📡 Staff additions/changes: Reports: Craig Kuligowski hired as defensive line coach

[TerryP]

Lance Thompson is a serious candidate. CNS love rehabbing careers and relationships. Plus, he's a great recruiter and has those connections in Georgia and the Carolinas.

I'm strongly disagreeing with Thompson being a serious candidate. Not that it's a possibility, I just don't like him. At all.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Name being mentioned...Travis Jones...the guy worked for Nick

 

[BamaMD]

Name being mentioned...Travis Jones...the guy worked for Nick

Yeap! This would be a home run hire, but he comes with significant risk of bailing for a return to the NFL. A guy with his experience, success, youth and resume could really be an asset in recruiting and player development. Article linked below.

Longtime NFL Coach a Candidate for Alabama Staff Opening

 

[BamaMD]

I'm strongly disagreeing with Thompson being a serious candidate. Not that it's a possibility, I just don't like him. At all.

Now, what did poor old Lance ever do to you? LOL!!!!

 

[EasyTider]

Yeap! This would be a home run hire, but he comes with significant risk of bailing for a return to the NFL. A guy with his experience, success, youth and resume could really be an asset in recruiting and player development. Article linked below.

Longtime NFL Coach a Candidate for Alabama Staff Opening

I think the 'risk for bailing' is a given for every assistant coach Saban hires at this point. Daboll got us/himself a title in just over a year.

 

[kbama15]

How many coaches have come and gone, And has a Ring? I would say a lot.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

How many coaches have come and gone, and gotten Rings?

Most of them.

 

[kbama15]

I was wondering the number.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

I was wondering the number.

I wasn't trying be funny, just that I think a significant majority would have a NC. There have been so many. Other than our first two years, almost any coach who stayed for two seasons would have at least one. One season guys would be hit and miss.

 

[kbama15]

I wasn't trying be funny, just that I think a significant majority would have a NC. There have been so many. Other than our first two years, almost any coach who stayed for two seasons would have at least one. One season guys would be hit and miss.

It's crazy to think about though. Just an amazing run we're on! Roll Tide! No offense taken.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

It's crazy to think about though. Just an amazing run we're on! Roll Tide! No offense taken.

Okay, I went to the 2017 record book, which lists all all-time assistant coaches on pages 219-220. Quite the walk down memory lane. I stripped out all non-Saban era coaches (the list shows the official on-the-field coaches, not analysts and support spots, I believe) and I got these 28. I could easily have missed some. I only see four that didn't get a ring (bolded). Three that were there Saban's first year only, and Sark. I'm sure there are many other folks who had off the field roles that didn't see a NC, but this was my only resource.

RTR,

Tim


Name (Alma Mater, Year Graduated) ...................... (Seasons) Years
Todd Alles (Ohio State, 1977) ....................................................................(1) 2007
Derrick Ansley (Troy, 2005) ....................................................(1) 2016-present
Major Applewhite (Texas, 2001) ..............................................................(1) 2007
Burton Burns (Nebraska, 1976) .........................................(10) 2007-present
Curt Cignetti (West Virginia, 1983)................................................. (4) 2007-10
Mario Cristobal (Miami, 1993) .......................................................... (4) 2013-16
Bo Davis (LSU, 1993) ..........................................................(7) 2007-10; 2013-15
Karl Dunbar (LSU, 1992) ............................................................(1) 2016-present
Mike Groh (Virginia, 1995) ....................................................(3) 2009; 2011-12
Brent Key (Georgia Tech, 2001) ............................................(1) 2016-present
Lane Kiffin (Fresno State, 1998) ..................................................(3) 2014-2016
Tosh Lupoi (California, 2005) .................................................(2) 2015-present
Jim McElwain (Eastern Washington, 1984) ............................... (4) 2008-11
Ron Middleton (Auburn, 1985) .................................................................(1) 2007
Billy Napier (Furman, 2003) ..........................................................(4) 2013-2016
Doug Nussmeier (Idaho, 1994) ......................................................... (2) 2012-13
Joe Pendry (West Virginia, 1969)..................................................... (4) 2007-10
Jeremy Pruitt (West Alabama, 2001) ........... (4) 2010-12, 2016-present
Chris Rumph (South Carolina, 1994) ............................................. (3) 2011-13
Steve Sarkisian (BYU, XXXX) .............................................................................2016*
Kirby Smart (Georgia, 1999) ............................................................... (9) 2007-15
Kevin Steele (Tennessee, 1981) .........................................(4) 2007-08; 13-14
Jeff Stoutland (Southern Connecticut State, 1984) ................ (2) 2011-12
Sal Sunseri (Pittsburgh, 1981) ........................................................... (3) 2009-11
Lance Thompson (The Citadel, 1987) ................(7) 1999-2000; 07-08; 12-14
Mel Tucker (Wisconsin, 1995) ...................................................................(1) 2015
Bobby Williams (Purdue, 1982) ............................................(8) 2008-present
James Willis (Auburn, 1992) .......................................................................(1) 2009

 

[TerryP]

Now, what did poor old Lance ever do to you? LOL!!!!

