February 26Feb 26 Popular Post 1 hour ago, NoName said: It's pretty clear you don't know who Larry Johnson is. 16 defensive players of the year or defensive linemen of the year in the last 25 years in the b10 is outstanding. He's an incredible position coach and didn't have to Akina is an incredible coach historically. He just isn't Larry Johnson. The Olds like me will understand. Edited February 26Feb 26 by CoachTex
February 26Feb 26 The hire is fine in the context of “Terry Joseph left and we replaced him”. Good bridge for the new CB coach to grow into the role and cut his teeth recruiting in the SEC. Prior relationship with Nansen whose track record to date at Texas is really good. Won’t leave for another job so some stability on staff during the upcoming Arch era. Yeah, Akina is old and is going to coach ball rather than recruit. I’m sure there was a better hire out there somewhere, but maybe Sark wanted to move on from the offseason ASAP. There’s probably some benefit to shutting down the carousel.
February 26Feb 26 1 hour ago, NoName said: It's pretty clear you don't know who Larry Johnson is. 16 defensive players of the year or defensive linemen of the year in the last 25 years in the b10 is outstanding. He's an incredible position coach and didn't have to Akina is an incredible coach historically. He just isn't Larry Johnson. Man please , ain’t nobody discrediting Johnson, but I’m giving Akina his flowers. just at Texas Akina had 5 1st round draft picks 2 Thorpe award winners 14 first team DBs (in a pass happy big 12) and 11 active DB’s just from Texas in the NFL (mind you he left Texas in 2013 And that was just at Texas. Arizona could’ve possibly been his best coaching job considering all factors Edited February 26Feb 26 by D3zii
February 26Feb 26 According to Grok AI, Larry Johnson has had approximately 23 players drafted by the NFL. According to Grok AI, Duane Akina has had at least 25 players drafted by the NFL, with estimates ranging up to 33 based on his full career impact across Arizona, Texas, and Stanford.
February 26Feb 26 2 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said: According to Grok AI, Larry Johnson has had approximately 23 players drafted by the NFL. According to Grok AI, Duane Akina has had at least 25 players drafted by the NFL, with estimates ranging up to 33 based on his full career impact across Arizona, Texas, and Stanford. Estimates is the best AI can do? Couldn't any human with wikipedia figure out the real answer in less than 5 minutes
February 26Feb 26 Popular Post 16 hours ago, LTtxfan said: Add Akina and drop Joseph... good summary of changes Skimmed through the last 2 pages... FIFY I think...
February 26Feb 26 8 hours ago, Funk Doctor Spock said: Isn't Larry Johnson at Pedo like 73 or something? He seems to be doing fine. And Akina has put something like 30-40 DB'S in the league between Texas, Stanford, and Arizona with 4 Thorpe award winners. I'm pretty he doesn't have dementia and can remember how to coach. This isn't being snarky to you, just saying I think the dude can still coach. Yeah he's 73...but...he moved on about 10 years ago Edited February 26Feb 26 by Dennis Taylor
February 26Feb 26 9 hours ago, NoName said: It's pretty clear you don't know who Larry Johnson is. 16 defensive players of the year or defensive linemen of the year in the last 25 years in the b10 is outstanding. He's an incredible position coach and didn't have to Akina is an incredible coach historically. He just isn't Larry Johnson. He has had some issues at OSU with Knowles. The story from OSU was Knowles and Johnson finally went to the mat over DL coaching/technique. Jim wanted it taught a different way. Jim ended up winning. The rest is history.
February 26Feb 26 7 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said: According to Grok AI, Larry Johnson has had approximately 23 players drafted by the NFL. According to Grok AI, Duane Akina has had at least 25 players drafted by the NFL, with estimates ranging up to 33 based on his full career impact across Arizona, Texas, and Stanford. This is silly argument. Secondary will generally have 5 on the field vs 4 for a DL. The better argument is probably Akina vs Corey Raymond.
