You're a mean one...

[checkraiser88]

Can he croot

[SemperHawg]

This would be a solid hire, but most likely a short term one.  This is the guy that will be on everyone's short list in a couple of years.

[Wildhog]

This would be a solid hire, but most likely a short term one.  This is the guy that will be on everyone's short list in a couple of years.

When have we ever kept a DC long term, anyway?  Make the best hire you can and deal with the rest later.

[Pork Ranger]

So some "source info" here so take it for what it's worth. He has interviewed for Arkansas and A&M DC jobs this week. Has also interviewed for the Layfayette head coaching position.

What I don't get is A&M? Has Jimbo Fisher gave Chavis the axe?

Maybe he had Chavis interview as well

[WaltonCollege]

This guy is the best DC in the country? If Chad says so I guess...

[SemperHawg]

When have we ever kept a DC long term, anyway?  Make the best hire you can and deal with the rest later.

Speakin Da Troof

[LuckyGiraffe]

To me these are the names that can fulfill CCM's brag:

Brent Venables
Alex Grinch
Mike Stoops

Okay, but not great:
Chavis

[SemperHawg]

So some "source info" here so take it for what it's worth. He has interviewed for Arkansas and A&M DC jobs this week. Has also interviewed for the Layfayette head coaching position.

What I don't get is A&M? Has Jimbo Fisher gave Chavis the axe?

Lot of people saying Chief is going to retire.

[WaltonCollege]

This Grinch dude also gave up 37 points to Cal, I mean if that's good then sign him up.

[hogfan98]

This guy is the best DC in the country? If Chad says so I guess...

Let's ignore for a second the fact that a new HC is going to hype his guy as best regardless of whether he actually is or not...he has a top 15 defense at WSU.  I think by default that earns him a spot on the short list.

[jkstock04]

Maybe he had Chavis interview as well

Maybe so...but the smoke isn't adding up to me. It's almost like a foregone conclusion Chavis is gone from A&M. But I haven't read anything to suggest that being a conclusion or why.

Regardless, I am in agreement Grinch would be a good/great hire for us. Which probably means it's not going to happen lol.

[Wildhog]

Wondering if Grinch is the target and Chavis is the fallback...

[rzrbk4life]

All I want for Christmas is the grinch

[RebelliousHog]

WSU allowed a buttload of points during his tenure. When they lost, they got killed. I'm not impressed. If he can't stop defenses in the PAC10 he can't in the SEC.

Top 15 be darned.

[RebelliousHog]

This Grinch dude also gave up 37 points to Cal, I mean if that's good then sign him up.

There ya go

[FraggleHog]

Good reason. Sacks are great for the morale of the D.

ISWYDT

[RebelliousHog]

Not seeing the "fantastic"

[Wildhog]

WSU allowed a buttload of points during his tenure. When they lost, they got killed. I'm not impressed. If he can't stop defenses in the PAC10 he can't in the SEC.

Top 15 be darned.

They had one of the best defenses in a league full of high scoring offenses with arguably the worst talent in the conference.  He's done a remarkable job.

[PorkSoda]

If true, does that mean Venables is for sure not a option? Cant see offering the job to Grinch if Venables wanted the job

Venables = Gruden

but yeah, I'd be happy with this hire.

I liked Chavis due to his long term SEC experience, but also see the benefits of going for someone with more to prove.

[Warrior Way 22]

Are there any ties between CCM and Grinch?

[hobhog]

More dark side "yeah but".

Good coaches can lose games, give up points, not score points, and turn the ball over occasionally. Doesn't mean they aren't good coaches.

[Pork Ranger]

More dark side "yeah but".

Good coaches can lose games, give up points, not score points, and turn the ball over occasionally. Doesn't mean they aren't good coaches.

Most of HV can't realize this. Takes a good mix of talent and scheme to have a special year

[WOOPIGDOOIE]

Wondering if Grinch is the target and Chavis is the fallback...

Thats exactly what i thought when i heard it.

[Wildhog]

It doesn't take a genius to field a good defense with elite talent and a ball control offense. 

Terrible talent and an air raid offense?  That's a different story.

[tbhogfan]

It's also rumored that Grinch will be offered the WSU HC job if Leach leaves. 

This guy is a great fit for Arkansas.   

[RebelliousHog]

Whatever. I would be ok if they lost 14-13  but it was not. 37-3  41-14 etc. Not impressive and not fantastic.

doesn't mean he won't be here but based on prior results, it ain't that much to call "fantastic" and CERTAINLY isn't the best in the country.

