Defensive Coordinator

[UConnJim]

Does anybody think Mora will hire a DC for next season? I think we need one.

 

[ktuck911]

Wouldn't be surprised if John Pagano gets the official title once the kids get back on campus for the Spring semester...

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Has it been posted as a job opening yet? That would be the first clue...

 

[Palatine]

JOB 1: How to tackle.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

It would be disappointing if. All three coordinatos are the same

 

[giddyup]

It would be disappointing if. All three coordinatos are the same

Starting to smell like RE stubbornness. Just stupid running with no DC and keeping our OC clown.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

UConn is at the limit of 1 head coach, 10 assistant coaches, 4 grad assistants. No limits on analysts
Marianelli's position was created instead of a DC. Apparently, the OC had more than a 2-year contract.
So, what value are you getting out of Marianelli instead of a DC and was it a cost decision to keep Charlton?(or truly satisfied with his performance)

 

[RSTuthill]

It would be disappointing if. All three coordinatos are the same

Well, I hear you. But my suggestion is to prepare yourself for that outcome.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn is at the limit of 1 head coach, 10 assistant coaches, 4 grad assistants. No limits on analysts
Marianelli's position was created instead of a DC. Apparently, the OC had more than a 2-year contract.
So, what value are you getting out of Marianelli instead of a DC and was it a cost decision to keep Charlton?(or truly satisfied with his performance)

Defensive GA/DBs Justice Seales is headed to JMU:

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Defensive GA/DBs Justice Seales is headed to JMU:

...and i think they are only to hold that position for 3 years

 

[RSTuthill]

Defensive GA/DBs Justice Seales is headed to JMU:

For what position? A lateral?

 

[huskymedic]

For what position? A lateral?

I haven’t seen the actual position @ JMU announced yet but Seales was on Chesney’s staff @ Holy Cross as a Defensive Analyst before coming to UConn for this year.

 

[freescooter]

The level he was at is usually a short term spot. Good luck to him at JMU

 

[Alum1620]

So with it being said a DC will be hired even with no job posting yet I found that Pat Collins has recently followed the the former DC and linebackers coach at Mississippi State Matt Brock

 

[uconnfan68]

UConn is at the limit of 1 head coach, 10 assistant coaches, 4 grad assistants. No limits on analysts
Marianelli's position was created instead of a DC. Apparently, the OC had more than a 2-year contract.
So, what value are you getting out of Marianelli instead of a DC and was it a cost decision to keep Charlton?(or truly satisfied with his performance)

Write better contracts.

 

[nycscooby]

Are we really going to keep Charlton in his role? SMH

 

[Bongo Fury]

I believe there hasn’t been a DC because JM wants to call the plays.

 

[Purple Stein]

I believe there hasn’t been a DC because JM wants to call the plays.

See this thread here. Sounds like a DC is incoming.

 

[formerlurker]

Would love to see this old friend and HS teammate on the staff someday. I doubt he and Maria would have an interest but it would be pretty cool.

Paul Duckworth - Associate Head Coach - Staff Directory - Texas Wesleyan University Athletics

PAUL DUCKWORTH | ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Paul Duckworth is entering his seventh season in 2023 as Defensive Coordinator for the Rams. Duckworth brings an extensive

ramsports.net

 

[ktuck911]

Would love to see this old friend and HS teammate on the staff someday. I doubt he and Maria would have an interest but it would be pretty cool.

Paul Duckworth - Associate Head Coach - Staff Directory - Texas Wesleyan University Athletics

PAUL DUCKWORTH | ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Paul Duckworth is entering his seventh season in 2023 as Defensive Coordinator for the Rams. Duckworth brings an extensive

ramsports.net

I remember him. He was the UConn Football team when I was on campus. Cool dude. Solid football player too.

 

[Rich]

Kevin Steele

 

[DoctorWho85]

Being Todd Orlando home

 

[CL82]

I believe there hasn’t been a DC because JM wants to call the plays.

I believed that there hasn't been a DC because that made more funds available for his other coaches. I'm not sure now.

 

[Purple Stein]

Mora's DCs over the years:

With the Falcons:
Ed Donatell (last was DC of the Vikings in 2022)

With the Seahawks:
Gus Bradley (currently DC for the Colts)

With UCLA:
Lou Spanos (currently a defensive analyst at Ole Miss)
Jeff Ulbrich (DC for the Jets)
Tom Bradley (most recently DB coach for the Steelers)

Donatell and Tom Bradley are both retirement age. Spanos is probably available, lol. Mora does have a good track record of hiring strong DCs.

 

[Huskygrad88]

I believed that there hasn't been a DC because that made more funds available for his other coaches. I'm not sure now.

I always assume that it is about $.