Doesn’t anybody want to be Georgia’s defensive coordinator? (UPDATED)
Excuse Mark Richt if he's wondering what's going on.
(UPDATE BELOW)
At some point, Mark Richt will hire somebody as Georgia’s new defensive coordinator and he will assure the entire Bulldog Nation that he got the man he wanted all along, because that’s the way these things are done.
But it can’t be too comforting for Richt to know that all he really has accomplished so far is to get significant raises for coaches on other teams.
First, Virginia Tech’s Bud Foster turned down the job. As a reward, he was given an annuity worth up to $1 million. Now, it’s pretty apparent LSU’s John Chavis was offered the offered the job and turned it down because athletic director Joe Alleva said, “We did what we needed to do to keep him.”
That meant a significant raise: from $450,000 a year to a reported $600,000. And Chavis has been at LSU for only one season.
There is no telling where Richt turns now. Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Todd Grantham, who coached under Foster at Virginia Tech, remains a possibility. But Grantham, who also coached for three years at Michigan State, has been in the NFL since 1999 and it’s not known if he would want to come back to college. His only tenure as a coordinator came with the Cleveland Browns (2005-07) and had mixed results.
Regardless, it’s never a good sign when a program is turned down multiple times by job candidates, and Richt doesn’t seem any closer to hiring a defensive coordinator today than he was when he fired Willie Martinez.
(UPDATE: I thought you folks would chuckle at this. LSU put out a press release on Chavis but never referred to Georgia, only an unspecified SEC school. So Vanderbilt offered him a job?)
LSU SPORTS INFORMATION
For Immediate Release December 31, 2009CHAVIS TO REMAIN AT LSU
BATON ROUGE – John Chavis, who was pursued by another school in the Southeastern Conference, will remain at LSU as the defensive coordinator, head coach Les Miles announced on Thursday.
“John has done a great job and he’s a key member of this staff,” Miles said. “John is a man of great character and a tremendous football coach. We’re glad he’s staying.”
In his first year with the Tigers, Chavis coached an LSU defense that rated No. 3 in the SEC and No. 12 in the nation in scoring at 16.0 points per game. The Tigers have allowed just six rushing touchdowns all season, the second-lowest total in college football this year.
“I’m staying at LSU and I’m excited about remaining here,” Chavis said. “LSU is a great place. This is an outstanding football program and I’m happy and honored to be a part of it.”
Chavis joined LSU last January after spending the 14 years as the defensive coordinator at Tennessee.
“We think John Chavis is one of the best defensive coordinators in the country,” LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva said. “We felt like it’s important for the future of the program that we make this investment.”
Chavis will receive an increase in compensation, which will be announced at a future date.
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Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:13 pm
I thought Bush was only responsible for bushes not grass..
the field is a mess for sure
South FL Chapter of the Bulldog Nation
January 1st, 2010
4:16 pm
everyone’s saying this and that when no one knows a damn thing…everyone keep speculating and I’ll just sit back and wait to see who it winds up being. i work as a recruiter and i know that harkly ever is an offer handed out unless there is a very good chance the candidate with accept. Coach Richt is a first class person and a top tier coach. He’s not running around handing out offers like candy i can tell you that much! all you haters can spread all the spin you want but in the ind of the day…..it really doesn’t matter! people hate us cuz they ain’t us! 2010’s going to be the year of the Dawg baby! How Bout Them Dawgs!
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:16 pm
dawg gone it
I believe that Bobo’s job may have been saved by the outcome of the GT game. They say he called a good game against GT, but heck everbody ran on us, it looks bad that he only scored 30 haha
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:22 pm
here we go again..prez of south fl mutt nation says 2010 is for the mutts….Mutt nation play that same broken record every year..
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:26 pm
Good bye Bobby! Time to enjoy your beach home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Pugnacious Paul
January 1st, 2010
4:32 pm
SEC goes down Joe Pa wins !