How much would you be laughing if it was your child's mother? You may find the sanctity of marriage a laughing matter. Personally, I don't. If we disagree on this, no big deal. If a person lacks the moral fortitude in that regard he lacks it in all regards.

The only reason a hire like Thompson would make any degree of sense is if it sent Tosh back to the DL--an area considered his specialty. He's a better linebacker coach than Thompson--a position that's not considered his (TL's) "bread and butter."

Coaching skills: lacking. A moral compass: doesn't exist. Recruiter: he's a good one. One of three will never change my opinion.

 

[Tidestalker]

How much would you be laughing if it was your child's mother? You may find the sanctity of marriage a laughing matter. Personally, I don't. If we disagree on this, no big deal. If a person lacks the moral fortitude in that regard he lacks it in all regards.

The only reason a hire like Thompson would make any degree of sense is if it sent Tosh back to the DL--an area considered his specialty. He's a better linebacker coach than Thompson--a position that's not considered his (TL's) "bread and butter."

Coaching skills: lacking. A moral compass: doesn't exist. Recruiter: he's a good one. One of three will never change my opinion.

How much would you be laughing if it was your child's mother... Hmm. Guess it depends on if we were still married, together, banging, or I hated her guts. Baby Mama drama!

One thing's for sure, he sure know's how to seal the deal on the recruiting tail! Trail... Trail.

 

[TerryP]

Name being mentioned...Travis Jones...the guy worked for Nick

He's interviewing today with a few more on Saban's list.

 

[kbama15]

Okay, I went to the 2017 record book, which lists all all-time assistant coaches on pages 219-220. Quite the walk down memory lane. I stripped out all non-Saban era coaches (the list shows the official on-the-field coaches, not analysts and support spots, I believe) and I got these 28. I could easily have missed some. I only see four that didn't get a ring (bolded). Three that were there Saban's first year only, and Sark. I'm sure there are many other folks who had off the field roles that didn't see a NC, but this was my only resource.

RTR,

Tim


Name (Alma Mater, Year Graduated) ...................... (Seasons) Years
Todd Alles (Ohio State, 1977) ....................................................................(1) 2007
Derrick Ansley (Troy, 2005) ....................................................(1) 2016-present
Major Applewhite (Texas, 2001) ..............................................................(1) 2007
Burton Burns (Nebraska, 1976) .........................................(10) 2007-present
Curt Cignetti (West Virginia, 1983)................................................. (4) 2007-10
Mario Cristobal (Miami, 1993) .......................................................... (4) 2013-16
Bo Davis (LSU, 1993) ..........................................................(7) 2007-10; 2013-15
Karl Dunbar (LSU, 1992) ............................................................(1) 2016-present
Mike Groh (Virginia, 1995) ....................................................(3) 2009; 2011-12
Brent Key (Georgia Tech, 2001) ............................................(1) 2016-present
Lane Kiffin (Fresno State, 1998) ..................................................(3) 2014-2016
Tosh Lupoi (California, 2005) .................................................(2) 2015-present
Jim McElwain (Eastern Washington, 1984) ............................... (4) 2008-11
Ron Middleton (Auburn, 1985) .................................................................(1) 2007
Billy Napier (Furman, 2003) ..........................................................(4) 2013-2016
Doug Nussmeier (Idaho, 1994) ......................................................... (2) 2012-13
Joe Pendry (West Virginia, 1969)..................................................... (4) 2007-10
Jeremy Pruitt (West Alabama, 2001) ........... (4) 2010-12, 2016-present
Chris Rumph (South Carolina, 1994) ............................................. (3) 2011-13
Steve Sarkisian (BYU, XXXX) .............................................................................2016*
Kirby Smart (Georgia, 1999) ............................................................... (9) 2007-15
Kevin Steele (Tennessee, 1981) .........................................(4) 2007-08; 13-14
Jeff Stoutland (Southern Connecticut State, 1984) ................ (2) 2011-12
Sal Sunseri (Pittsburgh, 1981) ........................................................... (3) 2009-11
Lance Thompson (The Citadel, 1987) ................(7) 1999-2000; 07-08; 12-14
Mel Tucker (Wisconsin, 1995) ...................................................................(1) 2015
Bobby Williams (Purdue, 1982) ............................................(8) 2008-present
James Willis (Auburn, 1992) .......................................................................(1) 2009

That's Awesome! Thanks for digging it up! Come to Coach and leave with a Ring! Roll Tide!

