Question - If Norvell hangs on to the current defensive coaches, The D continues to struggle, and we find ourselves sitting at 5-4 this time next year, would this equate to Norvell being on the "hot seat" or at least a little warm?

I am not advocating the "hot seat" idea so just an honest question. I personally would not consider that "hot seat" territory for CMN but would support a heart to heart conversation at that level about his assistants and their future with the university. Or would the end of this season be a better time to have that conversation?

Just from where I sit in the peanut gallery I'd say that conversation should probably happen sooner than later.

(11-10-2018 10:42 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 12:35 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(11-09-2018 10:57 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  DJ Durkin was fired at Maryland...went 11-15 as a HC and served as DC at both Florida and Maryland.

he'd make a great Assoc HC/DC for Memphis.

Yes, let's hire a coach who was just fired for abusing his players.

as I understand it a player fell out while being individually worked out by the Strength Coach...that coach along with the training staff did not render proper aid. The Strength Coach along with the head trainer were fired and DJ Durkin's only crime was being at the practice that day.

that's the story I was told. is that not true?

it's much bigger than a single incident

(11-10-2018 11:11 AM)k2tigers Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 10:42 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 12:35 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(11-09-2018 10:57 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  DJ Durkin was fired at Maryland...went 11-15 as a HC and served as DC at both Florida and Maryland.

he'd make a great Assoc HC/DC for Memphis.

Yes, let's hire a coach who was just fired for abusing his players.

as I understand it a player fell out while being individually worked out by the Strength Coach...that coach along with the training staff did not render proper aid. The Strength Coach along with the head trainer were fired and DJ Durkin's only crime was being at the practice that day.

that's the story I was told. is that not true?

it's much bigger than a single incident

All the players walking out of the meeting were he was reinstated says it all. Hell no to Durkin

(11-09-2018 10:57 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  DJ Durkin was fired at Maryland...went 11-15 as a HC and served as DC at both Florida and Maryland.

he'd make a great Assoc HC/DC for Memphis.

Ummmmm. Not likely.

(11-10-2018 11:08 AM)eltigre Wrote:  Question - If Norvell hangs on to the current defensive coaches, The D continues to struggle, and we find ourselves sitting at 5-4 this time next year, would this equate to Norvell being on the "hot seat" or at least a little warm?

I am not advocating the "hot seat" idea so just an honest question. I personally would not consider that "hot seat" territory for CMN but would support a heart to heart conversation at that level about his assistants and their future with the university. Or would the end of this season be a better time to have that conversation?

Just from where I sit in the peanut gallery I'd say that conversation should probably happen sooner than later.

Nah. He could easily end up with 8 wins this season. No way we fire him next year, barring a major scandal. If anything he would just have his hand forced on getting rid of Ball.

(11-10-2018 11:19 AM)MemphisFan95 Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 11:11 AM)k2tigers Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 10:42 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 12:35 AM)TigersRuleAll Wrote:  

(11-09-2018 10:57 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  DJ Durkin was fired at Maryland...went 11-15 as a HC and served as DC at both Florida and Maryland.

he'd make a great Assoc HC/DC for Memphis.

Yes, let's hire a coach who was just fired for abusing his players.

as I understand it a player fell out while being individually worked out by the Strength Coach...that coach along with the training staff did not render proper aid. The Strength Coach along with the head trainer were fired and DJ Durkin's only crime was being at the practice that day.

that's the story I was told. is that not true?

it's much bigger than a single incident

All the players walking out of the meeting were he was reinstated says it all. Hell no to Durkin

ah sounds like it was a lot bigger deal than it was made out to me...

(11-10-2018 07:49 PM)SeñorTiger Wrote:  

(11-10-2018 11:08 AM)eltigre Wrote:  Question - If Norvell hangs on to the current defensive coaches, The D continues to struggle, and we find ourselves sitting at 5-4 this time next year, would this equate to Norvell being on the "hot seat" or at least a little warm?

I am not advocating the "hot seat" idea so just an honest question. I personally would not consider that "hot seat" territory for CMN but would support a heart to heart conversation at that level about his assistants and their future with the university. Or would the end of this season be a better time to have that conversation?

Just from where I sit in the peanut gallery I'd say that conversation should probably happen sooner than later.

Nah. He could easily end up with 8 wins this season. No way we fire him next year, barring a major scandal. If anything he would just have his hand forced on getting rid of Ball.

Norvell won't be on the hot seat as long as the team keeps winning 6+ games a year. He could be told to replace Ball - although most people like him - without Norvell's job being threatened. Though, since Norvell and Ball are very close, that could lead to strained relationships.

If the D finishes the season as they played Saturday though, it will be a moo point. They looked good.