LB COACH

[Dropkick]

Looks like we filled the DL spot. Now who for LB coach? Someone with 3-4 background?

[ricepig]

Nope, going for an offensive analyst guy for this job. Who knows, we need a better recruiter for that side of the ball, but I know of no one to fit that bill.

[jackflash]

with us going to he 3-4 this will be the bigger hire

[colbs]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.  I imagine it will be someone that has prior experience in the 3-4.  Also, I wonder if BB will be looking toward the NFL ranks again.  To me it's a little concerning that it's almost they are looking for help with the 3-4.  That's a little scary as it kind of seems they are not that confident in themselves in knowing the 3-4 well enough.  Other teams that run the 3-4 have hired position coaches that coached 4-3 defenses.  Hopefully it works out.

[lilRockNDubb]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.  I imagine it will be someone that has prior experience in the 3-4.  Also, I wonder if BB will be looking toward the NFL ranks again.  To me it's a little concerning that it's almost they are looking for help with the 3-4.  That's a little scary as it kind of seems they are not that confident in themselves in knowing the 3-4 well enough.  Other teams that run the 3-4 have hired position coaches that coached 4-3 defenses.  Hopefully it works out.

A coach whose experienced both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses and that can win the living room would be my best guess...

[wachhog]

A coach whose experienced both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses and that can win the living room would be my best guess...

your guess as to who they  woukd like to hire? Surely, not your best guess as to who they'll actually end up with...

[lilRockNDubb]

your guess as to who they  woukd like to hire? Surely,not your best guess as to who they'll actually end up with.

Fixed it for ya...

[RazorPiggie]

No guesses?

[colbs]

Yeah surprised no names are being thrown around.  Which tells me that people on HV really don't know many LB coaches.  So the majority will complain about the hire because they never heard of the guy.

[grayhawg]

We are rapidly getting used to no name hires.

[colbs]

We are rapidly getting used to no name hires.

To be fair I bet majority of fans can't name many assistants from other schools besides coordinators.

[lilRockNDubb]

To be fair I bet majority of fans can't name many assistants from other schools besides coordinators.

Unless the coach was in the news, a big name, or a Broyle's award finalist most assistants are "no names" even coordinators.

[Pork Twain]

Unless the coach was in the news, a big name, or a Broyle's award finalist most assistants are "no names" even coordinators.

People only forget this when the Hogs make a hire

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Vernon Hargreaves isn't our LB coach anymore?

[factchecker]

Vernon Hargreaves isn't our LB coach anymore?

We are going to have 2 LB coaches.  Inside and outside.

[colbs]

At signing day in the Rock he said he would have his staff completed by I think he said 2/29 but it's not a leap year so maybe I heard wrong. The reason I bring up is because he had set date.  So I wonder if it has to do with one of the coaches he is going after has a buyout that drops after that date.  It could simply mean that is when he plans to have everything wrapped up though.

[RedyorNot]

Is Scott Jr. going to be handling Special Teams too like Segrest did? I haven't seen anyone labeled with that responsibility, and that area really needs help.

[Jimmy Chitwood]

At signing day in the Rock he said he would have his staff completed by I think he said 2/29 but it's not a leap year so maybe I heard wrong. The reason I bring up is because he had set date.  So I wonder if it has to do with one of the coaches he is going after has a buyout that drops after that date.  It could simply mean that is when he plans to have everything wrapped up though.

I think I read that he said he would have the full staff in place by 2/20 when Spring Ball starts.

[lilRockNDubb]

I think I read that he said he would have the full staff in place by 2/20 when Spring Ball starts.

That is correct..
but sooner.

[ricepig]

I think I read that he said he would have the full staff in place by 2/20 when Spring Ball starts.

Spring ball doesn't start until March, but he said the staff would start meetings for spring ball on Feb 20th.

[hvsupastar]

Kevin Greene

[colbs]

I think I read that he said he would have the full staff in place by 2/20 when Spring Ball starts.

Ok that makes sense.  I didn't think about spring meetings starting in February.

[lilRockNDubb]

Kevin Greene

As in Kevin Greene who was just hired last month by the Jets as OLB coach? That Kevin Greene?? Interesting..

[Dropkick]

I will make a guess.................................Dan Lanning - Univ. of Memphis

[RazorPiggie]

Kevin Greene

Surely not.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

I will make a guess.................................Dan Lanning - Univ. of Memphis

Interesting name. Seems to be a guy on the way up

[ricepig]

Read elsewhere where he will be announced tomorrow.

[hawgjr]

Read elsewhere where he will be announced tomorrow.

Where's this info coming from? Inquiring minds want to know!

[ricepig]

Where's this info coming from? Inquiring minds want to know!

From unverified sources, haha. I'm not sure I'm buying it, just yet.

[hawgjr]

From unverified sources, haha. I'm not sure I'm buying it, just yet.

Any name or names being bandied about?

[bennyl08]

Bob Babich would be a great, though unlikely hire. 3-4 experience, some college experience though several decades ago. Decent NFL DC for a few years even.