 

[BamaMD]

How much would you be laughing if it was your child's mother? You may find the sanctity of marriage a laughing matter. Personally, I don't. If we disagree on this, no big deal. If a person lacks the moral fortitude in that regard he lacks it in all regards.

Didn't know there was a personal connection. I'll simply back way...... slowly.

 

[rolltide66]

Okay, I went to the 2017 record book, which lists all all-time assistant coaches on pages 219-220. Quite the walk down memory lane. I stripped out all non-Saban era coaches (the list shows the official on-the-field coaches, not analysts and support spots, I believe) and I got these 28. I could easily have missed some. I only see four that didn't get a ring (bolded). Three that were there Saban's first year only, and Sark. I'm sure there are many other folks who had off the field roles that didn't see a NC, but this was my only resource.

RTR,

Tim


Name (Alma Mater, Year Graduated) ...................... (Seasons) Years
Todd Alles (Ohio State, 1977) ....................................................................(1) 2007
Derrick Ansley (Troy, 2005) ....................................................(1) 2016-present
Major Applewhite (Texas, 2001) ..............................................................(1) 2007
Burton Burns (Nebraska, 1976) .........................................(10) 2007-present
Curt Cignetti (West Virginia, 1983)................................................. (4) 2007-10
Mario Cristobal (Miami, 1993) .......................................................... (4) 2013-16
Bo Davis (LSU, 1993) ..........................................................(7) 2007-10; 2013-15
Karl Dunbar (LSU, 1992) ............................................................(1) 2016-present
Mike Groh (Virginia, 1995) ....................................................(3) 2009; 2011-12
Brent Key (Georgia Tech, 2001) ............................................(1) 2016-present
Lane Kiffin (Fresno State, 1998) ..................................................(3) 2014-2016
Tosh Lupoi (California, 2005) .................................................(2) 2015-present
Jim McElwain (Eastern Washington, 1984) ............................... (4) 2008-11
Ron Middleton (Auburn, 1985) .................................................................(1) 2007
Billy Napier (Furman, 2003) ..........................................................(4) 2013-2016
Doug Nussmeier (Idaho, 1994) ......................................................... (2) 2012-13
Joe Pendry (West Virginia, 1969)..................................................... (4) 2007-10
Jeremy Pruitt (West Alabama, 2001) ........... (4) 2010-12, 2016-present
Chris Rumph (South Carolina, 1994) ............................................. (3) 2011-13
Steve Sarkisian (BYU, XXXX) .............................................................................2016*
Kirby Smart (Georgia, 1999) ............................................................... (9) 2007-15
Kevin Steele (Tennessee, 1981) .........................................(4) 2007-08; 13-14
Jeff Stoutland (Southern Connecticut State, 1984) ................ (2) 2011-12
Sal Sunseri (Pittsburgh, 1981) ........................................................... (3) 2009-11
Lance Thompson (The Citadel, 1987) ................(7) 1999-2000; 07-08; 12-14
Mel Tucker (Wisconsin, 1995) ...................................................................(1) 2015
Bobby Williams (Purdue, 1982) ............................................(8) 2008-present
James Willis (Auburn, 1992) .......................................................................(1) 2009

Great work 11.... I know it would be virtually impossible; but it would really tell a story if someone would be able to add those staffers who do not hold a "coaching" position, such as Director of Player Personnel; GA, Intern, Analyst, etc. I have always thought that the impact of the massive turnover in these unsung, but very important "recruiting related" positions.

 

[TerryP]

Didn't know there was a personal connection. I'll simply back way...... slowly.

There is no personal connection. Although, given different circumstances and there were I'd say the same thing.

He's a piece of shit.

Football:
I don't believe he's that good of a coach. Average along the lines of Kevin Steele but Steele is able to scheme better, game plan better. He is a good recruiter.

Other than football:
He's a piece of shit and that opinion is based purely on his actions.

In this case, one side weighs more heavily than the other.

For what it's worth, while Saban does "return to the fold" at times, I've not heard a thing that gives me reason to believe Thompson was, is, or has been a serious candidate. ;

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Shit, at this point I think I might need to interview for the DL position... Lol

 

[Che Boludo]

Charlie Partridge is the current odds on favorite to be the next defensive line coach at Alabama

Would be a great for Florida recruiting and nice having an Asst with HC experience. Decent position coaching record, more so when at UW. And, the Partridge Family could be a new DL nickname.

Still... I'd like the Travis Jones hire better.