I’m really excited about this hire. Coach Barnes was one of the best young recruiters at Ohio State and there are rumors that he will be bringing some players with him to Memphis. He was chosen over other (more experienced) defensive assistants by Ryan Day to call plays after they demoted their DC - which is a tremendous sign of respect and confidence. He is one of the brightest young defensive coaches in the country.

This is a home run hire.

(01-02-2022 11:27 AM)MemphisFootballFan Wrote:  I’m really excited about this hire. Coach Barnes was one of the best young recruiters at Ohio State and there are rumors that he will be bringing some players with him to Memphis. He was chosen over other (more experienced) defensive assistants by Ryan Day to call plays after they demoted their DC - which is a tremendous sign of respect and confidence. He is one of the brightest young defensive coaches in the country.

This is a home run hire.

I hope it is a home run hire. Excited to hear he is a good recruiter… hopefully he brings in some talent with him

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 03:44 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  hope he brings in at least a 4-3 front. I'm kinda down on us running a 3 man front on defense now.

I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 03:44 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  hope he brings in at least a 4-3 front. I'm kinda down on us running a 3 man front on defense now.

I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

Really shouldn't the conversation be about if CRS is going to get a new OC and special teams coach or are going to be doomed watching the same lame playcalling and non productive special teams play for hopefully his last season.

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 03:44 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  hope he brings in at least a 4-3 front. I'm kinda down on us running a 3 man front on defense now.

I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

(01-02-2022 11:27 AM)MemphisFootballFan Wrote:  I’m really excited about this hire. Coach Barnes was one of the best young recruiters at Ohio State and there are rumors that he will be bringing some players with him to Memphis. He was chosen over other (more experienced) defensive assistants by Ryan Day to call plays after they demoted their DC - which is a tremendous sign of respect and confidence. He is one of the brightest young defensive coaches in the country.

This is a home run hire.

It gives our posters another coach that they can screamed to be fired.

(01-02-2022 11:27 AM)MemphisFootballFan Wrote:  I’m really excited about this hire. Coach Barnes was one of the best young recruiters at Ohio State and there are rumors that he will be bringing some players with him to Memphis. He was chosen over other (more experienced) defensive assistants by Ryan Day to call plays after they demoted their DC - which is a tremendous sign of respect and confidence. He is one of the brightest young defensive coaches in the country.

This is a home run hire.

This!

We have a few scholarships left, maybe another player to come back for 5th year. Got a few surprises up our sleeves indeed.

(01-02-2022 03:48 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 03:44 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  hope he brings in at least a 4-3 front. I'm kinda down on us running a 3 man front on defense now.

I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

My focus in every post has been on one point.

TURNOVER.

We are seeing our 4th DC in 5 years each running their own system and that type of turnover makes it impossible to create a stiff defense.

EVERY comment I made on this subject is about staff TURNOVER.

(01-02-2022 05:47 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:48 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

My focus in every post has been on one point.

TURNOVER.

We are seeing our 4th DC in 5 years each running their own system and that type of turnover makes it impossible to create a stiff defense.

EVERY comment I made on this subject is about staff TURNOVER.

Wake up we are a G5 school. And even if we got into the Big 12 we would be a lower level P5.

(01-01-2022 01:05 PM)memphistiger89 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 12:29 PM)danny1 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 12:17 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 12:05 PM)danny1 Wrote:  Typical of some posters on this board. Instead of being excited about some potentially good news, you already are speculating on what bad thing will occur next. What a Debbie Downer you are!!

We had another guy who wanted the job who was looking for long-term position and not looking to use the job as a stepping stone.

Then, why don’t you elaborate?

None of these guys are looking for a long-term position. They are always looking for the next big gig. I say go after the best DC you can get, even if we only have them a couple of seasons.

Bingo.

(01-02-2022 04:35 PM)tpaw09 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 11:27 AM)MemphisFootballFan Wrote:  I’m really excited about this hire. Coach Barnes was one of the best young recruiters at Ohio State and there are rumors that he will be bringing some players with him to Memphis. He was chosen over other (more experienced) defensive assistants by Ryan Day to call plays after they demoted their DC - which is a tremendous sign of respect and confidence. He is one of the brightest young defensive coaches in the country.

This is a home run hire.

It gives our posters another coach that they can screamed to be fired.

No doubt,Tpaw

(01-02-2022 05:47 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:48 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

My focus in every post has been on one point.

