Al Washington (Potential DC)

[Volfan1000]

It will be interesting to see whom the new defensive coordinator is on Wednesday night when Heupel announces his staff.

 

[90 Vol]

Based on where we are right now, we need a developer of talent vs. an "ace" recruiter. IMO.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Based on where we are right now, we need a developer of talent vs. an "ace" recruiter. IMO.

Steele fits both

 

[90 Vol]

Steele fits both

Agreed, as long as he works well with the rest of the staff.

 

[maxxx]

Recruiting is not the issue with this program.

Recruiting needs to stay at a high level, in order to compete over time

 

[amaralfan1]

Just talked with my sports chief here in Columbus. Word on campus is Washington is meeting with Ryan Day and the OSU AD this afternoon to talk about his future. The general feeling is he might leave to come to Tennessee because having the chance to be a coordinator is too big a deal to pass up (given activism about the lack of minority coaches and coordinators in the sport). Washington is from Columbus and played at Bishop Watterson High School (when they won a state championship in 2002). He was a 3 star DT recruit who had offers from Boston College, Miami of Ohio and Wake Forrest out of HS. Washington's dad played for Woody Hayes in the late 70s but coaching at OSU was never his dream gig.

 

[Behr]

Just talked with my sports chief here in Columbus. Word on campus is Washington is meeting with Ryan Day and the OSU AD this afternoon to talk about his future. The general feeling is he might leave to come to Tennessee because having the chance to be a coordinator is too big a deal to pass up (given activism about the lack of minority coaches and coordinators in the sport). Washington is from Columbus and played at Bishop Watterson High School (when they won a state championship in 2002). He was a 3 star DT recruit who had offers from Boston College, Miami of Ohio and Wake Forrest out of HS. Washington's dad played for Woody Hayes in the late 70s but coaching at OSU was never his dream gig.

My big mouth friend that's a huge OSU fan, did I mention he's a big mouth? He was telling me today, while laughing at the possibility of Washington leaving OSU to come to Tennessee, that he (Washington) turned down a HC offer at Boston College. I didn't ask when this was, but do you or anyone know anything about that?

 

[amaralfan1]

My big mouth friend that's a huge OSU fan, did I mention he's a big mouth? He was telling me today, while laughing at the possibility of Washington leaving OSU to come to Tennessee, that he (Washington) turned down a HC offer at Boston College. I didn't ask when this was, but do you or anyone know anything about that?

There was some chatter in December 2019 that BC was courting OSU assistants for their head coaching gig. The job did indeed end up going to Jeff Hafley (who was their top choice all along). Outside of speculation in a Columbus Dispatch article, there wasn't much to connect Washington to the head coaching search. It wouldn't surprise me if Hafley considered bringing Washington along as a coordinator, but it obviously never happened.

 

[EODVOL]

Turned us down I'm hearing. What does that make? 8 or 9 now that's passed on us? So gratifying.

If he turned us down, you could bet OSU offered him a sweet gig and payday. One doesn't just turn down a DC position, having never held one and an opportunity to about double his payday.

 

[MiramarVol]

Hey All, stop playing and help us get back to the top where we used to be. I'm mean we sit at #3 will All-Time number of Super Bowl players. We aren't rock bottom, but need a little help getting out the ditch.

 

[peaygolf]

HASN’T been. Always subject to change. This is the type who could retain Toto and even Brooks. Now what can he do coaching wise?

Absolutely!

Every “great” DC had to have a first job.
I like the idea of a young coach with energy!

 

[Roustabout]

Hiring a coach without DC experience is a HUGE mistake. I'd go down a division before I hire a position coach.

 

[peaygolf]

Hiring a coach without DC experience is a HUGE mistake. I'd go down a division before I hire a position coach.

Rather have a young guy that relates to the players and learn on the job.......it’s not like UT is challenging for an SEC championship soon. Washington is a great recruiter as well.

He’s probably staying in Columbus anyway..

 

[peaygolf]

Not wanting to make this a race issue but hiring a young, intelligent, articulate, full of fire, black coordinator just makes sense. Would be a great response to big albert.

I just want young and full of piss and vinegar. No retreads that couldn’t cut it other schools.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

I just want young and full of piss and vinegar. No retreads that couldn’t cut it other schools.

I just want the best candidate available. The fact that we are already down to offering guys with no DC experience whatsoever, frankly scares me. I never expected us to hire the second coming of Buddy Ryan but Jesus Christ! You'd think SOMEBODY out there with experience would be interested in the job!

 

[amaralfan1]

Since I am an All Lives Matter guy, why would his race be an issue or an advantage if he is capable of doing the job?

To normal folks it's not a huge deal. In the super charged social justice world of higher education, it's a big deal.

 

[peaygolf]

It’s gonna be someone with no DC experience, because nobody else wants the job. It’s risky, but I’d rather have a young “up-and-comer” that WANTS the job

JMO

 

[Brave Volunteer]

It’s gonna be someone with no DC experience, because nobody else wants the job. It’s risky, but I’d rather have a young “up-and-comer” that WANTS the job

JMO

If that's the case I'd rather us look at FCS before hiring someone with zero coordinator experience. We did that once before (Sunseri) and that was a disaster!

 

[Roustabout]

Since I am an All Lives Matter guy, why would his race be an issue or an advantage if he is capable of doing the job?

Let me tell you, it means nothing to players. Get me to tell you a story about a recruit and Sylvester Croom sometime.

 

[sonofUT62]

If that's the case I'd rather us look at FCS before hiring someone with zero coordinator experience. We did that once before (Sunseri) and that was a disaster!

This is a nauseating take. You’re a nega- VOL. If you know so much you should call the coaches and tell them who to hire. I don’t actually mean a bit of this. I’m just enjoying quoting a couple of the crank Yankers I’ve encountered in this thread.

 

[TnAngler]

Just read in one of OSU news sites that UT offered him the DC position by at 1.5 million a year. He currently makes 1.1 million. Did not get the length of contract. This was verified by ABC news in Cleveland. Still no decision. The feeling is it could go either way at this point. Sounds like another coach will be getting a raise at our expense. UT should start charging a commission fee to all of these coaches. We have helped several get decent raises over the years.

 

[VolnJC]

Wondering if since he would be a 1st time DC, they might sell him on Co-DC with Steele?

 

[TnAngler]

Wondering if since he would be a 1st time DC, they might sell him on Co-DC with Steele? View attachment 349616

I could see him staying with the new title and a bit of a pay raise. Would allow him to learn with overhead coverage.

 

[VolnJC]

This is the guy for OSU talk...unfortunately I don't have access lol

 

[LittleVol]

Not wanting to make this a race issue but hiring a young, intelligent, articulate, full of fire, black coordinator just makes sense. Would be a great response to big albert.

You're right.

Some of these other programs haven't caught on yet. Just look at what Deion Sanders is doing at Jackson State (FCS and HBCU) It's a thing BECAUSE of the current climate. For better or worse.

I liked Ansley....beside him not being able to adjust enough. He was solid. Our trash offense made our defense look worse than it was.