Monte Kiffin to be named TN new DC

[DocHawg]

Let's hope this is just a rumor

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3735102

[gohogsgo006]

not worried

[UhOhioHog]

Uh oh!

[hog_fan]

I'm sure he is doing this to help out his son before he retires.

[hogsndawgs]

Let's hope this is just a rumor

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3735102

Monte will have an immediate impact at Tennessee. This will do wonders for their defensive recruiting. Man, this is great for the SEC. Another top notch coaching staff. I really think this hire will go a long way to bringing Tennessee back from the gutter.

[AnthroHog]

Does he become the highest paid DC in all of college football?

[Eddie Piggard]

Does he become the highest paid DC in all of college football?

probably not, don't you think he would be willing to take a huge paycut just to coach with his son?  That is like a fathers' dream

[Table Rocker]

Chavis anyone?

[ur]

Rumor is Monte is going to put in two years then retire.

Ed Oregeron is rumored to be joining the staff as well.

I would take Oregeron on our staff just for the recruiting. If he can get that kind of talent to ol piss to make hootie look so good, he can do it anywhere.

[gohogsgo006]

Monte was our DC in the 78 Orange Bowl. Hogs 31 OU 6.

30 years ago? Alot has changed in college football since then

[longtimeHogfan]

Rumor is Monte is going to put in two years then retire.

Ed Oregeron is rumored to be joining the staff as well.

I had heard about the Orgeron connection....that would make a pretty combination, the Kiffens and him.  Ed can recruit, he just had trouble winning with his recruits.

[pimphog]

Rumor is Monte is going to put in two years then retire.

Ed Oregeron is rumored to be joining the staff as well.

Isn't his dad one of the best DC's ever?

Then add on Orgeron.....they will be the best in the East in no time.  They will be nasty good.

[Table Rocker]

Not sold on the head coach, don't care how good his assistants are.

[hawgwash]

30 years ago? Alot has changed in college football since then

He's also one of the best defensive coordinators in the National Football League, which is considered by many to be one of the best football leagues in the entire country.

[gohogsgo006]

He's also one of the best defensive coordinators in the National Football League, which is considered by many to be one of the best football leagues in the entire country.

As Bobby Petrino, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, and others have proved: The NCAA and NFL are 2 completely different animals. 

[bigyellowdog]

When do they come back on the schedule? 

[hawgwash]

As Bobby Petrino, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, and others have proved: The NCAA and NFL are 2 completely different animals. 

Good point.  Just the same, if it were up to me and Monte Kiffin was interested in being DC for the Hogs, he'd be hired before dinner time tonight.

[pimphog]

When do they come back on the schedule? 

2011 I believe

[opineonswine]

Who cares.  He is ancient and has been out of CF for a lifetime.

[Tortfeasor]

Not sold on the head coach, don't care how good his assistants are.

I agree.  I don't understand the fascination with Kiffin.  While Monte may be a good DC, I don't think the younger is on that same level.

[ur]

2011 I believe

You are correct.
http://www.arsnonline.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=167

[hawgwash]

Who cares.  He is ancient and has been out of CF for a lifetime.

Yeah, but its not like he's been a Wal-Mart greeter for the last 30 years.  Tampa Bay currently has the #4 overall defense in the NFL.  They have a good defense year in and year out.  Unike Petrino, Spurrier, Saban, etc., he's actually been successful as a coach in both college and the NFL.

[Eddie Piggard]

I agree.  I don't understand the fascination with Kiffin.  While Monte may be a good DC, I don't think the younger is on that same level.

but would you agree that if he doesn't have an ego the size of Mc-A-Nutt, that whomever he hires for OC could be the makings of a "dream team" of coaches?
Nutt couldn't coach himself out of a wet sack, but I was more than willing to say that if he had let Gus do his thing, we would have been very exciting and tough.

Frank was only as good as his assistants later in his coaching tenure

[ErieHog]

It's not like Tennessee and John Chavous have been terrible defensively all along; the downfall of UT football has been nearly exclusively offense related.   I, for one, am glad he's out of an SEC job for now; as for Kiffin,  I'll be concerned once he actually has the job at UT.

[Tim Harris]

I think this was expected by most.  He will be there a couple years to help Lane get TN off the ground and then he will retire.

[oldfart]

i would take monte as our DC in a heartbeat....

[Wildhog]

If Coach O isn't the DC, then we can get him as ours.

[Eddie Piggard]

It's not like Tennessee and John Chavous have been terrible defensively all along; the downfall of UT football has been nearly exclusively offense related.   I, for one, am glad he's out of an SEC job for now; as for Kiffin,  I'll be concerned once he actually has the job at UT.

hmmmm, so you are saying Chavis might be looking for a job?  interesting......

