DC Prediction - Todd Graham

[TN HOG]

Based on someone Coach CM would know, coached against, ties to others, and available;  Todd Graham.
Graham was also a high school coach in Texas.

Lots of ties;
Assistants under Graham who have become head coaches:
Gus Malzahn: Arkansas State (2012), Auburn (2013–present)
Chad Morris: Arkansas (2018–present)
David Beaty: Kansas (2015–present)
Mike Norvell: Memphis (2016–present)
Major Applewhite: Houston (2016–present)

Todd Graham new Hog DC, my jigsaw pieces prediction. FWIW

[Phil D]

Hell who knows, as good a prediction as any others I've seen thrown out there.

[Hawghiggs]

  That might actually be a solid prediction.  He probably won't be chasing a head coaching job anytime soon.

[twistitup]

He's known for his terrible defense- let's hope not...his teams had good O - bad D

Look up his defensive rankings nationally

[Hawginj]

If it were him he would probably already be on campus

[Dark Helmet Hog]

The longer it goes it makes one wonder if the target is currently working.

[ravmsem]

If it were him he would probably already be on campus

This article below says he's coaching ASU through the bowl, so he's still working. You could be right.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2724250-todd-graham-reportedly-fired-by-arizona-state-after-6-seasons.amp.html

[BR]

Arizona State FIRED him, Kept his entire Staff and Hired Herm Edwards to manage his staff...   Pac 12 Network said he was mainly because he is almost impossible to work for and didn't play well with the High Dollar Supporters.   

He had the 108th ranked "D" in the Country this year... http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/22/p3

Arkansas had the 103rd if that helps..... 

[Donny2665]

Arizona State FIRED him, Kept his entire Staff and Hired Herm Edwards to manage his staff...   Pac 12 Network said he was mainly because he is almost impossible to work for and didn't play well with the High Dollar Supporters.   

He had the 108th ranked "D" in the Country this year... http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/22/p3

Arkansas had the 103rd if that helps..... 

It seems to be a trend that DC's rarely have success as HC's for some reason.

[rickm1976]

Arizona State FIRED him, Kept his entire Staff and Hired Herm Edwards to manage his staff...   Pac 12 Network said he was mainly because he is almost impossible to work for and didn't play well with the High Dollar Supporters.   

He had the 108th ranked "D" in the Country this year... http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/22/p3

Arkansas had the 103rd if that helps..... 

I have said this before:  There are issues with Graham.  Morris is well aware of them, which is why I hope/believe he won't hire Graham.  If he does, it is because Graham has changed drastically over the years, but I'll be shocked if Morris brings him in.

[PorkerOinker]

Would definitely be disappointed if this was the hire. Would be hard to sell him as the best DC in the country.

[wpswillriseagain]

Really don't want a guy who was just a head coach. Want someone excited about being a DC.