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Danielmaddie · 01-17-2013, 05:22 PM

DJ deserves the promotion. As was with Quinn, its a 50/50 split between whoever is DC and Muschamp so nothing is going to change and its going to be a smooth transition. I'm sure DJ could have already been a coordinator somewhere else but he was loyal and stuck it out and he should be commended. Plus I think he is our best recruiter

DSRrg · 01-17-2013, 05:23 PM

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I am not sure about this one. CWM better get one hell of a Dline coach

Isn't Bryant Young our DLine coach?

Tebowism0823 · 01-17-2013, 05:33 PM

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Isn't Bryant Young our DLine coach?

They shared the duty.

Lawdog88 · 01-17-2013, 05:38 PM

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Quinn was a DL coach as well

So Young - who pro-bowled in the position(s) - ought to be able to teach the kids as effectively as Quinn, one would think.

Hate to lose Quinn, of course, but I see no drop off, IMO, and that should be obvious to all.

Gator4Christ · 01-17-2013, 05:42 PM

Does Young stay once position opens up with Seattle?

demosthenes · 01-17-2013, 05:59 PM

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So Young - who pro-bowled in the position(s) - ought to be able to teach the kids as effectively as Quinn, one would think.

Hate to lose Quinn, of course, but I see no drop off, IMO, and that should be obvious to all.

Since when does physical ability equate to coaching ability? Where are all the hall of famers in the coaching ranks? The coaching pool should be replete with them and yet they're not there.

The_Graygator · 01-17-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Danielmaddie

DJ deserves the promotion. As was with Quinn, its a 50/50 split between whoever is DC and Muschamp so nothing is going to change and its going to be a smooth transition. I'm sure DJ could have already been a coordinator somewhere else but he was loyal and stuck it out and he should be commended. Plus I think he is our best recruiter

Listen, I've liked everything Muschamp has done so far but I can't shake the feeling that this was a mistake promotion.

I hope it all turns out for the best, but I have a bad feeling this is another "Addazio" in-staff type promotion that's going to bite us.

tommyuf21 · 01-17-2013, 06:05 PM

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DJ will probably be gone in 2 -3 years

As much as I like continuity, I would rather see coaches leaving because they have earned a better job through their performance.

I hate to see Quinn leave, but I'd rather see it happen under these circumstance as opposed to the way Willie Martinez left the Poodles.

flwgator2 · 01-17-2013, 06:11 PM

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Listen, I've liked everything Muschamp has done so far but I can't shake the feeling that this was a mistake promotion.

I hope it all turns out for the best, but I have a bad feeling this is another "Addazio" in-staff type promotion that's going to bite us.

Let's hope for another Kirby Smart.

mikehev · 01-17-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Graygator

Listen, I've liked everything Muschamp has done so far but I can't shake the feeling that this was a mistake promotion.

I hope it all turns out for the best, but I have a bad feeling this is another "Addazio" in-staff type promotion that's going to bite us.

I think the difference is that WM calls most of the plays on defense. In other words, Quinn's play-calling relied more on WM's guidance than the other way around.

We should be fine.

This would be like Oregon losing their OC instead of losing Chip Kelly.

In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

MadduxFanII · 01-17-2013, 06:17 PM

A certain amount of coaching turnover, like a certain number of early NFL entrees, is a good thing for a program. Or, more accurately, it says something good about your program. You need elite players and coaches to win titles, and elite players and coaches tend not to stick around very long. We got spoiled with Charlie Strong, but sadly you can only rely on stupid, close-minded ADs for so long before someone figures out a guy can coach. Two years is definitely on the low end of what you can hope for, but Quinn coordinated two outstanding college defenses and has experience at the NFL level. We were never keeping him for very long.

Now, we've undergone more coaching turmoil than is even remotely desirable. Some of that was associated with the head coach transition, and that's the kind of coaching turnover a successful program never wants. A little stability would be nice.

**gatordee** · 01-17-2013, 06:19 PM

Do we forget that WM was an awesome DC for years? If he promoted him to DC, then obviously he likes what he has seen from him.

Jaggator · 01-17-2013, 06:29 PM

This isn't exactly chump change...

"Quinn signed an amended contract with UF last February that ran through the 2013 season. His annual salary was going to be increased from $490,000 to $510,000 on Feb. 1. And if Quinn had stayed on the job until Jan. 31, 2014, he would have received a bonus of $80,000."

gatorbait1 · 01-17-2013, 06:32 PM

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Since when does physical ability equate to coaching ability? Where are all the hall of famers in the coaching ranks? The coaching pool should be replete with them and yet they're not there.

Yeah I hear ya but he has been coached before and made it to be a pro bowler off of talent and coaching,etc. plus he has been teaching/coaching alongside Quinn the last 2 years. The guy knows football and if champ didn't think he could handle, don't u think there would be a change????

sleeze · 01-17-2013, 07:30 PM

I like the promotion. DJ is a great coach. he is a fiery coach and will fit in the mold of Muschamp.

GATORAZ · 01-17-2013, 07:32 PM

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So Young - who pro-bowled in the position(s) - ought to be able to teach the kids as effectively as Quinn, one would think.

Hate to lose Quinn, of course, but I see no drop off, IMO, and that should be obvious to all.

Young has only been a coach for a few years. We are losing a lot of experience with Quinn leaving.

horanic · 01-17-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mikehev

I think the difference is that WM calls most of the plays on defense. In other words, Quinn's play-calling relied more on WM's guidance than the other way around.

We should be fine.

This would be like Oregon losing their OC instead of losing Chip Kelly.

In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

Or Boise losing Brent Pease...LOL.

Tebowism0823 · 01-17-2013, 07:37 PM

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Young has only been a coach for a few years. We are losing a lot of experience with Quinn leaving.

Coaching experience and playing experience should be good enough.

Wormwood56 · 01-17-2013, 07:38 PM

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Muschamp is in control of the defense so its a safe promotion. Durkin knows what's expected and they have a great working relationship.

Agree. I think Durkin is in a perfect position. Who at Alabama would cringe if Kirby Smart left for the NFL? And it will probably be similar to Addazio in 2010 because no one can seriously believe that Addazio worked independently as OC without interference. That had Meyer's fingerprints all over it, as all of Meyer's offenses have...

Wormwood56 · 01-17-2013, 07:45 PM

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Then he should cut his teeth with Bowling Green...not the Florida Gators.
Steve Spurrier is thrilled with this hire.

Lessee.

Spurrier's offenses at USCe, 2011-2: 74th and 81st
Muschamp's defenses at UF, 2011-2: 9th and 5th

USCe yards gained, 2011-12: 299 and 191.

I think I'd bet on Muschamp...