Guess the Defensive Coordinator

[RUTGERS95]

I wish Greg would hire me for it. I'd come cheaper but I run my defense, not his and he doesn't get any say on me choosing who, what, when to run

^^^^^is what any competent DC would think and say, therein lies the problem with the anticipated response

 

[RUTGERS95]

Wish you were right but this is not a do or die season for The Grifter and he knows it. Not one ounce of humility or accountability. “Keep Choppin” is pathetic mantra that died almost 20 years ago. The AD’s hands are tied.

And just as worrisome, she’s saying we have a revenue problem, not a costs problem. They are one in the same and she’s spinning bc she knows Grifter football is a spending black hole she is powerless to fix.

you catch a lot of flak but you are correct here for the most part
Greg isn't as secure as the board is being led to believe.

 

[Caliknight]

AD Zinn isn’t powerless to fix football. She has full backing from the President. She has the power.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Zinn is in a position where she has to provide resources for someone who has a low ceiling for success. The last 2 seasons have graphically illustrated that a lack of resources is not really the issue.

 

[Knight Shift]

Damm shame they finally got an AD who knows what they’re doing but she’s not allowed to properly do her job.

Sure she can. But there is a big price to pay.
Also, some of the biggest donors are huge supporters of the current HC, and that is a conundrum.

 

[Knight Shift]

Not week 1 I hope

That would be epic. Could you imagine what this board would be like?

 

[RU0917]

you catch a lot of flak but you are correct here for the most part
Greg isn't as secure as the board is being led to believe.

Greg is gone without a bowl next year IMO. Granted I'm not paying it, but I don't see the buyout as being prohibitive at that point. New prez/AD is not a combo that leads to a lot of coaching job security unless you're killing it, and Greg ain't at the moment.

Now on the one hand, sure, that's not a great situation for a potential DC from the outside looking in. The flip side: if you do well (and as pointed out elsewhere in this thread, "well" is a low bar given where the defense is at the moment), you've got a pretty good shot at one of: 1) saving GS's, and by extension your, job; 2) being retained by the next HC, or 3) possibly even being that next HC. Of course, GS won't sell it that way, but could help make the job more appealing to the right candidate.

 

[Knight Shift]

Greg is gone without a bowl next year IMO. Granted I'm not paying it, but I don't see the buyout as being prohibitive at that point. New prez/AD is not a combo that leads to a lot of coaching job security unless you're killing it, and Greg ain't at the moment.

Now on the one hand, sure, that's not a great situation for a potential DC from the outside looking in. The flip side: if you do well (and as pointed out elsewhere in this thread, "well" is a low bar given where the defense is at the moment), you've got a pretty good shot at one of: 1) saving GS's, and by extension your, job; 2) being retained by the next HC, or 3) possibly even being that next HC. Of course, GS won't sell it that way, but could help make the job more appealing to the right candidate.

Think they should offer Corey Hetherman 10 billion dollars for the DC/HC in waiting job. It would be worth it.

 

[RU Jeep]

Jim Schwartz not returning to Browns. Perhaps that is what GS was waiting for...

 

[MADHAT1]

Jim Schwartz not returning to Browns. Perhaps that is what GS was waiting for...

 

[Knight Shift]

Jim Schwartz not returning to Browns. Perhaps that is what GS was waiting for...

Ola Adams reposted this- he ain't going anywhere:

 

[Nycrusupporter]

Jim Schwartz not returning to Browns. Perhaps that is what GS was waiting for...

There is a much better chance of bringing Jim Schwartz in to be the Head Coach, and Schiano dropping down to be the DC . . .

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[RU Cheese]

Look, it's not a sexy option but Robb Smith is still out there

 

[Nycrusupporter]

Look, it's not a sexy option but Robb Smith is still out there

He will probably be picked up by someone before we have a DC . . .

 

[Colbert17!]

Think they should offer Corey Hetherman 10 billion dollars for the DC/HC in waiting job. It would be worth it.

For $10,000,000,000 we can get somebody better.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Look, it's not a sexy option but Robb Smith is still out there

Really?

