link to what our recruiting class is ranked?

I DON'T KNOW HOW TO POST A LINK, BUT THE PAGE IS BORDERWARS .COM, OR MAXEMFINGERRECRUITING.COM. THERE SHOULD BE A LINK ON THERE FOR MISSISSIPPI AND ALSO A LINK FOR RECRUITING RANKINGS. TO SAVE YOU SOME TIME, HOWEVER, BORDER WARS HAD US AT 19TH.

THANKS, MAD. I TOO HAVE BEEN CURIOUS.
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OLE MISS: A CUT ABOVE

Thanks!
I believe we have a good class overall. With Cutt saying some of these guys will make an immediate impact, it sounds as if he has pretty high expactations of them.
As always, only time will tell, not the # of stars by the name or who is on the who's who list.

WELL I'M GONNA BE HONEST WITH YOU. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO COME IN TO THE SEC AND MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT. PEOPLE HAVE DONE IT, HOWEVER. IT SEEMS LIKE UGA, BAMA, AND AU MAKE A LIVING DOING THAT, i.e. DAVID GREENE AT UGA.
THE BIGGEST IMPACT WE CAN HAVE ON THIS TEAM IS FOR A FEW PLAYERS (AND COACHES FOR THAT MATTER) TO "NUT UP" AND START PLAYING TO THEIR POTENTIAL OR AT LEAST PUTTING ALL THEIR HEART INTO THE GAME. I WOULD GET MAD ENOUGH TO BITE A NAIL INTO WHEN ARMSTEAD OR COLLINS WOULD SLIDE OR ACT LIKE THEY FELL DOWN HELL THEY WOULDN'T ACT LIKE IT, THEY WOULD INTENTIONALLY FALL DOWN AFTER A CATCH TO AVOID A HIT.
YOU GET A FEW PEOPLE TO START TAKING THOSE HITS FOR A COUPLE OF EXTRA YARDS, AND IT GETS CONTAGIOUS. PRETTY SOON YOU SEE THOSE SAME PLAYERS (AND OTHERS ALSO) LOOKING FOR SOMEBODY TO HIT. CASE IN POINT DOU INNOCENT'S SENIOR GAME AGAINST STATE. HE WAS STREAKING DOWN THE WEST SIDELINE TOWARDS THE NORTH ENDZONE (IN OXFORD) WITH THE TD A GIVEN. A STATE DEFENDER IS COMING FROM ACROSS THE FIELD AND DOU GAVE UP THE SIX TO PLANT HIS HAT ONE LAST TIME! WITH THAT KIND OF HEART AND FIRE ON THIS TEAM NEXT YEAR, NOT ONLY WOULD WE GET TO ATLANTA, WE WOULD ALSO POST A "W" AS WELL!

MR, I believe you. We seem to know the x's and o's well enough to win. The thing we seem to not have, is the desire and drive to do whatever, let me repeat that whatever, it takes to win!

Yep, and mix in a little motivational style of coaching (which has been sadly lacking with Cutt), and you're probably looking at 2 more wins a year...

LRRebel Wrote:Yep, and mix in a little motivational style of coaching (which has been sadly lacking with Cutt), and you're probably looking at 2 more wins a year...

YEAH, AN EASY 2, MAYBE THREE!
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT CUT IS A SOLEMN (SP?) CREATURE, BUT I THINK HE IS THE MAN FOR US RIGHT NOW. HE IS BRINGING IN ALOT OF TALENT, NOT ONLY ON THE FIELD, BUT ALSO ON THE SIDELINE AS WELL! CHECK OUT THE NEW HIRE FOR LINEBACKERS COACH!
HOWEVER, IF WE DON'T TURN THE CORNER SOON, AND I MEAN VERY SOON, WE MIGHT HAVE TO DO A LITTLE SOUL SEARCHING ABOUT OLE CUT!

Give me some poot on the new linebacker coach. This crappy PC I have here in my office and the server will not allow me to open any attachments.

Anybody know any good I.T. folks in Tupelo. The guy we have can't seem to solve the problems.

THAT ATTACHMENT THAT IS ON THIS BOARD, ON ANOTHER POST SIMPLY CAME OFF THE OLE MISS PAGE! YOU CAN PROBABLY JUST KEY THAT IN AND NAVIGATE THROUGH UNTIL YOU SEE IT!
ALSO YOU ARE TALKING TO "THE MOST COMPUTER ILLITERATE PERSON ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH". I COULD NOT TELL YOU WHAT I.T. STANDS FOR.
THE NEW COACHES NAME IS KNOWLES, AND ALL OF HIS STATS ARE VERY IMPRESSIVE, LED THE LEAGUE IN THIS, FINISHED SECOND IN THE NATION IN THAT AND ON AND ON!



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Here you go, RebStill...


