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Kelly was to replace BVG, he'd probably wait to fire him until he knew he had his man, right?

What do you guys think of Rocky Long? I think he'd be a homerun. He's the head coach of SDSU, but when he resigned at NM, he said he wanted to continue coaching as a coordinator. Not sure he'd make that move, but he'd be one of my top choices.
 
BVG is a good defensive coordinator. He just needs to connect at the college level IMO. I know, I started a thread stating ND needs a real DC but BVG could be that guy. He just needs to back it down a notch or two on the mental side and coach to the physical side of his players.
 
Oh, no! You got me pumped up for a new guy! I'd like to see a guy that gets the kids pumped and is a recruiter. I don't really buy the bs about JS being the only one. I watched Watkins look to the sidelines after every play to see where to be. That was his first game. Get a new guy and watch our recruits flourish. I'm telling you.
 
Rocky Long just came off an 11 win season as HFC at SDSU. I can't fathom any reason why he'd be interested in being DC at ND. Especially at his age when he is near retirement. If he'd come to ND after he was done with NM, then you're right it would be a helluva hire.
 
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Rocky Long just came off an 11 win season as HFC at SDSU. I can't fathom any reason why he'd be interested in being DC at ND. Especially at his age when he is near retirement. If he'd come to ND after he was done with NM, then you're right it would be a helluva hire.
I know you're correct. Just wonder from his comments if he wants a non-spotlight position at his age. I'm just wishful thinking.
 
This what I want. Ready? Its not too demanding. Ready? Ok....
I want someone young, hungry...full of positive enthusiasm...but MOST IMPORTANTLY....
takes pride in its product being the best it can be at the simplest of things. The God Damn text book form tackle. Remember that thing? You might have seen some other teams in the land do it well. That's all I want.
To me that's the most broken thing defensively. Then after that we can get into 3-4 or 4-3 or all sorts of hybrid defenses but let's start with someone that takes pride in his squad being the best tackling team. That in itself will help leaps and bounds!!!
I'd take it in a second. What's his name?
 
Kelly was to replace BVG, he'd probably wait to fire him until he knew he had his man, right?

What do you guys think of Rocky Long? I think he'd be a homerun. He's the head coach of SDSU, but when he resigned at NM, he said he wanted to continue coaching as a coordinator. Not sure he'd make that move, but he'd be one of my top choices.
SD ST had a highly ranked defense but who did they play? When they played Cal they gave up 35 pts and 37 to Ped ST.
Both good qb's but not playoff level teams. ND needs an SEC level DC.
 
SD ST had a highly ranked defense but who did they play? When they played Cal they gave up 35 pts and 37 to Ped ST.
Both good qb's but not playoff level teams. ND needs an SEC level DC.
First three games of the season, and you're talking about teams with better talent. What can he do with our talent against similar talent? Also, he's the HC. Total focus on D would benefit.
 
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