CONFIRMED Assists.: Steele, Thompson, Smart, Alles, Pendry, Davis, Middleton, (more)

[ncbama]

A suggestion

I really don't know much about these new coaches. Would it be possible, perhaps on a sticky thread, to post their credentials?

 

[runtheoption22]

recruiting has led to some hints at positions:

a DL was told Bo Davis was the DL coach, not S&C.
Robert Marve was told Pendry as OC and Applewhite as QB coach.

 

[formersoldier71]

Re: A suggestion

I really don't know much about these new coaches. Would it be possible, perhaps on a sticky thread, to post their credentials?

Here's some coaching info on them:
Major Applewhite
2007- Alabama QB
2006 Rice OC
2005 Syracuse QB
2003-04 Texas GA

Bo Davis
2007- Alabama DL
2006 Dolphins DL/S&C
2002-05 LSU S&C
1997-02 High School
1995-97 LSU GA

Steve Marshall
2007- Alabama OL
2004-05 Texans OL
2000-03 Colorado OL
1998-99 UNC OC/OL
1997 A&M OC
1996 UCLA OL
1993-95 UTenn OL
1987-92 Va Tech OC/OL
1985-86 Murray St OC/OL
1984 Louisville OL/TE
1982-83 Marshall OL/ST

Ron Middleton
2007- Alabama TE/ST
2004-06 Buccaneers TE/ST
1999-03 Ole Miss TE/RB/ST
1997-98 Troy St TE/OT/ST

Joe Pendry
2007- Alabama OC
2004-05 Texans OC/OL
2001 Redskins OL
1998-00 Bills OC/QB
1995-97 Panthers OC/QB
1993-94 Bears RB
1989-92 Chiefs OC
1985-88 Browns RB
1984 Maulers HC
1982-83 Stars OC
1980-81 Mich St OC
1978-79 Pitt QB/OL
1976-77 WVU OC
1975 Kansas St OC
1969-74 WVU GA/WR/OL

Kirby Smart
2007- Alabama DB
2006 Dolphins DB
2005 UGA RB
2004 LSU DB
2002-03 FSU GA
2000-01 Valdosta St DB/DC
1999 UGA

Kevin Steele
2007- Alabama DC
2003-06 FSU LB
1999-02 Baylor HC
1995-98 Panthers LB
1989-94 Nebraska LB
1987-88 UTenn DB
1984-86 OK St LB/TE
1983 N Mex St LB

Lance Thompson
2007- Alabama
2004-06 UCF DC
2002-03 LSU DL
2001 GA Tech DL
1999-00 Alabama DL
1988-98 GA Tech DL

A few thoughts... Maybe I wasn't holding my mouth right, but Pendry's resume was by far the hardest to put together. I can't help but think that MA will be groomed to take over OC within a year or two. I think I see Pendry being OC/RB this year.

 

[WylieTexasTider]

recruiting has led to some hints at positions:

a DL was told Bo Davis was the DL coach, not S&C.
Robert Marve was told Pendry as OC and Applewhite as QB coach.

With that being the case...

Pendry - OC
Applewhite - QB's
Marshall - OL
Middleton - TE's/ST's
Steele - DC/LB
Davis - DL
Smart DB's
Thompson - LB/WR/RB's?

That leaves WR's and RB's. Thompson takes WR's or RB's and we hire someone to cover WR's or RB's.

Unless, Thompson takes LB's, Pendry takes WR's or RB's and we hire for the other.

Or, maybe Pendry takes WR's or RB's, Thompson takes the other and he hire another coach on the D-side of the ball....

Oh... I'm done guessing.....:biggrin:

 

[formersoldier71]

And my guesses for staff breakdown:

Pendry - OC/RB
Applewhite - QB/OC
Marshall - OL
Middleton - TE/ST
Steele - DC/ILB
Davis - DL
Smart - DB
Thompson - OLB/RC
TBD - WR

 

[12 rings]

I know MA is a huge Tide fan, but, I really hope he gets some play-calling duties and not just qb coach. How do you turn down OL coach(LSWho) or HEAD coach(Rice) for QB coach at UA ? We need to be the one that snagged the up and comer and IMO hes the man!!! RTR:BigA:

 

[derek4tide]

With that being the case...