 

[RUTGERS95]

Look, it's not a sexy option but Robb Smith is still out there

ok this is funny, well played sir

 

[NickRU714]

 

[MADHAT1]

Mel might just had a decision to help him get back in the college coaching ranks , which is why Greg hasn't hired a DC .
>An Ingham County (Mich.) judge has dismissed Brenda Tracy's lawsuit against former Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. <

https://www.footballscoop.com/2026/01/30/judge-dismisses-brenda-tracy-lawsuit-mel-tucker-michigan-state

 

[RUTGERS95]

hahahahahahaha I thought @RU Cheese was good but you sir, win the thread!

 

[mosito]

Mel might just had a decision to help him get back in the college coaching ranks , which is why Greg hasn't hired a DC .
>An Ingham County (Mich.) judge has dismissed Brenda Tracy's lawsuit against former Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. <

https://www.footballscoop.com/2026/01/30/judge-dismisses-brenda-tracy-lawsuit-mel-tucker-michigan-state

I don't think he can be hired for 3 years.

I assume this is year two..

 

[MADHAT1]

I don't think he can be hired for 3 years.

I assume this is year two..

He has a show cause, making any program that hires him justify the hire and show a reason they shouldn't inherit the penalties that he carries with him. But he can be hired.
I don't think Rutgers would even consider him, but feel the ruling posted might just be a first move in trying to get the NCAA to rescind the show cause they placed on him

 

[Knight Shift]

Damn

 

[Knight Shift]

Well, Ohio State just filled their OC position that was vacated on Dec 3 by Hartline.

 

[Knight Shift]

Ohio State making moves. Another Chris Ash tree position coach going places:

 

[Knight Shift]

Total shot in the dark here, besides Greg himself as next DC. .

Position coaches in Super Bowl.
Chris Partridge-current outside linebackers coach of Seahawks. Jersey guy. Got dinged in Michigan investigation, but later cleared. Not a fan favorite

Kirk Olivadotti-Seahawks-born in Delaware, spent most of his career with Redskins.

Scott Booker-New England Safeties coach- Was DC at Western Kentucky and last coached in college at Nebraska.

Justin Hamilton - CB coach for New England. Was DC at Va Tech 2020-21

 

[mdk02]

Total shot in the dark here, besides Greg himself as next DC. .

Position coaches in Super Bowl.
Chris Partridge-current outside linebackers coach of Seahawks. Jersey guy. Got dinged in Michigan investigation, but later cleared. Not a fan favorite

Kirk Olivadotti-Seahawks-born in Delaware, spent most of his career with Redskins.

Scott Booker-New England Safeties coach- Was DC at Western Kentucky and last coached in college at Nebraska.

Justin Hamilton - CB coach for New England. Was DC at Va Tech 2020-21

Isn't Partridge persona non grata with a lot NJ HS coaches?

 

[Knight Shift]

Isn't Partridge persona non grata with a lot NJ HS coaches?

Maybe?
Who else is left? I said that list was a total shot in the dark.

 

[RU#1fan]

Elmer Fudd?

 

[Anon1753438667]

Partridge with NIL may be a huge asset as a recruiter.

 

[RUdepressed]

Minnie Pearl

 

[Knight Shift]

Partridge with NIL may be a huge asset as a recruiter.

Sounds like he is quite happy in Seattle:

MSN

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[Nyagentman]

Maybe Joe Mayle ?

 

[kupuna133]

Plenty of time. It’s only been 65 or 107 days. Depending on what metric you use.

 

[NickRU714]

Nothings happen

 

[koleszar]

It's going to be some young no name guy with no DC experience. Greg will champion him as some kind of wunderkind. Let's face it, we're at the point where he's scrapping the bottom of the barrel. Two straight years now he's crapped out. Something isn't working and he needs to look in the mirror as this is unacceptable.

 

[NickRU714]

If we wait long enough, does that mean we actually get the #1 DC option for next off season?
As opposed to the last DC option for this off season?

 

[ClassOf02v.2]

It's going to be some young no name guy with no DC experience. Greg will champion him as some kind of wunderkind. Let's face it, we're at the point where he's scrapping the bottom of the barrel. Two straight years now he's crapped out. Something isn't working and he needs to look in the mirror as this is unacceptable.

Zach Sparber?