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:32 pm
I have said it 100 times look at the sec east uga is in…5 out of 6 teams have 5 or more loses. UF is the only decent team in it..uga never plans to be better they just hope UF has a bad year so they can win the East…
Iceman
January 1st, 2010
4:32 pm
“How long will it be before Tech is the coveted program to work with, vs. UGA?”
Never.
30-24. Woof Woof.
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:34 pm
benver dog
I got one right
Pugnacious Paul
January 1st, 2010
4:36 pm
SEC = 2 – 3 in bowls
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:36 pm
Iceman
how long will it be until the mutts go to the Orange or any other BCS?
Wear that Shreveport championship sleveless shirt proud
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:36 pm
Firelesmiles.com up and running?
Pugnacious Paul
January 1st, 2010
4:38 pm
Goodbye Booby Bowden !
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:40 pm
the payout for the losing team@ the Orange Bowl is more than the winning team in Shreveport.
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:41 pm
I think its kinda hypocritical to see the FSU fans upset and crying when they are the ones that finally ran Bobby out
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt DC
January 1st, 2010
4:44 pm
The payout amount, now that’s funny.
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt DC
January 1st, 2010
4:45 pm
Jimbo will not save FSU.
Flushed out of the pocket
January 1st, 2010
4:46 pm
Bowden shouldn’t have been flushed out and been able to leave after one more year.
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt DC
January 1st, 2010
4:47 pm
Tony Barnhart picks GA TECH !!
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt DC
January 1st, 2010
4:47 pm
CURSED !!!LOL
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:49 pm
Top 5 things UGA should buy with their Shreveport Bowl payout
1. Trash Bags
2. New wifebeater Shreveport shirt
3. Trailer payment
4. trip to dentist to have TOOTH cleaned
5. Pink helmets for pink out against UF in 2010
Pugnacious Paul
January 1st, 2010
4:49 pm
ACC= 3 – 3 including 2 wins over the overrated SEC baby !
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt DC
January 1st, 2010
4:50 pm
Mark Pricht that was sweet!
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:52 pm
Tony is UGA Homer.
Mark Pricht
January 1st, 2010
4:53 pm
Richt was hoping for enough to buy a new tanning bed, but by the time he bought gas for the bus, it just didnt happen
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:53 pm
Texas Hook em !
Pugnacious Paul
January 1st, 2010
4:58 pm
Vince will have to live in that Pool house a little longer because of all the money needed just to get a no name DC coach for UGA. Poor Vince, he jumped the gun as with all of mutt nation.
Vangorder knows Georgia Sux
January 1st, 2010
4:59 pm
vince tore down the whole hose except the pool house???? haha
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt next DC
January 1st, 2010
5:03 pm
Dooley helping start up Kennesaw State football program.
Steve
January 1st, 2010
5:09 pm
Tim DeRuyter from Air Force is the man – does alot with a little. The Service Academies can’t get the “heavies” because of size/weight requirements, but DeRuyter has a dominant defense at Air Force regardless. I think he would be great. Runs a 3-4 though, but so does Todd Grantham.
Pugnacious Paul
January 1st, 2010
5:16 pm
I hear ole Vince has already put together a coaching staff at Kennesaw State. Poor ole Markie is asleep at the wheel while on cruise control headin for the ditch.
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt next DC
January 1st, 2010
5:31 pm
Paul that’s so funny about richt.
Nobody wants to be Mark Richt next DC
January 1st, 2010
5:34 pm
Mark Richt knows more on finding a tanning salon than a DC.
Keith Conley
January 1st, 2010
5:44 pm
I am a UGA fan and I would love for the UGA athletic department to think out of the box a little. Apparently the search has remained relatively local for the defensive coordinator position. This guy at Oregon State should get a look from Coach Richt. Mark Banker is his name I believe. With less talent, he has consistently helped Oregon State field a competitive defense. He also seems to be very cutting-edge on his philosophy. In other words, he doesn’t coach scared and his players seem to play agressively. I wish Coach Richt could read this article. I read that he is a Massachusetts native, but has coached his entire career on the West Coast. The head coach at OSU is Riley who stated that the strength of Coach Banker is his innovation and the discipline of lanes his players are taught to have. This seems to be the precise problem with UGA at times. The Dawgs are not disciplined and held accountable for their responsibilities. I have alot of faith in Coach Richt, and he’ll get the right guy, but sometimes the high-profile guy isn’t the answer.
