Terry Joseph / DB Coach Search

[JackD]

On Sharp and Benning this morning, without being prompted Gary Sharp brought up the possibility TJ wont be on the staff next season. He said Joseph is "highly sought after" and Benning kinda gave him the hush up comment. I do not have any inclination at all if he is considering other jobs. But there are knowledgeable people on this board that may have insight. I would hate to lose TJ from a recruiting perspective, he has made great inroads in the south for us.

 

[sho]

There will be a few new staffs, TJ is a great coach and well respected. Someone may offer him a DC type oppportunity to get his recruiting abilities.

 

[Guest]

In coaching, success sometimes brings loss.

 

[Red Said Ted]

When you have a solid backfield year after year you're going to have other programs going after your DB coach. I'd love to get a few more years out of Terry Joseph. He's one of our best, imo. I'm also not sure it's wise to have this speculation on the public message boards until after the LOI signing day.

 

[Bummerbry]

Sharp was just stating what everyone already knows, which is that TJ is well respected by SEC schools. Here he is respected for both coaching and recruiting. In the $EC he would be desired almost solely for his recruiting. As far as DB and the hush up thing. That wasn't a be quiet or anything. DB always says "you hush", in fact probably 3-4 times per show. To me it almost always sounds like a "don't jinx it" type of comment. He is just joking. If there was something DB didn't want Sharp to bring up, it would be discussed between the two off the air. There are TONS of things they don't talk about. DB has access to the inner workings of the program all the way up to Bo. He isn't going to allow anyone to ruin that and Sharp wouldn't if he could anyways.

TJ is going to get looks and maybe offers every year, there is just no way around it because of his skill set. But I would guess he would rather be a coach first and a recruiter second. Here he can do that. It won't be that way in the SEC.

 

[valiantsailor]

Now we know why Bo put the muzzle on the press.

 

[JackD]

Perhaps it is just my opinion but I was under the impression Bo is a Defensive Back Guru. Regardless of who the coach has been (Sanders, Raymond, TJ) the secondary has been very good. For this reason I think TJ contributes mostly through his recruiting but as mentioned he definitely can coach.

Last year he had job offers and chose to stay at NU, I personally think it would take a DC opportunity to get him to leave NU. He loves Bo, Fish and the guys... he has seen how dirty the SEC is and he takes pride in the integrity this program has. Lets hope for the best!

 

[UNK_Lopers]

I was hoping we could go another year without any staff turnover. No doubt that would be a loss. I also took it as Damon just joking though. No sense worrying until something actually happens, if it happens. I would love to be in a situation someday where every year we are worried about a number of assistants being looked at for promotions elsewhere.

 

[sho]

I was hoping we could go another year without any staff turnover. No doubt that would be a loss. I also took it as Damon just joking though. No sense worrying until something actually happens, if it happens. I would love to be in a situation someday where every year we are worried about a number of assistants being looked at for promotions elsewhere.

TJ is the only assistant I worry about for the next few years. The offensive assistants are too loyal to NU and Bo, I can't see ANY leaving, even with a promotion. Coach Brown is the only one I could see leaving, but that's due to retirement. And I haven't heard any health concerns for him in a while, so I don't envision him leaving any time soon. TJ, if given a promotion, and for a HC with integrity, I could see leaving. If not this year, in the next few. The other defensive coaches aren't at the level yet for a promotion.

 

[redfred]

Perhaps it is just my opinion but I was under the impression Bo is a Defensive Back Guru. Regardless of who the coach has been (Sanders, Raymond, TJ) the secondary has been very good. For this reason I think TJ contributes mostly through his recruiting but as mentioned he definitely can coach.

Last year he had job offers and chose to stay at NU, I personally think it would take a DC opportunity to get him to leave NU. He loves Bo, Fish and the guys... he has seen how dirty the SEC is and he takes pride in the integrity this program has. Lets hope for the best!

It also has been my observation that our D-backs have been more than serviceable during Bo's tenure. I never gave Bo the credit.........maybe I should have.

 

[NIdahohusker]

Perhaps it is just my opinion but I was under the impression Bo is a Defensive Back Guru. Regardless of who the coach has been (Sanders, Raymond, TJ) the secondary has been very good. For this reason I think TJ contributes mostly through his recruiting but as mentioned he definitely can coach.