Defensive Coordinator From Western Michigan To Join Rebels


Feb. 10, 2003

OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss head football coach David Cutcliffe announced Monday he has selected Western Michigan University defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to become assistant football coach and linebacker coach of the Rebels.

Knowles' appointment is pending approval of the Board of Trustees, State Institutions of Higher Learning. He would fill a defensive position which became available when Mike MacIntyre resigned to become an assistant coach with the National Football League Dallas Cowboys.

In announcing the selection of Knowles, Cutcliffe also announced that defensive coordinator Chuck Driesbach, who coached linebackers last season, will take over defensive back responsibilities.

"We welcome Coach Jim Knowles and his family to the Ole Miss football program," Cutcliffe said. "Jim brings a great deal of experience and expertise with him to our defensive staff, having been involved with the 4-2-5 scheme as a position coach and coordinator.

"Since he worked with Chuck Driesbach in the past, it should make for a much easier transition as we begin spring practice on February 21. Jim's main area of responsibility will be with the linebackers, allowing Chuck to move to his natural position of coaching the secondary. I am truly excited about what Jim brings to our program as a coach and a person."

Knowles comes to Ole Miss after six seasons at Western Michigan, having served the last two as defensive coordinator. Knowles coached linebackers in 2002 after working the previous five seasons with the defensive line.

In his second year as defensive coordinator, Knowles helped the 2002 Broncos finish first in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and 28th nationally in total defense (330.7), playing a schedule that included three Top 25 teams. The defensive unit, which included MAC Defensive Player of the Year Jason Babin, ranked second in the MAC in pass sacks (33) and pass defense (179.5). The WMU defense held three teams to less than 100 yards rushing and limited three others to less than 100 yards passing. The Broncos held opponents to 217 first downs, fewest in the MAC, and the defensive line extended its quarterback sack streak to 33 games.

Knowles' first year as defensive coordinator in 2001 saw the Broncos rank first in pass defense (179.8 yards per game) in the MAC and 17th nationally. WMU also paced the MAC with quarterback sacks (33). His defensive line unit was rated as the second-best in the league by one preseason publication as All-MAC performers Anthony Allsbury (first team) and Jason Babin (second team) ranked among the top eight players in sacks.

Prior to being named defensive coordinator at Western Michigan on Jan. 17, 2001, Knowles worked exclusively with the down linemen. During the 2000 season, his defensive line unit was partially responsible for helping the Broncos compile 38 sacks and 15 forced fumbles in 12 games. In addition, the Broncos held opponents to 139 points and posted three shutouts -- the most scoreless games since 1971. By season's end, Western Michigan ranked among NCAA Top 20 units in four categories: scoring defense (4th, 11.5 ppg), total defense (9th, 283.3 ypg), pass defense (13th, 178.0 ypg) and rushing defense (20th, 105.3 ypg).

Two of Knowles' players, Allsbury and Chris Browning, earned All-MAC first and second team honors, respectively, as first-year starters.

In 1999, Knowles worked closely with Jeremy Johnson, who went on to earn All-MAC honorable mention. He also developed a two-time all-league selection in Dan Falcon (1997-98) and the MAC's leading sack rusher in 1997 with all-league pick Ryan Bauer.

During Knowles' six seasons at WMU, the Brown & Gold generated 207 sacks -- including a high of 41 in 1997 -- which averages to 34.5 per season.

Knowles, 37, arrived in Kalamazoo after spending nine seasons at his alma mater, Cornell University, which included Ivy League titles in 1988 and 1990.

With the Big Red, Knowles directed the defensive line in addition to coaching linebackers and running backs. He also oversaw recruiting and special teams.

A three-year letterwinner at defensive end, Knowles earned All-Ivy honors and Honorable Mention All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference accolades in 1986. He graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations.

Knowles, a Philadelphia, Pa., native, earned All-Catholic and All-City selection as a linebacker at St. Joseph's Prep. He also competed in crew and wrestling.

Jim and wife, Nancy, have a daughter, Halle (7) and two sons, Luke (5) and Jack (3 weeks).


He sounds like a good addition!

Thanks for posting that full story, LR. And RebStill, I apologize that I didn't post the whole story rather than just the link. I had forgotten about your cpu's inability to open links right now. My bad. :bang:

No sweat, fellas. That's the kind of story I like to see. Wasn't expecting it. Need some good news in major Reb sports right about now, even if it's just on paper for now!

By the way, OM grad Kemmons Wilson, Holiday Inn founder and fellow Ark. boy, died at 90. He was considered the pioneer of the motel concept.

Rebel U. has put some outstanding achievers out into the world, in all fields.

Thanks LRRebel! And thanks 10man! I know you always have good intentions. Maybe one of these days I get back on track!

The new coach does sound like he will be a good addition to the staff.