Reality
January 1st, 2010
5:45 pm
Maybe the SEC can get wins against MWC? Shreveport should start another bowl!!!! SEC vs. MWC!
Wreckmaniac
January 1st, 2010
5:51 pm
Denver Dawg: Thanks for the best wishes for Tech.
Jim
January 1st, 2010
6:39 pm
UGA really hasn’t done anything in the way of getting these other coaches raises but you guys have. You looking for a kickback? Report the facts and stop making up the news!
Denver Dog
January 1st, 2010
7:07 pm
Your welcome Wreck man have fun if you are there. Have fun if not. Lots of Jabs on this thing, but it is all in fun. It beats shoveling snow.
Pit Bull
January 1st, 2010
7:09 pm
All righty already!! I’ll take the job. I’m not qualfied but then again neither was Wee Willie.
Denver Dog
January 1st, 2010
7:15 pm
Tim DeRuyter. Below is his record this year.
His team gave up 20 or under 10 times and 20 or over 3 times. Turnover ratios was plus 21, and they were in the top 20 in every D category. He coached with unbelievable restrictions which he would not have at UGA or any major school. Google him and find out who, where, what, etc.
Old Dawg
January 1st, 2010
7:23 pm
Moore + Schultz+ Bradley = bias UGA hating AJC writers. Read David Hale of the Macon Telegraph, or the Athens Banner Herald for REAL sport writing on the Dogs!
Canceled my AJC liberal rag subscription 12 years ago….
With the internet, they will fade soon.
FLA DAWG
January 1st, 2010
7:26 pm
DOESN’T ANYONE WANT TO BE FLORIDA’S DC? (UPDATED)
Weeks have passed with no luck on UM’s desperate search for a DC.
Dateline; Jeff Schultz
FLA DAWG
January 1st, 2010
7:28 pm
Muschamp is about to be Rolled By The Tide.
His DC Stock will plummet thereafter.
SEC powerhouse NOT
January 1st, 2010
7:33 pm
gee where is JUMBO GUMBO DUMBO TIGER on here today? you sux!!!!!!!!!
SEC powerhouse NOT
January 1st, 2010
7:35 pm
now I will say it in French, gee where is JUMBEAUX GUMBEAUX DUMBEAUX TIGER? You SUX!
Big L
January 1st, 2010
8:03 pm
Quit getting raises for these SEC DC’s with current jobs. Offer Kirby and if he don’t bit, Dick Bumpas or Sylvester Croom. Bumpas knows he can’t get the recognition at TCU that he will here. Sylvester Croom is a great southern gentleman who knows defense and any kid would play hard for. Plus tje parents would love him.
Mark Richt is a Liar
January 1st, 2010
8:16 pm
Kept telling Dawgs Nation that Logan Gray would be next QB @UGA. Now Richt moved Logan Gray to WR. Mark Richt is a liar and can’t be trusted!
Big L
January 1st, 2010
8:29 pm
Mark Richt is not a liar, he is a realist. If Gray was good enough, he woulda started this season. Sides , I don’t remember Richt promising anynody a job who did’nt earn it. He has to put what’s best for the team first. I saw Arron Murray at the G Day game. Gray cannot touch Murray’s talent. You are a misguided fool. The smartest man on earth told me that it is smarter to be thought a fool , than to open your mouth and prove everyone right.
how2fish
January 1st, 2010
8:32 pm
Mark Richt is a Liar = TOOL! Take your bug self back to the basement! 30-24
Big L
January 1st, 2010
8:33 pm
Please come home Kirby. We need you.