February 26Feb 26 8 hours ago, MrX said: The hire is fine in the context of “Terry Joseph left and we replaced him”. Good bridge for the new CB coach to grow into the role and cut his teeth recruiting in the SEC. Prior relationship with Nansen whose track record to date at Texas is really good. Won’t leave for another job so some stability on staff during the upcoming Arch era. Yeah, Akina is old and is going to coach ball rather than recruit. I’m sure there was a better hire out there somewhere, but maybe Sark wanted to move on from the offseason ASAP. There’s probably some benefit to shutting down the carousel. Being able to have a million coaches and Texan actuelly hiring a million makes it way easier age wise and recruiting wise for him. If PK and Nansen are on the same page on it and sold Sark then that's good, especially if you are hiring this late into things.
February 26Feb 26 Popular Post https://atozsports.com/college-football/texas-longhorns-news/ohio-state-football-jt-tuimoloau-yall-stole-one-laallan-clark-texas-2025-nfl-scouting-combine/ "Are you from Texas? Yea, y’all stole one, y’all stole one. Coach (LaAllen) Clark, that’s my guy. He came in with a chip on his shoulder, all the ranks he’s been through coaching on the college ranks. He knows a lot. You guys are getting one of the best coaches. I mean he was under Coach (Larry Johnson) so he knows ball. He’s going to go there and contribute big time. He’s very energetic. He’s young but he knows the game from my eyes in a way. That’s my guy, and I still talk to him to this day. I’m sending all the prayers and just blessings over to him and his room. I’m excited to see what he does and I’ll have to check it out some time."
February 26Feb 26 21 hours ago, Newy25 said: I am in Brazil for a friends bachelor party and honestly I don’t even remember posting anything about Akina. I guess my sub conscience hates the pick. Always gruntled to see a new Surlyism pop up.
February 26Feb 26 1 hour ago, Tex Long said: Always gruntled to see a new Surlyism pop up. sub conscience
February 26Feb 26 3 hours ago, Dennis Taylor said: Yeah he's 73...but...he moved on about 10 years ago Sorry I actually meant Ohio State. I have no idea why Pedo came to mind. Regardless, Akina has sent 41 DBs to the NFL. I'm not quite sure why anyone would think a guy who has sent that many, let alone his guys who have won the Thorpe, would be a "meh" hire? It's not about nostalgia, it's about knowledge; that's what Akina brings. He's still on the recruiting trail. It's crazy that people still question Sark's hires.
February 26Feb 26 2 hours ago, honolulu horn said: sub conscience must be one o' them unidentified flyin' cupcakes
February 26Feb 26 2 hours ago, Funk Doctor Spock said: Sorry I actually meant Ohio State. I have no idea why Pedo came to mind. Regardless, Akina has sent 41 DBs to the NFL. I'm not quite sure why anyone would think a guy who has sent that many, let alone his guys who have won the Thorpe, would be a "meh" hire? It's not about nostalgia, it's about knowledge; that's what Akina brings. He's still on the recruiting trail. It's crazy that people still question Sark's hires. Larry Johnson Jr played RB at pedo.
February 26Feb 26 1 hour ago, Butch Had Not said: Larry Johnson Jr played RB at pedo. I remember whe he played. Wasn't he a 1st rd pick? That school is simply ahead everyone else in that regard. I remember as a kid Kijana Carter.
February 27Feb 27 Can’t transfer to another SEC school in spring window. Saints is building a strong recruiting presence in La. 😂 Edited February 27Feb 27 by Bamboozled73
February 27Feb 27 Popular Post Yeah, it doesn't do much for us, we can't get anyone out of the spring window from LSU Also LMAO for Sydir Mitchell - so sorry.
February 27Feb 27 What happened? a. His kid left b. He realized Sydir Mitchell would be starting c. Brian Kelly is a huge jerk
February 27Feb 27 Popular Post 5 minutes ago, ClubWhatever said: What happened? a. His kid left b. He realized Sydir Mitchell would be starting c. Brian Kelly is a huge jerk LSU hasn’t had a DL coach stay for more than 2 consecutive years since Brick Haley left after 2014 (taken from Reddit) 2025 - ??? 2024 - Bo Davis 2023 - Jimmy Lindsey / John Janeck (interim) 2022 - Jamar Cain 2021 - Andre Carter 2020/2019 - Bill Johnson 2018 - Dennis Johnson 2017 - Pete Jenkins 2016 - Ed Orgeron (Pete Jenkins interim) 2015 - Ed Orgeron 2014 - Brick Haley
February 27Feb 27 Author 45 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said: Bo Davis is leaving LSU to coach DL for the Saints. Kellen More is fully embracing the college game to with his defensive staff. Bo Davis, Terry Joseph, and the just hired Peter Sirmon from Cal. Should be interesting.