Tulsa (1984)
Graduate assistant
Tulsa (1985–1987)
Outside linebackers coach & tight ends coach
Wisconsin (1985–1987)
Outside linebackers coach
Tulsa (1990)
Outside linebackers coach
Bowling Green (1991)
Inside linebackers coach
East Carolina (1992–1993)
Inside linebackers coach
Pittsburgh (1994–1995)
Linebackers coach
Pittsburgh (1996)
Linebackers coach & special teams coach
North Dakota State (1997–2002)
Head coach
St. Louis Rams (2003)
Linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2004–2005)
Linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2006)
Assistant head coach & linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2007–2008)
Defensive coordinator
Chicago Bears (2009)
Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2010–2012)
Linebackers coach
Jacksonville Jaguars (2013–2015)
Defensive coordinator
San Diego Chargers (2016)
Linebackers coach
Buffalo Bills (2017–present)
Linebackers coach

[bennyl08]

Might have been mentioned before, Reggie Herring.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggie_Herring

Would actually a really good hire. Plus, he now has a lot of NFL level 3-4 experience coaching LB'ers.

[bennyl08]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Pagac

Fred Pagac. Hasn't been in college ranks for a while but was a long time coach as tOSU, has recently been the OLB coach in the NFL and has 3-4 experience. College experience includes nearly 20 years as the LB coach for ohio state, before moving up to DC and asst HC.

[bennyl08]

Gary Gibbs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gibbs

Former HC of Oklahoma. LB experience for the 3-4 in the NFL, obviously has college experience.

[ricepig]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackFB/status/830249428191690752

[bennyl08]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Sunseri

Sal Sunseri. Has 3-4 NFL experience. Massive college experience in about every possible position.

[bennyl08]

https://twitter.com/RazorbackFB/status/830249428191690752

That was totally going to be my next post

(only half joking. Wiki had a list of coaching staffs for the whole NFL so I was browsing through any LB coach or assist to the LB coach, so he was on my list of tabs...)

[nchogg]

Welcome Coach Walker. :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[PorkSoda]

"Less than a week removed from coaching in Super Bowl LI, Walker becomes the second addition to Arkansas' defensive staff this offseason after spending the last two seasons with the Falcons"

"Walker spent two seasons as a defensive assistant on Nick Saban's staff at LSU, handling quality control duties"

"His two seasons at Oklahoma featured an 11-2 record in 2013 that included a win over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl."

seems to have a habit of being in the right place at the right time...

[PonderinHog]

seems to have a habit of being in the right place at the right time...

I hope that wears off on his linebackers...

[Jonteviosk]

Jus curious what does this guys resume look like as far as handling 3-4 scheme.

[PorkRinds]

Jus curious what does this guys resume look like as far as handling 3-4 scheme.

Stellar in that regard.

[Jonteviosk]

Ive never heard of him that doesn't mean anything I just don't know any of his resume.

[Dropkick]

Ive never heard of him that doesn't mean anything I just don't know any of his resume.

How many assistant coaches have you heard of, anywhere?

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.  I imagine it will be someone that has prior experience in the 3-4.  Also, I wonder if BB will be looking toward the NFL ranks again.  To me it's a little concerning that it's almost they are looking for help with the 3-4.  That's a little scary as it kind of seems they are not that confident in themselves in knowing the 3-4 well enough.  Other teams that run the 3-4 have hired position coaches that coached 4-3 defenses.  Hopefully it works out.

Loads of projection in that statement. If you're an automobile manufacturer specializing in trucks, and you're installing a quad cab for this year, you're going to be looking for guy to install backseats. You may have built every vehicle in the world, and/or taught others to do so, but you're going to be in the boardroom. You want someone else who already knows what's up to be training and supervising your guys...

[Iwastherein1969]

Bob Babich would be a great, though unlikely hire. 3-4 experience, some college experience though several decades ago. Decent NFL DC for a few years even.

Tulsa (1984)
Graduate assistant
Tulsa (1985–1987)
Outside linebackers coach & tight ends coach
Wisconsin (1985–1987)
Outside linebackers coach
Tulsa (1990)
Outside linebackers coach
Bowling Green (1991)
Inside linebackers coach
East Carolina (1992–1993)
Inside linebackers coach
Pittsburgh (1994–1995)
Linebackers coach
Pittsburgh (1996)
Linebackers coach & special teams coach
North Dakota State (1997–2002)
Head coach
St. Louis Rams (2003)
Linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2004–2005)
Linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2006)
Assistant head coach & linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2007–2008)
Defensive coordinator
Chicago Bears (2009)
Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Chicago Bears (2010–2012)
Linebackers coach
Jacksonville Jaguars (2013–2015)
Defensive coordinator
San Diego Chargers (2016)
Linebackers coach
Buffalo Bills (2017–present)
Linebackers coach

did you really take the time to type all of the above ?  goodness gracious sakes alive, if you did, you should be the LB coach for you are tougher than any coach we could hire

[bennyl08]

Nobody tell him copy paste exists. I want to keep my internet tough points.

[PonderinHog]

Nobody tell him copy paste exists. I want to keep my internet tough points.

You're a bad man, Benny!

[ricepig]

Nobody tell him copy paste exists. I want to keep my internet tough points.

He'd probably just eat it......

[LZH]

He'd probably just eat it......

Tastes like peppermint.....