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rserina · 01-19-2013, 12:08 PM

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Am I...am I not supposed to be wearing jean shorts? What about my jean jacket?

Jean jackets were so 80s. We're Florida, damn it: we live in the 90s.

GATORAZ · 01-19-2013, 01:21 PM

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To pad his resume?

The money would be better but more or less to run his own defense. I am not saying it will happen but that is an option he would have to look at if it presented itself.

cstgator · 01-19-2013, 05:35 PM

This board is a riot. First of all, NONE of you know anything about what happens "behind the scenes." DJ Durkin may very well be considered the next young prodigy of coaching, and he may have turned down overtures by lessor programs in the past, we just don't know. I can't say for sure but I'd bet it was common knowledge among those in high ranks with the UF AD knew that Quinn would bolt for an NFL job sooner rather than later.

Something tells me Quinn's departure was no surprise to Muschamp and he had picked out Durkin to be the next DC well in advance. In such a short timeframe, I doubt that Muschamp even tried to hire a veteran DC -- instead he went straight to Durkin. This tells me he is of utmost confidence in the man. And I don't think Muschamp is one to have delusions about job stability at a program like UF -- I'm sure he realizes that his job could be on the line if Durkin flops and the defense costs UF a couple of high-stakes SEC games.

StrangeGator · 01-19-2013, 07:53 PM

Not going to weigh in on his potential as DC, but Durkin's promotion probably kept a lot of commits from bailing on us. Durkin and Young are the guys the recruits gravitate to most. Durkin might be a bit of a figure head at first, but with a strong group of position coaches, he should do fine and continue to grow as a big time collegiate DC.

**bofusgators** · 01-19-2013, 08:04 PM

I think Durkin is going to step up and be a very good good coach for the
gators in his new position.

**RealGatorFan** · 01-19-2013, 09:16 PM

Muschamp could have made Smart his DC and it wouldn't matter - Muschamp has always and will be the DC.

**bofusgators** · 01-19-2013, 09:28 PM

Based on prior efforts, Muschamp will make an excellent decision on who is hired and we'll continue to move upward. Personally we've got one hell of a staff headed by Will Muschamp.

AuldG8R · 01-19-2013, 10:00 PM

Didn't DJ turn down a HC job at Western Michigan (http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas...d.php?t=251535)? I believe the LB and ST play has been outstanding this year. Wasn't DJ one of only two coaches that Muschamp kept from the previous staff? All in all I think he has proven himself to be a pretty good coach thus far.

GATORAZ · 01-19-2013, 10:24 PM

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Didn't DJ turn down a HC job at Western Michigan (http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas...d.php?t=251535)? I believe the LB and ST play has been outstanding this year. Wasn't DJ one of only two coaches that Muschamp kept from the previous staff? All in all I think he has proven himself to be a pretty good coach thus far.

He did but there is zero reason to take that job. Special teams had some problems especially in kick protection. I was impressed that the LB's were more physical this year but wasn't blown away by their play. I think some of the more physical play came from Quinn. DJ should be fine because CWM will be very involved.

rserina · 01-19-2013, 10:33 PM

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He did but there is zero reason to take that job. Special teams had some problems especially in kick protection. I was impressed that the LB's were more physical this year but wasn't blown away by their play. I think some of the more physical play came from Quinn. DJ should be fine because CWM will be very involved.

Pretty dour assessment. I think the work he did with Ball and Kitchens was outstanding, as well as getting Morrison ready to play. Special teams on the whole were extraordinary, despite not having a return man to speak of. I like the clue. No clue if he will make it as a coordinator, but see no reason to think he can't.

GATORAZ · 01-19-2013, 11:05 PM

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Pretty dour assessment. I think the work he did with Ball and Kitchens was outstanding, as well as getting Morrison ready to play. Special teams on the whole were extraordinary, despite not having a return man to speak of. I like the clue. No clue if he will make it as a coordinator, but see no reason to think he can't.

I am not saying he is a bad coach I just haven't been impressed with the LB play. Morrison was all over the place last year. We had kicks being blocked on special teams and that should not happen. I do like the trick plays that were called and executed well. I am really not worried about DJ as a DC because I know CWM is running the ship. The main thing I am worried about is the DL play because of losing Quinn.

DieAGator · 01-19-2013, 11:15 PM

I don't think of myself as disappointed with the hire but admittedly the loss of Dan Quinn then promotion of Coach Durkin doesn't have a lot of sizzle. But that doesn't mean DJD isn't up to it. Am concerned we lost a good position coach; not clear how much the D worked because of his play calling. Would like to know how much Coach Muschamp is involved with the D. We finished the season with Rush Defense ranked 4th, Pass efficiency D 2nd, Total D 5th, Scoring D 5th. It's reasonable to wonder how much of that we can hang on to or what/who made that happen.

Jaggator · 01-19-2013, 11:33 PM

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I am not saying he is a bad coach I just haven't been impressed with the LB play. Morrison was all over the place last year. We had kicks being blocked on special teams and that should not happen. I do like the trick plays that were called and executed well. I am really not worried about DJ as a DC because I know CWM is running the ship. The main thing I am worried about is the DL play because of losing Quinn.

Isn't the DL more Bryant Young coaching the players and them looking up to him than they did Quinn? Yes, Quinn had overall total responsibility holding the title DC along with Muschamp but as long as Young stays I'm not worried. I know you said earlier that Quinn also coached the DL but I don't know just how involved he was.

GATORAZ · 01-19-2013, 11:38 PM

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Isn't the DL more Bryant Young coaching the players and them looking up to him than they did Quinn? Yes, Quinn had overall total responsibility holding the title DC along with Muschamp but as long as Young stays I'm not worried.

Quinn is known as one of the best DL coaches in all of football College and Pro. Young is in his 3rd year of coaching. I tend to believe it was mostly Quinn. CWM has talked about Quinn's ability to teach the DL all year. You might not be worried but I certainly am.

JohnC1908 · 01-20-2013, 01:21 AM

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Quinn is known as one of the best DL coaches in all of football College and Pro. Young is in his 3rd year of coaching. I tend to believe it was mostly Quinn. CWM has talked about Quinn's ability to teach the DL all year. You might not be worried but I certainly am.

My main problem with you is you said you stated an opinion so people would stop stating a opinion.

GATORAZ · 01-20-2013, 01:35 AM

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My main problem with you is you said you stated an opinion so people would stop stating a opinion.

what?

WillyG8r · 01-20-2013, 08:28 AM

You know, we have a HC that knows a thing or tw about bein a DC.....something tells me we'll b fineon D. Now, if we can get someone to coach-up our arting QB...