Last year he had job offers and chose to stay at NU, I personally think it would take a DC opportunity to get him to leave NU. He loves Bo, Fish and the guys... he has seen how dirty the SEC is and he takes pride in the integrity this program has. Lets hope for the best!

We had problems in the secondary under Raymond. DB's were being taught to not be aggressive and frankly was not in tune with Pelini, hence his departure. Joseph has done a very good job of returning the secondary to a point of strength and deserves a big raise. Same with Kaz.

 

[Red Said Ted]

While Bo tends to have quality secondaries, he can't do it himself. Terry Joseph was brought in because he's a helluva DB coach. He coached the Tennessee Vols DBs into one of the best pass defenses in the nation in the two years before he came to Nebraska. He is known as a great recruiter but also a great coach.

 

[sho]

We had problems in the secondary under Raymond. DB's were being taught to not be aggressive and frankly was not in tune with Pelini, hence his departure. Joseph has done a very good job of returning the secondary to a point of strength and deserves a big raise. Same with Kaz.

Agree whole heartedly on both points. Kaz has done some great work with some young DL. The improvement that group has shown over the course of the season is great. Another reason why I'm so looking forward to next season, another spring and fall with these young guys and the D should be looking A LOT better to start the season. Some cupcakes early to get the offense a time to gel with some new guys and by the time conference play comes around...look out.

 

[Bummerbry]

Most of Bo's NFL career was coaching LB's. His initial job with the 49'ers was as an assistant DB coach. He then coached DB's for one year at Oklahoma. All totaled he has more experience with LB's but is no slouch when it comes to DB's. He and Sanders were perfectly in sync with what they wanted the DB's to do and so the defensive backfield during their time(s) together flourished. Raymond was never all in (he was always looking for that bigger payday and a full time SEC gig) and he and Bo weren't in sync so we took a step or two back while he was here. TJ and Bo are as close to being on the same page as we might be able to get (in comparison to how good things were with Bo and Sanders).

Add Recruiting Coordinator to his title along with a fair pay raise and do what is necessary to keep him. Longevity of staff is key in Lincoln!!! Maybe more so at that position where the turnover hasn't helped.

 

[redfred]

I really agree with this.

I was never privy to the inner workings of TO's staff, but I have known some who were at least tangentially involved.......or at least observers. Their impressions were that individually some of the staff were average coaches, but as a unit they were a well oiled machine. Continuity and familiarity bred efficiency.

I believe that one surefire way to wallow in mediocrity is constant change of the staff. Now, make no mistake it takes individuals who are willing to learn and adapt AND compromise, but if you get 'em, fight like hell to to keep 'em........IMO.

 

[Guest]

Add Recruiting Coordinator to his title along with a fair pay raise and do what is necessary to keep him. Longevity of staff is key in Lincoln!!!

There is a lot of truth to this. Normally, frequent staff turnover hurts a programs' development. At times, though change and fresh ideas are very beneficial. When we added guys like Kevin Steele, it was a good move. When Frank changed up his staff and hired a guy named Bo, that staff needed to be shaken up. Hiring Craig Bohl to replace McBride in the name of staff continuity didn't work out so well in that case.....

 

[FeelLikeAStranger]

Most of Bo's NFL career was coaching LB's. His initial job with the 49'ers was as an assistant DB coach. He then coached DB's for one year at Oklahoma. All totaled he has more experience with LB's but is no slouch when it comes to DB's. He and Sanders were perfectly in sync with what they wanted the DB's to do and so the defensive backfield during their time(s) together flourished. Raymond was never all in (he was always looking for that bigger payday and a full time SEC gig) and he and Bo weren't in sync so we took a step or two back while he was here. TJ and Bo are as close to being on the same page as we might be able to get (in comparison to how good things were with Bo and Sanders).

Add Recruiting Coordinator to his title along with a fair pay raise and do what is necessary to keep him. Longevity of staff is key in Lincoln!!! Maybe more so at that position where the turnover hasn't helped.

:thumb:

 

[Bummerbry]

Not liking what I am hearing!!

 

[hanny]

Here's what Damon says this morning:

If Joseph's departure is announced & it's done by A&M & not NU, stay calm & relax. This time there's a plan. It's been leaked in Aggie land

Search Twitter and it's definitely coming out of College Station that he's headed that way. Wonder what the plan is?

 

[JackD]

Well I hope the plan involves some way to get a better recruiter because he was THE guy for recruiting