Pendry - OC
Applewhite - QB's
Marshall - OL
Middleton - TE's/ST's
Steele - DC/LB
Davis - DL
Smart DB's
Thompson - LB/WR/RB's?

What, no Bob Connelly?

 

[RollTideHG]

What, no Bob Connelly?

I guess we are simply going to have to get used to life without him, as tough as that will be.

 

[bamaslammer]

I'm usually not a big fan of co offensive coordinators, but I'd really like to see CMA bring his spread offense to Alabama but have Pendry work with him on that, because CMA lacks experience and whatever he did at Rice, it wasn't attacked by the nations best DC's like it will be at Alabama. Basically the young guy and the grizzley veteran working as a team to bring something special to Alabama

 

[Queasy1]

I guess we are simply going to have to get used to life without him, as tough as that will be.

Yes, who will be our whipping dog now...

 

[Bodhisattva]

I'm usually not a big fan of co offensive coordinators, but I'd really like to see CMA bring his spread offense to Alabama but have Pendry work with him on that, because CMA lacks experience and whatever he did at Rice, it wasn't attacked by the nations best DC's like it will be at Alabama. Basically the young guy and the grizzley veteran working as a team to bring something special to Alabama

Yeah, it will be interesting to see what type of offensive style develops. I'd like to see a power running game mixed with getting the ball to playmakers on the outside and in the slot. If we can develop and offense that can score 25 - 30 a game, combined with a Saban defense ....... scary.

Man, it's going to be fun watching this monster take shape over the next couple of years.

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

Didn't know where to post this, and don't know if it has been posted before (Mods delete if need be). However, I have seen on a few other sites that Burton Burns is being considered for RBs.

Link

 

[bamagirlvandy]

I'm just curious...do we have any clue TOTAL how much the coaching payroll is going to be once it's all said & done (assistants & all)? Just curious to see if the assistants' pay is also going to eclipse all of the other college programs'......Or if their pay is going to be more comparable, to , say, the coordinators at Auburn or LSU or Florida or USC....etc.

 

[SimCastilleFan3]

Yeah, it will be interesting to see what type of offensive style develops. I'd like to see a power running game mixed with getting the ball to playmakers on the outside and in the slot. If we can develop and offense that can score 25 - 30 a game, combined with a Saban defense ....... scary.

Man, it's going to be fun watching this monster take shape over the next couple of years.

Is it possible to play with 2 footballs in the game with all the playmakers we have on offense.

 

[oskie]

Didn't know where to post this, and don't know if it has been posted before (Mods delete if need be). However, I have seen on a few other sites that Burton Burns is being considered for RBs.

Link

... another link for Burton Burns news

Burton Burns to BAMA

 

[pcolatide]

Is this our new RB's coach: I'm not good at links so if it doesn't work article says he resigned his position at Clemson to take a job at Bama.

CLICK HERE

 

[runtheoption22]

Is this our new RB's coach: I'm not good at links so if it doesn't work article says he resigned his position at Clemson to take a job at Bama.

CLICK HERE

several sources are starting to report it. Looks like he's done a good job with Spiller, Davis, and Merriweather.

On a side note, he apparently coached two current coaches of star recruit Joe McKnight.

 

[talisitider]

Burton Burns was with Tommy Bowden for several years. I believe Clemson will miss him.

 

[bamakeith]

several sources are starting to report it. Looks like he's done a good job with Spiller, Davis, and Merriweather.

On a side note, he apparently coached two current coaches of star recruit Joe McKnight.

Side note? :biggrin2: I think that's the key note.

 

[formersoldier71]

Here's Coach Burns' bio page from the Clemson site: http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/burns_burton00.html
Shoots down my guess of Pendry as RB coach. :eek2: