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Why Do The Gators Need A Co-Defensive Coordinator?

Several outlets have reported that Arizona Cardinals secondary coach Teryl Austin will be the Gators' new co-defensive coordinator, joining Chuck Heater. This is not confirmed, however. What I don't understand is why Florida can make Heater full time coordinator and just worry about position coaches?

In 2005 and '06, the Gators were successful with Greg Mattison and Charlie Strong, but those two had a previous relationship at Notre Dame. Heater will now be asked to work with a relative stranger. These coaches are professionals, but we already saw internal politics send Billy Gonzales to LSU, so don't think these guys can't get jealous or upset. Heater, if he wants to be sole coordinator, can point to 30 years experience in college football. But Austin offers things Heater does not have; young guy, NFL experience and two Super Bowl appearances.

Austin having what Heater lacks and vice versa might be the reason why Urban Mayer (and Steve Addazio) thinks this is a good fit. But I always wonder if too many coaches spoil the roster.

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The best any head coach can do is to add any coaching element that may be lacking by bringing in new talent. Personal chemistry will be what it will be and adjustments can be made when all that shakes out. It’s like a big petri dish, put in the ingredients, see what grows, keep the best and jettison the rest. We’ll all be watching from the sweaty Swamp seats in Sept.

by renegator on Feb 11, 2010 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

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by gatorempire127 on Feb 11, 2010 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

Do you want the real reason?

It might make some a little uneasy, but take a look at all the guys the Gators considered for the (entirely unnecessary) postion, including Edwards who was hired and then quickly left for Buffalo. Notice anything they have in common which is otherwise missing from the Florida staff?!?!?!?!

Bingo.

by skigator93 on Feb 11, 2010 10:54 PM EST reply actions  

They need a brother on the staff? I would not be surprised if that ran through Meyer’s head too.

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by mlmintampa on Feb 11, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

oh yeah.

isnt there a rule that says you need a black man on the staff? or am i thinking of the rooney rule in the NFL? idk

by gatorempire127 on Feb 12, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

we should know this since its black history month.

by gatorempire127 on Feb 12, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

There is no Rooney Rule for college. It has been proposed in the past, since donors and trustees often decide on the coach and are not the most racially tolerant people. I think recent successes for black head coaches might have slowed the consideration of a college rule, but there is still a huge gap. (Ex: The three D-1 programs in Kentucky are all coached by black guys, Turner Gill going to Kansas.)
That said, one of my hardcore Republican friends was the first guy to tell me UF needed to hire a brother for defensive coordinator after Strong left. I didn’t want to tell him he was talking like a liberal Democrat.

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by mlmintampa on Feb 12, 2010 11:42 AM EST up reply actions  

He was just saying that for UF to look more hood for the recruits. Thats what I would be thinking. Hire whoever helps you win I think. If the recruits can relate better to a coach who they feel naturally contected with then thats is a plus.

"When you argue correctly, you're never wrong."-Nick Naylor

by Hook85 on Feb 13, 2010 1:40 AM EST up reply actions  

haha he probly wouldve knocked your teeth out

by gatorempire127 on Feb 12, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions  

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