Michael Smith speculation

[SquidBilly]

New OC will be coaching QBs.  The only position with a coach without a new contract is WRs. 

[Tim Harris]

At this point I think he will be back.

Hopefully it is all cleared up soon.

[ricepig]

At this point I think he will be back.

Hopefully it is all cleared up soon.

I wonder if he's been offered a 1 year extension and hasn't taken it? It has been perplexing, to say the least.

[PorkRinds]

His contract runs through June IIRC. I think they'll give him a new contract at some point before then.

[Wildhog]

I just don't understand why he didn't visit KJ last night.  At least I don't think he did.

[PorkRinds]

I just don't understand why he didn't visit KJ last night.  At least I don't think he did.

I think he did before the bama visit.  I think the BLJ dinner with KJ was because he's likely got the best relationship with he and his family.  He's been working HARD to make relationships with these in state guys. 

[ricepig]

His contract runs through June IIRC. I think they'll give him a new contract at some point before then.

According to Long, he's been given a new contract, or at least was in some various stage of discussion. I think we know in a matter of days, like 2.

[Huckleberry Pig]

with recruiting coming down to the wire we need something to happen soon, either extension or new guy comin in

[Kevin]

i don't think smith is leaving. i am glad, i think he does a very good job recruiting.

[Wildhog]

i don't think smith is leaving. i am glad, i think he does a very good job recruiting.

Smith is a very solid recruiter.  I worry about his WR coaching, though.  Our route running was pretty consistently criticized this year.

It sucks that Thomas stayed.  Could have moved Smith to RB, where he's coached the majority of his career.  And you get rid of Thomas' dead weight in recruiting.

[Tim Harris]

Smith is a very solid recruiter.  I worry about his WR coaching, though.  Our route running was pretty consistently criticized this year.

It sucks that Thomas stayed.  Could have moved Smith to RB, where he's coached the majority of his career.  And you get rid of Thomas' dead weight in recruiting.

If he leaves it was crap but if he stays then we will just blame it on Chaney as well.

[Wildhog]

If he leaves it was crap but if he stays then we will just blame it on Chaney as well.

Just throw it on the pile.

[PorkRinds]

Smith is a very solid recruiter.  I worry about his WR coaching, though.  Our route running was pretty consistently criticized this year.

It sucks that Thomas stayed.  Could have moved Smith to RB, where he's coached the majority of his career.  And you get rid of Thomas' dead weight in recruiting.

What will you say if Thomas lands this 5* super secret commit from California?

[Wildhog]

What will you say if Thomas lands this 5* super secret commit from California?

"That's one."

[Uncommon]

Just throw it on the pile.

I think we've blamed our national debt on Chaney as well.  He's the new Thanks, Obama.

[PorkRinds]

"That's one."

*two at least

[twistitup]

I think we've blamed our national debt on Chaney as well.  He's the new Thanks, Obama.

And all elevator problems, it's just not fair

[Wildhog]

What will you say if Thomas lands this 5* super secret commit from California?

Also, are we sure it's even JT that's on that super duper secret five star commit?

Who wanna give Wildhog a link say YEAH!

[PorkRinds]

Also, are we sure it's even JT that's on that super duper secret five star commit?

I think so.  Unless both CBB and Thomas have really been out to visit our solidly committed punter in the last week or so.

[Wildhog]

I think so.  Unless both CBB and Thomas have really been out to visit our solidly committed punter in the last week or so.

You realize CBB is the best recruiter on staff, right?  I would probably hold off on giving JT too much of that credit.

[Tim Harris]

I think so.  Unless both CBB and Thomas have really been out to visit our solidly committed punter in the last week or so.

The confusing part though is if it is Marshall like many assumed you would think Jennings would have went out there and not Thomas.

[onebadrubi]

Maybe Smith wanted to wait and see who was OC before he signed a new contract?  I think if that is the case we will see something by the end of business on friday.  If not soon, I would then start to worry. 

[PorkRinds]

The confusing part though is if it is Marshall like many assumed you would think Jennings would have went out there and not Thomas.

Very true, unless it's about a relationship and not a position coach.  There's really no telling.  It's all guesswork.

[Wildhog]

Maybe it's not even Marshall.

[PorkRinds]

You realize CBB is the best recruiter on staff, right?  I would probably hold off on giving JT too much of that credit.

C'mon.  If he lands a 5* that he's the lead on, he gets credit.  You can't just give his credit to CBB.  You wouldn't do that with any other coach.  Sure, CBB is the closer.  But he's the closer for EVERYONE'S recruits, not just Thomas.

[davispard]

Very true, unless it's about a relationship and not a position coach.  There's really no telling.  It's all guesswork.

If it is Marshall. Thomas has been on him for 2 years...

[Wildhog]

C'mon.  If he lands a 5* that he's the lead on, he gets credit.  You can't just give his credit to CBB.  You wouldn't do that with any other coach.  Sure, CBB is the closer.  But he's the closer for EVERYONE'S recruits, not just Thomas.

No, I'm saying we have no idea who the lead is.  All I heard was that CBB went out to Cali.  I'm not giving Joel Thomas credit for a five star for simply tagging along. 

If it comes out that Thomas was the guy that made this happen, I'll be happy to give him credit. 

Until then, he's been completely worthless as a recruiter.

[Huckleberry Pig]

Also, are we sure it's even JT that's on that super duper secret five star commit?

Who wanna give Wildhog a link say YEAH!