[Wildhog]

Whatever. I would be ok if they lost 14-13  but it was not. 37-3  41-14 etc. Not impressive and not fantastic.

doesn't mean he won't be here but based on prior results, it ain't that much to call "fantastic" and CERTAINLY isn't the best in the country.

You're certainly welcome to feel that way.

I'd be ecstatic with the hire.

[Pork Ranger]

It's also rumored that Grinch will be offered the WSU HC job if Leach leaves. 

This guy is a great fit for Arkansas.

Hiring season is all but wrapped up. Where's Leach gonna go? Do you mean coach in waiting?

[Hogtrillian]

That team with Grinch as DC beat Pac-12 USC champ 30-27. USC more closely resembles any team we will play in the SEC (loaded 5* 4* talent). To be able to do that at WSU, a team with vastly inferior talent, is an amazing feat, and shows he's a good DC. We won't get Venables, get that through your heads, we would be lucky to get Grinch of Chavis.

[Hogs49ers]

I feel like that with solid teams like A&M still needing a DC as well, it is going to come down to who is the most patient and who is willing to wait for some of the top DCs to become available after they coach their teams bowl game.  Hopefully we do not rush this to just get someone in here and make an underwhelming hire.

[Hopeful Hog]

I'm not blown away but I don't hate it either. I don't think this was Morris's first choice but we could do a lot worse. Is this guy known as a good recruiter? That's more important than just being a good x and o's guy.

[195bc]

Not seeing the "fantastic"

He led the nation's 13th best defense this year (7th best if you go by defensive efficiency rating), from Pullman, Washington, and it has improved each year he's been there. If you're not seeing the "fantastic," it's because you're lack of knowledge is getting in the way.

[Pork Ranger]

Not seeing the "fantastic"

Who would you target?

[hogsanity]

In at least 2 of WSU's losses, the offense turned the ball over like 400 times, or so it seemed, and could do little to nothing on offense, which is Leach's system meant 3 and out while only taking 23 seconds off the clock. 

[jkstock04]

I feel like that with solid teams like A&M still needing a DC as well, it is going to come down to who is the most patient and who is willing to wait for some of the top DCs to become available after they coach their teams bowl game.  Hopefully we do not rush this to just get someone in here and make an underwhelming hire.

See Im reading multiple things like this and I just don't get it. Where is the memo that Chavis is gone from A&M?

[The_Iceman]

Not seeing the "fantastic"

Thank you for letting us all know your intelligence level when it comes to college football. Any credibility you had is now gone.

[mizzouman]

Former assistance at Mizzou and Gary Pinkel's nephew

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

[RazorPiggie]

I'll be extremely happy!!

[Hawginj]

Thank you for letting us all know your intelligence level when it comes to college football. Any credibility you had is now gone.

😂😂😂😂😂...Yes

[Lanlord]

Washington State: Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch is "weighing multiple offers, including Texas A&M and Arkansas," Brock Huard noted on 710 ESPN Seattle today. Huard added that he'd be surprised if Grinch opts to stay in Pullman. Update> Sources tell FootballScoop Texas A&M has their eyes on another person and that Grinch was never offered Texas A&M defensive coordinator.

http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop-2/scoop-wednesday-december-13-2017/

[Razor2Red]

Update   It is being reported that Texas A&M has their eyes on another person and that Grinch is not in the running.

[redeye]

While we were tracking planes for the coaching search, either the BOT or RF plane made a trip to Seattle.

[Hawginj]

Update   It is being reported that Texas A&M has their eyes on another person and that Grinch is not in the running.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[mizzouman]

Missouri alum right? Hopefully he wants to be closer to home

Former assistant and Pinkel's nephew

[hawgball40]

Me thinks this is just trolling from Huard, who is a UW fan.

[hog_fan]

Only 4 days left before dead period. Hiring DC today or tomorrow won't change anything. Rumors A&M is looking at Robinson from South Carolina.

[hogcards]

Looks like it's already been posted here - http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=652707.0

Has a Top 15 defense(http://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/22) and is familar with fast paced offenses.

Is he the best DC in the country?

[hog_fan]

Update   It is being reported that Texas A&M has their eyes on another person and that Grinch is not in the running.

Update from who?

[imtad16]

Washington State: Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch is "weighing multiple offers, including Texas A&M and Arkansas," Brock Huard noted on 710 ESPN Seattle today. Huard added that he'd be surprised if Grinch opts to stay in Pullman. Update> Sources tell FootballScoop Texas A&M has their eyes on another person and that Grinch was never offered Texas A&M defensive coordinator.

http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop-2/scoop-wednesday-december-13-2017/

Door looks open for Grinch to walk through.