🏈 New Director of Player Personnel?

[Bamabww]

Per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com

I can confirm Hoover head coach Josh Niblett is interviewing for the position vacated by Tyler Siskey.

Niblett is one of the most successful high school football coaches ever in the state of Alabama. He wants to move to the next level (at some point). He was a finalist for the Samford head coaching job after Pat Sullivan retired.

This gives him an opportunity to join his alma mater in an off-the-field position. Kevin Steele held the position two years ago, Tyler Siskey was at the helm this past year. He can be back on-the-field within a year if he is offered the job.

I definitely think he will accept the position if offered the job.

Niblett is a very focused, driven, hard-working individual who would do really well at this job. He's a lot like Nick Saban in the way he does things from a coaching perspective. I imagine he is the same way off-the-field.
I've heard Niblett has talked with Nick Saban about the position. They have not had a formal meeting yet. It may happen next week, but may not take place until after signing day.

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[bama alum]

My former nephew was able to play for him when he coached at Oneonta. Focused, driven...He, his family, and the others liked that about him a lot.

I had one education class with Niblett (and Tarrant Lynch). He was quiet and focused in that class as well.

 

[Bamabww]

BONE: Coaching rumors...
A few bits of info I learned on Friday....

Jody Wright is in the mix for Alabama's Director of Player Personnel. Wright was the running backs coach at UAB this past season.

I am now starting to hear Hoover Head Coach Josh Niblett is interviewing for an on-the-field coaching role at Alabama. There are some openings on the staff. He would like to join the staff in some capacity, and the hope for him is he is on the field.

There is also growing confidence Lane Kiffin will remain as Alabama's OC.

per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com

 

[bama alum]

BONE: Coaching rumors...
A few bits of info I learned on Friday....

There is also growing confidence Lane Kiffin will remain as Alabama's OC.

per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com

 

[alabama mike]

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring as the new director of player personnel.

 

[planomateo]

Sounds like Jody Wright is the guy.

 

[Bamabww]

per Andrew Bone and an unnamed source on Tidesports.com:

Jody Wright, a former college player at Jacksonville State and prep star at Pickens (Ala.) Academy, served as UAB's assistant head coach/running backs coach for Bill Clark.
Wright spent the 2013 season as the passing game and recruiting coordinator at Jacksonville State. During his time in Jacksonville, the Gamecocks ranked second in the Ohio Valley Conference in total offense (442 yards per game) and scoring offense (35.2 ppg).

Wright oversaw a passing attack that ranked fourth in the OVC in passing yards per game, with 202.2 yards through the air per contest. Under his guidance, quarterback Max Shortell was named second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference, while wide receiver was Josh Barge was a Phil Steele All-American.

Before his stint at Jacksonville State, Wright spent three years at the University of Alabama as a graduate assistant, helping the Crimson Tide win back-to-back BCS National Championships. Alabama posted a 35-5 record during his three years as he worked with the wide receivers and running backs. He was part of a coaching staff that produced NFL first-round draft picks Mark Ingram, James Carpenter, Julio Jones and Trent Richardson.

Alabama ranked 12th nationally in scoring offense (38.71 points per game), 16th in rushing offense (227.50 yards per game) and 31st nationally in total offense.

Prior to joining Alabama, Wright worked for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State, where he was director of football operations, while also serving as an on-field offensive graduate assistant under Sylvester Croom.

Wright assisted with coaching the offensive line, and was in charge of coaching the scout team. He spent a large portion of his time in tape and computer scouting reports, and was also in charge of compiling offensive quality control variables.

In 2005, he served Mississippi State as a volunteer coach for the defense, working closely with the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator and helping coach the defensive backs.

From 2002 until his arrival at State, Wright worked as a student assistant coach at Jacksonville State, his alma mater. He coached on both sides of the ball at JSU, working with the outside linebackers early in the 2004 season. Wright also tutored the running backs and wide receivers while there.

Wright played running back at Jacksonville State beginning in 2000 and became a student assistant coach in 2002. While working with the offense, Wright helped the Gamecocks win the 2003 and 2004 Ohio Valley Conference championships.

Wright played on three undefeated state championship football teams at Pickens Academy where his father Lynn Wright was the head coach. The Wright family has a long football coaching pedigree. Jody's brother Josh is head football coach at Bessemer (Ala.) Academy, while his younger brother Jonathan played football at West Alabama.

Wright was interviewed on Saturday. I knew the interview was to take place within a few days. Saban wanted to make a move rather quickly with an Elite Junior Day coming on Saturday.

Great hire IMO. Jody worked at Alabama on Nick Saban's staff a few years ago. He knows the demand of the job and will do great. He will start on Monday.

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[TerryP]

Did you guys notice the career progression with Wright?

Prior to joining Alabama, Wright worked for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State, where he was director of football operations,

Wright spent three years at the University of Alabama as a graduate assistant,

recruiting coordinator at Jacksonville State.

UAB's assistant head coach/running backs coach

 

[Ump]

Great credentials! He'll be a good addition to the staff. Obviously has lots of drive.