February 27Feb 27 14 minutes ago, Js1 said: LSU hasn’t had a DL coach stay for more than 2 consecutive years since Brick Haley left after 2014 (taken from Reddit) 2025 - ??? 2024 - Bo Davis 2023 - Jimmy Lindsey / John Janeck (interim) 2022 - Jamar Cain 2021 - Andre Carter 2020/2019 - Bill Johnson 2018 - Dennis Johnson 2017 - Pete Jenkins 2016 - Ed Orgeron (Pete Jenkins interim) 2015 - Ed Orgeron 2014 - Brick Haley This is kind of amazing. Great post.
February 27Feb 27 3 hours ago, Js1 said: Yeah, it doesn't do much for us, we can't get anyone out of the spring window from LSU Also LMAO for Sydir Mitchell - so sorry. They can transfer, they just have to sit a year
February 27Feb 27 12 minutes ago, Atticus said: They can transfer, they just have to sit a year Ain't nobody transferring to sit a year and waste a year of earnings potential in this day and age.
February 27Feb 27 1 minute ago, Js1 said: Ain't nobody transferring to sit a year and waste a year of earnings potential in this day and age. I could see true freshmen transferring.
February 27Feb 27 16 minutes ago, Atticus said: They can transfer, they just have to sit a year Could they transfer and fight it on appeal or something?
February 27Feb 27 Popular Post 3 minutes ago, Nope said: Sheesh Sydir ran the guy out of two top tier jobs "Ran" might be a bit of a stretch for Sydir
February 27Feb 27 Just now, DixonHur said: "Ran" might be a bit of a stretch for Sydir Ate the guy out of two top tier jobs
February 27Feb 27 14 minutes ago, Thiefery said: Could they transfer and fight it on appeal or something? They can transfer to uhhhhh Tarleton and then to Texas, and play in the fall. I think alread happened at oter SEC school.
February 27Feb 27 44 minutes ago, Js1 said: Ain't nobody transferring to sit a year and waste a year of earnings potential in this day and age. SEC would fold if a player transferred and sued them.
February 27Feb 27 4 minutes ago, kevwun said: Yeah, I don't think that rule will hold up. I think it would because there is the winter transfer window that allows for instant eligibility.
February 27Feb 27 I was under the impression that there were no more rules, only toothless guidelines?
February 27Feb 27 3 minutes ago, Scholz said: I was under the impression that there were no more rules, only toothless guidelines? I was told there would be no math.
February 27Feb 27 2 hours ago, Scholz said: I was under the impression that there were no more rules, only toothless guidelines? Also known as a Tuscaloosa Smile
February 28Feb 28 7 hours ago, Frank Drebin said: SEC would fold if a player transferred and sued them. when not if
February 28Feb 28 9 hours ago, hornian said: I was told there would be no math. Aaah! You always got think about the numbers. Right?
February 28Feb 28 Today I learned recruits steer clear of old coaches. It’s good to finally get an explanation of why Nick Saban didn’t have any success at Alabama.
February 28Feb 28 2 hours ago, Coelenterate Fuccboi said: Today I learned recruits steer clear of old coaches. It’s good to finally get an explanation of why Nick Saban didn’t have any success at Alabama. Even Mack and his old man gut were still pulling five stars at UNC.
February 28Feb 28 On 2/26/2025 at 2:26 AM, cmontexas said: Estimates is the best AI can do? Couldn't any human with wikipedia figure out the real answer in less than 5 minutes Not my 3 year old. Pretty sure she’s human. Most of the time I’m sure, at least.
February 28Feb 28 On 1/19/2025 at 11:53 AM, Slacks said: Thorpe Award is not our standard? On 1/19/2025 at 12:00 PM, horny_gunman said: I’ve never liked the Joseph hire that’s all I’m saying. I think he’s been a recruiter more than a coach at his previous stops and it was a bit of a comfort hire. I think he has done less over the long haul than the other defense staff that has stayed on. He’s the weakest link on the top defense in CFB. He was gifted a tremendous athlete and motivated DB in Barron. It would be tragic if he had fucked that up. But that’s like saying that the OSU secondary coach is the best ever because Downs is a freak.
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