry about O production no matter of the assistants are "big name" or not."

let me add ot that...I dont worry about hiring big names at all....if Gus believes in a guy, Im all for him. Its Gus's call to make, besides, no names are sometimes better than the big ones, especially from the standpoint of staff chemistry.

[Rednilla 5,439]

I WOULD like to get at least one proven recruiter on the offensive side, but then I guess Gus's offense is a pretty good recruiting tool in and of itself..

[TheBlueVue 177]

I WOULD like to get at least one proven recruiter on the offensive side, but then I guess Gus's offense is a pretty good recruiting tool in and of itself..

i agree but Gus did say in his address to the Montgomery QB Club that the offense was in pretty good shape for now, but I get your point. I dont know, maybe Im too optimistic but, I dont think we have anything to worry about insofar as getting the players to runs Gus' offense. With Ellis and Harbison working the other side of the ball, I thnk we're already in decent shape with proven recruiters over there.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

I'd love to see Frank Sanders as our WR coach.

[AUIH1 1,515]

I'd love to see Frank Sanders as our WR coach.

Why? What are his coaching credentials?

wde

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Frank may not have any coach credentials. I just remember what a great WR he was for us in the late 80s.

[AUwent 3,817]

I do NOT want a mostly-Arkansas State coaching staff.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

BTW, has there been a former Auburn player that ended up coaching at any level? And yes, I agree with yall. I too don't won't to have a mostly Arkansas State staff. Who's the WR coach at Texas A&M? they burned our DB's.

[autan 805]

I think it will be Casey Woods as WR coach. I would like to have Horton as RB coach (although I think he stays at Arky) and I think Herb Hand would be ideal for OL coach. I really don't worry about O production no matter if the assistants are "big name" or not. Recruiting could be another matter.

IMO, the most important hires are on the D side of the ball. A quality DL coach and LB coach is a must.

wde

Can't disagee with anything you stated. Good Post.

[AUIH1 1,515]

Frank may not have any coach credentials. I just remember what a great WR he was for us in the late 80s.

Casey Woods is probably a far better coach than Sanders is then if Sanders has never coached. Heck, there are some who say Casey Woods did a better job coaching our WRs as a GA when he was here than our former WR coach.

wde

[DyeHardAllTheWay 0]

Frank Sanders is the current WR coach at Phoenix College in Arizona.

[mustache eagle 2,453]

I vote for Trooper Taylor. He turned Tub's no-names into stars. He is an incredible recruiter and word is that he can land a couple of five star linebackers that are rebelling against their school. The guy is super enthusiastic and knows Malzahn's system.

i concur. But only after a serious heart to heart with malzahn. Also a demotion to WR coach only.

[2010primetime 2]

i think trooper would accept a wr/recruiting coach and i would welcome him back imo i would think gus if he did do it would have to make it known who is in charge

[bootskii 264]

Frank Sanders is the current WR coach at Phoenix College in Arizona.

Franks Sanders would be an awesome get. I remember him catching everything that was thrown to him.