[Tim Harris]

hmmmm, so you are saying Chavis might be looking for a job?  interesting......

Anyone want to take bets on how long it takes for there to be a thread wanting Chavis as the next DC for us?

[ErieHog]

Anyone want to take bets on how long it takes for there to be a thread wanting Chavis as the next DC for us?

Those threads have already been posted, the day after Fulmer was fired.

[Tim Harris]

Yes his name was thrown around with many others but now that he is officially unemployed I figure he should get his own thread soon.

[dougieritch]

Thanks for the info, but means nothing to me!  In all honesty, one thing I have taken away from this year is the only way Petrino's offense can be stopped is if we stop ourselves.  More talent and consistency will have Arkansas in the mix soon enough.

[The Hog]

I bet that most of you on the board do not remember Monte Kiffin when he coached with Lou at Arkansas.  Some of the best defenses Arkansas ever put on the field.  He did something right to make it to the pros and one of the most respected DC's in the business.  If this is true, he will impact the East for sure.  This is big for recruiting of defensive players just as we think Petrino is great for our offensive recruiting.

[hawgalujah]

As Bobby Petrino, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, and others have proved: The NCAA and NFL are 2 completely different animals. 

Difference being, he did it in college also.  Example: @ Arkansas.

[GabeMartini]

Instead of Orgeron? Maybe we can hire him, then.

[gohogsgo006]

Difference being, he did it in college also.  Example: @ Arkansas.

Do you think he had much experience with the Spread 30 years ago? Just asking

[The real Hogules]

Rumor is Monte is going to put in two years then retire.

Ed Oregeron is rumored to be joining the staff as well.

From all I've read and heard the Ed Orgeron to UT is nothing but a rumor.
He and his wife are said to be quite happy living back in Louisanna and have no interest in chasing kids around for their signatures.

I guess we'll see in a week or so, but I have serious reservations/doubts about Ed O. winding up in Knoxville.

[hawgalujah]

Do you think he had much experience with the Spread 30 years ago? Just asking

As Joe Kines said, Football is football.  If you can teach fundamentals and recruit you can compete in the college game.  He can do both.  Lane and Ed can recruit, Monte can keep them in games until they build their offence.  IMO

Defence was our biggest weakness this year.  Offence wins games, defence wins championships.  We need a Chavis.

[hawgsav1]

Chalk up an easy win for the Razorbacks.  A 33 year old HC who hasn't done squat in his career is not making me shake in my boots. 

[idochog]

Ed O's settlement from Ole Miss for being fired may not allow him to take a college job and still get the $$ from Ole Miss.

Coaching in the pro's allows him to build for NFL retirement, and draw his OM "golden handcuffs" check

[3kgthog]

Ooooooh. Scary. Florida will still manhandle UT every year for the next several years.

[centarkswine]

I think that this is just a rumor.

[COCHISE]

I think that this is just a rumor.

I hope so, anybody that says they're not worried about Monte Kiffin coaching UT's defense really, really should be.

[The Hog]

Chalk up an easy win for the Razorbacks.  Just having 33 year old HC who hasn't done squat in his career is not making me shake in my boots. 

Aren't you the same one that said Ole Miss was an automatic win for the Hogs?

Sorry for the accusation.  You were the fellow that told Hog fans we would be upset when Ole Miss beat us.  You have any Kentucky Derby picks for next year?

[ALLVOL]

I bet that most of you on the board do not remember Monte Kiffin when he coached with Lou at Arkansas.  Some of the best defenses Arkansas ever put on the field.  He did something right to make it to the pros and one of the most respected DC's in the business.  If this is true, he will impact the East for sure.  This is big for recruiting of defensive players just as we think Petrino is great for our offensive recruiting.

I will admit up front that Kiffin was not my first choice. But to not want to give Monte the respect he has earned is silly at best.

[ALLVOL]

I know many on here have an illogical hatred of UT. But to assume the LK will be a bad coach is as dumb as some of UT fans thinking he will be great. He has some things on his resume that is pretty good. Who he (or reports) he is bringing is impressive.

[BigHog396]

Orgeron was lined up to come here with Kiffin... Until Petrino took the job.  Joining him at UT makes sense.

[GWFan]

Career record 5-15-0
Lane Kiffin hasn't proved a thing.
I think Tennessee deserved a much better choice the 33 year old Kiffin.

[twistitup]

To me hiring Monte Kiffin to help his son is similar to recruiting two family members to play QB for the same team - it just doesn't work!

[GWFan]

To me hiring Monte Kiffin to help his son is similar to recruiting two family members to play QB for the same team - it just doesn't work!

I agree.  I think Lou Holtz come out of retirement to help his son, but alas, it didn't work.