TURNOVER.

We are seeing our 4th DC in 5 years each running their own system and that type of turnover makes it impossible to create a stiff defense.

EVERY comment I made on this subject is about staff TURNOVER.

Alabama has had new offense coordinators almost every year - if we keep winnin we are going to keep losing coordinators, and even head coaches — and here is a secret if we win enough even our head coach could be lured away by certain schools

(01-02-2022 08:26 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 05:47 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:48 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

My focus in every post has been on one point.

TURNOVER.

We are seeing our 4th DC in 5 years each running their own system and that type of turnover makes it impossible to create a stiff defense.

EVERY comment I made on this subject is about staff TURNOVER.

Alabama has had new offense coordinators almost every year - if we keep winnin we are going to keep losing coordinators, and even head coaches — and here is a secret if we win enough even our head coach could be lured away by certain schools

You just grasped at an entire truckload of straws there.

You really cannot be comparing a team that just reloads with ***** talent each year.

And running Saban's offense to a G5 that has had 4 different DC in the past 5 years.

Before this season Cincinnati had the same OC and DC for 4 years.

The previous 2 DC at Cincinnati remained for 4 years each.

So the constant turnover of coordinators at Memphis is NOT normal.

(01-02-2022 08:37 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 08:26 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 05:47 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:48 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

My focus in every post has been on one point.

TURNOVER.

We are seeing our 4th DC in 5 years each running their own system and that type of turnover makes it impossible to create a stiff defense.

EVERY comment I made on this subject is about staff TURNOVER.

Alabama has had new offense coordinators almost every year - if we keep winnin we are going to keep losing coordinators, and even head coaches — and here is a secret if we win enough even our head coach could be lured away by certain schools

You just grasped at an entire truckload of straws there.

You really cannot be comparing a team that just reloads with ***** talent each year.

And running Saban's offense to a G5 that has had 4 different DC in the past 5 years.

Before this season Cincinnati had the same OC and DC for 4 years.

The previous 2 DC at Cincinnati remained for 4 years each.

So the constant turnover of coordinators at Memphis is NOT normal.

Okay so who is the coach who wanted it and was never gonna leave?

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 04:34 PM)mayhem Wrote:  

(01-01-2022 03:44 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  hope he brings in at least a 4-3 front. I'm kinda down on us running a 3 man front on defense now.

I read somewhere that Ohio State runs a 4-2-5, which in basic terms is four defensive lineman, two linebackers, and five “defensive backs.” I think Barnes may have changed to a two high safety scheme when he took over.

That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

The AAC is not the run-oriented & pro set B1G.

If you are ever hiring people for a competitive job and you don’t hire them just because they might be wildly successful and get an even better job in the future…you already lost.

Memphis football is viewed now as stepping stone place for coaches to get noticed, that’s a good thing.

Welcome Coach Barnes! GTG

IF we lose him it is because he fixed the defense and/or Silverfield fixed the entire team.

(01-02-2022 08:26 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 05:47 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:48 PM)BinghamptonNed Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 03:07 PM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  

(01-02-2022 12:31 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  That's what Coombs ran. Barnes took over the defense 2 games into the season. He couldn't change the formation of what they spent practicing all summer. He may still run it, who knows

His system will be the big question.

We've had a revolving door with DC and systems recently.

Just when we recruit enough depth to run a system we change DC and systems.

We will have some players on defense next year that will be playing under their 4th DC at the U of M.

First you were worried he would do so well here he would only be here a year, now you were worried that he is going to be changing things and not do very well?


Please make up your mind, you can’t be negative both ways, well I guess you can but it makes no sense

My focus in every post has been on one point.

TURNOVER.

We are seeing our 4th DC in 5 years each running their own system and that type of turnover makes it impossible to create a stiff defense.

EVERY comment I made on this subject is about staff TURNOVER.

Alabama has had new offense coordinators almost every year - if we keep winnin we are going to keep losing coordinators, and even head coaches — and here is a secret if we win enough even our head coach could be lured away by certain schools

except he dug his own grave and said he'd never want to leave...that Memphis was his dream job

Assistant coaches leave.
Frequently.
Anyone complaining about this hire because he might not be here long doesn't, is grasping.
Good hire.
I said I would be watching this and the Spec Teams position closely for signs of CRS feeling heat.
He did well on the DC.
Now about that Spec Teams Coordinator...