[Wildhog]

If it is Marshall. Thomas has been on him for 2 years...

Fair enough.

Go Thomas!  Contribute for a change.  Do SOMETHING, you're making an assload of money.

[PorkRinds]

No, I'm saying we have no idea who the lead is.  All I heard was that CBB went out to Cali.  I'm not giving Joel Thomas credit for a five star for simply tagging along. 

If it comes out that Thomas was the guy that made this happen, I'll be happy to give him credit. 

Until then, he's been completely worthless as a recruiter.

CBB went earlier, and Thomas is there today.  They both were supposedly visiting our punter commitment, just to be clear.  They aren't there together. And I'm not claiming anything just yet.  Just asking if you'd think more highly of him if he did work. 

[Wildhog]

CBB went earlier, and Thomas is there today.  They both were supposedly visiting our punter commitment, just to be clear.  They aren't there together. And I'm not claiming anything just yet.  Just asking if you'd think more highly of him if he did work. 

Of course I would.  It would just be such a departure from his norm I might keel over from the shock of it.

[ricepig]

Well, BB obviously wanted Thomas to stay, so there's that......

[Wildhog]

Well, BB obviously wanted Thomas to stay, so there's that......

"Whatever CBB wants herp de derp"

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Fair enough.

Go Thomas!  Contribute for a change.  Do SOMETHING, you're making an assload of money.

I'm not sure I like our Chances with this super secret recruit if TJ is the main guy on him.

[wildhogman]

"Whatever CBB wants herp de derp"

I'll take what CBB wants over you anyday.  3 New D coaches last year and how did that workout?  Your becoming the new FCJ. 

[DeltaBoy]

Mike will be RB or something with this staff. I am not worried.

[ricepig]

"Whatever CBB wants herp de derp"

That's right, and don't you ever forget!

[Wildhog]

I'll take what CBB wants over you anyday.  3 New D coaches last year and how did that workout?  Your becoming the new FCJ. 

That was sort of an inside joke.  Of course I trust CBB.

Doesn't mean I don't have opinions.  And it's not an opinion that JT has been damn near worthless as a recruiter to this point. That's a fact.

Bringing in a five star from Cali would go a LONG way in changing that reputation.

[Huckleberry Pig]

I'll take what CBB wants over you anyday.  3 New D coaches last year and how did that workout?  Your becoming the new FCJ.

you wildhog's little bro?

btw that's a humorous post.  We all trusted CBB with Chaney and look how that worked out (now before you jump to conclusions, I'm a huge CBB fan).  CBB has hit his hires out of the park since then and I really like that he isn't afraid to make changes if it's not working.  I am a little surprised he kept Thomas around, must speak volumes to his actual coaching ability because up to this point he hasn't recruited worth a lick.

[Wildhog]

you wildhog's little bro?

btw that's a humorous post.  We all trusted CBB with Chaney and look how that worked out.  Now he's hit his hires out of the park since then and I really like that CBB isn't afraid to make changes if it's not working.  I am a little surprised he kept Thomas around, must speak volumes to his actual coaching ability because up to this point he hasn't recruited worth a lick.

[Huckleberry Pig]

imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

oh and just pullin your leg here wildhogman, i don't sincerely believe you saw wildhog's name and copied it.  all in fun.

[Fort Dweller]

Dude's gonna blast your butt.  PEROD!

[wildhogman]

imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

oh and just pullin your leg here wildhogman, i don't sincerely believe you saw wildhog's name and copied it.  all in fun.

I took this name on the HI board back when it was all free before he became paid by rivals I guess it is.  Don't remember the year but it was way back. I know cause I used to cheisel my post in stone and send em air mail on teradactyls.

[jgphillips3]

I suspect that some of the OC's we interviewed may have wanted to bring a right hand man with them whereas others did not care.  Therefore, CBB made the decision that HE wanted Thomas retained and Smith would have the ax fall if someone had to go. It may also be that some OC candidates wanted to coach WR and thus his position was iffy.  Regardless, unless Enos has a guy he wants to bring, I bet we see an extension for Smith soon.  I also bet Enos will be having dinner with KJ very soon.

[Uncommon]

Both Michael and Robb Smiths are flying down to Haynesville, LA to see Arizona LB commit Kendrick Jackson today. 

https://twitter.com/raginwildfire/status/558335472179904512

So I think he'll remain on staff.

[Inhogswetrust]

I wonder if he's been offered a 1 year extension and hasn't taken it? It has been perplexing, to say the least.

Maybe he wanted to wait to see who the new OC was going to be. There are about a million different ways people can speculate on this.

[Wildhog]

Both Michael and Robb Smiths are flying down to Haynesville, LA to see Arizona LB commit Kendrick Jackson today.  So I think he'll remain on staff.

Good deal.  He's a solid recruiter.

[Huckleberry Pig]

I took this name on the HI board back when it was all free before he became paid by rivals I guess it is.  Don't remember the year but it was way back. I know cause I used to cheisel my post in stone and send em air mail on teradactyls.

+1 for the sense of humor.

now back to the topic at hand...

[Inhogswetrust]

Maybe Smith wanted to wait and see who was OC before he signed a new contract?  I think if that is the case we will see something by the end of business on friday.  If not soon, I would then start to worry. 

Sorry I didn't see your post before I posted mine of the same nature.

[Inhogswetrust]

you wildhog's little bro?

Based on his username I'm thinking he's Wildhog's man........................not that there's anything wrong with that.