🏈 Report: Tosh Lupoi Considering Move to CAL

[BamaMD]

BAMA's coaching staff being raided! Every year we seem to take a hit!

Report: Alabama OLB coach Tosh Lupoi could leave for position at Cal

 

[EasyTider]

Sucks but can't blame a guy for moving on up.

 

[planomateo]

Something I've been keeping my eyes/ears out the last few days. Some folks in the bay area are suggesting this could be happening.

Cal's athletic department was $22M in the negative last year and their debt will likely keep them there for the next 10-15 years. I believe Cal's alums are tight with their money for athletics, but not with academics.

 

[sean]

Something I've been keeping my eyes/ears out the last few days. Some folks in the bay area are suggesting this could be happening.

Cal's athletic department was $22M in the negative last year and their debt will likely keep them there for the next 10-15 years. I believe Cal's alums are tight with their money for athletics, but not with academics.

it's funny how winning can take care of a lot of things most wouldn't think would be connected.

 

[BamaMD]

I'm a CAL Alumni (MPH), as well as BAMA, and Tosh should stay away from this job. CAL seems to have coaching turnover every 2-4 years. No need to waste his time and talents on a program with no true commitment to athletics. But, I must say the campus, women and area are beautiful.

 

[EasyTider]

Surely Pruitt will be a target for a HC position sooner than later considering his success at Bama, FSU & GA. Could Lupoi be the DC in waiting?

 

[TUSKtimes]

The barner's OC just left his post for a lateral move and took a quarter of a million dollar hit per season to do it. I have no idea what that was all about but sounds like he stopped being happy down on the plains. If Tosh is offered an opportunity to move up the food chain and puts him back on the west coast, why would he not jump at that? Wilcox, being a DC himself, would have very definite ideas about who he wants to run the show.

 

[Max]

The barner's OC just left his post for a lateral move and took a quarter of a million dollar hit per season to do it.

Might want to see his contract. I've heard AU is paying part of his salary at UCONN.

 

[TUSKtimes]

Might want to see his contract. I've heard AU is paying part of his salary at UCONN.

Maybe someone spills the beans, but all things are possible. No one calls the shots more than the barner's in-house group. What gus wants may have less to do with it.

 

[Bamabww]

I can understand a move back "home" but I'll bet it's a pay cut and to a bottom feeder. He can do better.

 

[TerryP]

Remember the source. This is where it all started.

 

[TerryP]

Now, if you've got the time, do a little research on Jon.

 

[ComeOnSon]

@TerryP , or anyone else, what will Locksley's on field role (title) be? I know he's an offensive guy but haven't heard anything since the first announcement that he'd be getting a bigger job.

 

[UAgrad93]

@ComeOnSon , I'm going to take a guess and say that Locksley works exclusively with the TEs and we see Key take the entire OL.

 

[TerryP]

@TerryP , or anyone else, what will Locksley's on field role (title) be? I know he's an offensive guy but haven't heard anything since the first announcement that he'd be getting a bigger job.

I've not heard any details on his role. This is all I've seen from UA to date:

Courtesy UA Media Relations

January 16, 2017


TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced the hiring of Mike Locksley as a full-time offensive assistant coach on Monday. Locksley spent the 2016 season on the Crimson Tide’s staff as an offensive analyst. He previously served as the interim head coach at the University of Maryland for the final six games of the 2015 season. Prior to that he served as the Terrapins offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2012-15. Locksley also served as the head coach at the University of New Mexico from 2009-11.

“We are excited to add Mike Locksley to our staff as an assistant coach on the offensive side of the football,” Saban said. “He is an outstanding offensive mind who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as both a head coach and offensive coordinator. Mike is also one of the best recruiters in the nation and will be an excellent addition to our staff. His time as an analyst with us over the past season should also ensure a smooth transition and a full understanding of how our organization operates.”

During his time as Maryland’s offensive coordinator, the Terrapins produced balanced and effective results. The 2013 offense eclipsed 5,000 yards of total offense for only the fourth time in program history, while accounting for 3,231 yards passing (third most all-time). In Maryland’s debut season in the Big Ten, the offense averaged the most points in the past four seasons.

A veteran coach with over 20 years of experience Locksley, also served as the offensive coordinator at the University of Illinois from 2005-08. The Illini went from No. 72 nationally in total offense in 2005 to 19th following the 2008 season. They led the Big Ten in rushing in 2006 and 2007 and then led the league in passing in 2008.

“I want to thank Coach Saban and The University of Alabama for this opportunity,” Locksley said. “I can’t wait to get back out on the football field and the recruiting trail as we turn our attention to the 2017 season. I have always appreciated the storied history of the Alabama football program, but the chance to spend the past year looking at the program from the inside out really showed me why this place is so special.”

Locksley spent the 2003 and 2004 seasons at the University of Florida as the running backs coach and recruiting coordinator. His first stint at Maryland came form 1997-2002 when he coached the running backs and coordinated recruiting.

He began his coaching career at Towson in 1992, followed by two seasons at the U.S. Naval Prep School. He coached outside linebackers at the University of the Pacific in 1995 and then coached wide receivers and tight ends at Army in 1996.

Mike and his wife Kia, have four children, three sons (Mike Jr., Meiko and Kai), and one daughter (Kori).

All such employment contracts are subject to approval by The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.

Get all the latest information on the team by following @AlabamaFTBL on Twitter and Facebook and AlabamaFBL on Instagram. General athletic news can also be found at UA_Athletics on Twitter and Instagram and AlabamaAthletics on Facebook.

 

[kbama15]

Oline play should be better with brent key. since he can work with the whole unit.

 

[ComeOnSon]

@ComeOnSon , I'm going to take a guess and say that Locksley works exclusively with the TEs and we see Key take the entire OL.

Kind of what I figured. I had read somewhere that he had some background with TE's.

 

[TerryP]

Kind of what I figured. I had read somewhere that he had some background with TE's.

He does. His most notable school (working with TE's) is Illinois under Ron Zook.

The biggest thing to note about Locksley is his role in recruiting. You may recall the classes Zook brought in to Florida before he went to Illinois and did the same. A lot of those commits are credited to the recruiting job Locksley did while working for Zook.

 

[alabama mike]

I would be shocked if he goes to Cal.

 

[planomateo]

So Cal hired Eastern Washington's HC over the weekend. He was making ~$250k a year in Cheney, WA (no state income tax), Feldman mentioned on twitter he'd probably double his salary. Housing in the bay area + 11% state income tax will take a significant bite outta that salary increase, not to mention the other items associated to cost of living.

This article talks about the 20% down payment for a house in San Jose will run you $192k. It will be cheaper living around Berkeley than it is in San Jose, but certainly one of the things that you have to take into account.